was there a recall on windows M E edition?

Let me put this gently... Windows ME is the worst OS ever released by anyone to date.

Microsoft stopped supporting this product shortly after it's release as support costs began to effect stock prices.

My personal recommendation is to install the latest release of Ubuntu linux. It is a user friendly OS that is largely compatible with other MS applications such as MS Office. Other benefits include having a fully supported and virus free operating system that will run on even a legacy system.

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This operating system is so easy even my roommate can use it.

When you're ready to make the change point your browser to http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop and click on the shipit link to the right hand side of the page. Yes it's true, they'll even ship the CD to you free of charge.

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Sorry there was no recall, it is just a bad operating system.

If possible buy/ (as you it guy) for a copy xp.

if you buy it get the upgrade version (cost less but you will need to have your windows me cd during the install.)

if you get the copy from the IT guy (it will be a corporate copy so you will not need to activate it) could be some legal issues depending on your employers contract with Microsoft.

backup your files to cd or usb hard drive.

export all of your outlook settings(messages and addresses)

backup any kind of quickbooks files (any accounting software)

ask me for help if you need any more during the install and setup of xp

microsoft are not backing up . windows 95 / 98 / or Me/ any more. never heard any thing a bout Me being recalled ?

im running ME

No it was never recalled... Its older than dirt in OS years you probably should just back up all your files and reformat and reinstall.