Preparing Your Computer for XP
As with any upgrade or install, there are several important steps to take before you stick in the new operating system CD and begin your upgrade or installation. These may seem obvious at first, but it is worth mentioning the obvious because today many people have become used to simple upgrades in which no problems occur. However, Windows XP is a significant upgrade. It is the convergence of the Windows 95/98 code base with the Windows NT/2000 (and now XP) code base, so things may not be as easy as they were in the past. The following precautions should be taken before you just pop in the CD and start an upgrade or install.
It's Cleanup Time: Uninstall Unnecessary Applications and Components
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