i have a computer with win 3.1 but i want to put xp on it everything is up to date please help?
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if you have a computer with 3.1 on it, odds are it is out of date and xp will not run on it or will run so poorly it would not be worth the time. With P.c.'s starting out at around $400, just go get a new one.
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VERY GOOD IDEA!  ME is crappy.  Just be sure not to forget Service Pack 2 on your new XP machine.  I would recommend you start with a clean install.  Good luck.
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yep\n\nU need to download an older version, Ure trying to run the latest version on a non XP SP2 machine
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It's probably not compatible with your operating system. For example many windows 95 programs wont work because that was 16 bit, and XP runs off 32 bit processors.\n\nYou can try changing it by right clicking the setup -> properties and changing the compatibility mode until it gives the desired effect (works lol)
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Must not be running windows xp...auto install...  Try inserting the CD and going to the "my computer" then the "cd" and look for an install file and/or auto run file...  good luck
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U SHOULD USE PENTIUM III PROCESSER WITH 800MHz\nTHE RAM SHOULD BE 128MB OR ABOVE TO INSTALL THE WINDOWS XP\n\nRIGHT CLICK ON THE MY COMPUTER-CLICK ON THE PROPERTY THEY U CAN SEE THE RAM SIZE AND PROCESSER
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the first thing to do is make sure your system is at least equal to minimum requirements as listed on the home xp box. From there the install is as easy as 123. It should overwrite anything malicious that it comes across. If not you may try using the system disc that came with your computer to do a clean re-install and then again do the home xp upgrade. I hope this helps and good luck.
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to do this legally, you need to purchase an additional upgrade licence from microsoft.\n\nif you dont care about the legality, u need an XP home Cd and install key. Just pop the cd in the drive and let it auto run.
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If you upgrade with files in the recycling bin then they will be over written.\n\nTake them out of the trash and move them to the root (C:/ ) directory. Install XP over top of 98SE. But make sure you DON'T choose the option to format your C: Drive and they will still be there.\n\nOnly problem I see is if your old computer had 98 on it then it's prolly too old to run XP. Look for something a lil newer.
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Windows XP 64 bit Edition is for use with 64-bit processors and applications.  At this point in time, there are not enough applications to warrant upgrading the system.  I recommend keeping everything as is.\n\nAll your old programs and drivers will work, because XP x64 is naturally backwards compatible with XP x32.\n\nIf you have any further questions, please email techsupport@thepcmonitor.com
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BEFORE you do anything check the compatibility of your components, sound card, video card, modem, then download the drivers for each and put on a CD. I know this the hard way when I updated my modem was not supported by XP i had dialup at the time, so I did not have internet til I bought a new modem, I had a creative modem which has more support than most, you may wind up buying more than you expect with this upgrade. that said have your drivers ready, and backup your data, Then format the drive do a clean install, The alternative would be to buy another HDD and set this one to slave, and your new one to master and install XP on the master, then you will have access to all your files
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Yes, just load the XP PRO CD with the computer already booted etc. Then when you install, be sure to select the "upgrade" option.
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yes your e-machine computer will support windows XP.  Here are the system requirements for Windows XP\n\n1.300MHz or higher processor. Intel pentium, celeron or AMD K6, athlon, or duron.\n2.128 MB of Ram.  64 MB supported, may limit performance and features.\n3.  1.5 GB of availabe Hard Drive space.\n\nThese are the minimum requirements for running Windows XP.  I would suggest first upgrading your processor speed and your memory and THEN installing windows XP.  At the rates you gave, installing XP on that machine would be like installing the new windows Vista on a machine ment for windows 3.1.
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Just right click the shortcut of the program icon and then go to compatibility. There you can use Win 95 /98 Compatibility\nYou can use this feature only in win xp
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If XP doesn't work I would try Win98. If you really want 95, look at ebay I am sure you can get a copy for $5 or so.\nhttp://cgi.ebay.com/1-DAY-ONLY-Full-Inst-Windows-95-Win-OS-operating-system_W0QQitemZ7233443216QQcategoryZ41883QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Your HD is to small, If your Total HD is 2GB, It take 2GB of Total Partition  to put XP on the Disk.\nHarry
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if you have the windows xp software cd, u could do it in 2 ways:\n1:   boot up your system in win98se and then insert your winXP software cd. It would auto run itself. when it does, just click on install windows xp professional. this is the first option on the list. After clicking on this, use the recommended option by upgrading. THen follow all instructions. Mind u, it might take close to 60 to 70 minutes to complete. If u need additional help, call me on +2348029557816. My name is ONOme or bonny.