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Windows 98 to Windows XP Professional

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Lil Pun, Aug 2, 2002.

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  1. Lil Pun

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    I have Windows 98 1st edition on my computer right now. I have a copy of Windows XP Professional I would like to put on my computer instead of Windows 98. I would like to reformat then install Windows XP. Can anybody give me instructions or a link to instructions on how to do this. Basically I want to reformat my hard drive then put a newer OS on my computer. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.:)
     
    #1 Lil Pun, Aug 2, 2002
  2. Ubiquitin

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    I tried formating then going to XP, but it didn't work. It might be possible. Not sure
     
    #2 Ubiquitin, Aug 2, 2002
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    depends on if you have the full version of XP or the ugrade version.
     
    #3 outlaw, Aug 2, 2002
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    Just boot the PC from the Windows XP CD. You can reformat the disk from the text-mode portion of Windows XP Setup...

    Tip: Choose "Quick Format".
     
    #4 x34, Aug 2, 2002
  5. Sonny

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    How old is your machine? WinXP is a little more hardware intensive than Windows 98.

    Like x34 said you can do everything from the setup.

    If you don't have a bootable CD-ROM you can build a boot disk here.
     
    #5 Sonny, Aug 2, 2002
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