My XP Pro Upgrade is on its Way!

[dr_roberts49]

I ordered the XP (Academic version) Pro Upgrade from Newegg this morning. $81.00, plus free shipping. I kicked in the extra $2.95 to have it processed today, and when I got home from work, I had an email telling me it has been shipped. Should be here Thursday.

I also got my MCI DSL package today. It feels good to be back in the fast lane. I switched from Verizon DSL to MCI, when they offered a much better package. The only bummer, was going back to dial-up for nearly 2 weeks. I don't know if it was harder on the kids, or me

I want to thank all the members who gave me advice on the Windows upgrade.

Robert

[Kuasimodem]

One neat little tidbit...

That academic "upgrade" disk will do a clean install of WindowsXP Pro

I would back up your personal data to CD and do a clean install, then put your data back onto the computer. You will virtually eliminate any upgrade headaches

I know from experience that this will work because I've built a few systems for local college students and had them order WindowsXP from the college bookstore, along with Office XP Pro.

[dr_roberts49]

Thanks for the tip Kuasimodem. I'm already in the process of backing up :-) I'm really looking forward to this new OS. I've been using Windows 98SE for a very long time. I rebuilt my system just a couple of weeks ago from the P3 I built nearly 3 years ago. Getting XP Pro will finish my rebuild (for awhile )

Robert