> It has been advised, for best results, particularly with WinXP, format,
> and do clean install of new OS, rather than install upgrade over the top.
> What if have upgrade version, to save money; format, and do clean
> install?

        Although I have "upgraded" OSs where the end result was good I still
strongly recommend you install fresh. Mickeysoft OS's age, after a while it
becomes necessary to reinstall them, by installing fresh you can forgoe this
reinstall for a while longer. TTYL

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