Any Tips on moving from Win98SE to XP Pro?

La_Pieuvre · 12-09-2002, 05:49 PM

Hi guys, I finally got my copy of WinXP Pro today (Full Legit Version with full license for $6 from my University

)
I am currently running Win98SE.
What are the steps I should take before doing a clean install of XP?

A. Does this sound good?
1. Backup any existing data
2. Format HardDrive from MS-Dos mode
3. Boot from WinXP Pro CD
4. Install XP

B. Once WinXP installed:
1. Install Device Drivers, DirectX, VIA 4-in-1 drivers
2. Set-up internet/LAN conn.
3. Download SP1
4. Anything else?

Are the above steps (A and B) correct? Is there anything else I should know about NTFS? What would you guys recommend? Do I need a boot-disk?

Looking forward to your replies.

Thanks,
Olivier

Spoonman_abx · 12-09-2002, 05:59 PM

No boot-disk necessary - the winXP Pro cd is a boot disk itself. Through there you can reformat your computer (do it that way as opposed to DOS).

Make sure you run the hardware/software support test BEFORE installing XP - its a little program on the cd that will tell if you if your current hardware and software will be supported in WinXP.

Oh - download the detonator drivers for your GeForce4 - dont use the standard drivers that come with the WinXP cd.

fatoldsun · 12-09-2002, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by La_Pieuvre
Once WinXP installed:
1. Install Device Drivers, DirectX, VIA 4-in-1 drivers

I would install via 4-in-1 first, right after xp installation, then device drivers etc.

La_Pieuvre · 12-09-2002, 06:33 PM

Ok thanks guys, I'll do that...
If you think of anything else, please post it...I don't want to go through a win98-to-winXP nightmare

territorian · 12-09-2002, 09:05 PM

If you have graphics card don't forget to get latest versions of the drivers. I actually like to get latest versions of drivers for all my hardware. DL them and burn them to a CD and then install them before any software with a clean install.

DOA · 12-09-2002, 10:44 PM

After you get it working make a image of your drive! Saves you some time if you ever have to re-install XP again!

SupDawg · 12-09-2002, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fatoldsun
I would install via 4-in-1 first, right after xp installation, then device drivers etc.

Direct X 8.1 comes with XP

Just use the default drivers for XP until you get everything rolling.

Don't format in DOS mode, Just pop in the XP disk and do a full format, not a quick one.

La_Pieuvre · 12-10-2002, 12:12 AM

Thanks a lot guys, your advice really made the whole switching process pain and hassle-free

Cheers to all of you!

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12-09-2002, 05:59 PM	#2
Spoonman_abx ...next time gadget! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockland County, NY Posts: 933	No boot-disk necessary - the winXP Pro cd is a boot disk itself. Through there you can reformat your computer (do it that way as opposed to DOS). Make sure you run the hardware/software support test BEFORE installing XP - its a little program on the cd that will tell if you if your current hardware and software will be supported in WinXP. Oh - download the detonator drivers for your GeForce4 - dont use the standard drivers that come with the WinXP cd.
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12-09-2002, 06:33 PM	#4
La_Pieuvre w00t ! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Frenchy in the States (Dallas, TX) Posts: 754	Ok thanks guys, I'll do that... If you think of anything else, please post it...I don't want to go through a win98-to-winXP nightmare __________________ • DFI LanParty Pro 875B Mobo • Pentium 4 2.8c w/ HT • Stock Intel HSF • 1Gb DDR PC2100 • GeForce 6800 AGP 128Mb • SB Audigy • Maxtor 30Gb 7200RPM HDD • Seagate 200Gb 7200RPM HDD • WD 120Gb 7200RPM USB 2.0 External HDD • Sony 16X DVD-Rom/CD-RW • LG DVD-Rom • Thermaltake Xaser III V1000D • Antec 400W PSU • WinXP Pro SP2 • SuSE 9.1 Pro • ■■■
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12-10-2002, 12:12 AM	#8
La_Pieuvre w00t ! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Frenchy in the States (Dallas, TX) Posts: 754	Thanks a lot guys, your advice really made the whole switching process pain and hassle-free Cheers to all of you! __________________ • DFI LanParty Pro 875B Mobo • Pentium 4 2.8c w/ HT • Stock Intel HSF • 1Gb DDR PC2100 • GeForce 6800 AGP 128Mb • SB Audigy • Maxtor 30Gb 7200RPM HDD • Seagate 200Gb 7200RPM HDD • WD 120Gb 7200RPM USB 2.0 External HDD • Sony 16X DVD-Rom/CD-RW • LG DVD-Rom • Thermaltake Xaser III V1000D • Antec 400W PSU • WinXP Pro SP2 • SuSE 9.1 Pro • ■■■
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