Upgrade Guide: Upgrade to Windows Me

Upgrade to Windows Me, step-by-step.

Before you insert the Windows Me CD-ROM into your PC's drive, it's essential that you make some background preparations. Here's a checklist:

Although Windows Me includes drivers for a wide range of hardware, it can't cover everything. Visit the Web sites of the vendors that made your system's add-in cards, modem, printer, scanner, and so on, and download the latest drivers with Me support.
Run ScanDisk ( Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, ScanDisk), followed by Disk Defragmenter ( Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter), on all drives in your PC.
Scan your PC for viruses. Then, temporarily disable virus scanning, which can interfere with the installation of software, including Windows Me.
Do a complete backup of the files on your PC.
Make sure all applications are closed before you begin upgrading.

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