WinXP to Win Longhorn (build 4008)

[MamaKin]

 
I have managed to get myself a copy of the beta version of Windows Longhorn and have a couple of questions before I go ahead and install it.

Firstly, will I lose all my data after I have installed Longhorn?

Secondly, will I still be able to use the same recovery discs that came with my PC?:If so, will it boot to windows XP or Longhorn?

If you could answer me these questions it would be great.

Thanks guys

Craig

[nightheart]

I'm not even going to ask where you got it at. If it is a legit "copy" than there should be an upgrade install to allow you to keep all your files. If this is a not so legit d/led copy, I'd make sure it works before messing up your main pc, install it in a "spare parts" pc or something. Either way, your recovery discs will not work anymore. They will only be good for re-installing xp , and whatever drivers are on them..............here's my 2 cents: M$'s OS are buggy a lot when they are released, so a beta version is most likely have a lot of issues, I'd don't think longhorn is due to be released for a while yet. A d/led beta, your asking for trouble..........like I said my 2 cents..........

edit- back everything up, either way!!!

[MamaKin]

So my recovery disk will still work, just restore it to windows XP??

[nightheart]

yeah, but you'll be looking at a complete re-format to re-install xp, meaning you will loose all data on your hard drive when you go back.

[MamaKin]

I think I'm willing to take the risk
I just put the disc in and from wot i can see there is a file transfer wizard.

[nightheart]

let me know how it turns out, I'm kinda curious to see what longhorn is all about