SillyDog701

[chief43]

Am using ME and am considering switching to XP. Has anyone had any conflicts in the change. ME is just so unstable.

John

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[localhost]

I've had no problems. But never 'upgrade'!!! Always clean up your machine (format) and then install the new version. Takes some extra work, but is the only way to get all the buggie WinME software of.

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[chief43]

I've had no problems. But never 'upgrade'!!! Always clean up your machine (format) and then install the new version. Takes some extra work, but is the only way to get all the buggie WinME software of.

I am dreading it but you are not the only one that has said that Thanks

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[DJGM]

First, before you do anything, create a partition on your HDD, so you can use
it to backup the data you want to keep. I recommend Partition Magic for this.

Once you've backed up your data in the new partition, format your Windows
partition with the NTFS filesystem. You can then install Windows XP in your
cleanly formatted main C:\ drive partition. This method will safely get rid
of Windows "Malignant Edition" in favor of the far superior Windows XP.

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[Edward]

What about upgrading from 98 SE to XP? I have the regular Windows 95 (which came with the PC) and the upgrade CD for 98 SE.

If I decide to upgrade to XP, would I need the Upgrade CD or the regular CD?

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[Mandrake]

You don't need a regular Win98 cd to upgrade to Windows XP, The upgrade cd works all the same. If you are even half serious about networking though, use Windows 2000 Pro or XP Pro.

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[Fulvio]

What about upgrading from 98 SE to XP? I have the regular Windows 95 (which came with the PC) and the upgrade CD for 98 SE.

If I decide to upgrade to XP, would I need the Upgrade CD or the regular CD?

I have had very early experience with XP, and I thoroughly disliked it. But, it is more stable, no doubt. I have had Win98 for four, and I can predict when it will crash. I may upgrade to Win98SE, if I have enough problems. But, that is my opinion. Follow DJGM and Mandrake, otherwise.

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[Mandrake]

I too dislike WinXP. But its based on the NT Kernel, and while not as stable as UNIX or Linux, its still a hell of a lot more stable than 95/98/Me! Basically the version of XP without all wizards etc is just Windows 2000 Pro. Very reliable, stable and fast.

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[sisyphus88]

I don't have any experience with XP, but tech people whom I respect don't care for it -- they prefer W2000. For stability, without major headaches, try W2000. These days, I use W98SE only for hard drive maintenance, i.e., when I want to clean out files that W2000 locks. I found W98 and W98SE both to be so unstable as to be vitually useless.

I concur with DJGM regarding Partition Magic. It's a great program. Put your data into a partition separate from both your operating system and programs. If you have two drives, or a very large drive, you can dual boot W2000 or XP with W98. That way you keep W98 as a backup.

And as others have pointed out, don't upgrade -- do a clean install. Have all of the latest hardware drivers ready on floppies -- Check your hardware manufacturers for XP (or W2000) drivers. With a clean install, you should have no trouble.

Regards,
Sisyphus

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