Im going to format my C drive and replace my 98v2 with Xp.

the only thing im worried about is trying to install my NTL modem, i had great difficulty with it when installing it for 98.

it there anything i should watch out for or get before i decide to remove 98 and install Xp.

Thanks

Go on the ntl site or whever u got the drivers for yr modem from and get the latest versions, especially if u need ones for xp.

These should be easy to get hold of


Bu tmake sur eu have done that before u reformat, worst thing i always do is stuck without a modem, so have to use my dads laptop to get drivers etc

So be prepared, and befpre formating make sure u save all stuff u want, including any new font su may ahve installed, progs instal files, my documents folder, internet site favourites, these are the main one i forget

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does ur modem use the usb port or a network card, imm sure if its just a network cards all youll have to do is run a wizzard in the network prefrences that does the hard work for u

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Originally posted by jonsimmonds does ur modem use the usb port or a network card, imm sure if its just a network cards all youll have to do is run a wizzard in the network prefrences that does the hard work for u

I would have thought more from you jon. If it is usb its just a case of plug and play

have the modem plugged in when u instal xp, and with a bit of luck xp will have the drivers in its driver database, and instal it for you.

If not u will need to find the ini file, or woteva it is, and that is usually why u need to download the drivers. Then just instal new hardware option as normal in windows

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im getting an Ethernet card for my modem, as i have 1 usb being used for my scanner and the other for my Mini Disc.

i tried searching for the modem drivers on google and i found out this

from NTLs site.

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Windows XP operating systems, both Home and Professional, are based on the Windows 2000 operating system. This means that before you upgrade you should ensure that you have proper drivers for Ethernet adapters and USB Cable Modems.

does this mean i should try get 2000 drivers

to install the xp i am clearing my hard disc and installing XP full as i did not get the upgrade.

Thanks for your help so far guys.

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Originally posted by Mail Man Im going to format my C drive and replace my 98v2 with Xp. the only thing im worried about is trying to install my NTL modem, i had great difficulty with it when installing it for 98. it there anything i should watch out for or get before i decide to remove 98 and install Xp. Thanks

XP sucks!!!!!

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Originally posted by Mail Man im getting an Ethernet card for my modem, as i have 1 usb being used for my scanner and the other for my Mini Disc. i tried searching for the modem drivers on google and i found out this from NTLs site. does this mean i should try get 2000 drivers to install the xp i am clearing my hard disc and installing XP full as i did not get the upgrade. Thanks for your help so far guys.

No. Doesnt work like that, it means that the win 2k driver can be modified to work with xp, but wot is the name of yr modem manufacturer? model name like mine is generic 56k data fax blah blah blah

So give me the info, and if u cant find it, i will

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Originally posted by DuMonde TrAnCeR XP sucks!!!!!

w0rks a charm for me :P

just spoke to my dad who has winxp running with a cable modem via a ethernet card, it just decteded it all automaccally wen he booted the pc and works like a charm, and as fly says usb is plug and play an dshould do the same, so just wack it in and watch it all install its self

if your going to be using the net make sure u have a firewall installed such as zone-alarm, as it is more easy to configure than the one in xp

Jon

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Thank You for your help guys

i found out my type of modem. TeraJet 210.


im going to my local computer shop on monday to get my ethernet card and i will install Xp on tuesday. if it all goes well i will will be back online by wednesday