Originally Posted by
harrycary
You guys just don't get it.
Using the "upgrade" version is a clean install.
There is no "installing over" an existing O/S.
As I've explained before, after inserting the WinXP "upgrade" CD you can completely format your hardrive and you will then begin a clean install.
You will be prompted to insert your Win98 or WinME disc just to confirm that you've purchased Windows before. It doesn't extract any data from it.
Don't be fooled by Microsofts' clever marketing scheme. Buy the upgrade if given the choice.
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