upgrading windows

[mrstipple]

:confused::confused: Hi - my computer only has windows 98se - Im thinking I should really upgrade but am not sure what to do, how to do it or what I need to purchase.

Can someone please help???? many thanks:)

[DirtyPolo]

The next level would be Windows XP.

 

It is probably not a concern, but what are the specs of your PC, just so we know it will comfortably run it, should you choose to upgrade.

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Right click on My Computer and choose Properties.

 

Tell us what it says in comparison to this picture at the bottom right.

 

http://www.mskprathap.com/images/systemproperties.gif

[mrstipple]

Many thanks for the response - I've done what you ask ( sorry didnt understand the pics ) it says the following ( couldnt show it as you did )

 

microsoft windows 98

second edition

4.10 22222 A

 

Packard Bell

Packard Bell Computer

GenuineIntel

X86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 3

63.0 mb RAM

 

Is that what you wanted ??? Im rather stupid when it comes to computers - I press the buttons and hope for the best me.

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Mmmm ok well to be brutally frank Mrstipple we'd advise that you get a new box as that cpu (processor) Pentium 3 could range from 500mhz to 1000mhz.

 

The memory needs at least quadrupling and you could run into all kinds of other issues along the way.

 

The very nature of the operating system installed dictates that the pc is getting into it's autumn years and you may buy XP and install it only for the power supply to fail or the motherboard packs up, the hard drive alone will be long in the tooth.

 

All in all we would heartily recommend that you get a new system.

 

They are very inexpensive these days.

[mrstipple]

Thanks for your advice - I was being a cheapskate first as I am short on cash. Have to put it on my wish list for Santa. :)

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Well when you do consider this entry level box from Dell, good kit.

 

Dell Inspiron 530 Desktop PC Product Details

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Hi Mrstipple

 

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