Is that called reformating? I know that all my files are going to be deleted but I just want my computer to function normally. My PC is too full of errors and I want to delete everything I install my OS again. I am not an expert but I know a little about computers so maybe I can do it myself.
How can this be done? Thanks.
2007-01-07 01:14:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Yes I plan on buying a new computer but for now I need to fix this, I cant go out and buy a new one now.
2007-01-07 01:25:16 · update #1
If your computer came with a RESTORE disk or Windows 98 Operating System disk, then YES, you can do this yourself. But there are many steps.
- Insert disk and reboot. Follow the steps to delete existing partition, and reformat. This might say something like "Full Restore".
- Look for drivers that came with the computer. This is software that supports your video card, sound card, modem, ethernet card and other devices.
- Install your Printer and other new devices that you might have.
- Install your Anti-virus and other security software
- Install Windows Updates
- Install your user software, such as Microsoft Word, Works, Quicken
You might find that Windows Updates could cure some of your problems without having to restart thing.
You should have an anti-spyware solution on your computer. I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.
These are cleanup tools. Ad-aware cleans files, and SpyBot cleans the registry
So maybe you do not need to REFORMAT and REINSTALL from scratch.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-01-07 01:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
you are able to create a separate partition utilising the homestead windows ninety 8 CD. you are able to installation homestead windows ninety 8 on that partition. That way, you may have both operating platforms. i'm basically curious on why you're setting up Win98. My suggestion..do no longer connect with the web utilising ninety 8.
2016-12-28 07:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move to the next level. Use Windows XP or Windows Vista. Buy a new computer.
2007-01-07 01:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u reinstall win 98 se and when it comes up and says name your documents name the same as they were before and they will still be there if u don't do that go to my computer and double click on c drive if there is nothing there go to the left hand corner and click on show the contents of this drive and whe n u do folders should come up they should be your programs documents etc. hope that helps. or better yet upgrade to xp that
is win vista capable.
2007-01-07 01:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by Can music save your mortal soul? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the Windows 98 CD in the optical drive and reboot. Follow the instructions. You can tell it to reformat during the re-installation.
2007-01-07 01:17:01 · answer #5 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋