[NYC GOP Chick]

I could be wrong (sure wouldn't be the first time), but I *think* it's better to do a clean install of operating systems. IOW, save everything you want to save and then reformat the hard drive. But best to check with an actual expert.

[general_re]

Nope, you're right - clean install is always preferred to upgrade install.

[usconservative]

I could be wrong (sure wouldn't be the first time), but I *think* it's better to do a clean install of operating systems.

You are absolutely 100% correct.

A fresh load of the OS is in order. Microsoft provided an upgrade path from NT4 to W2K *but* even they say that it's much better to do a fresh install of W2K vs. upgrading.