Microsoft MSDE

I am currently running Great Plains 7.5 on Pervasive.SQL SP3 using Windows
98. We are upgrading to Windows XP Pro and Microsoft MSDE.
Does it make a difference if I update MSDE first and then Windows XP or
should I update Windows XP first?
Thank you.
Bob,
I have found that it is a good practice to update your OS first then upgrade
any software(MSDE). If you have the luxury you should re install the OS and
bypass any upgrade paths. You will get a cleaner install of everything this
way and likely prevent any "ghost" bugs later on.
Hope this helps.
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