how to continue using windows 98se after microsoft stops support
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You can continue using it, they just wont have updates, or software fixes available.
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Here is a kb article from microsoft with some suggestions.\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q195922
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try "iexplore" in your Start->Run\n\nand if this even dont work....\n\nthen go to Start->Run.....and type http://www.microsoft.com\n\nif not solved just give more information about error.
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Microsoft has an answer for you.\n\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324762
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http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=288399  <<hope this helps you
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I don't think you'll have any luck trying to go from Pro to Home.  I definitely DON'T recommend Win 98.\n\nHave you tried System Restore?  It's a function that lets you take XP back to a given point where it ran error-free, so you can either figure out what went wrong, or just leave well enough alone!  It's definitely worth trying if you haven't already.\n\nTo access System Restore, go to Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore.  Choose Restore My Computer To An Earlier Time, then choose the latest day from the calendar when you knew your computer was working properly.  You won't lose any data or files, but any programs installed after the restore date will have to be reinstalled.  Good luck!\n\nP.S. Yes, I think you could install the XP Home upgrade over Win 98.  But I'd only do that if System Restore doesn't help.
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Check these articles!\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283807\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=166706
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With the Windows 2000 upgrade disk you can do a clean install. Let the computer boot off of the W2K disk. Setup will prompt you to format the drive - Use NTFS as it is far more stable than FAT32. The upgrade copy will ask you for your 98SE Cd but it will allow a clean install after verification. Be sure to set the BIOS up so that the CD is before the hard drive. Good Luck!!
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Read the microsoft article at: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315231\n\nThis will work, considering it is from microsoft :)
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Send an email to support@microsoft.com...they ar ereally helpful
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What? Someone still uses Windows 95???
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You are screwed. You might try to contact microsoft and plead your case, lol, good luck.
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Win 98 SE. I have taken XP of all my computers.\n98SE has all I need and is easy to keep clean.
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You'd need to download a hack I'm afraid.  Yahoo seems to edit any info on how to do those things, so....\n\nYou might want to consider buying a new CDrom drive. You can get decent ones for $15-20. You might even find a burner.\n\nWhile it's true that Win98se is better, the question is why do the drives not work? Based on the age, it may be the drive.\n\nAlso FYI, win98 applications should work just fine under XP. You use a Compatibility Mode to get it done.\n\nI realize the using older boxes saves money, but think about your time... Using XP makes getting the hardware to work, much quicker.
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The above post is instruction on how to restore your registry and select system files only, this most likely will not give you the desired results (especially since, by default, it only creates a backup of the last 5 successful bootups) and can actually cause errors in some applications.  \n\nTo reset the PC use either the restore disks that came with the PC if you have them or reformat and reinstall Windows using a full install version of 98.  Windows 98SE also supports the upgrade to Windows XP.  If you're interested, check here to see if your computer meets the recommended (not minimum - it will be very slow) requirements.\n\nhttp://www.pcpitstop.com/xpready/default.asp
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"I do have a windows 98se"\n\nThere's your problem.
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I would suggest taking out your OS installation CD (the CD that you used to install Windows 98 on your computer with) and just reinstall your computer.