I'm asking for both upgrade versions of SE and full versions of SE, because I don't know which one I'll be able to get a handle on easier since you can't just get them at a retail store anymore.
2006-08-22 13:48:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
No, your files such as Word documents, e-mails, music, pictures etc will not be erased unless for some reason you've saved them in the Windows directory.
However, a reinstallation can sometimes go wrong forcing you to reformat your hard-drive so it's a good idea to make a back up of all your files before you start.
2006-08-22 13:52:10 · answer #1 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless Windows 98 is no longer supported by Microsoft Windows 98 SE should be a free upgrade. There's nothing different (that has to do with look and feel) between the two versions. Only difference is Windows 98 SE plugs in the security holes that hackers were able to find in Windows 98. But even then hackers were able to find holes in Windows 98 SE. I don't think hackers will ever leave Microsoft alone. They're always picking on them as the majority of the world uses 1 version or another of the Windows operating system. If you go about it that way then no you won't lose any data on your hard drive.
2006-08-22 13:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"If it aint broke, don't fix it". But, if I am correct it won't matter which one you upgrade from, but the upgrade cd will ask for a retail non upgrade CD to upgrade. Just as long as you upgrade while Windows 98 is running. Make sure you have SE's product key handy too.
2006-08-22 13:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by Glenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 10:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, only Windows (your operating system) will be upgraded. Your files in your folders will remain on disk.
I hope you are keeping backups of your files in any event. Flashdrives are great for backups and the cost is way down now.
2006-08-22 13:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by upgrade you mean using the UPGRADE format of the installation, then no.
If it says NEW or anything you will lose it. But I think you were talking about the UPGRADE thing so I see no problem.
2006-08-22 13:51:38 · answer #6 · answered by webcop33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing a "upgrade only" you will not lose any data, the setup only targets the windows operating system files. It's only if you do a new, (clean) installation that you will lose your files.
2006-08-22 14:02:17 · answer #7 · answered by francois_fourie78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have an option of upgrading while saving personal data if you use the 98se upgrade cd
2006-08-22 13:53:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but why upgrade to 98se when you can change to vista in a cople of months
2006-08-22 13:51:54 · answer #9 · answered by ineedacar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...But why in the hell would you want 98?
2006-08-22 13:51:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋