Windows 98?

Question

I have an older computer. I need to replace the hard drive in it. It was running Win 98. Remember, this is an antiquated computer. Will a newer hard drive work with it? How would I go about making this computer compatible with a newer hard drive? Is it worth it? Or should I junk it?

Answer 1

Bring your computer somewhere like CompUSA and ask the techs. They might not charge to answer the first question.

By the way, the older processor is more likely to be a problem (slow!).

Answer 2

The only problem you may encounter is the IDE cable. The newer drives {some} require 80 pin and the older cables are 40 pin. Other than that it will work if you stay away from sata drives. It is worth it if it does the thing for you. I always wondered why everyone wants a fast computer to check email?

Answer 3

New computer has no problems running older programs . It will run Windows 95, but you are hardly asking it to do anything for the power you have.
Me I push the older machines and have Win98 on a 486. Unfortunately I have run out of Hard drive memory. I am running XP sp1 on a Pentium II (another old machine and again low on the memory)with dick all in my machine.
You can do it, would advise you to get XP though, it is a world of difference over 98 in ease of operation.

Answer 4

Hard drives haven't changed too much. The gb size is bigger and the revolutions are faster. Your old hd was probably 4500 rpm so your system could probably handle the next one up.
If you're going to reinstall Win98, the hard drive isn't going to matter too much. But, remember that Win98 is not supported by Microsoft anymore and newer programs will slow it down.
A lot depends on what you're going to be doing with it.

Answer 5

Go ahead and replace it it will work.