Windows Me To Windows XP Upgrade Problem?

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I have Windows Me on my Computer, and have got a Windows XP Professional Upgrade disc. I have succesfully completed all of it before the last part of the GUI setup (ie. before Windows Welcome). It will sometimes appear to be working at something for a long time (but not be), or, if it gets to the stage of creatings Start Menu items or the step beforehand, it 'loses' my Mitsubishi&#92;Diamond Data 24x CD-ROM (I had a burner, but it's reading wasn't so good).

1. Should I put my Sony CDROM to replace the Mitsubishi 24x one?
2. What's my problem and how do I fix it?

I have 128Mb of RAM and a 450MHz Pentium 3 (I have run Windows XP on a Pentium 2 350 with 128MB of RAM before)

ELfaGeek · Accepted Answer

You need to do a Windows "Clean Install" (for instructions go to:  (www.theeldergeek.com).  

Then, you need to install the motherboard drivers.  Use the Belarc Advisor to identify the Mobo.

Anonymous · Answer

well first of all Windows xp needs more than 128MB memory to run, at least 512MB. and for your CD ROM it might be a driver issue. But I do recommend backing up your data and do a clean install of windows . Yes if you want replace your CD Rom and see, its a good idea to eliminate any problems that you may have with it and good luck

KSK · Answer

I think the problem is not with your cd rom. It might be with your display adapter. I think windows xp has installed the display driver improperly.

Anonymous · Answer

yes it will run ok. try last good config in safe mode,  and/or run check disk both boxs.   another stick of ram will help once you get it going.

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