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Upgrading ME with XP reinstallation disk

Dec 17, 2003 3:45AM PST

I am currently running ME on 258mb, and I wish to upgrade to XP. Can I do this with an XP reinstallation disk ?
Will this affect my current drivers ?
jim.

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Re:Upgrading ME with XP reinstallation disk
Dec 17, 2003 3:58AM PST

Are you talking about an XP restore disk? If so, the answer is No. That disk is intended for the reinstallation of XP on the computer it shipped with.

You need to get the upgrade version of Windows XP. And yes, you should verify that your current hardware is supported by Windows XP and get the needed drivers before doing the upgrade.

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Re:Upgrading ME with XP reinstallation disk
Dec 17, 2003 3:59AM PST

1. "Can I do this with an XP reinstallation disk ?"

What is a "XP reinstallation disk ?" A few receive RESTORE CDs with a new machine that is on XP and only learn that XP's ACTIVATION has TEETH. They end up with a badly damaged OS installed and eventually it won't boot when XP asks for the activation code...

2. "Will this affect my current drivers ?"

Absolutely. XP is not based on DOS/Windows 9x/ME and will install a base set of drivers, then you go get current drivers...

Bob