Do I buy a upgrade or what?
2006-07-21 09:20:47 · 12 answers · asked by Beverly T 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I bought the upgrade and just down loaded and everythings just fine.. Bought it from TIGERDIRECT.COM, if thats any help.. XP much safer then 98.. alot more programs, just make sure you have at least 512 mb ram..Your friend in tennessee...ROB
2006-07-21 09:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Upgrade will be about $100.
But if you're using a system that had Windows 98, you would need some hardware upgrades too. More disk space, more ram, and a faster processor.
You're better off just buying a cheap new computer that will already have Windows XP on it. You can get them for as little as 200-300$
2006-07-21 16:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you bought your computer that originally ran Windows 98, you are much better off simply buying a new computer. The very cheapest computer available today will still be many, many, many times better than your Windows 98 computer; will cost about $450; and will come with Windows XP.
An upgrade alone: (a) likely will barely run on your computer; (b) will cost about $130.
2006-07-21 16:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by FriendlyHelper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a Windows XP CD. Insert it in your CD Drive(in Windows 98) and select install. You will eventually see the option to upgrade your system. That way, your OS will be upgraded, but you wont lose your files and settings.
2006-07-21 16:24:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anindya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu need to buy the Windows XP upgrade. However, IF your computer came with Windows 98 it's most likely it does NOT meet the MIMIMUM REQUIREMENTS for XP. Even if it does, it will run much slower than your 98.
2006-07-21 16:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get a win xp CD and upgrade installation over win 98.
2006-07-21 16:23:19 · answer #6 · answered by Binu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows XP upgrade would be the least expensive choice, but a full version would work the best.
I purchased a full copy of Windows XP Home on eBay for under $100.00 and it worked fine.
2006-07-21 16:25:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya you can get the upgrade but you might have issues with some programs or hardware
i would check the HCL before you do the install
i would also back up anything really important to you
you never know what might happen
2006-07-21 16:24:33 · answer #8 · answered by ian6868 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a XP cd, and just upgrade.
Make sure yougot SP2 for xp or a firewall (the xp one or in your router/modem) before you connect tot the internet or you will have a worm in 30 seconds!
2006-07-21 16:25:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u shouldn't do it to the poor windows 98 computer just get a new one
2006-07-21 16:23:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋