Losing data by switching operating systems?

[thejuggla]

If I were to switch from Windows ME to WINDOWS XP would I lose all my data inclusing pictures, music, videos anything like that?

 

[PC eye]

Respond at http://www.computerforum.com/55466-switching-windows-me-windows-xp-pro.html due to two threads regarding upgrade from ME to XP.

 

[adz_619]

You would lose all the data unless you backed everything up first

 

[PC eye]

You would lose all the data unless you backed everything up first

Respond at switching from WINDOWS ME to WINDOWS XP PRO due to two threads regarding upgrade from ME to XP. This was a duplicate thread.