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Title: Upgrade Windows 98 using OEM XP CD?
Post by: James Meader on December 05, 2005, 04:35:25 AM

Hi

Is it possible to insert a genuine Windows XP OEM cd and upgrade a genuine Windows 98 PC, or do I need to buy an upgrade cd?

Regards

James

Title: Upgrade Windows 98 using OEM XP CD?
Post by: Mac on December 05, 2005, 06:19:30 AM

You should make a drive image of your current installation, and then do a Clean install of XP.

IMAGING (http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=1;action=display;num=1128543919=post#5)

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Title: Re: Upgrade Windows 98 using OEM XP CD?
Post by: GX1_Man on December 05, 2005, 09:46:24 AM

OEM will do just fine, but to avoid problems, you should reformat the drive and install fresh, after bacing up your data. An over the top install is a risky proposition, but you can try it if brave.

Title: Re: Upgrade Windows 98 using OEM XP CD?
Post by: merlin_2 on December 05, 2005, 05:04:25 PM

What is the space of the hard drive etc.........winxp can cause problems with older systems.....