2006-12-14 23:29:20 · 7 answers · asked by d_g10312003 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You can upgrade to windows XP as long as your computer can handle it. There is no frre site of XP that is legal. Microsoft is pretty controlling on their software and how it is used. Since XP becomes an outdated version next year, if your machine can handle it I would wait for the new system to come out and get the upgrade or I would try ebay for the upgrade to XP. But I will say that I would check out the miinimum requirements of XP in relation to your machine.
2006-12-14 23:58:35 · answer #1 · answered by Trey G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. You can get the files illegally through p2p softwares e.g. kazaa, limewire, emule or torrents.
Here is how to upgrade:
1. Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM or click on setup in the file directory. you will be confronted by the front-end application shown here. Select Install Windows XP to continue.
2. Close all applications
If Setup detects any applications running that will hinder the installation of XP, you'll see this warning now. Anti-virus utilities and other system-level applications are the most obvious problems.
3. Choose an installation type
When the Setup wizard begins, it will prompt you to choose between an upgrade and a clean install. An upgrade will take your existing operating system and upgrade it to Windows XP, and this is the option we will select here. You can choose clean install if you'd like to overwrite the existing OS or install XP in a dual-boot situation.
4. License agreement and product key
Next, you'll have to agree to Microsoft's complex licensing agreement. Among the highlights: You don't actually own Windows XP and you can only install it on one PC. In the next step, you enter your product key, which is found on an orange sticker attached to the XP CD's jewel case.
5. Upgrade report
This step duplicates the functionality of the Upgrade Advisor, which we discuss in part two of the XP Installation and Upgrade Super Guide. You should make note of any software or hardware issues that are found during this step.
6. Get updated Setup files
If you're connected to the Internet, Setup will next ask you whether it can update itself over the Internet using the new Dynamic Updates technology. I strongly recommend you do this, as Microsoft will be updating XP Setup with new critical updates and driver additions over time, and this will ensure that your copy of XP is as up-to-date as possible when first installed.
7. Updating Setup
At this point, Setup is updated and some boot files are copied to the PC. Setup will then automatically reboot the computer. If you see a message about pressing any key to boot from the CD-ROM at this point, do not do so: Your PC has been configured to boot Setup off the hard drive.
8. Preparing Setup
In this phase of Setup, more files are copied to your computer in preparation for installation. Then, it will reboot again. As before, be sure to not hit any key if your PC prompts you to do so to boot off the CD-ROM.
9. Installing Windows
In this Setup phase, Windows XP installs devices and the network, then copies and configures the other files needed to install XP. The Start Menu items are installed, and then components are registered.
10. Finalizing installation
In the final phase of Setup, program and system settings are upgraded, settings are saved, and, finally, temporary files are removed. Then the system reboots again.
11. Welcome to Microsoft Windows
The first time that XP boots, you are presented with the Out of Box Experience (OOBE), which lets you connect to the Internet, activate Windows, and optionally register Windows. When this is complete, you are presented with your XP desktop.
2006-12-15 07:51:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can *install* Windows XP over Windows ME.
But you can't download Windows XP legally. You need to buy an Update CD in your nearest store.
2006-12-15 07:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by Arminator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can install Windows XP over Windows ME...and i recommend it. If your system is as old as i think it is...make sure you have enough ram.
As far as a Free download...you aren't gonna get a legal one anywhere. However...as with everything else...there are some illegal manners of getting Windows XP for free. If you want to risk it...get a torrent client and try torrentspy.com
2006-12-15 07:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by troubled1367 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-15 07:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're not gonna find a free anything you need to buy a copy or upgrade disc that way you always have it you can put xp over me just make sure you run the compatbility test first and do what it recommends or it will not install
2006-12-15 07:36:26 · answer #6 · answered by zippo091 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-15 07:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by hard_cane0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋