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ME to XP, the pitfalls!

I am thinking of upgrading from ME to XP pro. I hear so many horror stories about failed attempts and losing drivers etc. Should I attempt it?
Is my laptop compatible with only 384 ram and spare 5 gig?

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  • We did this a few months ago on our desktop PC at home with absolutely no problems. Before with ME it crashed on average once a day, now it has crashed maybe once every six months! Windows XP is a much more stable operating system, I would highly recommend upgrading.

    (Though don't blame me if it doesn't work! :)
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  • woo
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    Should be fine with your spec. I don't know of anyone that has had an upgrade go wrong.

    Sure there is someone that will prove me wrong though :)
    Ever stop to think and forget to start again?
  • i hate upgrades...but thats just a personal thing :) i found certain software became corrupt...i prefer clean installs, saves stuff lingerin around that shouldnt be there!

    each to his own tho
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