2006-10-07 11:46:17 · 11 answers · asked by rick 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
When I upgraded from 98 to XP, I had a lot of problems and eventually found that the easiest way was to do a clean install(basically just installing from scratch instead of upgrading). If I'm not mistaken(which I may very well be), when you put the XP cd in, you have an option to just install(don't click upgrade). If you have that option, try it. If not, go to the Microsoft.com website and search clean install for Windows XP. That's where I got my instructions from. Hope this helps.
2006-10-07 11:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by bidetsith25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just put your windows XP disk in the CD drive and reboot your computer. The computer will ask if you want to boot from cd disk click or enter the correct answer. It will then load files and finally it will come up and may say that it found another operating system. You will just continue with a fresh installation which will reformat your hard drive and install the new XP operating system. Just follow the prompts
2006-10-07 11:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u want to install windows xp
u have 2 choices
1.install it over windows 98
2.imsyall it in a seperate drive so u can have 2-windows systems on ur pc
but u cant just remove the 98
and put the xp
if u want the xp
u just have to install it over the 98
2006-10-07 11:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Safe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you install Windows XP, it should over-ride the older version if Im not mistaken. Thats what happened with me
2006-10-07 11:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by peachturnover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely, maximum of those solutions look useful sufficient. i could agree that without spending slightly money on upgrading the confusing stress and RAM, you shall be extra suitable sticking with residing house windows ninety 8. whether it quite is a hand-me-down, i could recommend reformatting and reinstalling residing house windows ninety 8 on it. you would be suprised how lots quicker the laptop'll will run! jointly as working the Win ninety 8 setup CD, it would ask you in case you prefer to format the HD. basically tell it which you do. additionally, it can be a competent concept to get it on the information superhighway for some uncomplicated widows enhancements, in basic terms for kicks and giggles! feels like a beneficial back-up laptop. it would run some older video games (oldies-yet-candies, understand what I recommend?) and a few solid observe processing! have relaxing!
2016-10-15 23:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by woodworth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you install the newer version of windows, it automatically removes the older version or it compiles the new OS over the older one.
2006-10-07 12:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by Lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you run the install cd for windows, have it reformat your computer in ntfs format. That will delete everyhting on your computer and give you a fresh install....
2006-10-07 11:54:18 · answer #7 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put in the xp cd restart reformaat before installing.
2006-10-07 11:49:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't need to, just put the XP CD into your CD-Rom drive (while your computer is turned on).
2006-10-07 11:49:40 · answer #9 · answered by miestersean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wen u instal windows xp..ir should can cel da old one out..dats how i got mine to work
2006-10-07 12:01:10 · answer #10 · answered by N@NCY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋