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Makingcoin · 01-19-2003, 09:00 PM

I am uprgrading from Windows 98 to Windows XP Home Edition. When I run the install the only option it gives me is a new install (advanced), will I lose any info on my computer after the install?

Thanks in advance

stanton · 01-19-2003, 09:01 PM

There should be UPGRADE function

01-19-2003, 09:01 PM

fuck upgrade, format c: and do a fresh install.

Makingcoin · 01-19-2003, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Equinox
fuck upgrade, format c: and do a fresh install.

I don't want to format my harddrive.

emailtrader · 01-19-2003, 09:03 PM

I upgraded mine form 98 to xp a few weeks back,, im going back on 98 now! lol

Probono · 01-19-2003, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Equinox
fuck upgrade, format c: and do a fresh install.

If you want a stable system follow the above advice. Backup and reinstall. Otherwise you will repent many times over.

Sassyass · 01-19-2003, 09:07 PM

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Originally posted by Makingcoin

I don't want to format my harddrive.

Then stay on 98
NEVER upgrade..... always format and do it fresh.

01-19-2003, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Probono

If you want a stable system follow the above advice. Backup and reinstall. Otherwise you will repent many times over.

Amen. The man knows.

Just do a backup on CDs.

Mr.Teen · 01-19-2003, 09:11 PM

If i were you, i wouldn't even bother upgrading windows 98 is 10x better then windows XP

XP

-=HUNGRYMAN=- · 01-19-2003, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr.Teen
If i were you, i wouldn't even bother upgrading windows 98 is 10x better then windows XP

XP

01-19-2003, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr.Teen
If i were you, i wouldn't even bother upgrading windows 98 is 10x better then windows XP

XP

iroc409 · 01-19-2003, 09:51 PM

win xp pro rox0rs.

win xp home is win Me with a different skin. save yourself money and time, and get pro.

oh yeah, fresh install only. upgrades just make for more headaches.

aflex · 01-19-2003, 10:12 PM

only do a fresh install

MuleScrote · 01-19-2003, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr.Teen
If i were you, i wouldn't even bother upgrading windows 98 is 10x better then windows XP

XP

Now THAT is the funniest thing I've heard all night!!

XP installed on a fresh drive is the most stable way to run! I've been running XP pro for almost a year now without a glitch. Faster and more user friendly. No such thing as locking up and loosing info anymore. If something freezes, you can close it and continue running all other apps. Also, if you install a bad driver for something, you can roll back with system restore.

WinXP is #1

Makingcoin · 01-19-2003, 10:18 PM

How do I save all the shit on my harddrive? Partition? Burn to CD?

PenetratinP · 01-19-2003, 10:30 PM

Definitely burn to Cd. Partitioning is a pain in the ass.

1. burn all yer files, mp3, movies, pics, etc to cd.
2. make a note of all your necessary programs and logins/passwords.
3. make sure you have the cd or the download location for every vital accessory or program.
4. format away...definitely get xp pro...

I format my desktop/laptop every 6 months or so just to keep them fresh and running fast. You'd be amazed how buggy and dirty a computer can get from installing random programs when I'm working on new projects.

Buzz_Aziani · 01-19-2003, 10:31 PM

Your right, Fresh install, Im building a new one right now. XP always gives me shit when I install it, but when it is done it rocks

Makingcoin · 01-19-2003, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PenetratinP
Definitely burn to Cd. Partitioning is a pain in the ass.

1. burn all yer files, mp3, movies, pics, etc to cd.
2. make a note of all your necessary programs and logins/passwords.
3. make sure you have the cd or the download location for every vital accessory or program.
4. format away...definitely get xp pro...

I format my desktop/laptop every 6 months or so just to keep them fresh and running fast. You'd be amazed how buggy and dirty a computer can get from installing random programs when I'm working on new projects.

Thanks bro. It was nice meeting you in Vegas. Still can't get your fucking name right though.

PornoDoggy · 01-19-2003, 10:51 PM

Burn to CD, by all means. I was doing a reinstall on '98 every 6-8 weeks. I installed XP on this jive ass piece of shit Compaq one year and two weeks ago and haven't had a significant problem yet.

damac · 01-19-2003, 11:03 PM

I would go with formatting fresh and installing xp as well.

I have noticed on numerous family computers xp being more stable. For example a single app crashing and not bringing down the whole system.

Plus in all these months of using it I have had one lockup with icq, all the other apps and games have worked perfectly.

And based on all the sources I have seen I think xp is considered more stable than win98.

Sometimes people just have bad luck with configurations and are fucked though. Parts don't agree for whatever reason.

emailtrader · 01-19-2003, 11:17 PM

Win XP Pro

Win XP Home

Simple as that

but as everyone else has said, either format and install or dont bother, its certainly the best way!

GTS Mark · 01-19-2003, 11:20 PM

I love you man!

DH

fatmonkey · 01-19-2003, 11:26 PM

never ever ever ever upgrade from win9x to XP you silly bastard!

I will suggest something I do. Whenever a new OS comes out I buy a new uber large HD for it.. brand new.. that way I dont have to remember to burn everything and I can always use the extra space.

Go buy a brand new drive and slap it in your system. Install XP pro ( home is for mini van driving bitches ) and away you go!

-fatmonkey

P.S. the only bad thing about buying drives is you get addicted.. I had all these different drives of different size ( 30 gig, 20 gig, 40 gig ) and then I bought a 80.. well it bugged me that all my drives were different size so I went and bought 6 80gig seagates to replace everything.. booya!

now I think I might have too much space

Makingcoin · 01-19-2003, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrinkingHard
I love you man!

DH

Makingcoin · 01-19-2003, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fatmonkey
never ever ever ever upgrade from win9x to XP you silly bastard!

I will suggest something I do. Whenever a new OS comes out I buy a new uber large HD for it.. brand new.. that way I dont have to remember to burn everything and I can always use the extra space.

Go buy a brand new drive and slap it in your system. Install XP pro ( home is for mini van driving bitches ) and away you go!

-fatmonkey

P.S. the only bad thing about buying drives is you get addicted.. I had all these different drives of different size ( 30 gig, 20 gig, 40 gig ) and then I bought a 80.. well it bugged me that all my drives were different size so I went and bought 6 80gig seagates to replace everything.. booya!

now I think I might have too much space

So I can have two seperate harddrives with two seperate OS? Or how does that work?

emailtrader · 01-19-2003, 11:51 PM

good plan, do dual boot

NoCarrier · 01-20-2003, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr.Teen
If i were you, i wouldn't even bother upgrading windows 98 is 10x better then windows XP

XP

I am really losing faith in humanity..

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01-19-2003, 09:01 PM	#2
stanton So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,640	There should be UPGRADE function

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PenetratinP Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,689	Definitely burn to Cd. Partitioning is a pain in the ass. 1. burn all yer files, mp3, movies, pics, etc to cd. 2. make a note of all your necessary programs and logins/passwords. 3. make sure you have the cd or the download location for every vital accessory or program. 4. format away...definitely get xp pro... I format my desktop/laptop every 6 months or so just to keep them fresh and running fast. You'd be amazed how buggy and dirty a computer can get from installing random programs when I'm working on new projects.

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01-19-2003, 10:51 PM	#19
PornoDoggy Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,053	Burn to CD, by all means. I was doing a reinstall on '98 every 6-8 weeks. I installed XP on this jive ass piece of shit Compaq one year and two weeks ago and haven't had a significant problem yet.

01-19-2003, 11:03 PM	#20
damac Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 81	I would go with formatting fresh and installing xp as well. I have noticed on numerous family computers xp being more stable. For example a single app crashing and not bringing down the whole system. Plus in all these months of using it I have had one lockup with icq, all the other apps and games have worked perfectly. And based on all the sources I have seen I think xp is considered more stable than win98. Sometimes people just have bad luck with configurations and are fucked though. Parts don't agree for whatever reason.

01-19-2003, 11:17 PM	#21
emailtrader Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 127	Win XP Pro Win XP Home Simple as that but as everyone else has said, either format and install or dont bother, its certainly the best way! __________________ blah blah

01-19-2003, 11:20 PM	#22
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01-19-2003, 11:26 PM	#23
fatmonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 41	never ever ever ever upgrade from win9x to XP you silly bastard! I will suggest something I do. Whenever a new OS comes out I buy a new uber large HD for it.. brand new.. that way I dont have to remember to burn everything and I can always use the extra space. Go buy a brand new drive and slap it in your system. Install XP pro ( home is for mini van driving bitches ) and away you go! -fatmonkey P.S. the only bad thing about buying drives is you get addicted.. I had all these different drives of different size ( 30 gig, 20 gig, 40 gig ) and then I bought a 80.. well it bugged me that all my drives were different size so I went and bought 6 80gig seagates to replace everything.. booya! now I think I might have too much space

01-19-2003, 11:51 PM	#26
emailtrader Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 127	good plan, do dual boot __________________ blah blah