win xp installing question

[psydesign]

hey guys i am going to a clients house tomorrow and updating his system from i think win 98 to xp home + xp office home.
just one thing that i am worried about.
and that is its his dads work computer.
so now my question is when i install the os will he loose all his emails, adresses, email settings and files?
if some would reply with a answer asap it would b much appreciated! thanks

 

[Josh1986]

are you using an upgrade cd? or are you formating it?

if you are just doing an upgrade it shouldnt erase any of the information.

 

[psydesign]

just gonna put the cd in and install it?
so what do u think?

 

[IceyDeath23]

Hmm if u want to save his stuff just dont pick the option with the formatting in it

 

[hitek]

If there is important data, make a backup of all the files onto another hard drive or burn it onto a CD.. But if it's just an upgrade it shouldn't delete those files.

 

[didi]

hey guys i am going to a clients house tomorrow and updating his system from i think win 98 to xp home + xp office home.
just one thing that i am worried about.
and that is its his dads work computer.
so now my question is when i install the os will he loose all his emails, adresses, email settings and files?
if some would reply with a answer asap it would b much appreciated! thanks

For precaution, u should backup all the important data b4 u do anything.

 

[The Borg]

Insert the Disk while running Windows 98. A menu should appear automaticly. Choose option to install Windows XP. Once Setup starts and you answer a few of the first questions just choose "Upgrade" option from the drop down menu (it should be a default option, so just in case if it isn't...).

That's about it... Follow the Setup procedure untill you're done.
As a precausion, do a backup of important data.