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Can I change from my current ME version of Windows on my
PC to Windows 2000? If do I purchase 2000 from Microsoft or a retailer? Does it require a high level of expertise to do the job? |
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If you are planning to change your operating system may I ask why you want to
move to Windows 2000 rather than XP (Home or Pro)? One advantage of moving to XP would be that you could use a cheaper upgrade version and upgrade your existing system which would mean that you could retain your currently installed applications, subject of course to the XP Upgrade Adviser not finding any incompatibilities. -- Mike Maltby MS-MVP Richard Shaw wrote: Can I change from my current ME version of Windows on my PC to Windows 2000? If do I purchase 2000 from Microsoft or a retailer? Does it require a high level of expertise to do the job? |
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I have no reason for not ugrading to XP, except I guess I
thought it was for more compilcated setups than I have. So, with your explanation, I'm willing to upgrade to XP. But I'd still like to know where I purchase it, and is it easy enough for me to do, or do I need an expert technician? -----Original Message----- If you are planning to change your operating system may I ask why you want to move to Windows 2000 rather than XP (Home or Pro)? One advantage of moving to XP would be that you could use a cheaper upgrade version and upgrade your existing system which would mean that you could retain your currently installed applications, subject of course to the XP Upgrade Adviser not finding any incompatibilities. -- Mike Maltby MS-MVP Richard Shaw wrote: Can I change from my current ME version of Windows on my PC to Windows 2000? If do I purchase 2000 from Microsoft or a retailer? Does it require a high level of expertise to do the job? . |
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But I'd still like to know where I purchase it
From the same place you would purchase any of your software; either on-line at your facvourite computer software site or at your local computer store. is it easy enough for me to do, or do I need an expert technician? No technician required. Installing XP and setting up XP is far easier than installing Windows 2000. 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. Some users will tell you that you should clean install XP but that isn't really necessary, especially where you wish to retain your existing installed applications since upgrading from Win Me to XP is in effect a clean install of the operating system as, unlike an upgrade from say 98SE to Win Me, you are upgrading the underlying system from one using the 9x kernel to one using the NT kernel. The XP Upgrade Advisor (UpgAdv.exe) can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...ng/advisor.asp but note that this is a large program being around 32MB is size. If you only have a dial-up connection it might be worth looking for a magazine that has included the Upgrade Advisor on their cover CD. 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 MS-MVP Richard Shaw wrote: I have no reason for not ugrading to XP, except I guess I thought it was for more compilcated setups than I have. So, with your explanation, I'm willing to upgrade to XP. But I'd still like to know where I purchase it, and is it easy enough for me to do, or do I need an expert technician? |
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I am a bit naive on the intricacies of computer operating
systems, so bear with me here..... I have Windowns ME on my pc with the the home version of MS office. I need the Excel and Power Point softwares (not on the home version) so I purchased MS Office (Student/teacher version). It requres "MS 2000 with service pack 3" or XP or "later". From your reply, it sounds as though I can acquire the operating system requirements by simply purchasing the XP upgrade (around $100) (rather than the full version-- around $200). Do I have that right????? That would be so kind of Microsoft to support that kind of upgrade so that those of us who have indeed purchased their operating system but need a more compatible one could easily upgrade. They would get the "not as greedy as I thought" award of the day...... Thanks for your expertise! Cyndi -----Original Message----- But I'd still like to know where I purchase it From the same place you would purchase any of your software; either on-line at your facvourite computer software site or at your local computer store. is it easy enough for me to do, or do I need an expert technician? No technician required. Installing XP and setting up XP is far easier than installing Windows 2000. 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. Some users will tell you that you should clean install XP but that isn't really necessary, especially where you wish to retain your existing installed applications since upgrading from Win Me to XP is in effect a clean install of the operating system as, unlike an upgrade from say 98SE to Win Me, you are upgrading the underlying system from one using the 9x kernel to one using the NT kernel. The XP Upgrade Advisor (UpgAdv.exe) can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...obuy/upgrading /advisor.asp but note that this is a large program being around 32MB is size. If you only have a dial-up connection it might be worth looking for a magazine that has included the Upgrade Advisor on their cover CD. 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 MS-MVP Richard Shaw wrote: I have no reason for not ugrading to XP, except I guess I thought it was for more compilcated setups than I have. So, with your explanation, I'm willing to upgrade to XP. But I'd still like to know where I purchase it, and is it easy enough for me to do, or do I need an expert technician? . |
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Cyndi,
I am a bit naive on the intricacies of computer operating systems, so bear with me here..... No problem there. We all have to start somewhere and where better than by asking for help. From your reply, it sounds as though I can acquire the operating system requirements by simply purchasing the XP upgrade (around $100) (rather than the full version-- around $200). Do I have that right????? Yes, correct. You can purchase and install the upgrade version of XP Home since you qualify for the upgrade version having a copy of Windows Millennium. Microsoft not only sell cheaper upgrade versions of their new operating systems for those wanting to upgrade from an earlier version but also sell cheaper upgrade versions of Microsoft Office but in that case not as cheap, I think, as a Student/Teacher version you bought. I hope the upgrade goes well. Note that if you do require help with your upgrade the best place to ask your questions is in one of the newsgroups supporting XP rather than this which supports Win Me. May I strongly urge you though to read Gary Woodruff's article at http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm on upgrading to XP and also to run the XP Upgrade Advisor (UpgAdv.exe) which can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...ng/advisor.asp but note that this is a large program being around 32MB is size. If you only have a dial-up connection it might be worth looking for a magazine that has included the Upgrade Advisor on their cover CD. 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. Regards, -- Mike M wrote: I am a bit naive on the intricacies of computer operating systems, so bear with me here..... I have Windowns ME on my pc with the the home version of MS office. I need the Excel and Power Point softwares (not on the home version) so I purchased MS Office (Student/teacher version). It requres "MS 2000 with service pack 3" or XP or "later". From your reply, it sounds as though I can acquire the operating system requirements by simply purchasing the XP upgrade (around $100) (rather than the full version-- around $200). Do I have that right????? That would be so kind of Microsoft to support that kind of upgrade so that those of us who have indeed purchased their operating system but need a more compatible one could easily upgrade. They would get the "not as greedy as I thought" award of the day...... Thanks for your expertise! |
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Thank you so much for the rich information! And so timely
too..... I will be busy upgrading shortly! Cyndi -----Original Message----- Cyndi, I am a bit naive on the intricacies of computer operating systems, so bear with me here..... No problem there. We all have to start somewhere and where better than by asking for help. From your reply, it sounds as though I can acquire the operating system requirements by simply purchasing the XP upgrade (around $100) (rather than the full version-- around $200). Do I have that right????? Yes, correct. You can purchase and install the upgrade version of XP Home since you qualify for the upgrade version having a copy of Windows Millennium. Microsoft not only sell cheaper upgrade versions of their new operating systems for those wanting to upgrade from an earlier version but also sell cheaper upgrade versions of Microsoft Office but in that case not as cheap, I think, as a Student/Teacher version you bought. I hope the upgrade goes well. Note that if you do require help with your upgrade the best place to ask your questions is in one of the newsgroups supporting XP rather than this which supports Win Me. May I strongly urge you though to read Gary Woodruff's article at http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm on upgrading to XP and also to run the XP Upgrade Advisor (UpgAdv.exe) which can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...obuy/upgrading /advisor.asp but note that this is a large program being around 32MB is size. If you only have a dial-up connection it might be worth looking for a magazine that has included the Upgrade Advisor on their cover CD. 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. Regards, -- Mike M wrote: I am a bit naive on the intricacies of computer operating systems, so bear with me here..... I have Windowns ME on my pc with the the home version of MS office. I need the Excel and Power Point softwares (not on the home version) so I purchased MS Office (Student/teacher version). It requres "MS 2000 with service pack 3" or XP or "later". From your reply, it sounds as though I can acquire the operating system requirements by simply purchasing the XP upgrade (around $100) (rather than the full version-- around $200). Do I have that right????? That would be so kind of Microsoft to support that kind of upgrade so that those of us who have indeed purchased their operating system but need a more compatible one could easily upgrade. They would get the "not as greedy as I thought" award of the day...... Thanks for your expertise! . |
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