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| 183896 | 2003-10-16 07:38:00 | I am trying to afford a new computer at the moment, but I don't like the idea that they all use XP. Can I buy one, and then reformat it to 98SE? | supergran (108) | ||
| 183897 | 2003-10-16 07:44:00 | u can customise winxp to look like win98 or close.. | csinclair83 (200) | ||
| 183898 | 2003-10-16 07:44:00 | Yes you can, although I'd reccomend you talk to whereever you want to get your new computer from and ask them if they'd keep XP off it as you'd rather use Win98SE as that means you don't end up buying an Operating System you don't need (and get stuck with due to OEM licensing). Otherwise, if you have found the computer that will suit you nicely you could go to a PC company like QMB and say this is what I want, would you be able to match it specs wise so I don't have to buy XP, and could you put it together please. Generally they will say yeah, we can do that, but we'll have to use this instead of that and so forth, and if you're lucky they'll even install Win98 for you. Probably come out cheaper than buying a newer machine and it is something to think about... |
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| 183899 | 2003-10-16 07:51:00 | Thanks for that, and yes, I had thought of getting one built, with my own copy of 98SE, cd writer, extra ram etc, but didn't think I would be able to put one on time payment, unless I bought from one of the stores, and got something with not enough ram etc, like from Noel Leemings. LOL | supergran (108) | ||
| 183900 | 2003-10-16 08:01:00 | From my experience, some of the new M/Bs don't seem to have drivers readily available for Win98, plus some of the hardware is not supported by Win98 so you have to find drivers for the bits not supported. Basically it gets a bit technical.(It was too much for me). But if you have someone who knows what they are doing I'm sure its possible. I have a sneaking idea it might be a bit faster too??? | Rod ger (316) | ||
| 183901 | 2003-10-16 08:03:00 | That second reference to Win98 is ment to be XP | Rod ger (316) | ||
| 183902 | 2003-10-16 08:08:00 | I'm sure you have your reasons for not wanting XP, but I have just upgraded two PCs from 98SE to XP Home and find everything is much more stable. | tbacon_nz (865) | ||
| 183903 | 2003-10-16 08:12:00 | Basically the answer is Yes, but make sure with the salesperson that you can get windows 98 drivers for all the devices installed in your computer. Some hardwrae manufactures are no longer making windows 98 or 95 drivers for their stuff now. Don't forget about the motherboard drivers as well. they will also need to be 98 compatible. | Odin (227) | ||
| 183904 | 2003-10-16 08:42:00 | Thanks for all the info everyone, I never even thought of the drivers for the hardware. Duh. As for XP, when the son in laws puter somehow got corrupted, wouldn't boot to windows, and I thought it was a pain in the butt not having back up cds to kick start it. I know those aren't quite the words I mean, but I didn't like the fact that there is no physical spare operating system, ie cd, for when you have serious hassles. | supergran (108) | ||
| 183905 | 2003-10-16 08:48:00 | Exactley Supergran. The whole concept of rescue discs gives me the willeys. You could try dual booting with 98 for a while, thats what I did when I swapped over to win2k but, I didn't need the security of that setup for very long. sopme of the smaller custom buid shops offer finance. if you want to hop on the net to check it out I can give you a list of online stores to get you under way. Cheers Murray P |
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