not a valid win32 application

[Lady Taz]

I have windows 98 installed on my computer ( a gateway).
I have recently downloaded windows xp professional corporate.exe
I want to install the windows xp and then remove the windows 98.
When I click on the .exe for windows xp pro corporate, I get the message: "windows xp pro corparate.exe is not a valid win32 application"
I would like to get rid of windows 98 and install windows xp.
I looked on the microsoft webpage and they said that it was possible to have two operating systems on the computer at one time. That is why I was going to install the windows xp and then delete my windows 98.
Can anyone tell me how I can accomplish this task?

[Play_The_0dds]

you have just posted to the world that you have downloaded a illegal copy of xp. anyway, if you were to use this, you could do a new installation, or a upgrade, unless you make the cd bootable or download the 6 floppy bootdisk set. and the only way i recommend installing xp is clean, which means formatting your drive, and then installing xp. with this copy you will not be able to install service pack 1, unless you download a crack which i hear many people complain when they download one it was a virus. and on to the main subject, what is your hardware setup, will it handel xp, as far as ram, processor, hard disk, is all of your hardware/software going to make the upgrade?

[Lady Taz]

I guess this means I'd be better off to delete the file