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Upgrading from windows98 to XP

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  • 05-06-2006 11:47pm
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    38141
    Registered Users Posts: 284 ✭✭


    Has anyone any experience the would like to share in the above changeover? I've got an old pc that I'm thinking of changing it around a bit, and some applications no-longer run on win98.


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    Mr. Presentable
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,496 ✭✭✭Mr. Presentable


    It's unlikely you have the resources to get anything out of XP. And your hardware is probably not compatible. Go the the MS site and run the compatibility test.


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    38141
    Registered Users Posts: 284 ✭✭38141


    Yeah I was wondering if I'd only be creating more problems than I'd solve by purchasing the xp software.


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    gline
    Registered Users Posts: 6,630 ✭✭✭gline


    this should probably be in the computers - windows forum


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    juddd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 100 ✭✭juddd


    I bought the xp home upgrade version when I had win 98, there were no problems with any of the applications after the upgrade, just slap in the xp cd and let it run.


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    Hagar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,793 ✭✭✭✭Hagar


    Generally I have found that a complete wipe and fresh install yields better results than an upgrade.
    A lot more work backing up data, reinstalling apps etc. but a better install in the end.


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