we purchased a digital camera and it needs Window XP I bought the program but dont want to lose all of my pictures and music. Is there a way to do this because I have an extremely large amount of both and I dont want to loose any of it
2006-12-14 08:26:46 · 4 answers · asked by danny p 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I guess your windows Me uses FAT 32 file format and Win Xp can be installed as FAT 32 and also as NTFS. But NTFS is better.
Now, one way to save your images is to backup in to cds/dvds etc. probably the best way.
because, upgrading from Win Me to Xp is big step. I really doubt(I don'y believe microsoft) that this upgrade can be done without any trouble of data loss.
You can still try some alternate ways:
1. create partition using software called partition magic or Gparted. Then install win XP in one partiion and keep files in others. Then switch the files.
2. Strictly choose upgrade option when installing win xp. You might have to choose FAT 32 otherwise it will not recognige your old image files.
Hope you understand.
2006-12-14 08:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by observer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just reinstalled my windows xp and never lost a thing,Photo program is in your own program you wont lose them.
2006-12-14 16:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by Larry-Oklahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be able to just put the cd in the cd-rom and upgrade to xp. it simply replaces me with xp and you don't loose anything
2006-12-14 16:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by aj.riley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure but a simple upgrade should not make you lose all your data. but in truth its always best to back up. sry
2006-12-14 16:30:58 · answer #4 · answered by Apocalipce Industries 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋