Problem upgrading to XP

Question

I have a 4100 and flashed to A11 Bios. PIII 800, 256 mg. Downloaded the upgrade advisor and have tried to run it but it crashes about 2/3 of the way through as it is preparing the report. This happened before I upgraded the Bios from A04. It is still happening with A11. I have the XP disk and tried the upgrade advisor on that and it also crashed at the same point. I then tried to install the XP upgrade without having a report but the installation crashed while it was preparing the files. Since I can't complete the upgrade do you think I will have a problem with a clean install? Is there a fix for this?

Vince

simpswr · Answer

It can be upgraded to xp . . I have done it on several 4100's . . the fix is to do a clean install . . . my experience is that it will load all drivers for the system . . be sure and disconnect printers, scanners and any other perif's not internal . . and if you have an internal zip drive, be sure and disconnect it until afrer the install.

A good guide is here

have fun . .wrs

Message Edited by simpswr on 12-27-2003 08:02 PM

maggie99635 · Answer

Have you checked Dell downloads to see if your computer can be upgraded to XP? If it can and you can boot from the CD I would do a clean install. There are many software drivers that aren't compatible, even mouse drivers are a problem. Get all the updates before you start and make sure and put the XP firewall on there until it is updated and your virus program is fully updated. Lots of people have gotten the Blaster worm immediately after they hit the internet. Get your chipset drivers on first also. This will eliminate lots of problems you might bump into.

simpswr · Answer

I leave the network connected . . the files and settings wizard on the XP install disc works really well . . I have used it several times and it saves a lot of time setting up the new system. You run it prior to installing XP and save the results to a partition that will not be formated or to removeable media . . once you have XP installed and updated, run it agian to move your files and settings to the new installation . . other than passwords, it will usually copy all perishable data to the new install.

good luck . . wrs

sledge1940 · Answer

I know my 4100 can be upgraded. I now have ME and what I have been reading that can be the problem. I will disconnect everything before installing XP. What about my cable modem and router? It might be a couple of days before I get ready. I will transfer some files to zip and my portable.

Vince

maggie99635 · Answer

This might not be the proper way to do things but  I'm hooked to the internet through the whole install. I even left my wireless PC card  in. All I have to do is rightclick and connect it to the router.  Also my Intellimouse. XP has the drivers for it. I do turn all my peripherals off. if there are any.

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