What do you think about backing up your files?

I need to upgrade my computer from win 98 to win XP. When i upgrade will all the things saved on the harddrive be saved? I won't lose anything will I? If so what do I need to do?

This question was answered on December 12, 2004. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.

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You will be much better off backing up your data to a CD or another hard drive Then format and install XP You can do a clean install with an XP upgrade CD as long as you have your 98 OS CD XP will ask for it during the install A clean install is best since upgrading over a 98 install usually brings along old problems (and magnifies them).

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Posted by Jerry of Katharine Gibbs School - New York on December 12, 2004

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