Upgrading To Win XP Pro...

[MarkTwain]

I want to upgrade my OS from W2K to Win XP Pro...

Can I do this as an upgrade to W2K, or must I do a complete clean install?

Thanks for any feedback.

[EzyStvy]

Yes you can do an upgrade...A clean is generally better

Windows XP supported upgrade paths
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292607/en-us

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Professional Retail (Full) Version
Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version

[glc]

You can also upgrade with a generic OEM CD such as one bought from Newegg. You have to insert it in Windows, not boot with it.

[MarkTwain]

Thanks for your responses.

BTW, Microsoft had a utility on its XP website called the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor. But it's no longer available for download at the Microsoft website.

Is (or was) it a useful utility? If it is useful, where can I download a copy of it?

Thanks

[EzyStvy]

It would scan you pc and give you a list of possibly helpfull info.....Most poeple can live without the utility.

[glc]

What's the system specs? Unless it's at the very low end of 2K's accepatability and runs slower than a dog, it will probably run XP okay.

[MarkTwain]

My system specs:

W2K SP 4 OS
AMD Athlon 2800
523 Mgb RAM
19.52 Gb, 142 Gb HDs
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT display

[glc]

No sweat. It will run XP just fine.

[MarkTwain]

So it should RUN XP OK...but are there any particular issues to be aware of, in terms of
the upgrade install from W2K to XP Pro?

[glc]

It should install just like 2K did. However, you will have a much cleaner system if you save your data files and reformat, do a clean install and software reinstallation.