Procedure -Changeover from Windows Me to Windows XP OS

What procedures do I physically utilize to changeover my operating system
from WIndows Me to Windows XP. Do I have to refomat the hard drive and load
the new operating system? Should I backup all my word, excel and other
personal filess? Can I just load the new OS from the "run" line?

I recently upgraded a computer from ME to XP. Insert the CD,Choose UPGRADE
and follow the directions. Some of your add on programs will have to be
re-installed such as McAfee Antivirus. If your Office programs are Office
2000 or newer they will be migrated automatically upon completion of the
upgrade.

"PGrab" wrote:

> What procedures do I physically utilize to changeover my operating system
> from WIndows Me to Windows XP. Do I have to refomat the hard drive and load
> the new operating system? Should I backup all my word, excel and other
> personal filess? Can I just load the new OS from the "run" line?