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changing version of windows from ME

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  • 15-05-2004 4:29pm
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    eoinf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭


    if i want to change my version of windows from ME to say 98se or xp can i use the normal os 98se or xp disks or is there a specific disk for changing from ME.

    Eoin F


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    KdjaCL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,346 ✭✭✭✭KdjaCL


    Use a normal and do a full install ,take whatever files you want off the pc and do a clean install.
    Save you a lot of possible problems.

    There are upgrade versions which are cheaper but your better off getting the full versions.

    kdjac


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    Explosive_Cornflake
    Registered Users Posts: 2,125 ✭✭✭Explosive_Cornflake


    Doing a clean install or upgrade?
    Depends on the disk your using.
    I'd recommend doinga clean install anyway.
    What spec of computer. RAM specifically, for your choice between SE and XP.


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    Karoma
    Registered Users Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    no. it's a clean install i'm afraid. backup / use the migration tool, format, install...


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    Dun
    Registered Users Posts: 1,967 ✭✭✭Dun


    You should be able to buy an upgrade disc, and do a clean install from it. It will prompt you for your old OS disc though.. That was the way pre-XP anyway.


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    Red Alert
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    Make sure you use NTFS partitions instead of FAT32 ones - saves you a lot of bother. i don't know if the XP/98 installer can do that.


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    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 91,807 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    You can't upgrade to 98 - boot off the 98 cd into command prompt , rename windows folder , rename win.com, sys the C: driver and then try a clean(ish) install - you will have to reinstall all apps again - you might get lucky and have them inherit their old settings maybe, - if you are not lucky you have mush


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