Hi
I am trying to pick up courage to install a Windows XP Pro upgrade package and would value advice on most sensible way to go about it. I have a 60GB hard drive of which 20GB is used but unfortunately I did not partition it before loading W98. I do have Partition Magic...so the Questions
1. Can I use Partition Magic to divide up my HD now? What are the risks of losing data? What programmes can I run while partitioning takes place...presumably I will have to shut down all antivirus, firewall and proxy server programmes?
2. If I can partition then presumably I am best to load XP upgrade into new (unused) partition and thus keep both W98 and XP as separate OS.? Will they be able to "see" each other?
3. If I bite the bullet, can I just load XP ontop of W98 - what are the risks of losing data/email etc? I know a clean install is better but has anyone done this?

I am terrified of losing data - some of it is backed up but not everything and from previous experience the "not everything" bit often contains some vital stuff. Also, my W98 setup has been behaving beautifully (apart from a few mishaps) for some months now and I am not sure if I have the time or energy for a major (self inflicted) problem...one of the major factors prompting this upgrade is that I have a Firewire CDRW but it wont work with W98 FE. Any help appreciated
Thanks