i have windows xp and i want to install windows 98 se and i dont know how please help me
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If you want to duel boot the two opertating systems you will either need two harddrives or 2 partitions on the one drive.\n\nIf you wish to keep all of your documents when you install windows 98SE you will need a program such as partition magic, to repartition the drive while saving all your files (You will need at least a few Gig's off space on the new partition), making sure to format the new partition as FAT32 not NTFS\n\nYou should then be able to restart with the 98 CD in the drive and install to the new partition you've created, however if you're orignial installation was on an NTFS partition you will not be able to access any files on the XP installation.\n\nIf you simply wanted to install windows 98SE on the computer as a clean install you would need to reboot teh computer and using either the CD or a windows bootdisk run FDISK and delete the current hardrive partiton, (THIS WILL REMOVE ALL DATA ON THE HARDRIVE), create a new partition on the drive\n\nThe drive will then need to be formated as FAT32 (X:format c:&#92;) from the boot disk. Booting up with the CD in will then allow you to install windows 98 on the system, however you will loose any data / files and programs, settings etc you had before.\n\nI would strongly not reccoment installing windows 98SE on any system unless it was the only OS it would support...
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To do this, you need to have a copy of your OS (Windows XP for example). First begin by backing up everything on your hard drive you want to keep, then put in the CD of Windows XP and after the system scan at the very beginning you will see options to boot from CD or from Hard Disk. Choose to boot from CD and then select to Install Windows. \nIt will ask you do select a partition. Your hard drive may be partitioned already, so if it is, select each of the partitions and hit the proper key to delete each. Then hit the letter to create a new partition and make as many partitions as you need (somewhere between 1 and 4 should be a good number). Then select the partition to put windows on and then hit the key to proceed with installation. At this point it will either tell you that the partition is not formatted or ask if you would like to format it. Select yes and format it using NTFS. Afterward follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing windows and you will begin with a computer with nothing but Windows on it. Good luck!
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at first tell us bout both os...one is xp other??\nif u had windows 98 before then u installed xp  and nowwant to uninstall latter then it's ok\nu open windows 98 then go to control panel(start>settings>) now double click add remove\nclick windows xp and click uninstall or remove\n\nif it's not the answer u r looking for then provide details \nbout no. of primary partition ,drives, os\nasep_sidhi already given u a good advice try that
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Start windows 98 and install from the CD, it will ask you is you wish to upgrade and agree and follow the step by step and fill in all the details and drivers required. U may need to have windows 98 second edition to install if it asks for you to run windows update first. \n\nLeave the format as fat32, just incase you face difficulty with the instalation, cos once u format it under ntfs, you wont be able to access the drive thru ure windows 98 startup disk and u will have to blow away the partition and would lose all ure data if u get stuck.\n\nGet some technical person to assist you thru it, just in case.
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I think this is what you want:\n\nhttp://www.encore-usa.com/Drivers/ENPWI-G_Driver_Utility_98SE-ME-2000-XP.zip
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if you are runnin windows xp, dos does not exist. This is why you are having such a hard time. You will need to boot from the xp cd. During the setup process you will be giving the opportunity to reformat. \n\nIf by chance the previous OS was Xp and you are trying to install 95, 98, or ME and this is where you are having issues with reformating your drive that is because XP typically is setup to partition the disk with NTFS. NTFS is not supported in 95, 98, or me. You can however use your XP disk to put the format of your C: drive back to FAT32 with your XP disk and then install.\n\nBest of luck.
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I had a friend who did the same thing, he put xp on and realized it could barely boot up. Just put in the win98 cd and let it format the drive during installation. Make sure you have all the drivers for 98 BEFORE installing. Find out what drivers you will need. That is the hardest part by far.
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Visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com from ur PC.\nIt will automatically download and install it.
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There are two primary ways to install XP.  You can do a full install which completely wipes out your hard drive, or you can do a Repair Install.  A Repair Install will NOT erase your programs or change your personal settings.  You will have to visit the Windows Update site to reinstall any updates that came out after your XP install disk was made (including SP2 if it's not on the disk.)\n\nThis link give you step by step instructions for a Repair Install, including actual screen shots of what you will see. I selected XP Pro but the steps are the same for XP Home.  I'd suggest trying the Repair Install first.  It takes about an hour.  The Windows Updates will take about another hour.  If the problems are fixed, great.  A full install takes about the same amount of time, but then you've got to reload all your other programs and put your personal settings back the way they were.  And that could take all day.  Hope this helps.\n\nhttp://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm\n\nplrr
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Why would you want to go from 2000 to 98?? Of course it costs something. XP is around 80-85 dollars unless you want to obtain it illegally which since you dont know how to install an operating system might be a pain. You can't "upgrade" from 2000 to 98. If you went from 2000 to XP you cuold upgrade (with an upgrade disk) otherwise it will format the drive and install XP (the best way for a clean install)
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Nowadays, most of the new computers come with Windows XP preinstalled or on "invisible" partitions on the hard drive.  That way, manufacturers don't have to provide installation CDs.  Due to this you will be unable to copy Windows XP from the hard drive to a CD.\n\nThe best way for you is to get a software installation CD from your computer manufacturer.  They provide with a Windows installation CD for cheap.  If you are a student, most big Universities also provide students with installation CDs for free or very cheap.\n\nFinally, you can buy it from a computer store like BestBuy, but it may be very expensive.  However, if you already own a Windows XP installation CD, you can make a copy for your own personal use.
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Windows 95\n\n    * Restart the computer.\n    * Just after the POST diagnostics and memory count, start pressing the F8 key\n    * On the Startup Menu, choose Safe Mode\n\nWindows 98/Me\n\n    * Restart the computer.\n    * Just after the POST diagnostics and memory count, start pressing the F8 key\n    * On the Startup Menu, choose Safe Mode\n\nor you may use the System Configuration Utility Method.\n\n    * While in Normal mode, Close all programs.\n    * Click Start, Run and type MSCONFIG in the box and click OK\n    * In the System Configuration Utility, on the General Tab,   click the Advanced Button\n    * In the Advanced Troubleshooting Settings dialog box, check Enable Startup Menu. Click OK. Click OK again when the System Configuration Utility reappears.\n    * You will be prompted to restart the computer. Click Yes. The computer will restart in Safe mode.\n    * When you are finished with troubleshooting in Safe mode, open MSCONFIG again and uncheck "Enable Start-up Menu." under the Advanced Menu, then click OK and restart your computer\n\nWindows 2000\n\n    * If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power\n    * Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.\n    * When you see the black-and-white Starting Windows bar at the bottom of the screen, start tapping the F8 key. The Windows 2000 Advanced Options Menu appears.\n    * Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected. In most cases, it is the first item in the list and is selected by default.\n    * Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.\n    * When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.\n\nWindows XP\n\nIf Windows XP is the only operating system installed on your computer, booting into Safe Mode with these instructions.\n\n    * If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power\n    * Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.\n    * Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.\n    * Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected.\n    * Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.\n    * When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.\n\nTo use the System Configuration Utility method\n\n    * Close all open programs.\n    * Click Start, Run and type MSCONFIG in the box and click OK\n    * The System Configuration Utility appears, On the BOOT.INI tab, Check the "/SAFEBOOT" option, and then click OK and Restart your computer when prompted.\n    * The computer restarts in Safe mode.\n    * Perform the troubleshooting steps for which you are using Safe Mode.\n      When you are finished with troubleshooting in Safe mode, open MSCONFIG again, on the BOOT.INI tab,  uncheck "/SAFEBOOT" and click OK to restart your computer\n\nWindows as part of a multiboot system\n\nUse this method ONLY if you have multiple operating systems installed on your computer.\n\n    * If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power\n    * Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.\n    * When the Boot loader menu (list of the available operating systems) appears, use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select the version Windows what you want\n    * Press Enter, and then immediately begin tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options menu appears.\n    * Scroll to and select the Safe mode menu item, and then press Enter.
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I had this problem with windows 98SE, it seems to be directly related to the DLL hell that old legacy systems end up in after several years. All I can suggest are the basics, clean up your DLL files if you can, uninstall and reinstall the software (drivers) for your CD-Drive.\n\nThis is all I could dig up on the microsoft support site... I doubt it will help you at all, but it's worth trying if it lists anything you haven't already done.
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Get your Windows disc or your system restore disc. Based on what manufacturer you get.  If you have a system restore disc, just follow the directions on the disc.  \n\nIf you have a Windows disc, you will have to make sure to boot to your CD-Rom Drive.  Then you will want to follow the On-Screen Instructions to install windows.  For more information contact your manufacturer or just google "Installing WIndows"
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better get an updated operating system (windows).  win 98 is not supported anymore by MS.
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This depends, IF it is able to install, then right click on the .EXE file, and go to properties -  compatibility - and select Win95\n\nIF it will NOT even install, then the problem is probably one of 2 things\n1) The installer cannot recognize an NTFS partition\n2) The installer thinks any drive over 2GB is a negative sized drive... IE you have MINUS bytes on the hard disk.\n\nI have several games that will only install on 95 not on XP, so I keep an old 95 PC for this purpose.\n\nIf this is the case then a 95 PC will probably be given away free, all you then need is a KVM switch (KeyboardVideoMouse) connect this to both PC's and this allows you to switch between them both, saves buying extra keyboard, monitor and mouse, and saves space too
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Firstly...don't format your entire computer.\n\nMore than likely to install both, you had to create 2 partitions on your hard drive, one with Windows 2000 and one with Windows XP.\n\nBoot into Windows XP, right click the drive with Windows 2k and click Format.\n\nNext you will need to remove the Boot option for Windows 2k. This will require editing your boot.ini file.\n\nFor instructions on doing so, see this MS article.\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=289022\n\nThe line you are looking for will reference Microsoft 2k.\n\nThis line should not be deleted (note: my mutli()disk()rdisk()partition() may be different on yours)\n\n[operating systems]\nmulti(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)&#92;WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect