Upgrading from 98SE/Home to XP Pro

[TechCarnivore]

Hi Gang,
I've never installed from an upgrade CD before. I have to upgrade 2 Win 98SE systems, and 1 xp home system. My primary concern is retaining data and if possible, applications.
I have 3 copies of XP Pro upgrade CD...

Can someone offer a tutorial or walk through?
Is this an easy thing to do? I'm computer literate simply unfamiliar with the upgrade version of XP.

 

[wolluf]

Something like

http://winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_9xupgrade.asp

might be helpful.

The XP Home to Pro upgrade should just run (the o/s's are so similar....)

 

[NYR]

Be careful when you reach the partition part. It may want to format to NTFS. If it does, it very well might wipe out all the data/applications. Make sure you do a complete backup of everything you need before you proceed.

 

[linney]

Read the check list in this MSKB.

HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP(Q316639)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q316/6/39.asp

310064 - HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When You Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310064&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

As far as 98 is concerned you can use your XP upgrade CD to perform a clean install. This is, in my opinion, the better option, as carrying old baggage from 98 into XP is a recipe for later problems in XP. If you install clean using the upgrade CD, Setup may ask during the setup to produce a qualifying product for inspection (a 9x or XP Home CD etc.).

Either way you should backup your most valuable data, and don't forget your E-mails and any program registration and licensing codes etc.

Some of your 98 programs may not work in XP, especially CD writing software.

Make sure you are familiar with XP's Files and Settings Transfer program, it could be handy, and run the Compatibility checking program too.


Files and Settings Transfer

http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

306186 - HOW TO: Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard By Using the Windows XP CD-ROM

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306186

Files and Settings Transfer

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx