Gary;
You're on the right path doing a clean install
the Windows XP cd is bootable
but you may have to set the boot order in
bios to boot from cdrom first.
then just start your computer with the WinXP cd in the drive
and windows will start the install.
You will be given a choice of what file system to use
I would recommend using the NTFS file system.
 Looks like all your drivers for the devices listed would be contained in
WinXP
Enjoy.

<>< Larry Fisk
         Fisk Computers
           Fruitvale, Idaho
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Grottke" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 5:08 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Win98 to XP


> I'm interested in upgrading from Win98 to XP PRO.  I
> have the full version not the Upgrade.
> System is crashing frequently and thought an upgrade
> would help.  I will download all updated drivers for
> my hardware b/f upgrade.
> Any suggestions on the install of XP.  I plan to
> re-format. I'm assuming there is a format feature when
> I boot from the CD.

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