would all the files be erased? I'm asking because my roommates computer (running WinME) needs XP installed for stability. He has lots of videos (porn) in KaZaa and various Word, Excel, and Powerpoint files too. Would those be lost while upgrading?

 

should be fine.. if you're really worried, zip them all and burn a backup disk

 

It really depends on how you do the upgrade... If you don't have it reformat/repartition the drive, then your files should still be there. You might have to re-install some of your programs in order to have them work under XP, but the porno shouldn't get deleted :rockon:

 

so since XP will convert the hard drive to NTFS from FAT32...his porn and documents wont get deleted?

 

you don't have to let xp convert to NTFS (although NTFS is better than FAT32). if you upgrade, you don't usually lose files. but i never recommend upgrading. it tends to not work as well as a fresh clean install.

 

if you choose just upgrade you won't lose any dates..

 

:werd:
even MS admited that it's not the same as a fresh install.

 

fresh install > upgrade

i would suggest you back up any files you needs, and then let Xp run format/install. It'll be better for you overall.

 

i would use some 7 cent cdrs and backup all your shiet. then do a fresh install with ntfs.