Upgrading Windows 98 system to Windows XP

Upgrading Windows 98 system to Windows XP
For client computers running Windows 98 that test as compatible with Windows XP
Professional, you can upgrade using a setup wizard or by running Winnt32.exe

To complete The Upgrade.
Follow the 8 steps:
1. Insert the Windows XP Professional CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2. The Autorun program on the Windows XP Professional CD-ROM displays the Welcome
To Microsoft Windows XP screen.
3. Open the Command Prompt window, type d:\i386\winnt32.exe with any

Appropriate switches, and press ENTER.

4. Accept the license agreement.
5. If the computer is already a member of a domain, create a computer account in
That domain. Windows 98 clients do not require a computer account, but Windows
XP Professional clients do.
6. Provide upgrade packs for applications that need them. Upgrade packs update the
Software to work with Windows XP Professional. These packs are available from
The software vendor.
7. Upgrade to NTFS when prompted. Select the upgrade if you do not plan to set up
The client computer to dual boot.
8. Continue with the upgrade if the Windows XP Professional Compatibility tool generates
a report showing that the computer is compatible with Windows XP Professional.
The upgrade finishes without further intervention, and adds your computer
To a domain or workgroup.