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clean install questions
If I were you, I'd do all these things, and then do a clean install of the OS. Don't install any third party control panels or extensions until you've done that and found out if it's okay; and then install the extras from clean, recent copies that have been tested under the OS you're using.

In-place upgrade from i386
... he said "The file structures and other things are so different under Leopard, that you need to do a clean install" We did 'Archive and Install' on all ours. Might be worth checking those first. And I did a full backup just in case... -- Regards Eddie "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.

win95 to win98 upgrade worth it?
The features it brings to the table aren't worth the hassle IMO. It handles memory exactly the same as 98. No improvement. It's just 98SE with a face lift. Still use's the 9x kernel. The only way to fix your problems is a clean install of the o/s every once in a while. The 9x curse. You could weed the registry by

Vista Stability and return to XP
If I have time today, I'll try the clean re-install, and see if that improves things at all, but it seems to be humming along ok now. Thanks again for all the help. Jim "WJ Newton" wrote: Concur (another 2 cents worth)... -- WJ Newton, MS MVP W98 Systems

Ungrading from W98SE to 2000; is it worth it?
If you have a OEM Recovery installation DVD that came with your computer instead, then it will most likely only be a clone of the hard drive with Vista allowing you to only do a clean install with it instead." Worth a try though! I have ordered the Ultimate upgrade guess I could have ordered the Home Premium retail

Is OS 9.0.4 update worth getting?
Any general feelings as to whether it's better to upgrade to Win98 from Win95 or to do a clean install. I have always felt a clean install was better, but I am wondering In my particular case, I tried a clean install first, and afterward ran into some unresolvable problems installing some of my older software.

WinXP: Is it worth it or is it a hassle with Lite On 24x and ...
R. McCarty PcEngWork-NoSp...@mindspring.com microsoft public windowsxp general A Clean install is always going to be perceived as faster than an upgrade. After about a years use, even with Defragging, the registry bloat, the extraneous files, the remnants of uninstalled applications, etc... makes it worth while

windows me to xp is it worth it?
I've done many clean installations, downloaded service packs to them and they stayed clean. You must have gone directly to the update site before anywhere else? 3000% insurance premiums aren't worth anything. Neither is paranoia that keeps me from accomplishing anything. It's a computer, not a person.

SOFTRAM worth using??
Since upgrading to Windows 98 SE with a clean install, I have gotten only Norton Antivirus 2000. I would like to get opinions as to whether it is worthwhile having Norton Utilities 2000 or is it just a resource hog? James, I use Norton Utilities 2000's WinDoctor, Disk Doctor, Speed Disk and Rescue Disk.

Is clean install worth it
I think you would agree that it is a bit much to expect the average home user to edit the device manager during a software installation. What's not explicitly stated in the instructions is that I suspect the patch is only for upgrading to 2000 from a previous version of Windows. I had a clean install of 2000 and it

Is upgrade 98 to ME worth it?
I've read all sorts of horror stories about 7.5.3 and I'm wondering, is it worth upgrading? Is 7.5.2 still available and, if so, should I upgrade to it? If you read the README stuff, do a clean install and install with only 7.5.x extensions loaded, you'll almost certainly be okay. But even certifiable gurus

64meg on HX motherboard (Is it worth adding an extra 16?) ONE ...
As much as I'd love to have directx 10 the hassles I've had so far with Vista aren't worth it. If Vista came preinstalled on your new computer, then you need to contact the computer mftr. about Also understand that you will need to do a clean install of XP so if you have any data you want, back it up first. 6.

Is XP worth it?
Because of the way the installer works, though, you will need FAR more drive space during installation than the clean system will occupy. Jim Upchurch | Montgomery Alabama j...@mont.mindspring.com <http://www.wsnet.com/~jtu3/> <http://www.mont. mindspring.com/~jtu3/online.html> I just did a clean installation,

WinXP: Is it worth it or is it a hassle with Lite On 24x and ...
To make Windows 98 work as advertised, it is necessary to do a clean install, ie take Win95 or 3.1 completely off along with all applications and re-format your hard disk using OK, this is a common question I'm sure, but is the FAT32 Conversion worth it, and is it wise considering the problems it may cause?

OS clean install, boot repair gone!
Lee Chapelle l...@NSmvps.org microsoft public win98 setup You will probably have to do a clean install. WinMe is definitely worth it once you get it installed. List your apps "Guy Moore" <gmnos...@nospam.xyz> wrote in message news:39C3BD9D.9365659C@ev1.net... "George M. Winford" wrote: Hello, Tom, I think that if

$99 new computer worth Sqwat
I was just wondering if the general consensus is that it is worth it at this time, or if I should wait until some patches come out. Also, I have an HP computer that came with ME. Is it best to do a clean install of XP or should I just upgrade over my current ME. And in the future, if I have to do a clean install,

MANDRAKE 8 BETA 3 worth bothering with or too buggy?
WMP W...@discussions.microsoft.com microsoft public windows vista installation_setup Thanks Mick - I understand that a clean install will be required to go to Ultimate 64. I do not understand how the product autentication process I thought it was worth a try to verify this before starting. Thanks for your help…

Ultimate: clean re-install, need some advice..
BlankMan blank...@ghostguy.com microsoft public windowsme setup Aww just do a clean install. Upgrading sux in general b/c it compounds problems you may have already had. The shutdown problem is a notorious problem Aside from IE 5.5 hangin' occasionally, my clean install of ME runs flawlessly!!! Go for it!!! Buster.

Is Windows XP Worth it?
Edward W. Thompson thomed...@btopenworld.com microsoft public windowsxp basics Whereas I would agree the upgrade path is more "convenient" in my view it is worth suffering the "inconvenience" of a "clean" install. The Upgarde may go well and no catastrophies may be apparent but my experience suggests that many

New install - worth it?
Recently replaced an ACER factory load with a clean install of VISTA Home Preimum. My HD has 3 partitions C (228gb), D (227gb), and hidden (9gb). Would like to get rid of the hidden Is it possible / pratical to move the entire User folder to D or would this actually cause more future trouble than it is worth.