If it's advisable but not required. It's your call but allows to avoid some problems in the future.
There is no upgrade path from Windows ME to Windows 2000. You would have to reformat the hard drive to remove ME before you install Windows 2000 from scratch.
Before you install new hardware Before you update drivers
Unless you do not want to have to install windows 8 onto your computer, there is absolutely no reason to wait.
No special action is needed. Windows 2000 supports APM (Advanced Power Management).
You can install Windows 7 including SP1. To only install Service Packs you will need the base operative-system.
To install Windows 95 from MS-DOS, run an F disk before formatting the hard disk. Then add a switch /S so that the partition will be bootable.
At Microsoft download center you should be able to find such information http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/Search.aspx?displaylang=en# typically windows will run a validation before installing media player 11 so if you just download and install media player from the above link it should run a validation before hand.
Windows are typically installed after the sheathing and house wrap (water-resistive barrier), but before the final siding. This order allows for proper flashing and sealing, ensuring a weather-tight and energy-efficient installation. Always follow the window manufacturer's instructions.
You should buy an upgrade version of Windows Vista however your computer if running XP is likely not to be powerful enough to run windows vista. You should run Microsoft Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor before upgrading as this will show you any problems your computer may have running Vista.
Leaked copies of alpha releases of Windows 8 are illegal to install as will be beta releases if you are not part of the beta testing program.
It is not possible to install any Operating System next to another on the same partition. To dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows XP, first install Windows 7, and while in the partition manager, delete all partitions and create one for Windows 7 and one for Windows XP. Then install Windows 7 to it's partition. Then install XP to it's partition. You should now be able to boot either Operating System. Note: You must install XP after Windows 7 as the Windows 7 installation wizard would want to upgrade XP. WARNING: This will erase all of the data on your hard drive. Be sure to back up all of your files before installing anything.
you must install the program "ActiveSync" which is on a CD comes in the Imate package .. but before u install it u have to update your windows and install the " service pack 2"