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CrazyMike · 01-19-2004, 10:03 AM

Upgrade will only install over a previous windows while retail is the full install (you can install it on a blank hard drive). You can run a wireless network between XP and 2000, but 2000 will need a special patch for wireless networks. I'm not to sure about Windows 98 and ME though.

01-19-2004, 10:03 AM	#2
CrazyMike Member (9 bit) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 267	Upgrade will only install over a previous windows while retail is the full install (you can install it on a blank hard drive). You can run a wireless network between XP and 2000, but 2000 will need a special patch for wireless networks. I'm not to sure about Windows 98 and ME though.