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How do i change over,I have a full VERSION of Win Me i want to change to Full Version Win Xp but when i PUT xp in its says it can't load over win me.What do i need to do.You need to boot from thje XP CD and use the format option within the XP setup routine.
You will lose all data so backup anything that you need first. Quote

How do i change over,I have a full version of Win Me i want to change to Full Version Win XP but when i put xp in its says it can't load over win me. What do i need to do?

Change the settings in your BIOS to make the CD-ROM the first boot device so that you can boot directly to the XP SP2 CD and commence the installation by deleting all old ME partitions, as it is necessary to remove all trace of ME.

XP will need to make a Primary partition of about 10240 MB (10 GB), as a rough guide, to install to and when XP is fully installed you can then use XP's Disk Management to make further partitions and full format them.

Make sure that your computer is not connected to the internet by unplugging the modem connection when installing and also make sure that your anti-virus program is installed before re-making the physical connection with the modem.

The first thing to do when you do go on-line is to update your anti-virus program and run a full scan before updating the operating system.

When installation is complete and to your satisfaction it is advisable to make a drive image to restore from before adding too many programs.

If you are an advanced user you can make a customised installation using nLite, any SERVICE pack which you need, and RyanVM's update package. (English)

Have you checked your computer for compatabilty with XP?At the new installation/WinUpdate stage, it's much more important to have a trustworthy firewall installed before anti virus software. The Microsoft "firewall" has more HOLES than Swiss cheese and it is not to be trusted!
For a FREEBIE, I recommend Kerio 215. Don't use the newer versions as these leave a lot to be desired.There's no substitute for a hardware firewall...Almost every hardware firewall in existence monitors only incoming traffic. Therefore, a hardware firewall offers no defence whatsoever where trojans and other forms of malware are concerned.Money, insurgency, revenge, kudos......The west has upset a lot of people in this world, many of them whose only methods of retaliation are via electronic warfare.
Please try to remember that this is essentially a technical forum so let's not hijack this thread any furher eh?
If you want a disussion regarding the morals of virus/malware proliferation or the wests treatment of the rest of the world, there are millions of suitable forums that would welcome you with open arms. Quote

The west has upset a lot of people in this world, many of them whose only methods of retaliation are via electronic warfare.
Please try to remember that this is essentially a technical forum so let's not hijack this thread any further eh?
If you want a disussion regarding the morals of virus/malware proliferation or the wests treatment of the rest of the world, there are millions of suitable forums that would welcome you with open arms.

No it's not that. It is just about perception.

I think they must be coming from Mars.

Amazing how in 2006 years little has changed.

I have deleted the other bits.