where is the best deal i can get windows 98/98se so as to format my pc?
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there are many places where you can find that program. i would suggest ebay but make sure you buy from an actual company or at least make sure the person has a good rating. also you could try www.newegg.com. they sell many computer programs for a major discount. =]
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Win XP , current OS ... try it out\n\n- r u using old computer, then maybe the others come into consideration\nplus u cannot buy anything but xp now ... 98se & 2000 no longer available for sale
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Its pricey but check here: http://www.viosoftware.com/Windows+98/?osCsid=a9d0f47f6ab9ce3718c1bdbcdeec4d2e
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Read the system requirements very carefully.  You'll need way more RAM and Video and probably more hard drive space too than most machines that shipped with 98 have.  For XP, you should have at least 256MB of RAM and 40GB of Harddrive space ... It won't take near that much, but the stuff you run with it will.  Make sure your Video card will handle it too.  PC's are easy to upgrade and you can do this yourself, but PLEASE read the box before you buy.  If you're not sure what you have, in almost any Windows office program like Word, Powerpoint, Excel, you can go to the Help bar and click on SYSTEM INFORMATION.  It will tell you all of this stuff.  Good luck !  P.S.  Consider hitting a pawn shop for a decent 512+RAM used PC for $250 ... hey, it's just hardware, not underwear !   ;-)
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Buy a legal copy of Windows XP.
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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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try www.pcworld.com its got most anything you need for free
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well come to think of it i think 98 is a 1998 operating system.. today is 1rst Nov 06... do not by a new pc now.. wait for vista
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It's been a long time since I've used Windows 98, but these pages (in the Sources section) should be useful. \n\nGood luck!
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Windows 98 Second Edition (English)\n\nHQ6K2 - QPC42 - 3HWDM - BF4KJ - W4XWJ\n\nFor respecting to copyright laws, Delete your question ; )
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Most 'Pound Shops' sell them, HyperValue, PC World. They are cheap enough.
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you can buy a program for 2 dollars on ebay\n\nhttp://cgi.ebay.com/WINDOWS-XP-pro-home-PASWORD-RECOVERY-hp-dell-ibm-ORIG_W0QQitemZ250050318522QQihZ015QQcategoryZ140070QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Try E-bay, or your nearest refurbished computer store.  Also, i hear the guy on the corner has a great deal.
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As the other post mentioned OEM is your best option. This is the company I use for all my purchases (personal and for customers) if ordering over the internet. Since you mentioned $200 I'm guessing you're talking about Windows XP Pro. \nhttp://www.directron.com/oemxpro2v1pk.html\n\nAlso you can buy OEM through Fry's Online (a.k.a. Outpost)\nhttp://shop3.outpost.com/%7BBHZpe6ahv2pl2U7QoYVZOw**.node1%7D/product/4582367;jsessionid=BHZpe6ahv2pl2U7QoYVZOw**.node1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG\n\nAlso, remember that if you have the media you don't need to buy another version, you can reinstall it and just a hard drive change won't be a problem.
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Buy an authetic one from eBay.  It will be cheaper.  Instead of $300 for XP home edition, you can get it for about 80 to 90 bucks on eBay.\n\nOnce you get it, install it and you will have a clean and autheticated installation and full support from microsoft as well as your boot discs.
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http://www.novacomputers.net/format.htm  <<that site will give you step by step instructions for formatting and install
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Try your computer store.