i have an upgrade for windows xp but if i upgrade it from the desktop will all of my programs and files stay where they are because i have impotant college documents on it.(computer)
2007-12-19 02:27:14 · 14 answers · asked by irish dubliner 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Set the bios so that the cd boots before the hard drive. Put your XP upgrade cd into the drive and restart your system. When you are give the choice of upgrading or a fresh install, choose "upgrade". That will install XP and leave all of your files intact.
But in any case, it is always a good idea to back up your personal data when doing any kind of extensive software installation.
2007-12-19 02:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2014-09-02 07:54:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the back up first.
even thought Microsoft has that function to save all the documents and pictures it might get deleted ( when you try to upgrade it will say that backup files first before installation)
about the programs you have to reinstall all the program that you have before so find the cd or find .exe file of the program you really need.
2007-12-19 02:39:14 · answer #3 · answered by Vishal B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 22:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will remain there as long as you do an upgrade and not a clean install, although if it says you have to do a clean install it gives you the option to back up your hard drive in a folder of your choice!
2007-12-19 02:32:58 · answer #5 · answered by ItBeMoi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would be very wise to back things up.
if it is just a relatively manageable bunch of files and documents, zip them all up and email then to yourself as an attachment on a free email account like the one at this yahoo account you are using right now :)
2007-12-19 02:44:21 · answer #6 · answered by Barry C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the documents will stay if you upgrade over the top do not format that disc or you will lose everything
2007-12-19 02:31:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should stay but....BACK THEM UP....ALL OF THEM...on a separate media (CD, flash drive). Then do the upgrade.
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2007-12-19 03:08:36 · answer #8 · answered by Phurface 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will stay there
but you should really be backing them up anyway.
you could have a computer fault at any time
2007-12-19 02:36:01 · answer #9 · answered by Peppers_Ghost 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make a back-up of all important stuff (docs, pictures, ect.) before doing the upgrade.
Also check this out:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_2kupgrade.asp
2007-12-19 02:31:35 · answer #10 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋