I have a P4 computer and have got Windows XP installed on it but now-a-days I am having some problem with my computer and want to hae Win 98 back on it(I earlier have it on the same computer). Please tell which OS is good for my computer? Is there any software for checking and telling which Windows Version is good for Computer?
2007-02-27 21:03:34 · 11 answers · asked by utkarsh 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Microsoft no longer supports win98. Depending on the software you use, windows 98 may not be sufficient either
2007-02-27 21:06:18 · answer #1 · answered by Chief BaggageSmasher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it's a matter of personal preference. When ever Microsoft comes out with a new system, they try to improve on the current latest & greatest. So XP is more trouble free, has a massive driver data base compared to Win98, & has more bells 7 whistles. It's not what's best for your computer, it's what's best for the operator. Hope this was of some help.
2007-02-28 05:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by ibtrigger2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer has a pentium 4, then I would expect it to have all the other resouces to run XP, most important make sure you have at least 128Mb RAM, 64 is the minimum according to MS but it would be painfully slow. I run my machines at 512Mb RAM.
Remember Win 98 is now a discontinued product and there is no support for it any more.
2007-02-28 05:09:49 · answer #3 · answered by Mike C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
XP is beautiful on P4. That's the cpu I'm running right now. Works great.
There is no reason to be having issues, nor going back to 98.
2007-02-28 05:09:30 · answer #4 · answered by Jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would try and solve your current problem instead of changing operating systems. Windows does not support win 98 anymore. I do have a computer with win 98 which is older, but I'm always on my newer computer with xp on it.. hope that helps.
2007-02-28 05:07:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay with xp You may be having some troubles but trust me win98 is not so good , dont get me wrong it has good features and is definantly more flexable than other os , but as others have sad it is not supported anymore so its not much use to you , have you tried vista? if you are really having lots of problems with windows try linux its free very flexible and there are over 20 different versions of it ! i have ubuntu nstalled on my computer and it is very use ful but it just takes a little but of time to get used to and to install things u have to type a little bvit of code but i have had ubuntu for about 3 months now and i have learned it prettty well there are lots of help ful site s to help you along your journey .. if you are not sure just check out http://www.linux.org or maybe it is http://www.linux.com i am not sure hopt this helped you cya m8
2007-02-28 05:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install UBUNTU. It's a free, reliable and up to date operating system. You can multi boot it with your windows OS'.
Install 98, then XP and UBUNTU last.
2007-02-28 12:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem i had windows 2000 nt i said i hate it becuz i had problems then i put windows 98 on there they couldn't fix my drivers but then i put XP student sp2 an i havent had any problems yet
2007-02-28 05:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xp is good.
Be cautious about the unnecessary command give by Xp.
And ill become best.
Vista is new. Hence Xp is good.
2007-02-28 05:06:37 · answer #9 · answered by Abu F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
xp is better than 98. but i recommend go for Linux .Linux is best. if u want too avoid virus's then use a linux........ u will enjoy
2007-02-28 05:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Virus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋