startechstudios Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 What was your experience like when upgrading to XP from Me, 98, 98SE, NT 4.0, 2000? Any major problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted February 18, 2002 Veteran Share Posted February 18, 2002 You shouldn't have any problems, XP will tell you prior to install if there will be any driver/software problems. Installing this way lets you restore 9x/me etc if you want but you'll find the whole XPerience ;) will be better if you do a clean install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mAcOdIn Veteran Posted February 18, 2002 Veteran Share Posted February 18, 2002 Well when I was using RC2 and upgraded my 98SE system (RC2 was the proffesional version) I couldn't run anything that was on before it. Games like tribes 2 and others wouldn't run anymore. After a clean wipe and a full install everything was perfect. After you get a new OS it's recommended to do a clean install anyway, but I tried. But I have the full oem version now wich is 160 US dollars, wich is cheaper than a home upgrade in my local best buy so maybe you should go that route. You won't get a fancy manuel but who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neowin_hipster Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 Back your data up, do a clean install, update all drivers, and have a much better time!! That's what I did. Haven't seen a BSOD yet but have seen app crash. Never had to reboot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doxtr111 Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 I upgraded from Win Me and it went smooth as silk. Been running sweet ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtgriffith Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 I was really impressed with Sony. I upgraded my wife's Viao from ME to XP without any problems. I got the upgrade from Sony. It came with a CD that made all of the updates I needed to make before I upgraded. If you are upgrading a store bought computer then check the manufacturer's website for BIOS and driver upgrades. Also run the compatibility wizard that comes with the XP CDROM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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