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Thread ID: 57920 2005-05-16 09:00:00 XP back to 98 lulman (8052) Press F1
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355670 2005-05-16 09:00:00 How do I remove XP from a computer and repalce it with 98 SP2? lulman (8052)
355671 2005-05-16 09:02:00 98 doesnt have SP2. Well it didnt have a SP1 either.

You'll have to reformat and reinstall 98.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
355672 2005-05-16 09:10:00 FAQ#46 tells how to install Windows 98SE:

pressf1.pcworld.co.nz
Terry Porritt (14)
355673 2005-05-16 09:19:00 Erm, Why would you want to anyway? unless your computer isnt powerfull enough for it. Dannz (1668)
355674 2005-05-16 09:40:00 There was a service pack 1 (SP1) release for Windows 98 a long time ago, but so far as I am aware there was never a SP2 release for Windows 98 .

In case you are really meaning Windows 98 Second Edition, there was no service pack releases for Windows 98 SE whatsoever that I am aware of . There were several Critical Updates though and to that end a number of websites ripped off someone elses attempt to provide a service to those using Windows 98 Second Edition . This person created a self extracting file containing all of the security updates released by Microsoft for Win 98 SE, and included a few other tidbits such as driver releases as well . You can find this package online using any search engine and entering the catch phrase of the time "Unofficial Windows 98 SE Serice Pack 2 Final" but personally I'd rather get the free CD Microsoft mail out to those wanting these updates rather than risk getting a corrupted or infected package off of one of many of those sites offering this service .

As far as removing Windows XP goes so that you can reinstall Windows 98 I'd recommend you read Microsoft's answer to this question:

How to manually remove Windows XP and then restore Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Millennium Edition ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314052" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com)

One thing you will need to do before formatting the hard drive is ascertain whether or not your hard drive is formatted with NTFS or FAT32 partition(s) . You can do that by Double clicking your My Computer icon located on your Desktop and then Right clicking on your C drive and selecting Properties . Now Look for the "File system" entry .

Ok enough said given the real answer to your question is best given via Microsoft's website link given above .

Regards,

Timothy
AlphabetSoup (8128)
355675 2005-05-16 10:56:00 There is an SP1 for IE6 on my Win98SE. I also have a spare MS update disk, the mail out disk, PM me, lulman if you are in NZ. There are still plenty of updates to do even after you load the disk I think it was valid up until Aug last year but it could be before that. zqwerty (97)
355676 2005-05-16 21:46:00 There is an unofficial SP2 for Win 98SE that I use all the time
http://exuberant.ms11.net/
bartsdadhomer (80)
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