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Re-installing Win98
Due to some recurring system errors I am seriously thinking about re-installing Win98. My question is this; my present installation is a "clean install" with the original Win98 upgrade CD-ROM and at the time of installation the Dell tech who talked me through it had me load some files from the Win95 CD-ROM afterward that apparently are not on the Win98 upgrade disk? If anyone could tell me what those files might be and how I can load them onto my system I would greatly appreciate it. Keep in mind that I am not an advanced user, only intermediate at best. Thanks in advance!
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Posted May 22nd, 2000 21:00
You may be thinking of the period where the upgrade CD asks you for the Windows 95 CD to verify that you are eligible for the upgrade.
KayH
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Posted May 22nd, 2000 11:00
Hi,
Would you be able to remember why the tech had you do this? The only reason which I can think of is to verify to the Windows 98 upgrade that you had the Win 95 install media--it tells Windows that you qualified for the upgrade price.
Your situation is this: you need no files of Windows 95 on your hard drive. Windows 98 is an entirely new operating system and uses its own files alone. What will happen is that during the installation of the upgrade version, you will be asked to insert your Win 95 CD into the CD-ROM to verify its presence--again, it justifies the upgrade price, rather than the full price. The CD is inspected and nothing is copied to your hard drive. The installation of Windows 98 proceeds from its own files.
Good luck,
Kay