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Mouse · 12-23-2003, 02:02 PM

This might have helped with your problem no.1. However, if you really have decided to go down the XP route, probably the best method is to do a clean install rather than upgrade from ME.

As my current PC came with XP preinstalled, I've never had to do this, but I think there is a method of installing XP which takes care of the whole formatting thing automatically. However, I believe if you decide to upgrade, XP has the ability to keep your files, settings and programmes intact.

Have a search around the Microsoft site for more.

Hope this helps [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

12-23-2003, 02:02 PM	#6
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	This might have helped with your problem no.1. However, if you really have decided to go down the XP route, probably the best method is to do a clean install rather than upgrade from ME. As my current PC came with XP preinstalled, I've never had to do this, but I think there is a method of installing XP which takes care of the whole formatting thing automatically. However, I believe if you decide to upgrade, XP has the ability to keep your files, settings and programmes intact. Have a search around the Microsoft site for more. Hope this helps [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)