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Windows Forum / Windows 95 / March 2004Can I upgrade to Windows 98?
I'm wondering if my machine is upgradeable from Windows 95 Plus! to Windows 98 SE? It's an ancient Gateway 2000 boatanchor originally running Windows 3.1 that I updated, and seems pretty fast with the version of Windows 95 I have on it. The specifications of my system are: 192 MB RAM, 256K cache, AMD 5x86-133 processor running at 160 mHz, 10 GB hard disk, 16x CD-RW, dual 5.25"/3.5" floppy disk drive, zip drive, 4 port USB 2.0 card, PS/2 mouse port, Packard Bell Sound Card/14.4k Modem, Packard Bell FM tuner, ATI "All In Wonder" cable-ready 128 bit video card, and a 56K V.92 LT WinModem. Does this machine, assembled from parts found at a thrift store for under $20, seem worth upgrading? Any input is appreciated. Also, my monitor (older than the computer - dated 1990) was designed for 640x480, and when I set it at 800x600 I get a poor image that makes my eyes hurt. Is there a way, short of buying a new monitor, that I can set the size at 600x800 amd get a decent image? Regards, Tim > I'm wondering if my machine is upgradeable from Windows 95 > Plus! to Windows 98 SE? It's an ancient Gateway 2000 [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > from parts found at a thrift store for under $20, seem > worth upgrading? Any input is appreciated. Though that machine will certainly not be winning any races, it will run Win98 just fine. I've seen a number of Pentium-133 machines running Win98 with less RAM than that, and the users are quite comfy with it. > Also, my monitor (older than the computer - dated 1990) > was designed for 640x480, and when I set it at 800x600 I > get a poor image that makes my eyes hurt. Is there a way, > short of buying a new monitor, that I can set the size at > 600x800 amd get a decent image? It's possible that a better driver will help, but you may just want to use it at the lower resolution or get a new monitor.  SignatureJim Eshelman, MS-MVP Windows http://aumha.org/ AumHa Forums: http://forum.aumha.org/ The Parasite Fight: http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm Computer Health: http://aumha.org/a/health.htm Troubleshooting: http://aumha.org/a/tshoot.htm Thank You! Do you know if it's possible to download an upgrade to Windows 98 (from Windows 95)?? >-----Original Message----- >Thank You! > >. >Do you know if it's possible to download an upgrade to >Windows 98 (from Windows 95)?? You can buy a Win98 or Win98SE upgrade disk. Check eBay or a larger retailer. The upgrade cannot be downloaded! SignatureTim Slattery MS MVP(DTS) Slattery_T@bls.gov > Do you know if it's possible to download an upgrade to > Windows 98 (from Windows 95)?? Not legally! SignatureJim Eshelman, MS-MVP Windows http://aumha.org/ AumHa Forums: http://forum.aumha.org/ The Parasite Fight: http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm Computer Health: http://aumha.org/a/health.htm Troubleshooting: http://aumha.org/a/tshoot.htm |
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