I have delayed downloading XP because I have been told that I wil lose all
sorts of files.
Any suggestions on preperations for downloading XP?

Hi

If you mean installing XP, please have a look at the following articles:

"Introduction to Windows XP Service Pack 2" - by Barb Bowman
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ntrotosp2.mspx

"Get Your PC Ready for Windows XP SP2"
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx

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"Yanni" <Yanni@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have delayed downloading XP because I have been told that I wil lose all
> sorts of files.
> Any suggestions on preperations for downloading XP?

How Do I Use the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...g/advisor.mspx

How to prepare to upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;316639

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"Yanni" wrote:

| I have delayed downloading XP because I have been told that I wil lose all
| sorts of files.
| Any suggestions on preperations for downloading XP?

Yanni,

Who told you that you would loose all sorts of files? I would ask for
specifics.

WINXP SP2 adds a lot of security - which might 'break' some things that you
might have customized. But that should be easily resolved. It also adds a
firewall which might prevent you from reaching some things that you
currently might.

I would go over the links that have been provided to you and then really
question whomever told you this.

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"Yanni" <Yanni@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have delayed downloading XP because I have been told that I wil lose all
> sorts of files.
> Any suggestions on preperations for downloading XP?

In news:FD49F1C5-342A-4C0E-B639-3A72814C25A3@microsoft.com,
Yanni <Yanni@discussions.microsoft.com> replied with a ;-)
> I have delayed downloading XP because I have been told that I wil
> lose all sorts of files.
> Any suggestions on preperations for downloading XP?

Just a FYI, downloading usually is associated with downloading from the
internet around newsgroups and forums. I believe you are asking about
installing Windows XP as an upgrade to your current OS.

Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
For upgrading to XP Home or Pro, see the links below.
http://aumha.org/a/xpupgrad.htm
XP Upgrade
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase..._2kupgrade.asp
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase..._9xupgrade.asp
See the link below for steps on performing a Clean Install.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
Known problems with XP upgrades.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpupgdissues.html
Known Problems with Clean installs.
http://www.labmice.net/WindowsXP/Ins...nstallbugs.htm
Top 10 Reasons for Moving to Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...rade/top10.asp
Why Windows XP Professional?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...de/default.asp
Windows XP Professional Features
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...n/features.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...ng/matrix.mspx
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