upgrading from windows2000 to windows XP

[rookie1010]

Hi
I would like to upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows XP.
Do i need to backup my data before i do it
I mean if i install Windows XP, would that delete all my data and applications?

 

[mikesgroovin]

If you upgrade to XP, no it wont. But, you may be forced with some compatibilty issues. Do the compatibility check first. If you are that worries about it, make a GHOST image of your drive before you upgrade. Or just back up your data.

-Mike

 

[rookie1010]

what compatibility check should i perform?
and what is a ghost image?