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Upgrade Windows ME
Is there a way to download/uppgrade my Win ME to another software that is
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Roxann wrote:
Is there a way to download/uppgrade my Win ME to another software that is compatible? Yes, although in many cases the first command before installing the new operating system will be to FORMAT your hard drive. As to which of many possible operating systems you choose to install dispends upon both the capabilities of your hardware and your own preferences. If however you are looking for a FREE upgrade that can be downloaded I would suggest you start by looking at the various Linux based offerings available such as Ubuntu. If by compatible you mean another Windows operating system then it is possible that XP might run on your PC (details required) although you may have difficulty in finding a legal copy for purchase as Microsoft now only offers Vista in its various flavours and later this year, Windows 7. Running Vista on Win Me era hardware however is at best problematic. -- Mike Maltby |
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Mike M wrote:
it is possible that XP might run on your PC (details required) although you may have difficulty in finding a legal copy for purchase http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...rating-Systems M |
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http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...rating-Systems (Surplus) OEM copies are now probably the only source since Microsoft has "officially" stopped selling XP which has now moved into the "extended support" phase - that is no free support or new patches other than those for security. -- Mike Maltby |
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I also have an old ME system which I was wondering if I could "upgrade" to
XP? My husband's business data is on that system, and the new sofware upgrades he received are not compatible with ME. IS IT POSSIBLE TO UPGRADE ME TO XP? I've contacted that website you noted for a possible "legal" copy of XP. Any info you might offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you so very much. "Mike M" wrote: Roxann wrote: Is there a way to download/uppgrade my Win ME to another software that is compatible? Yes, although in many cases the first command before installing the new operating system will be to FORMAT your hard drive. As to which of many possible operating systems you choose to install dispends upon both the capabilities of your hardware and your own preferences. If however you are looking for a FREE upgrade that can be downloaded I would suggest you start by looking at the various Linux based offerings available such as Ubuntu. If by compatible you mean another Windows operating system then it is possible that XP might run on your PC (details required) although you may have difficulty in finding a legal copy for purchase as Microsoft now only offers Vista in its various flavours and later this year, Windows 7. Running Vista on Win Me era hardware however is at best problematic. -- Mike Maltby |
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Win Me can be upgraded to XP, both Home & Pro although it is advisable to
first run the XP Upgrade Advisor to check what applications may first have to be uninstalled and then either reinstalled or even replaced following the upgrade. The XP Upgrade Advisor (UpgAdv.exe) can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...e-advisor.aspx but note that this is a around 32MB is size. The advisor will give you a clue as to any XP drivers required that aren't on the XP CD and programs for which you will have to obtain updates. Some applications will have to be uninstalled prior to upgrading after which they can often be reinstalled although in some cases the application will first have to be upgraded to an XP compatible version. The Upgrade Advisor is also included on the XP CD. For a more extensive discussion of upgrading see Gary Woodruff's article at http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm -- Mike Maltby walkshaw wrote: I also have an old ME system which I was wondering if I could "upgrade" to XP? My husband's business data is on that system, and the new sofware upgrades he received are not compatible with ME. IS IT POSSIBLE TO UPGRADE ME TO XP? I've contacted that website you noted for a possible "legal" copy of XP. Any info you might offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you so very much. |
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walkshaw wrote:
I also have an old ME system which I was wondering if I could "upgrade" to XP? My husband's business data is on that system, I trust the data is backed up. If not, back it up regularly and definitely before upgrading to XP. Back up is a computer user's best friend. What are the stats of the machine? M |
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