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Hey Im new to the site so plz be kind
I've been trying to update my OS from ME to XP but Im having trouble. I get so far then i get told my C: is corrupt...I dont get it. I;ve run scandisk, checked and fixed the registry and even defragmented and apprently everything is ok but whenever I try it tells me this. Can anyone help because Im sick of ME now. thanks a lot

ej

Good to hear your getting rid of Windows ME but I strongly encourage you to do a fresh install. Troubles can arise when you upgrade from one O.S. to another. Also make sure you computer is compatible to upgrade to XP. You must meet all the requirements.
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You can also try this:

Copy the i386 folder from the Windows XP CD-ROM to the hard disk, and then run Setup manually:
Click the Start button, point to Programs, and then click Windows Explorer.
Browse to, and then click, the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Drag the i386 folder from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive to drive C.
Click drive C, and then double-click the i386 folder.
Double-click Winnt32.exe, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows XP Home Edition.
If Setup stops again, boot into Safe mode, and then try this procedure again.
Good luck

Im really not sure what HD I have sorry, I thought if I did a new instal instead of updating, my stuff like word documents, music etc would get deleted.....am I wrong then?