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How many of you are planning to upgrade to Windows XP when it is finally released?

August 10, 2001 8:45:56 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
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Reply #1 August 10, 2001 8:50:14 PM
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Well I just upgraded to w2k and have no intention to upgrade to xp....
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Reply #2 August 10, 2001 9:12:13 PM
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The exact same question was raised by frogboy not too long ago. I resurected the thread for you.
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Reply #3 August 10, 2001 9:15:57 PM
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OOps.....Thanks paxx. I gotta start keeping up
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Reply #4 August 10, 2001 10:01:13 PM
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If you have Win9x you should go to XP. If you have Win2k...well, it's a tough call.
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Reply #5 August 10, 2001 11:24:40 PM
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not tough for me. I like Win 2k, and haven't really heard about anything in XP that would convince me to switch. I'm quite happy here.
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Reply #6 August 10, 2001 11:27:27 PM
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I think I almost just got Win2K fully stable for me......except for wowexec.exe which spat a dummy, Grrrrrr....
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Reply #7 August 11, 2001 12:15:54 AM
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Purrrr... I won't upgrage till I get a new PC.

That's just the way I'am.
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Reply #8 August 11, 2001 12:16:24 AM
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upgrade even
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Reply #9 August 11, 2001 3:04:08 AM
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I might...at least on my work computer since we are part of Micro$oft Select for businesses and it won't have that annoying "call Micro$oft to activate" feature.
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Reply #10 August 11, 2001 5:21:26 AM
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never ever...
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Reply #11 August 11, 2001 10:20:34 AM
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ive been on xp for 2 months, so.....
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Reply #12 August 11, 2001 10:28:17 AM
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i dont understand why people wont try it, ppl like rotory are the type who would join the klu klux clan just cause everyone else is - be different!

find out for yourselves what its like, dont take the word of other people
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Reply #13 August 11, 2001 11:53:58 AM
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to be quite honest, to be different would be to NOT upgrade. sooner or later the majority of people will upgrade, I'm not sure whether I will or not... I think I might try it out, but I wouldn't be surprised If I don't switch back.

berzerka, I think that kkk remark was a little overkill, people have legit reasons not to upgrade

is there a version of Windows XP out right now on the net that I can download, or do I have to order a beta version on CD? If so, do any of you have the web site I can get it from? Much appreciated!
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Reply #14 August 11, 2001 12:14:17 PM
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MooShoo. You can download it from MS for $10, but only before August 15.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/beta/

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Reply #15 August 11, 2001 12:34:18 PM
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I downloaded and installed XP RC2 on my LapTop, I was running Win2K SP2, and the upgrade resolved a couple of nagging compatability issues that I had with 2K. My Modem now works which I could never make it do under 2K and my Linksys Lan card work properly all the time. The only issue that I have had so far is with Object Bar, and I'm sure that will sort itself out in time. I'm waiting on my new system to arive, unfortunetly it is coming with WinME (Shudder) but it will have a free upgrade coupon to XP Home. That means that I only have to shell out for a copy of XPpro for my LapTop. I'm going to leave my old system running 98SE when I set it up for my son, since it is only a PII266 and I think that XP would be to much of a drag on it. When I downloaded RC2 it went without a hitch, and I was shocked by the download rate (420kps on Cable) from Conexion. Just one thing to note you have to have a burner to download XP and software capable of burning .iso
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Reply #16 August 11, 2001 12:35:36 PM
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Damm I knew I should have run spell check first..

Grog runs and hides from Jafo
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Reply #17 August 11, 2001 12:48:59 PM
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On XP RC2 now and wouldent go back to 9x or 2000 if you paid me. but thats just me.
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Reply #18 August 11, 2001 1:26:19 PM
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I agree with Frogboy. If you are running 9x or (diety forbid) ME, there is a compelling reason to upgrade- your computer won't be broken so often. If you are running WIN 2K the reasons are less compelling. XP does support skinning better. That is a broad generalization, but true as far as it goes. That may not motivate everyone, but if you are reading a message board on Wincustomize, you are not everyone.
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Reply #19 August 11, 2001 3:09:46 PM
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It all depends on the price tag. I heard somewhere that it would sell for around 800$... If it's true, then it is so insane I dohn't even want to think about it. It's probably just a rumor though.
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Reply #20 August 11, 2001 3:47:54 PM
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Grog: Funny you mentioned your Linksys card. My driver was causing all kinds of BSODs in W2K, but it works just fine in WXP.

paxx: Retail prices for WXP are roughly $100 to upgrade to WXP Home, and $200 to upgrade to WXP Pro.
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Reply #21 August 11, 2001 3:58:48 PM
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I have Win2k, and really works well, more than Mac Classic, ond more more more than winMe!!!
Winxp have more Direct3D gaming compatibility, for this i go to update to winxp! Also, is a great change of win9x! Update all of you!
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Reply #22 August 11, 2001 4:43:57 PM
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Tarkus: how much for the full version? I never "upgrade" an OS. I reformat/install anew...
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Reply #23 August 11, 2001 7:18:03 PM
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paxx: You can do a clean install of a Windows upgrade. You only have to have a qualifying OS disc handy when it asks you for one, so it can ensure that you're really upgrading.

If you don't have a qualifying Windows disc (restore discs don't work), I believe the full prices are $200 for Home and $400 for Pro, but I'm not sure.
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Reply #24 August 12, 2001 11:31:38 AM
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I think I'm going to hold off for a awhile, maybe to WindowsXPSE, because I have a Win95 CD (full), Win98 CD (upgrade), and a Win98se CD (upgrade). Its starting to look like a Hermans Hermits Box Set. I'm feeling a little to invested with Microsoft.
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Reply #25 August 12, 2001 11:43:51 AM
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paxx, 800 bucks? Where did you here that? Damn that is ridiculous.
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