acabler2 Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 Hello to all, My windows 98 Computer (compaq 7470) was running 98 second edition and then somehow switched to all drives are running in Ms-Dos compatibility mode? Lost CDrom drivers and can not get the back, tried the noide trick and cdgone registry update, still no cd drives. I am now deltreeing the hard drive and will need help reloading it to windows 98, please help as I am a beginer in doing this. Thanks in advance... Jeff T Quote
Goku Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 Hello Jeff. You might find the below article useful in your task. How to Install Windows 98 on a Computer with No Operating System However, it is my belief that you would be better off with Windows XP as it is much more stable than Windows 98 and is supported by Microsoft. However, if you want to stick with Windows 98 for now, then the above article will provide you with all the instructions you need. Hope that helps. :) -- Goku Quote
Guest Wolfeymole Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 You may want to throw us your system specifications for that 98 box with regard to CPU and Memory size before you venture down the XP road. Quote
Jack Hackett Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Goku, his PC specifications may not be up to running XP? Quote Ne auderis delere orbem rigidum meum!
brundle Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Very much agreed regarding stability when it comes to '98, but if you're sticking with it; 1. Check for, or re-install the latest compatible chipset drivers for your motherboard - Everest 2.20 will reveal all if you're not sure of make/model; Download EVEREST Home Edition 2.20 - FileHippo.com 2. Run an install from the CD, it won't overwrite what you have now but it may fix issues with missing files. Failing that, you can boot from the CD, select option 3 (ie. No setup at all), rename your current Windows folder to `oldwin` or something similar; ren c:\windows c:\oldwin then reboot and perform a fresh install without formatting. Your programs will need re-installing to work properly, but you won't lose anything from either "My Documents" or "Program Files". I would advise you to make backups of Outlook Express emails and account information first though. Delete the `c:\oldwin` folder when everything is up and running. Quote
lordmat0 Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 It wont be able to run XP basic specs 533 MHz AMD 64 MB 100 MHz SD-RAM 20GB HD Product Specifications Quote
Guest Wolfeymole Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 I have run XP on a 266 cpu with 128mb before today. Quote
DirtyPolo Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) Agreeing with Wolfey, The minimum specs for Windows XP are: Minimum specifications Required Processor speed (MHz) 233 RAM (MB) 64 Free hard disk space (GB) 1.5 Display resolution 800 x 600 Recommended Processor speed (MHz) 300 or higher RAM (MB) 128 or higher Free hard disk space (GB) > 1.5 Display resolution 800 x 600 or higher As found here. Edited February 13, 2009 by DirtyPolo Quote Cooler Master HAF 932Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.3GHzAsus P5K Premium Black Pearl2GB OCZ reaper 1066MHZATI Radeon HD4850Pictures! Click Here To Register And Get Started In The World Of Free PC Help Forums! If Free PC Help Has Helped You, Please Consider Leaving A Donation By Clicking Here!We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
BeeCeeBee Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) We do know that this was a single post on Christmas day and this is February, don't we? :) In any event, carry on!! Edited February 13, 2009 by BeeCeeBee Quote "Familiarity breeds contempt - and children." Mark Twain
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