Question about Windows XP Upgrade - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Senor Roboto · 06-06-2004, 04:54 PM

I looked over the board, and couldn't find an answer for my question.
So, I want to upgrade to Windows XP Professional, and figure I'd just get the upgrade version since it's cheaper. My question is, do I need my Windows 98SE disk when I'm installing Windows XP? I don't have the disk I used to put Windows 98SE on this computer, so if I need it, I guess I'll need to get the full version.

Lasereth · 06-06-2004, 05:34 PM

Yep, you need the disk. I'd just buy a Windows XP Professional Full Version OEM from www.directron.com or www.newegg.com for $140.

-Lasereth

hrdwareguy · 06-07-2004, 03:17 AM

As long as you have Windows 98 installed on the hard drive and you don't format first, you won't need the disk.

I do agree with Lasereth though, just buy the full OEM version. In the long run it just makes sense.

k1ng · 06-07-2004, 07:57 AM

When I upgraded from Win 95 to Win 98, I just bought the upgrade version. It was just an extra hassle to deal with.

Like everyone is saying, go with the full OEM version.

Confederate · 06-07-2004, 11:13 AM

Crap everyone has said it, go with the full version, also stick with the Pro, not the home version, I'm glad I did.

soopafreek · 06-07-2004, 11:37 AM

ditto.
ditto.
ditto.

and ditto. XP Pro Full.

Damnfinn · 06-07-2004, 01:45 PM

Go full OEM version and Pro if you can.

ibis · 06-08-2004, 09:19 PM

If you're a student, look around before you buy. Sometime you can get a better price.

I got my copy of XP pro for $7 and MS Office for $21 from my campus bookstore.

06-06-2004, 04:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Senor Roboto Crazy	Question about Windows XP Upgrade I looked over the board, and couldn't find an answer for my question. So, I want to upgrade to Windows XP Professional, and figure I'd just get the upgrade version since it's cheaper. My question is, do I need my Windows 98SE disk when I'm installing Windows XP? I don't have the disk I used to put Windows 98SE on this computer, so if I need it, I guess I'll need to get the full version.

06-06-2004, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Yep, you need the disk. I'd just buy a Windows XP Professional Full Version OEM from www.directron.com or www.newegg.com for $140. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

06-07-2004, 03:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	As long as you have Windows 98 installed on the hard drive and you don't format first, you won't need the disk. I do agree with Lasereth though, just buy the full OEM version. In the long run it just makes sense. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

06-07-2004, 07:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
k1ng Nothing Location: Atlanta, GA	When I upgraded from Win 95 to Win 98, I just bought the upgrade version. It was just an extra hassle to deal with. Like everyone is saying, go with the full OEM version. __________________ "Delight in excellence is easily confused with snobbery by the ignorant." -Joseph Epstein

06-07-2004, 11:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
soopafreek Psycho Location: ask your mom	ditto. ditto. ditto. and ditto. XP Pro Full. __________________ aaarrrrrgggghhhh!!!!

06-07-2004, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Confederate Death Leprechaun Location: College Station, TX	Crap everyone has said it, go with the full version, also stick with the Pro, not the home version, I'm glad I did.

06-07-2004, 01:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Damnfinn Crazy Location: WI,U.S.A.	Go full OEM version and Pro if you can. __________________ I was told to get a life, but all the good ones were taken.

06-08-2004, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
ibis PIKE!	If you're a student, look around before you buy. Sometime you can get a better price. I got my copy of XP pro for $7 and MS Office for $21 from my campus bookstore.