people tell me that I should Upgrade to XP I would love to do this but don't know how and will my system take it and will I lose all the info that I have already on my system just now - I need help - don't know a lot about computers - but I think I know enough to realise that copy discs may not allow me to use upgrades etc - can some one please help - and where can I buy a disc - not too expensive please.
2007-03-06 07:27:23 · 5 answers · asked by fayz 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Most windows 98 computers will meet the basic requirements to upgrade to XP. All that you need is to purchase the Windows XP operating system disc. On the back of the package it tells you the system requirements and if your computer meets those requirements then you are fine to install. Once you insert the disc into your computer it will give you instructions on how to proceed.
2007-03-08 22:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by lapyramid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off you do NEED to upgrade to a higher version of Windows.. thats why nothing is working for you on your current system.
You'll need to copy all your information onto disks or you will lose it forever. It's not that hard.. just download the free version of Winzip and http://www.winzip.com and select "Create Zip file" for all the files you want to save onto a disk.. them just create a disc.
You can get Windows Xp anywhere like WalMart, Best Buys, Curcuit City, Target. The Windows Xp still runs about $89-$90. You can check websites online to get an idea.
Your computer will be able to handle the upgrade.. it's nothing to worry about. Just save all your files you want to save.
Xp will install it's self with no problem, just follow the options it gives you... it can take up to an hour to 2 hours to install so don't worry.
Good Luck...!
2007-03-06 15:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by carebearashee 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Professional
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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
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128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
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1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space*
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Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
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CD-ROM or DVD drive
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Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
The cheapest I've found Windows XP Home is $75.00. the website located at the following link.
http://www.von1.com/shopping/secondLevel.php?id=93
2007-03-06 15:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by itsmikey_01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check on ebay for the upgrade to XP.
XP can usually run with minimal high grade components, you can check what the requirements are on ebay for computers and match with what you have. Good Luck!
2007-03-06 16:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by ringolarry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most PCs that are soooo old that they have win98 will not meet the requirements for XP or vista
2007-03-06 15:35:09 · answer #5 · answered by Yankee Empire 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋