Go from Windows 2000 to XP Pro without formatting ??

Yup, the same procedure when you do NT4 to 2000.

Me sis also has 2000 because of work and she install xp for home use purpose.

2 windows.

You can try buying a copy of Windows XP from a software reseller or an electronics store. All you have to do is to install the disc and you're good to go, however, if the PC specs are lower than these:

HD capacity: 60GB

RAM size: 512MB

Processor: Pentium 4

...then I think it's time for a new PC. You don't necessarily need these specs for Windows XP, but it is recommended to have at least these, because standard specs for new PC's are usually this:

HD Capacity: 250GB

RAM Size: 1GB

Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core Processor (Intel is Core 2 Duo; AMD is Turion X2, or maybe anything else X2)

The layout of XP isn't very much different from 2000, in my opinion. I've used both recently.

Ok well you can do this, but know this. Even though they say you can keep your programs, the upgrade overwrites registry, and leaves files intact. This means that programs are there, but the operating system cannot run them. I am a PC tech, and i get this all the time.

Honestly, when changing the OS you should format it. I know it sounds like a hassal, but use XP's built in NTFS (Quick) format, and it will take a whole 30 seconds to format.

So, i mean, it's not as bad as most people make it sound. Just make sure your computer matches the recommened requirenments.

Instead of upgrading to Win XP, I recommend installing a fresh version of XP.

If you are using Win 2000 i recommend not to upgrade it to XP too. Win 2000 is much more efficient than XP.

Mt recommendation will be partitioning the HD and arrange around 10 GB of HD space for Win XP than install XP do the updates (around 60MB if your installing XP SP2) and then upgrade to latest Dirext X and than install your game. You can play your game on XP and start moving your personal files if you want to go on with XP. Than format the Win 2000 partition whenever you are ready.

Just get a windows XP upgrade disk. Either Home or Pro and do a upgrade verses a new install. It will leave all your files and settings intact from the previous OS.. You shoud be fine...thanks

tuen you computer on and log on as normal then insert xp disc and then instaed of new installation press upgrade os and then all your things will still be there and you will have xp

Skip Xp and go right to the new Windows Vista....I have it and its FANTASTIC.