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bobburk -> Upgrading to XP...finally (6/7/2005 21:47:25)

I can't take the problems with Windows ME anymore so I have ordered Windows XP Home edition upgrade. Any suggestions on how to install it when I get it?

Bob



Brandon -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/7/2005 22:51:44)

Put the CD in and follow onscreen instructions. ... If you are willing format hard drive and start fresh.....nothing like a nice clean computer...[:)]



Spooky -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/7/2005 23:56:26)

Im always keen to start fresh, so obviously youd need to put a lot of thought into what you need to keep, otherwise itll be too late ;-)



bobby -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/8/2005 13:02:38)

START FRESH!

Save your important files to a backup drive or CD's and then wipe the HDD clean with the new install.

I had nothing but problems on my HP when I upgraded from ME to XP... eventually had to wipe it out and start over anyway.

[8|]



bobburk -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/8/2005 18:43:37)

Since I ordered the Upgrade version of XP, I don't think I can reformat the HD and still be able to install XP can I?



Spooky -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/8/2005 18:54:21)

Yes, as long as you have the qualifying product.
It may actually still ask if you want to over write when you first boot from the CD



bobby -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/8/2005 18:56:25)

Make sure you still have the original installation disk for ME... otherwise just let XP overwrite the disk (reformat) during install.




Kitka -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/8/2005 19:34:40)

quote:

Save your important files to a backup drive or CD's


Some people don't realise how much was important until after they have done a clean install! [:(]

We get a lot of clients computers that are so messed up, the only time effective solution is a clean install. And over the years I have developed a check list of files to backup and restore. Others might find it useful. Add or subtract items to form your personal list:


E-mail
Address books
My Documents/Pictures/Music
Digital camera galleries
Export Outlook files
Favorites Folder/s (IE and FF etc)
Fonts
Drivers (esp if computer is old or non-standard)
Passwords
Product Keys/Licence numbers, esp Microsoft (I use the free Belarc Advisor to extract these from registry)
Dialup networking settings & passwords (DUN)
Webshots/Screen saver Collections
Downloads
Accounting – MYOB/Quick Books/Money etc
Log/ID Files – ICQ/Messenger/AIM etc
MP3s/sound files/play lists
Saved games
Recipe program folders
FrontPage Webs
FrontPage added themes
Graphics/Plug-ins/Tubes/Brushes/Frames/Templates
Desktop (to remind me what programs need to be reinstalled)


If I've missed anything important that you always backup please post here.



bobburk -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/8/2005 20:30:20)

Wow, that's a lot of information to digest. I'll have to read through it all again a few times to understand it all. I can move around a computer and use various programs, but I certainly am no expert. Thanks Kitka for the checklist.

Bob B.



bobburk -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/16/2005 23:04:15)

I did the upgrade yesterday and it seems to have worked out OK. I just have one problem. When I click on turn off computer, it does the whole close down thing and then comes to a screen that says that it is safe to turn off the computer. The problem is, there is no button on my computer to turn off the computer. Is there a setting that I have missed to tell the Windows program to shut the computer completely off?

Bob



Spooky -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/16/2005 23:41:46)

right click on the desktop > properties > screensaver > power >

Its somewhere in there I recall [sm=unsure.gif]



bobburk -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/17/2005 7:04:14)

Spooky,

You were right. I went there and had to go to the APM tab and check the box for "enable advanced power management support". The computer now shuts down when I click the Turn Off Computer icon. Thanks for your help.

So far the XP system seems to be working GREAT! No more of the infamous blue screens.

Bob



bobby -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/17/2005 13:28:39)

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No more of the infamous blue screens.

Shhhhhh! it might hear you.

I still get 2 - 3 BSOD per month on XP Pro

[&o]



bobburk -> RE: Upgrading to XP...finally (6/17/2005 18:35:53)

quote:

Shhhhhh! it might hear you.


What!!...I didn't say anything.

Bob



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