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   On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:54:31 -0500, Rudy wrote:   
      
   > I have a computer running Win 2000Pro. I want to upgrade to XP Pro. I'm   
   > not sure weather to do a clean install or upgrade. My data is safe as it   
   > is on a second HDD so thats not a problem. Am I correct in assuming a   
   > clean install will format the C drive?   
      
   A clean install is my preference always with a full, not quick, format of   
   the primary system drive.  Of course, you're going to have to re-install   
   all your apps, but that can be a good thing:  You'll end up with a clean,   
   pristine system.   
      
   Also, before you install XP check the hardware minimums for your computer   
   just to make sure.  I always take what MS recommends and double the   
   amount of RAM and CPU speed to get a "usable" system.  Those "minimums"   
   are just for installing and running the OS.   
      
      
   Stef   
      
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