doing some work for this older couple, and they want to stick with windows 98
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You can't "download" it. Not legally, at least.\n\nDownloading operating systems is illegal, and I think the filesize would be too big to download to a computer.\n\nYou should find a store that sells Windows 98 OS, then install it to your computer.
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Seems like it is hard to find, I would try these as a starting point. I would assume it is that same as Windows XP, I have included a few articles about these requirements.
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It's not what you're wanting to hear however, you have no protection while using Microsoft Windows 98 as it has now been completly dropped from Microsoft's line of operating systems. No longer can you get updates or security protection. I'd be willing to bet that because of this, hackers are now tearing the program apart, digging for info as to how it was put together, all in an effort to find info that they'd like to have on the newer versions. Larry RadioShack
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why dont you just buy a new computer... windows98 is seriously outdated and vulnerable to threats...\n\ncome on!!! we are halfway through 2006.... not even the technology from last year could compete w/ the technology of this year!
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i had the same problem ethier delete what you dont need or buy a new computer or download your windows again or it might be less then that you have windows 98 and you should have windows xp
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uh oh I don't think you can on 98 but if so, there's only one place I can think of that can help. Here's the URL:\nhttp://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win98
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If you are running a windows 98 system, that can happen. It is a glitch and cannot be stopped.
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The PC your using (Operating system, or video card) are to old.
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Process of Dual booting Windows 98 with Windows 95:\n\nIt is recommended that at least two partitions be created, one partition for Windows 95 and the other for Windows 98. Information about creating partitions can be found on document CH000345. If the partitions need to be deleted, information about deleting a partition can be found on document CH000344. \nOnce at least two partitions have been created on the computer, if you have an OEM version of Windows 98 install it first as it will search for pre-existing operating systems. If you have a retail version of Windows 98 you can either install Windows 95 or Windows 98 first. \nNote: If you have a Windows 98 Retail or OEM it is also important to know that you can boot from this CD and install Windows.\n\nOnce one of the Operating Systems has been installed in the computer, boot the computer from a bootable floppy diskette and at the MS-DOS prompt install the other operating system onto the other partition. Note: you do not want to install Windows 95/98 through Windows, it must be done from MS-DOS. \nOnce both Operating Systems have been installed onto the computer it will boot to the last installed operating system. To boot to the alternate Operating system you will needed to edit the msdos.sys file and change the WinDir= and the WinBootDir to the appropriate drive letter. If you find yourself needing to boot between the operating systems often it may be easier to create two different msdos.sys files and then use a batch file to switch between these msdos.sys files. \nAdditional information on editing the msdos.sys can be found on our MSDOS.SYS page. \nAdditional information about batch files can be found on our batch file page.\nhttp://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000346.htm#01
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The 95 version is probably not compatibile with XP...;
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Most things will not work with a windows 98 to xp network connection.  Two totally different kernal systems.  There are network chatting programs such as WAN CHAT.  You can find it at www.networkingfiles.com.  There are also a lot of other programs you can find for networking there!
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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.
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My home is not typical by any means.  We have no less than five computers for the three of us.  Two of these are running Windows 98 SE.  In fact the one I am using now is linked to some peripheral devices which do not have drivers written for anything except Windows 98.  I have another machine that I use with my business and it also uses Win98SE.  That one has several software packages that will not run under any other OP.  These are not old machines, but you must realize that XP pro is also a resource hog in comparison and the performance using Win98 is amazing, especially for simple tasks like word processing or Internet connection and browsing.\nSure, I also have XP, Linux, and other systems running for gaming and other tasks.  Occasionally, I still load MS-DOS to do virus and Trojan horse work or Novell Netware for tough database conversions.  If I looked carefully, I could probably find a CP/M disk.
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R U kidding?  Windows 98?
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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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Well, almost every answer I've seen to this has told you the same thing. Windows 95 is over 12 years old. Windows 98 is 8+ years old. Windows ME was a piece of junk. Windows 2000 is 6+ years old. Windows XP is nearly 4 years old. \n\nI have an 18 year old car, for which I cannot find many parts any more. They quit making them years ago. Same with software. \n\nMicrosoft announced years ago that support for Win95 had stopped, and they gave a date for stopping support for Win98. However, you can still get Win95 and 98 advice from Microsoft, as well as a lot of other people. Quit grousing and buy some current operating system. If you don't like Microsoft, switch to Linux.
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Your best bet is to go to Microsoft Downloads and download their compatibility wizard on your machine first, it will tell you what you have that won't work before you start. I am using the 64 bit version now and I love it.