-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Restore CD versus format
- From: Beverly Hahn <bhahn@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2004 18:50:25 -0500
Thanks, Rose. I went to the site and I understood that this is
applicable for XP Pro update only. Did I read in some prior posts that
most of us only need XP Home and not the Pro version. What are the
advantages/disadvantages of Pro over Home? --Just trying to gather as
much info as possible before I make a change I might regret.
Beverly
TechRose@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>I agree with Sir Toth's statements 100%..again.. don't I always. :)
>
>You could use the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor to determine if your programs
>(already installed and working in Win 98 SE) will work in XP.
>
>Here is a link for the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor.
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp
>
>I HIGHLY recommend anyone upgrading or considering upgrading to XP to run
>this. I got an 8 page report when I first tried this ...just prior to the
>XP release..and I only lost one function on my printer. Intel upgraded the
>drivers for my web cam ...and I ended up with MORE features.... and I had to
>upgrade my Easy CD Creator and Go Back programs. I think I also had to do a
>driver update for my TV card. The report told me all I needed to know.
>
>You can then make your decision based on the report. My experience has been
>that those who have had problems with the upgrade to XP did NOT run and/or
>follow the instructions in the Upgrade Advisor and Report.
>
>I now only like the stability of XP, but I like the 'feel of it'. It is
>more intuitive than 98 was was...in my humble opinion (IMHO), but that is a
>matter of taste. You can, in many ways keep it looking like 98. One of the
>neat new features that I just love and use all the time...is when in My
>Computer (Explorer) if I highlight a file, immediately on the left, the
>boxes change and add choices ... like Move the file(s), Delete the file(s),
>Copy the file(s), so if one of those choices is what you want to do, just
>click on the choice. This is an example of what I mean by more institutive.
>
>Enjoy
>Rose
>Las Vegas
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "~OoO~" <SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:00 PM
>Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Restore CD versus format
>
>
>Well, the chances of your apps that work in 98SE also working in XP are VERY
>good, unless of course you're referring to something that's very old... old
>as in back to the Win95 days. But, anything that was made for Windows 98
>should work. I've had XP pretty much since its been out, and I think I've
>only found two programs that didn't work right... one was a phone answering
>machine program that attaches to special hardware and one was for a DOS
>game.
>If 98SE works good for you, there's definitely no need for change. But, if
>you want to try a new look and slightly different feel and experience, then
>I think XP is definitely the way to go. In my opinion, I think its a much
>more user-friendly OS, ESPECIALLY (and I emphasize that) the installation
>process. Anyone that has installed both 98SE and XP can tell you how much
>easier it is to install the latter... both on the instructions, stability
>AND, most importantly, driver support.
>
>The OS itself is much more stable, and if you into security (as most
>home-users are usually NOT into) then you have the extra added security that
>the NT file system brings.
>
>If you have names of specific programs or apps, some of us here may be able
>to tell you if it'll work in XP. Further, keep in mind that MS support for
>anything prior to XP will soon completely cease, so that's another
>inducement to upgrade.
>
>Of course, it boils down to preference. I like both 98 and XP. You need to
>see what you'd be most comfortable with.
>
>::: Troth :::
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>
>::: Original Message
>::: Sent Tue, 06 Jan 2004 19:26:49 -0500 by Beverly Hahn
>| This brings up another question. I have Win 98SE which I like very much
>| with none of the problems I've seen mentioned from time to time--and
>| many older programs that I use. I have downloaded all the updates to
>| Win 98SE to a CD and have the original installation disk. What are the
>| chances that I would be able to use my old programs with XP should I
>| upgrade as listed below? Or would I be better off just continuing with
>| Win 98?
>
>
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