chicagoro wrote:
> I have a Sony VAIO laptop (PCG-F370) with OEM Windows 98se. I would like to
> upgrade the operating system so I can install a graphics program I need that
> will only run on XP. Sony will not give me any information as to the
> probable success or failure of this upgrade except to say that they will not
> support it and the recovery CD's will not work.
>
> Can this be done successfully or am I likely to mess up my computer beyond
> all usefullness. I can't afford a new laptop.
I'd be interested in what is possible with this vintage machine, myself.
I expect the big issue will be getting XP drivers for all the built-in
hardware, chip set, etc.
But, if worse comes to worst, you can always boot your recovery CD(s)
and format and re-install Win98SE (assuming you've backed up your data).
-michael
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