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I have a PC with two installs of XP, both installed about 12 years ago. One was clean, and one was upgrade from
Windows ME. The old installs are still working well, the upgrade just as trouble-free as the clean install.
Sometimes it's just a matter of luck; whether there is a small conflict with something you had in the OS before
the upgrade that wasn't 100% clean or whatever.
I always do a clean install whether or not the system is loaded is 'loaded down'. Trying to find these sorts of problems, such as regedit or explorer, can take days, maybe longer. Doing a clean install and reinstalling all drivers and programs can be done in one day. Everyone has their preference of course. I just like the one that has the best chance of giving me an easy life. Well done for persevering and finding the resolution though! And well done to @davexnet for making the post that led you there