I was looking for new hardware, it said to put in win 98 disk something or other i do not even have one . so if i did create  a back up disk could install new hardware with it? thank you from a.k.a computer dummy
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Hello\n\nThis is a standard Windows utility called Microsoft BackUp: its purpose is basically to create a back up of all your important files, in case you need to restore them after a possible accidental loss.\n\nSince Microsoft BackUp allows you to choose exactly which files you want to back up, you can take advantage of this feature to create copies of your presentation files that are automatically saved by spanning as many floppy disks as needed. We will see in detail how this tool works and its specific benefits.\n\nTo access the back up tool, go to Start >> Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> BackUp.\n\nIf it's not listed there, you might need to install it from the Windows CD-ROM:\n\n1) Go to Start >> Settings >> Control Panel and double-click on the "Add/Remove Programs" icon.\n\n2) Go to the Windows Setup tab and put a tick mark on BackUp (in Windows 95 it's under Disk Tools, in Windows 98/ME it's under Accessories)\n\n3) Then click OK and Windows will install this tool.\n\nOnce you start the BackUp tool, you will get a few dialog boxes: the first one will explain you the basic features: just click OK.\n\nThe second one will give information about how to perform a Full System back up: we are not interested in this feature, but you need to click OK to proceed.\n\n1) Click on the first tab, "Backup", and you will see displayed a window similar to Windows Explorer:\n\n2) Browse the folders to locate your presentation file(s)\n\n3) Put a tick mark in the checkbox next to your file and click "Next Step"\n\n4) Select a device where you will copy your backup (A: drive - floppy disk), then click "Backup Now"\n\n5) Give a name to the back up and press OK.\n\nThis utility will start backing up the file(s) and will ask you for a new floppy disk as soon as the current one is full. This way you can split any large presentation file into several floppies.\nEnjoy
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Like was already said you can format and install\n\nOr install win98 and do a repair on win2000 then you can have both at teh same time.\n\nHowever, the hard drive needs to be formated in fat32 to load 98.
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Does it already have an operating system on it? If it does, you cannot partition a HD that already data on it (unless you want to erase the data).\n\nIf it's a new drive you've added, you can partition it through Disk Management. To get there, right click my computer, go to manage, left side, under storage, there's "disk management". Right side has all your options.
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You would need a new system. Your motherboard most probably does not use SATA.  By a new system I mean new motherboard, hard drive, memory, and of course CPU. All the other stuff you can simply transfer over, like cd or dvd drives, video & sound cards. Most of the new comps can handle up to 2gigs of DDR Ram. It might be a good idea to invest in a new system that is Microsoft Vista ready.
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Sometime the old beaters just won't do it. \n\nIf the Win98 system can't burn CD's, the only other option would be to pop the hard drive out of the Win98 system and connect it to the XP systems.  If he's not comfortable doing that himself he might need a hand.
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Right click on my computer --> manage\n\nGo to disk management and post back and let me know if it sees the hard drive.\n\nDo you have any thing on the hard drive ( I know you said it as new ) but if you have any data on there and you wipe it, you will obviously lose it.\n\nAnyway if not then just format it in disk management and it should then appear in windows.\n\nIf thats not the case then please post back with more specific info , ie motherboard make and model.\n\nIf you need help with getting that info post back as well.
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That Compaq probably came with a utility, so you can MAKE a CD set of the RESTORE disks.   If you have not done that yet, then DO IT.    I have made that set and reinstalled on a new drive numerous times with a Compaq.   Look for the special Compaq tools.  \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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How about plugging the old  hard disk into the new PC. Offcourse this may not be desirable if you have a far upgraded & new hard drive.\n\nI have used connected data protector. It restores everthing, but I did not restore applications.\n\nAnd it does allow you to select directory by directory\n\nBut a suggestion. try to re-install the software if possible. Sometimes a restored software may not work. \n\nI do not know the cost for a single user though
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does it mention what dll it needs>  do a Google for it and download it. Otherwise download another backup program.
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My experience with the restore disk that comes from the manufacture is that the disk will essentially reformat your hard drive.  Requiring your to reload all the custom software that you had installed.
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you need a full version of XP not an upgrade disk ... i would imagine u could keep 98 installed on an old harddrive and stored in a drawer until you need it ... if you need to install XP then just plug in da Second HD with 98 on it and let ur upgrade see dat one ...you dont have to install over the same HD i dont think ...
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I'd hate to provide the alternative of installing it from the HP Recovery Console, but I think that would be the best idea. It sounds like there could be drivers and options in the disc that could be missing from your system, but I can't really tell what they would be without being able to deal with your system (And I'm pretty new to HP myself, so I probably still wouldn't know.) I know it's annoying since they load a bunch of crap from the factory back on the system, but I think it might be the safest way to restore your system back to working condition.\n\nMaybe someone else has a suggestion of how to get it done without doing this?
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after installing the card and restarting the PC you should see the message "new hardware detected", then follow the instructions on the screen. if you're asked for the CD then insert the XP Home disk. Maybe this is even not necessary  if the installer find an appropiate driver in the driver directory.\n\nedit:\ni forgot to mention you must be logged in as administrator
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Dear!!!\nPlease download Microsoft Virtual PC from download.com\nif you know how to install windows 98 you can do it easily.\nwhit this software you can instal virtual windows in your system whit virtual Ram, Hard Disk and ... .\nIf you have not any knowledge about installing windows please send me a mail behnam1368@yahoo.com\ni GUARANTY that it work!!!\nBest Regard
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Are you using one of those fake OS called a Recovery CD or a OEM? Becuase they don't have the full version of Windows on them. It is alot cheaper for companies to do this instead of shipping a full copy of Windows which is around $200. \n\nI remember this one guy who formatted both partitons(Recovery CD's come with usually two partitions. Which has the important files installed on one partition leaving the other empty for the rest/your junk) and woundered why he couldn't use his Recovery CD.
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Hei man, hardware is mostly work with practicle part, my advice is donot do hardward in online, you well furnised when you in practicle only...they are a lot of small problems will occur only when you in practicle only..
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Sounds like the previous owner had a Dual Boot system - Win98 & Win2K. If you want to use the entire 10GB disc space for Win 98 it would be best to reformat the Hard Drive and then reinstall the Win 98 OS. You can download a "Boot Disk" for any operating system from "Bootdisk.com" or create one from the Win 98 CD. Be sure you have all the Drivers for your hardware; mouse, video card, CD-R/RW, etc.\n\nSorry, but you will have to reinstall everything. On the bright side though, you will have a clean system and no bugs, viruses, malware and so on.