computer help

[blues90]

I didn't know where to post this .

I have windows 98SE and got 2000 , is it difficult to install 2000 , do I lose all my documents and folders ?

I have a cd burner but it does not work and can't afford another right now .

[unhappycamper]

1. You might want to post this in the Computer Help and Support Group

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=242

[aquart]

2. My suggestion:

Check the sales, pick up a one or two GB flashdrive. I recently migrated from Win98SE to a newer pc with WinXP Home and I was terrified of losing my email files and my favorites/bookmarks. I put everything in My Documents on the flashdrive, and (with advice from DU) exported my favorites and email files with the flashdrive also. On sale, the 1Gb costs ten bucks and is so worth it.

Then it won't matter if you have to crash out and re-install 100 times, everything you care about will be safe on the flashdrive. Lovely inventions.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

3. A couple things here

A. You need a cd drive to install Win2K.
B. You CAN do an upgrade from 98 to 2K without losing settings and documents. HOWEVER, I HAVE done UNSUCCESSFUL upgrades when 2K didn't like something it saw and arbitrarily wiped everything out.

It's doable, but chancy. I recommend (once you replace your cd drive) you do a backup and THEN give an upgrade a try.

Notes: 2K will require different device drivers- some will be available within the upgrade, some will not. Be prepared to search online for necessary drivers.

Some programs will also need to be uninstalled before the upgrade- antivirus programs, among others. Also, your printer will need to be uninstalled then reinstalled with 2K drivers after the upgrade.

The upgrade may break some programs. As the upgrade begins, it will inventory your programs and tell you what the incompatibilities are. PAY ATTENTION to what it says. Failure to do so can corrupt your installation beyond repair.