I have widows 98 on my computer i will like to upgrade it to windows me or xp How would i upgade it ?

Question

Which website can i download it from?

Answer 1

Go to the store and buy the XP Home Upgrade CD. If you don't want to bother migrating anything over from Win 98, then buy the OEM XP Home CD. You won't find XP on the web, unless some idiot is distributing a pirated copy.

Unless you have a slow system with less than 256 MBs of RAM, then I'd suggest you get XP.
XP is better and much more secure, but it requires a half decent computer system to run well. Also, there is no more support for ME from Microsoft, and some software companies are no longer supporting Win 9x such as disk defragmenter companies.

Answer 2

I'd go to Staples, Walmart, Amazon, etc and buy the upgrade edition of Windows XP. It usually sells for about $100. Place the disk in the drive and follow the instructions-should take about 45 minutes. The advantage of a legitimate copy is continued security updates/patches and support if needed.
If your PC has less than 256MB of Ram, I'd recommend against upgrading unless you can add more. If so, 512 MB will give better performance.

Answer 3

Forget ME its nothing more than a facelift of 98SE As for XP PLEASE don't abuse your computer that way! If you have to stick with Microsoft stuff get Windoes 2000PRO. Unlike XP there are many fewer little glitches that allow anybody with half a brain to hack your computer.
An alternative....download Puppy Linux 2.10, it will happily co-exist with Windows 98 with any re-partitioning. Once you've tried Linux you may nevr want to go back. As to Win2000 contact [e-mail] they still have some disks of 2000 left I think.

Answer 4

Definately upgrade to XP, ME is a joke. You would simply need to buy the update somewhere and then insert the CD to install it.

Answer 5

You have to buy the program, XP is better.

Answer 6

Go into a store and buy it. You must pay for windows.

Answer 7

You can download the software from a file sharing program like ares galaxy illegally http://www.aresgalaxy.org

The minimum hardware requirements for Windows Me include: • Pentium 150-MHz processor or better
• 32 megabytes (MB) of RAM or better
• Minimum 320 MB of free hard-disk space
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
• 3.5-inch high-density floppy disk drive
• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
• Video adapter and monitor that support VGA or higher resolution
• Sound card
• Speakers or headphones
The system requirements can vary depending on which features of Windows Millennium you want to take advantage of. For example, if you want to use Movie Maker, the recommended system requirements are as follows: • 56.6-KBps modem or faster with current Internet connection (Windows Movie Maker option)
• CD-ROM drive
• Sound card
• Speakers or headphones
• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
• SVGA Monitor (*VGA monitor)
• Pentium II 300-MHz processor or better (*Pentium 150 MHz)
• 64 MB of RAM (*32 MB)
• 2 GB of free hard-disk space (*320 MB)
• Good quality microphone (Windows Movie Maker option)
• Video capture device (Windows Movie Maker option)

Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Professional
• PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required (single or dual processor system);* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended

• 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)

• 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space*

• Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor

• CD-ROM or DVD drive

• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device


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Additional Items or Services Required to Use Certain Windows XP Features
• For Internet access:

• Some Internet functionality may require Internet access, a Microsoft .NET Passport account, and payment of a separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply

• 14.4 kilobits per second (Kbps) or higher-speed modem


• For networking:

• Network adapter appropriate for the type of local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network you wish to connect to, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure; access to third-party networks may require additional charges


• For instant messaging, voice and videoconferencing, and application sharing, both parties need:

• Microsoft .NET Passport account and Internet access or Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server instant messaging account and network access (some configurations may require download of additional components)


• For voice and videoconferencing, both parties also need:

• 33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection

• Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset


• For videoconferencing, both parties also need:

• Video conferencing camera

• Windows XP


• For application sharing, both parties also need:

• 33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection

• Windows XP


• For remote assistance:

• Both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network


• For remote desktop:

• A Windows 95 or later–based computer, and the two machines must be connected by a network


• For sound:

• Sound card and speakers or headphones


• For DVD video playback:

• DVD drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software

• 8 MB of video RAM


• For Windows Movie Maker:

• Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device

• 400 MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture



* Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you choose to install. Additional available hard disk space may be required if you are installing over a network.