I have Windows 98 SE, can I safely upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition?

Answer 1

Buy the software then you would need the right amount of memory RAM required by windows xp

To check go to control panel/system and look for memory RAM and it will tell you how much you have, but otherwise you can upgrade safely if your pc has minimum 256 MB of RAM and a P2 450HZ processor

Answer 2

It is necessary to have a windows Xp home edition instalation cd(or XP Profesional) which can be found in a local computer store (don't know the exact price).
If you computer is Pentium 3 at 450MHz or higher with 128MB RAM (256MB are recomended) and have a CD/DVD drive you have everthing you need.
Start your computer, wait to load your existing Windows 98SE as normally. Put the windows XP instalation CD and the autorun will appear on the screen. Select the upgrade option and all you have to do is to follow the onscreen instructions until it finish.
After that you should REGISTER your copy of Windows (recomended by modem - automaticaly or by phone or fax) if you decide not to do this right after the upgrade into XP don't forget to register in 30 day or it will expire.

Answer 3

There are 2 things to research before you do this upgrade: 1) Is there software drivers for each of the hardware components in your PC for Windows XP and 2) Do you have at least 256 MB of RAM and a P2 450 or equivalent processor?

There are other minimum requiremets but I have found that these 2 are usually the show stoppers.

Answer 4

I did exactly that some time back--I had to add some more memory (but memory is pretty cheap).

You should take your machine to your local computer repair shop and talk to them about what it cost to prepare you computer for XP (including the cost of the OS). Remember that this will not put any of the Office Suite applications into your machine--so ask about this, too.

Now, your machine must be about 6 or 7 years old. Do you want to put this much money into an older computer (versus the cost of a new computer). Now, you have some facts upon which to make a decision. Personally, I think that with your computer being that old, go for a replacement.

If you are not in a hurry and don't mind shopping around, look in the classifieds for estate sales--many retirees use a computer to keep in touch with their grandkids. You may find a good deal on a newer computer here.

Answer 5

Assuming that you have sufficient RAM and HDD space, yes you can upgrade. PC Pitstop has a page devoted to running a test on your pc to see if it is capable of handling Windows XP. Click on the below link to go to that web page, and let that utility test your pc for you.

Answer 6

Yes you can safely upgrade to windows xp home edition without loosing any data in your computer..

Just check with

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341/

Answer 7

The only way you could is if you bought the software from your
local computer store (i.e., office depot, staples, compusa, etc.)
If that doesn't work then just get a new computer.

Answer 8

no decide for for SP2. pass promptly from SP1 to sp3. you're able to do it via homestead windows replace on top of issues panel or via installation provider p.c.. installer standalone p.c... while you're having cyber web connection, then homestead windows replace decision is counseled. while you're offline, receive the standalone installer p.c.. from microsoft receive internet site.

Answer 9

u can