I want to know if upgrading my OS will cause all my data and programs to be lost. I have a 500 gb external hard drive. Could I just back up everything to the hard drive and then upgrade my OS or is this unnecessary?
2006-12-03 10:48:23 · 8 answers · asked by creeklax05 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Yes, do an "upgrade" installation rather than a "clean install" and you'll retain all your files and programs. Once you're finished, go to the Windows Update Site and reinstall your Windows updates.
2006-12-03 10:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should always back when doing something major with the system. As far as I know, there are no major critical system operating changes between Windows XP Home & XP Media Edition. Media Edition simply has more features tailored to multi-media experiences, so it should be okay to upgrade. Good Luck.
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2006-12-03 11:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by XReader 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
upgrades do not affect any type of data file on your computer . If you have a dvd writer you can back up all your data files on one dvd. The Dvd holds around 4.5 gig and the CD only holds 700 meg . No problem though an up grade will not affect your data files.
2006-12-03 11:00:18 · answer #3 · answered by phlstro42 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it quite is obtainable - all you're able to do is purchase a disc out of your community computing device save, positioned the disc on your computing device and set up - yet i does no longer. at the beginning, you're probable incorrect with the incompatibility subject concerns - something it relatively is compatible with XP professional (XP) is ninety 9.ninety 9% probably to be compatible with XP Media midsection. besides the fact that if XP Media midsection isn't indexed on the field/case, it does no longer recommend it quite is incompatible. it quite is relatively XP professional with a pair of lacking good factors and the Media midsection software. i wish this facilitates and besides the fact which you do - do no longer downgrade!
2016-10-17 16:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and upgrade. You should not lost any of your data or programs.
2006-12-03 10:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by Alastair S911 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course you should backup!
but upgrades don't clobber data or programs!
2006-12-03 10:50:54 · answer #6 · answered by jake cigar™ is retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you don't select fresh install during installation.
2006-12-03 10:51:37 · answer #7 · answered by tokjad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
back it up and reload
2006-12-03 10:50:12 · answer #8 · answered by spankdis 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋