I have been running win98 all my life. Well maby 8 or nine years since i couldn't get on the cpu when i was 1-4.
Anyway i was wonderin what are the main differences between win98 and win xp.I will be getting a laptop pretty soon and i need to know what the differences are. Some that i will be very satisfied with and some i may want back.Is there a main difference between win xp and windows media edition 2005. I JUST NEED HELP.
2006-10-28 04:32:34 · 7 answers · asked by bkfraiders7 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Windows 98 was a GUI (graphical user interface) that runs on top of DOS, just like Windows 95 and it's predecessor, Windows 3.1. On the other hand, Windows XP was based upon the Windows NT code and as a result, is far more stable. Windows Media Center Edition is just XP with a few extra bells & whistles thrown in for multimedia.
The primary difference is that many, many current programs require Windows 2000 or later to run. Also, Windows XP recognizes tons of hardware without having to locate driver disks from manufacturers.
You can get used to the slight differences in the desktop layout and menus in a few days, but the main difference is crashes are far less frequent (and since XP is supported, you get security updates and patches)
2006-10-28 04:44:38 · answer #1 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Windows XP has a better user interface than 98.
2. Windows XP lets your programs run a little faster after a while.
3. Windows XP can be configured for different users, each of which can choose a different password, desktop and other settings.
4. Windows XP has better security features especially if you have Service Pack 2 and you keep it updated all the time.
5. Windows XP starts up faster (more than 2x).
6. So much more....
My advice: If you're thinking of upgrading, go ahead with Windows XP.
2006-10-28 04:43:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mhik_V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More virus definitions.
Fewer crashes, but, they happen as you go to save 5 hours of intense work!
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2006-10-28 04:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
winxp is a larger of a virus that infects your computer than the 98 one :)
but then if seriously .. i wonder how and why some ppl are still messing around with 98 ones ?
and there is no "main difference", there is all different
2006-10-28 04:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by Zettag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try both versions of windows, you will find the difference.
2006-10-28 04:37:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stability of operating system and less likely to crash during use.
2006-10-28 04:38:20 · answer #6 · answered by CA Bravo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Win98 is no longer supported! WinXP is!
2006-10-28 04:35:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋