Topic: Updating to windows XP Pro (Read 4393 times)

Iceman · « **on:** January 07, 2005, 09:07:19 pm »

So here's my thing. This computer has a 20gb and a 120 gb HDD on it. Currently, it has Windows 98SE on the 120. I would like to put win XPPro on the 20gb, but save all the settings (IE Links and My Documents folder, actually).

Is this possible? I could really use the 120gb HDD for school, and since my parents aren't using more than 10gb including all their programs, I can take the 120. How would I go about doing something like this?

For background, I've built my own computer that I have at school that runs 2 HDD's so I can use the jumpers just fine, so that's not an issue.

toasty0 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 07, 2005, 09:22:13 pm »

C:\Documents and Settings\Iceman and you should find a folder (shaped like a star) that holds all your favorites. Burn it to a CD along with your Documents folder and viola you can then paste it back once you install XPpro.

On the other hand, yopu shouldn't need to do this as you're doing an upgrade and not a clean install.

Best,
Jerry

Iceman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 07, 2005, 09:30:25 pm »

But see I need to swap the system drives at the same time. That's the problem, so I figured a clean install would be easier and more efficient, no?

Sirgod · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2005, 11:00:32 pm »

Yes and No, You can actually do a Duel Boot system also. Since you already have win 98 , IT might be something to consider, to just Stretch your PC skills abit.

But as Jerry said, Copy that, and anything else you might want to save. The thing is, even with an Upgrade, You'll be downloading Updates for at least an hour ( Broadband) , so Take the time and Save everything you think you might need. Including What Toasty said.

Of course Writting a Batch file for a dual boot, is easy; and Considering The Differance in Hard Drives , I's Strongly suggest IT if at all possible. That Is If your familier with Win xp, Of which I like alot.

Now If you want to do a triple boot, I suggest you ask Nemesis, or Javora.

Stephen

Dash Jones · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2005, 08:25:33 am »

As someone who saw a computer do a WinXP Pro upgrade from Win98 and a clean WinXP install, I'd say forget saving all the stuff, or burn it to CD and save it for later, reformat the drive, and just do a clean install of WinXP Pro.

If you got the upgrade set, as long as it is still the same as it was when we got XP Pro for one of the computers, there's a little secret to enable you to do that.

The upgrade set has the full version of WinXP Pro. You start it going, you put in your Win98SE disk in for it to check just to make sure that you have it, and then it does the full complete install instead of the upgrade.

The only reason I suggest doing a clean install instead of simply upgrade on top of Win98 is that it seemed a LOT less stable when upgraded, then when we did a clean install of the OS.

toasty0 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2005, 09:23:41 am »

Quote from: Dash Jones on January 08, 2005, 08:25:33 am

As someone who saw a computer do a WinXP Pro upgrade from Win98 and a clean WinXP install, I'd say forget saving all the stuff, or burn it to CD and save it for later, reformat the drive, and just do a clean install of WinXP Pro.

If you got the upgrade set, as long as it is still the same as it was when we got XP Pro for one of the computers, there's a little secret to enable you to do that.

The upgrade set has the full version of WinXP Pro. You start it going, you put in your Win98SE disk in for it to check just to make sure that you have it, and then it does the full complete install instead of the upgrade.

The only reason I suggest doing a clean install instead of simply upgrade on top of Win98 is that it seemed a LOT less stable when upgraded, then when we did a clean install of the OS.

I agree with Dash. A clean install is a better plan.

Iceman · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2005, 11:18:45 am »

Thanks, thats what I was looking for. Getting the XPHome and Pro discs is no big deal, I have them here, and I can get an activation code from school. Very nice deal actually. Thanks for all the input.

One last thing, saving e-mails from Outlook express?

IAF Lyrkiller · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2005, 12:55:31 am »

i guess no one needs my help...boohoo <sniff>

just go along what toasty and dash said and you will be ok...

Iceman · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2005, 11:44:23 pm »

More help is always good, of course. I'm not doing it now as I have left my XP disc here at school, which is an hour from home. When I go back though, watch out!

Javora · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2005, 09:04:00 am »

Quote from: Iceman on January 08, 2005, 11:18:45 am

One last thing, saving e-mails from Outlook express?

I find it easer to just copy/paste the Emails into a folder and then save that folder with your backups. Then after I reformat/reload the hard drive I copy/paste the Emails back into my in-box. But then I'm not one of these people who keep Emails for years on end either. I don't keep anything in my in-box any longer than I absolutely have to. Your mileage may very.

The Postman · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2005, 10:50:04 am »

Quote from: Iceman on January 08, 2005, 11:18:45 am

One last thing, saving e-mails from Outlook express?

If you do a search for *.DBX you will find all of your Files (in, out, sent, drafts, etc.) If you burn them to a disk, you can reimport them back into Outlook Express.

F9th0mega · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2005, 03:59:37 pm »

lmao, easy way is documents and settings transfer wizard, not sure how it works... never used it...

Commander Maxillius · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2005, 05:21:02 pm »

if you didn't still need windows, I'd say the simplest, cheapest, smartest move would be to Mac. No viruses to worry about, sweet looking machines that take up very little of your space (get glasses for the Powerbook and iBook 12" models). However, there's always Virtual PC.... hmmmm....

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