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In news:vqWdna8tdPe1G1jfRVn-hw@comcast.com,
Stephen Larivee <NOlariveeslSPAM@yahoo.PLEASEcom> typed:
> Thank you, both.
You're welcome. Glad to help.
> I will try to install on top of ME and hope for the best!!
OK, but once gain I urge you to do more than hope. Protect
yourself with a backup.
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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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> "Ken Blake" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
> news:u$1fo3lfFHA.572@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> In news:xOOdnRXuh5Uf6VjfRVn-gA@comcast.com,
>> Stephen Larivee <NOlariveeslSPAM@yahoo.PLEASEcom> typed:
>>
>>> I have a computer with Windows ME on it. I would like to buy
>>> the XP
>>> Home upgrade Cd for about $90.00 and install it on top of ME.
>>> Is
>>> this possible or do I have to do a reformat and start from
>>> scratch?
>>
>>
>> Yes, it's possible. Reformatting isn't necessary.
>>
>>
>>> If it is possible to put XP on top of ME, would I be foolish
>>> to do
>>> so? Would it be wiser to remove ME and then install XP?
>>
>>
>> Although many people will tell you that formatting and
>> installing
>> cleanly is the best way to go, I disagree. Unlike with
>> previous
>> versions of Windows, an upgrade to XP replaces almost
>> everything,
>> and usually works very well.
>>
>> My recommendation is to at least try the upgrade, since it's
>> much
>> easier than a clean installation. You can always change your
>> mind
>> and reinstall cleanly if problems develop.
>>
>> However, don't assume that doing an upgrade relieves you of
>> the need
>> to backup your data, etc. before beginning. Before starting to
>> upgrade, it's always prudent to recognize that things like a
>> sudden
>> power loss can occur in the middle of it and cause the loss of
>> everything. For that reason you should make sure you have
>> backups
>> and anything else you need to reinstall if the worst happens.
>>
>>
>>
>>> I would like to go to XP but I am afraid of things going
>>> wrong if I
>>> try to do a reformat before I put on XP.
>>
>>
>> Something can wrong either way. See my last paragraph above.
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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