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Windows Forum / Windows 98 / Disks / File System / March 2004Upgrade to 98SE
I know I am behind the times but, I would like to upgrade my computer to 98SE. I have the disk but, it would not install. Can I safely uninstall 98 and then install 98SE? Thanks for any assistance. >I know I am behind the times but, I would like to upgrade >my computer to 98SE. I have the disk but, it would not >install. Can I safely uninstall 98 and then install 98SE? >Thanks for any assistance. I assume you have an OEM disk, which will not (willingly) upgrade an existing system. You may be able to get around this restriction, look here: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/upgrade.html  SignatureTim Slattery MS MVP(DTS) Slattery_T@bls.gov If you are thinking of upgrading TO Win98 I assume it is FROM Win95. First ask yourself why you need (as opposed to would like) to upgrade. Given that this may be from Win95 there may be an obvious answer but upgrading can be a stressful operation. You have to make sure you have a copy of ALL your files and CDs for ALL you software (including peripheral drivers) before even thinking about starting or risk loosing them for ever. Microsoft has now withdrawn support and there is a waning of interest and support generally for Win98. I would, therefore, suggest that you bite the bullet and if you are convinced that you need to upgrade you go to Win XP. Yes this costs more than Win98 but I think that, in your situation, the long term gain outweighs the short term gain. Regards. Bill Ridgeway Computer Solutions > I know I am behind the times but, I would like to upgrade > my computer to 98SE. I have the disk but, it would not > install. Can I safely uninstall 98 and then install 98SE? > Thanks for any assistance. MS has extended paid support for two years. SignatureRegards Ron Badour, MS MVP W98 System Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo > If you are thinking of upgrading TO Win98 I assume it is FROM Win95. First > ask yourself why you need (as opposed to would like) to upgrade. Given that [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > install. Can I safely uninstall 98 and then install 98SE? > > Thanks for any assistance. |
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