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http://woman-in-vogue.net/computers/operating_systems/xp_install.htm
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"Francis" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hello Sonya,
>
> Reformat simply means that the contents of the disk will
> be completely erased. During the install process of
> Windows XP this can be done.
>
> Before upgrading to Windows XP, you must make sure that
> your computer easily meets the hardware requirements and
> that your hardware has drivers that support Windows XP.
> You can run the 'Upgrade Advisor' from Microsoft to help
> determine this.
>
> It seems that the most important factor for XP's
> performance is the memory requirements. I have 512 MB and
> my computer performes well (but there are other factors
> that contribute to the overall performance). Back in the
> Windows 98 days, must computers came with about 64 MB or
> 128 MB, and those are not nearly enough for XP. For
> processing power, usually around 500 MHz minimum should
> do. I had a computer running XP at work that had a 500
> MHz Pentium III and it did fine, but it also had 256 MB of
> RAM. Its abilites were limited, but Windows XP ran well.
>
> Before you go ahead and completely wipe out Windows 98,
> you should do an 'upgrade' fisrt. Just simply start your
> computer and when Windows 98 finishes booting, just put in
> the disk. Select: Install WIndows XP. Then
> select "Upgrade" from the menu. This process will not
> wipe your hard drive or remove any programs. It will
> leave your computer in it's currect condidtion, however,
> Windows 98 will be replaced with Windows XP. The upgrade
> process is good for getting a feel of how XP will run on
> your computer. If your do not like XP, there will be an
> entry on the 'Add/Remove Programs' menu to Uninstall XP
> and revert bakc to Windows 98. Although the upgrade
> process does not delete any personal files and programs,
> it's still a good idea to back up anything important just
> in case something goes wrong.
>
> If you are satisfied with Windows XP and would like to
> keep it, then I would recommend doing a full install. You
> will beable to completely wipe your hard drive clean and
> start fresh. However, all personal data and programs,
> etc... will be lost. It requires more effort, but the
> results are pleasing.
>
> When doing the setup for XP, it will ask you where you
> want to have Windows XP installed (C: drive, D: drive,
> etc...). Simply select C: drive (the drive that Windows
> 98 is installed on) and press 'D' to delete that current
> partition. There will be a few confirmation screens.
> Once the partition is completely deleted, the sceen should
> say 'Unpartitioned Space'. Select this, and press 'C' to
> create a new partition in that space. This will be called
> C: by default. This partition created will be unformatted
> (raw) so you will have to format this partition. For
> windows XP use the NTFS format when it prompts you. The
> drive will then be formatted and all the data on it will
> be completely erased.
>
> After this, setup will ask again where you want to install
> Windows. The new formatted partition (C
will show up.
> Select the C: drive and install Windows there. Setup
> should continue installing Windows XP.
>
> After the installation is complete (may take up to 90
> minutes...usually much less) you will have to install the
> drivers for your hardware. Windows may install most of
> the drivers on it's own. Just go to the Device Manager
> and it will show unknown devices with a yellow '!'. These
> devices need to have drivers for XP installed. Usually
> the manufacturer will have the drivers posted on the
> internet to download.
>
> Next, you should install updates. Windows XP SP2 has just
> been relased and can be downloaded on the microsoft web
> page or will show up on Windows Update. It's very
> important that you keep up with updates for Windows XP.
> This OS is the target for abuse by some virus writers and
> such, so you want the best protection you can get.
>
> After you have all updates, simply install your software
> and personal files. Beaware that some software will not
> be compatible with Windows XP. I used to have Windows ME,
> and Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 and WinDVD 3 both worked.
> However, on XP, those programs did not work properly.
> Just check the comatibility on the package. Usually most
> programs made in the past few years will be fine.
> Programs made more than a few years back might be
> incompatible.
>
> Hopefully, you can get something out of my long-winded
> explanation. Mirosoft should have some numbers to
> call...they can be found in the box that your Windows XP
> disc came in.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Francis
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >I'm trying to install xp. I have 98 2nd edition.
> >Someone had mentioned I needed to "reformat." I don't
> >know what this means. When I try to install xp, it stops
> >and says it does not recommend installing two operating
> >systems. I don't want to do that. I don't want 98
> >anymore but I don't know how to remove it.
> >.
> >
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