how to do direct windows installation of Win XP???
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you need a full version of XP not an upgrade disk ... i would imagine u could keep 98 installed on an old harddrive and stored in a drawer until you need it ... if you need to install XP then just plug in da Second HD with 98 on it and let ur upgrade see dat one ...you dont have to install over the same HD i dont think ...
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What you are doing here is a 'Clean Install', the Windows XP CD is bootable.  Simply start up the computer, instert the CD and it should display the following message:\n\n"Press any key to boot CD"\n\nYou have 5 seconds to press a key, then follow the installation instructions as you go along.\n\nIf you want more information, or you'd rather do it with floppy disks theres more information here:\n\nhttp://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm
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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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Create a boot disk www.bootdisk.com , now insert the floppy with the boot information on it into your drive, boot the computer and use the following command: FORMAT C:/S \n\nOnce it is complete set your BIOS to boot to CD before the Hard Drive and install XP...easy!
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first install windows XP then isntall office XP. Or\n\ncreate an instllation image from an existing installation with office xp and winxp. Then install from that image.
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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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Without directing you to an illegal site, this information cannot be provided.\n\nThere is no free (and legal) way to download and install Windows XP.
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set the boot option to cd first by going to cmos set up and then insert the win 98 cd and restart. win 98 setup files will then load. Follow the instructions and then prefereabley chose a different drive  to install win 98.(if win xp is installed in c: then may be you can install win 98 in D drive).\nAfter installation, when you reeboot the computer will give u an option of selecting the operating system u want to load and u can select using the arrow keys.\nwin 98 doesnt work on NTFS but XP works on FAT 32, which supports win 98
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you can't much\n\nbut i notice your installion install win2000 AS which is a older verison of windows.\nusally what happends is that win2k installion would think xp is a different OS so doesnt' touches it. and creates a new partition.\ni done this once b/c i need to use win2kas, so i had to install in my winxp machine, inwhich was okay at first then when i got winxpserver i didnt' need it n e more to run my server up.\n\nyou have a dual boot menu if so there is way.\nif you are reciving a dual boot menu when you start your pc youc an restore winxp for while but i'ts not sas good as reformatinga nd installinga  new xp which u need the cd for that.\n\nemail me if you have a dual boot i can help u out.
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1.  Buy Windows XP Upgrade Edition (recommend Professional, but Home edition is fine).  Pro:\n\nhttp://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=477481/sort_type=bottomline\n\n2. Pop it in your CD drive and boot computer.\n\n3. Follow prompts and answer questions that come up during setup wizard (simple).\n\n\n2b.  If your computer doesn't boot from CD or prompt to hit a key to boot, then you may need to set your CD as a boot drive in BIOS.  If that happens, you'll need additional instructions.  Post here.
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make a boot disk, and you will need the install CD... the go to the command prompt and type format c:
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This will only work if you have an OEM Windows XP CD.\n\n1. Boot up with the WinXP CD and at the Setup Screen press the Enter Key.\n  \n2. You will be taken to the Windows XP Licensing Agreement. Press F8 to proceed.\n\n3. The next screen gives you the option to do a fresh (clean) install or to repair the selected Windows XP installation. To run a Repair Install press "R".\n\n***CAUTION*** if you do not see the option to repair the selected Windows XP installation DO NOT choose the option to continue installing a fresh copy without repairing as that will overwrite your data and cause unrecoverable data loss.\n\n4. If you originally installed XP with Service Pack 1 and later installed Service Pack 2,  you will need to re-install Service Pack 2.\n\n5. If you have any Microsoft Office products installed,  you will need to re-activate with the Product Key code. \n\nContacting Microsoft may be required.
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Under the circumstances, a clean install would be the best option. Delete the 3 directories ie. PROGRAM FILES; WINDOWS; MYDOCUMENTS and you're over with Win9x. Boot the computer using the XP disc and pick up the setup from there.
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Assuming you have a XP disk.\n\n1. Make a start up disk (floppy)\n2. Boot from start up disk.\n3. At a: prompt type c:\n   If c is your hard drive\n4. At c: type format \n  Depending on the size of your hard drive this operation could take a while, up to 1 hour.\n5.  Now your hard drive is clean.  \n6. Re-boot your PC with start up disk in.\n7. Select CD support oprion.\n8. Insert XP CD. It should start installing by itself.
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put win xp cd in the drive close off the menu that opens . restart ur pc . boot up from win xp cd now from there ur have the option to install win xp without loss of date or drivers on ur pc. what ur see is 3 options 2 of format and 1 saying >>leave everything as it is << that is the one you enter on do not enter on the format options. then follow what is on screen this ur come to a part where it says what parth do you want windows to install type in\n\nc:&#92;windows\n\nthen hit on enter . then win xp will set up ur be ask for da product key put that in then win xp will install and set up when at desktop ur have actvaite win xp what you do is actvaite it by phone and microsoft will help you actvaite it then ur set for
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Techniclaly, no, you need at least Windows 98 in order to use your XP upgrade.  But there are workarounds - for example, you'd have to install from Win 95 instead of from booting up.  See the second of the links below for details.
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Firstly you will need a windows XP CD.\n\nOnce you have that simply start the computer and let it start in the normal windows environment.\n\nOnce windows has completed loading and the computer is usuable insert the windows XP cd and let it open. \n\nIf it doesnt open automatically, go to my computer and click the drive where the cd is placed and click setup.\n\nNow once the XP SETUP window opens follow the instructions and when you are asked for the following option\n\n1. FULL INSTALL\n2. UPGRADE\n\nSelect upgrade , in doing so the computer will upgrade itself from Windows ME to Windows XP, mostly there will not be any data loss. \n\nAs a precaution, if you have any important files please move them to the MY documents folder or to the harddisk drive directly.\n\nYou will also need the serial / product identification key which will be aksed for during the installation.\n\nAnd, during the installation the Setup will automatically check for drivers for the various devices.\n\nAlso during the installation you will be asked to set a PASSWORD FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT. It is not necessary to do so as this is the safe mode account and I recommend leaving it without a password since this is your first time.\n\nLastly, after the installation some softwares may need to be re-installed. Probably Microsoft Office. I had to re-install it ( so make sure you have a copy of that )\n\nAfter the installation finishes you will be asked to create user accounts which is very easy and you just need to follow the steps as they go on.\n\nOverall its very easy with manly your requiring to click the next button.\n\n\nAll the best .