Upgrading to Windows XP?
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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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You shouldn't. I dont think you can. The processor isn't fast enough to support Xp and there isn't enoguh RAM to run XP. stick with 98 or get a Processor Upgrad and a RAM upgrade.
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Cheapest way would be to purchase the XP upgrade.
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Go buy the Windows XP Pro software.. and install?
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you can't, you must purchase the XP OS
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You can download boot disks here:\n\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994\n\n5.1.2600 is the version number of Windows XP, everyone.
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If you buy the full version of Windows Vista, you will have a genuine copy of Windows.  If you buy the upgrade version of Vista, you will need a genuine copy of Windows XP to upgrade from.
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first of all why r u uninstalling ur windows xp. if u are finding problem with windows xp then u can use the original windows xp. firstly boot up ur system via windows xp cd. secondly u will find alot of options. Either u can remove the current operating system and reload the fresh one or u also have a option to repair it. its very user friendly to go about. u can format ur hard disk to freshly install the xp using the windows xp cd. so that u dont find any options.
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This computer can be upgradable to Windows XP if and only you change your RAM to 256mb and have a hard drive of 40GB.In USA this takes up a lot of money.I got the job done just for $40.
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If it is an upgrade CD then no, you will have no problems installing XP over 2000, but if it is a full version installing over 2k, then pay close attention to the installation.  There will come a point when it will ask you if you want to install with or without formatting.  You do not want to format.  You will lose everything.  When you chose not to format, it will say that your Windows 2000 installation will become unstable.  That is fine if you're only going to use XP.  When the installation is complete you will see not only your old WINNT folder, but a new WINDOWS folder.  The latter is XP.\n\nBefore you begin your installation, rename your Documents and Settings folder to something simple such as Docs or Documents.  XP's installation will create a new Documents and Settings folder and may erase any documents, settings and email files you have for all your users.  Making a backup to disk is highly recommended.\n\nYou may have to re-install some programs.  Especially those that rely on your registry for information.  When XP installs, it also creates a new registry.  Make sure you have your installation disks for all your hardware, games and software that you plan to use.  Even if the drivers/files are still on the computer, the new registry will not be able to find them so a re-install will be necessary.\n\nBackup, backup, backup is the best advice I can give you.\n\nGood luck.  I recently installed XP over 2k and it is great.
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let your current version of windows load then put in the new windows cd and select upgrade
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assuming you have windows XP..
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hi friend,\n\n     im sorry your question is not much clear anyhow i will give my suggestions here.you have 2 ways to reinstall windows xp :\n\n1.dirty reinstallation.\n\n2.clean reinstallation\n\ni would suggest you to try 2nd option.\n\nstep 1:change boot priority in bios setup \nstep 2:boot from windows xp setup cd\nstep 3:gives you option to reinstall \nstep 4:select the partion to install os usually c:\nstep 5:select format using ntfs\nstep 6:follow onscreen directions
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xp full version is what you want if your pc doesnt have Windows.. it will install the Windows XP entirely from scratch.. while XP home upgrade means that you already have prior version of windows and you are upgrading to XP
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Perhaps, i assume that you are going to format your PC (clearing everything in your Hard Disk Drive) to install or reinstall a Windows XP etc. If it is, then its not the way to do it.\n\nFor Windows XP, switch on your PC as usual, then just pop in the CD into your CD-drive. Then follow on screen instruction. When it ask about installing windows as "Upgrade" or "New Installation", select the "New installation". Follow the instructions and select the appropriate steps. There will be some loading of files and finally, your PC will reboot. Just follow the instructions.\n\nFor Windows 98, you will need the startup disk (diskette) and the CD. Insert the diskette in before switching on your PC. Follow instructions properly.\n\nMain thing here its not difficult, just need to read between the lines and follow instructions.... Good luck!
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Your best option is to run a repair on your XP installation.\nMake the CD the boot drive, put in you XP installation disk and follow the questions. Once the setup says it  discovered a previous version of Windows take the option of doing a Repair. This will over install your XP and maintain a lot of your setting's
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Buy a legal copy of Windows XP.