"Janette" <Janette@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I am going to install a new Windows XP on my computer which currently
> is running Windows 98. When I do it, will I lose all my programs
> (Photosuite, etc.) and files? Or will they still be there to use?
> Thanks for your help clearing this up for me!

If you do the install as an _update_ you will _usually_ keep everything, but
don't count on it. Back up all important data files and be prepared to
reinstall your programs.

Make sure your machine is capable of WinXP.
Windows XP Systen Requirements:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...n/sysreqs.mspx
If your machine is near the minimum requirements you probably won't be happy
with WinXP's performance.

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