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Generally, a clean install should be done unless you have good reasons not to. Upgrades regularly fail, either because of third party software that is not compatible, or malicious software that breaks in the new install.
Backup your user data, format and install the new one. Especially if you are going from 98 to XP. You'll definitely want the NTFS file system, and you can't get that with an upgrade.
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Is a clean installation of an operating system more stable than an upgrade?
clean installation
Windows Operating system installation methods?
two types of installation: clean installation upgrade installation,phased installation,remote installation, image deployment and parallel installation
If you suspect a PC is infected with a virus why is it not good idea to perform an upgrade installation of windows rather then a clean install?
clean install formats your hard drive eliminating the virus and doesn't in an upgrade
If you have a CD-key can you install an xp upgrade on a clean hardrive?
yes, in only one condition! you must have your windows xp CD + its CD KEY If you have these, then you will be able to make a clean/upgrade installation
What is a clean install of an operating system?
A "clean install" is one that completely replaces all settings and files of a previous installation, rather than perform an upgrade.
An upgrade installs windows over the existing installation?
in-place upgrade
Which upgrade installs Windows over the existing installation?
In-place upgrade
Where do you or can you upgrade from 2000 to xp?
yes.. choose upgrade windows option while installation..
You have windows 98 can you update to Windows Vista on a desktop?
It depends on what kind of hardware you have. There is no direct upgrade from 98 to Vista. You'll have to basically format the drive and do a clean installation.
What is the difference between the upgrade and custom installation?
difference between the upgrade
What is a clean installation?
A clean installation is a installation where the hard drive is reformatted and windows is installed fresh from the DVD or CD it came from.
How do you upgrade Windows 98 without a startup disc?
You must have an installation disc to upgrade Windows 98.
