Upgrading Windows NT4 WS to Windows XP Professional

Caution – The setup and configuration procedures for the SunPCi III program involve some steps that differ from the Microsoft upgrade steps. Do not use the standard Microsoft upgrade procedure provided on the Windows XP Professional CD or the installation will fail and your emulated C: drive can become corrupted.

Before You Begin the Upgrade

Although Windows NT is not supported in SunPCi III 3.2.1, you can upgrade from Windows NT to a supported operating systems in SunPCi III 3.2.1.

Caution – Before starting to upgrade Windows NT4 WS to Windows XP Professional, you must update your Intel drivers. Refer to “Updating Intel and Linux Drivers” on page 115 for additional information.

Caution – If you are using an external CD-RW drive with Windows NT4 WS, un-install the device. The upgrade to Windows XP Professional will fail unless the device is removed and its software uninstalled. Reinstall the drive after the upgrade.

Note – When upgrading from Windows NT to Windows XP Professional, a blank dialog box opens. This happens after the Dynamic Update completes, and when the Preparing Installation radio button on the left pane of the Windows XP Professional Installation Wizard is selected. This dialog box soon disappears and the installation process continues normally.

How to Upgrade Windows NT4 WS to Windows XP Professional

1.Insert the Windows XP Professional CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive.

2.Click Start and then choose Programs and Windows Explorer. The Windows Explorer window opens.

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