Windows XP Upgrade from Me

[quiples]

Can I expect many problems?My system can handle XP as I have checked.

 

[Comtech]

Always better to do a fresh install.
If you can backup your data, that's the way to go.
If you must do an upgrade, be prepared for stuff in ME that won't work in XP, or won't upgrade properly.
You can do a fresh install with the upgrade disk, just set the computer to boot from CDROM first, and put in the disk.
Hit any key when prompted, and select NEW INSTALL from the options. You will later be prompted to insert your ME disk as proof of ownership, but no files will be used from it.

Cheers,
Jim

http://members.cnx.net/reboot/

 

[linney]

Clean install is better. Also a lot of software that runs in ME will need XP patches or drivers. One case in particular is CD Burning software.


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http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q313/0/55.asp

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http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q316/6/39.asp

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http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q293/1/18.asp

HOW TO: Partition and Format a Hard Disk in Windows XP (Q313348)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q313/3/48.asp

Read the paragraph,
"How to Partition and Format Your Hard Disk by Using Windows XP Setup."