Attached Link: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/checkcompat.asp

I'm really sorry anyone has computer or operating system troubles. The first thing everyone should know is that your utilities (Norton SystemWorks, Norton Utilities, etc) will need to be replaced with new versions for any new operating system. Your CD-writer applications such as Adaptec (Roxio) Easy CD Creator will need to be replaced. You have a new operating system, and they need to make a whole new version of the software. I've included a link which should be the first stop for anyone who considers upgrading to Windows XP. You can use the Upgrade Advisor to have your computer checked to see if there are any hardware or software. Beyond that, there are Windows XP newsgroups that I've frequented in the past. Another step would be to visit the web sites of your hardware and sofware companies in seach of updates or upgrades. Once all this is done, then you can see whether it makes sense or is possible to upgrade. Ron