yes

will take more system resources and HD space but much better OS and will crash a lot less.

be sure to backup anythin you really need if the installation crashes

Thanks, I upgraded to XP and it couldn't have gone better.  I added RAM bringing my total to 384mb and did the upgrade.  I think because I prepared well it went very well.  I did not need to update mouse, touch pad or video drivers.  Everything is working very well.  Even the XP CD Burner works.

I just upgraded my Inspiron 8100 from ME to XP and couldn't be happier.  The installation went great.  This was the second time I had installed it as the first time I just upgraded it and had too many configuration problems.  This time I did a clean boot of the system and it's working perfectly.  I followed the advice given through this site and was lead to this website.

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp

I followed the instructions and the install went without a hitch.  I can't believe the difference in running XP from that resource hog ME.

good job getting away from microsofts biggest mistake re: winME..

LOL..

Now the bad news.  Came back from vacation and booted up the compter and found that one of the Dell 128 MB Ram Modules that I had seemed to have bitten the dust.  I had been running just fine in conjunction with a PNY 256MB module that I bought before I upgraded to XP.  I replaced the bad module with an older 64MB one that I had on hand and it worked right away.  Now the good news, Dell warrants the module which I bought 2 years ago and they are going to replace it.

Thanks Dell.