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Dan
09-12-2007, 06:28 PM
Please bear with me, I'm learning.......What is better for new rig?
I have win98... buy xp upgrade ($99)
or buy xp full edition ($189)
Does it all come out to the same thing?

Thanks

Jamie Nixx
09-12-2007, 06:37 PM
The upgrade version should be ok, i upgraded my family comp from windows ME to XP about 3 or 4 years ago and it all amounts to the same thing in my opinion.

Go with the upgrade pack and save yourself some money :)

Rob
09-12-2007, 08:23 PM
Yes, the upgrade version will be cheaper and ok for you since you have the Windows 98 CD. It's the same as the full version, but a lot cheaper. You can do a clean install with the upgrade verison, if you prefer.

Dan
09-12-2007, 10:35 PM
............. You can do a clean install with the upgrade verison, if you prefer.

Thank you........So I load 98 first then the upgrade? Not just the upgrade?

Rob
09-13-2007, 06:33 AM
No, just do a clean install with Windows XP Upgrade Edition. It will prompt you partway through for the Windows 98 CD for verification.

See this page for an example:
http://www.mysuperpc.com/build/pc_install_windows_operating_system.shtml

Dan
09-15-2007, 08:51 AM
Thank you Rob for yet another question answered.