Windows xp

[trish1234567]

I would like to re-load my computer/Me version windows with xp. Can I do this myself?

Also, Vista is said to be having troubles. Would it be unwise to buy a new computer with Vista early next year when it is virtually the 'prototype', although hopefully this would be remedied in time.

When I had Windows 95. it was said that Me was not good, but I have had no trouble with Me, except of course that it is now completely out of date and I cannot download lots of things! All suggestions welcomed.

[RATTER15]

Yes it is easy to install Windows XP yourself, providing you have a genuine Windows XP, just put disc in drive and follow on screen instructions. I don't see any problems with buying a new PC with Vista installed on it, if any faults develop, Microsoft will issue patches and fixes to sort it out, so I don't see a problem.

[vehelpfulguy]

It is probably unlikely a PC running Windows ME would be powerful enough to run Windows XP.

Windows XP is a much larger and more complex product than ME was.

Can you tell us more about your PC.

What processor, how much memory and how big is your hard disk?

The are options on the ME menus to give you this information, select something like System Information.

[trish1234567]

Thank you Ratter15 for your help. I think you're right regarding downloading XP. I can get the genuine Windows XPbut I don't think my pc has the necessary drivers or capacity and I think that vehelpfulguy is right that an ME
is just not powerful enough - and the computer is now about 5/6 years old. Details are as follows vehelpfulguy.

HP Pavilion - 1GHz AMD/ATHLON
30 GB Hard-drive - 128 mb SD Ram

I'm really loath to get a new computer as my present one has given such good service and if the children "mess it up" I can always put it right. However, I'll most likely look out for a good deal after Christmas for a new one, unless vehelpfulguy can give me some good news!

I do have an Acer XP laptop but I cannot work at any speed on a laptop keyboard and I don't think I could use this permanently in the home. Atttaching an extra keyboard wouldn't appeal to me.

Many thanks for all your help. Trish.

[RATTER15]

I should stick with your PC as it is or buy a new PC in the new year.

Your old PC would really struggle with XP if it even worked atall.

[trish1234567]

I think you're right Ratter15. I'll let one of the childred have this one and I'll go for a new! Also, I would like a faster processor. Many thanks for your help. Trish.