Installing WinXP Pro over 98SE or Clean install

Hi,

Are there any known issues associated with Installing WinXP Pro over 98SE or
is it best to go the clean install route? (i.e. Formatting HDD prior to
installation???)

Regards,
MP

 

Backup any data you deem important and go with a clean install. Here's
a good walk-thru of the process:
http://www.blackviper.com/Articles/OS/InstallXPPro/installxppro1.htm
TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/5ibb

As soon as you have XP up and running, disable the Messenger Service as
outlined here:
http://www.blackviper.com/AskBV/tech8.htm
TinyURL: http://www.blackviper.com/AskBV/tech8.htm

Then *read* here:
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/78u

Then read up until you get to the title "FILES:". Make sure to read and
understand the Do's and Don'ts as the next step involves editing the
registry.

Once you get to the "FILES:" title, scroll down until you see the green
"SAFE" Windows XP Services Configuration along the left and download the
zipped XP Pro file. Unzip it to your desktop and double click the file.
You should get a "Are you sure you want to add the information in
[some path] to the registry. Click yes and once it's done adding the
info, reboot.

The registry file disables certain services that are either un-needed
(thus using less of your precious memory) or that pose a potential
security risk. It enables/disables all the services listed under the
"SAFE" column in the table I gave the link to above.

If anything above helps you out, be sure to email BlackViper and thank
him.

 

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