If I upgrade my Win98 to XP and don't like XP, can i "downgrade" back to Win98 with no problem?

[WAZ]

I just got Windows XP (Full Version - Professional) but am weary to install it due to the mixed reviews of compatibility and all. Somewhere down the line, after they release at least one service pack, I'll no doubt format my HD and give WinXP a fresh, full install... But for now, though I'm weary, I still want to try it to see for myself if it's good for me.

So if I use the Full Version CD as an upgrade from Win98SE, and XP causes problems and I want to go BACK to Win98SE, is that possible? Can I "uninstall" XP for it to go back to 98? Or can I install 98 again from my old 98 CD?

And if I can do any of these, will I have problems caused by the upgrading and downgrading of files and programs drivers and games?

Any help or advice would be great. Thanks in advance!

WAZ

 

[bacillus]

if you do an upgrade from win98 then you should be able to uninstall XP in the add/remove programs & go backto win98!

 

[Siddhartha]

I have done what you are asking. XP uninstalled itself and reinstalled WinME, my old OS, without any issues. I was really impressed on how well it did this.

 

[erikistired]

i have a client who did this with 98se and it left some problems. we ended up having to reinstall win98 fresh, but then had to reinstall his programs of course. like with any microsoft upgrade, there are usually some risks.

~erik

 

[managerdan]

I agree, WinXP has a nice uninstall program. I have a backup drive in my computer as an added safety net. From what I've been reading, XP isn't an easy install for some computer systems. Good luck.