Best method to upgrade from 98 to Xp Pro. HELP????

IhateComedians

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Oct 16, 2001
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Well I currently have a Windows 98 machine with an Athlon 1Ghz CPU and 196MB of SDRAM. I am going to upgrade the O/S to Win XP Pro. But I am debating whether I should wipe out the HD and start from scratch, or just perform an in place upgrade. At first I was more than willing to wipe the HD and start from scratch, but then I realized how many programs I have installed that I would have to re-install all over again. At this point I?d rather just do the upgrade cause it seems easier, but?????..

What would you do? I?ve read in the past that sometimes just starting from scratch is the best way to do it, but I don?t know if I would just be creating more work for my self for nothing. Tips and suggestions please. Thanks a lot guys
 

Rkonster

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Feb 16, 2000
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Reformatting is also best. Your install is so much cleaner! I would recommend this route. However, I have done 98 -> XP upgrades without a problem, so it can be done fine.