Quick XP/Comp Question click here and help me

[SAG3 5,000+ posts]

if i put the XP install disk in my comp and then make it upgrade the windows OS will i lose any files?

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[SAG3 5,000+ posts]

and what does the upgrade do?

 

[Diplexers 10+ year member]

no you won't lose files.

 

[SAG3 5,000+ posts]

what does it do?

 

[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

replaces the old windows os i would assume.

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

im pretty sure the upgrade option makes you lose all your files. there should be another option like reinstall or something.

 

[docutech 10+ year member]

What OS are you running now?

A clean install would be ideal. What version of XP do you have?

 

[SAG3 5,000+ posts]

windows xp home

i did it and i didnt delete any files