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Subject:
Cleaning out computer
Category: Computers Asked by: trayduh-ga List Price: $5.00 |
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09 Jan 2004 18:55 PST
Expires: 08 Feb 2004 18:55 PST Question ID: 294932 |
I would like to delete all the data and files from an older computer and reinstall Windows 98. My kids have been using this computer and downloaded all types of games etc. I'd like to start with a clean slate. I also don't have the start up disk for Windows 98 which came with the computer. How do I go about doing this. |
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Re: Cleaning out computer
Answered By: livioflores-ga on 09 Jan 2004 23:19 PST Rated: |
Hi trayduh!! I hope that the following info resulted from my research will be useful to you. First of all the things that you will need: ·Windows 98 CD ·Product Key code: it is usually on the Windows 98/98SE Manual or in the CD case. If you cannot find it you will need to find the product key. You can do it with The Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder, a freeware utility that retrieves your Product Key (cd key). just Unzip it and run keyfinder.exe: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/downloads/kf141.zip ·Boot floppy w/ CD-ROM support! You can do it following this instructions: -Click Start -Point to Settings and click Control Panel -Click Add/Remove Programs -Click the Startup Disk tab -Click the Create Disk button and follow thr instructions. -When finished, click OK to exit the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box. You can also download one by clicking this link (just unzip it to a new or empty floppy disk): http://www.dewassoc.com/download/Win98boot.zip ·If you are going to use an UPGRADE CD, you will need a Windows 3.1 setup disk or Windows 9x installation CD for the compliance check. ------------------------------------------------------- Next step is the preparation of the Hard Drive for the setup. If you want a step by step "How To" for these tasks with screenshots, please visit the following page: "Wayne's Computer World Self Help - Clean Installation of Windows 98/98 SE": http://www.waynescomputerworld.com/cleaninstall.html For further help with Fdisk and Format features read the following pages (with screenshots): "How to fdisk and format hard drive": http://www.perfectdrivers.com/howto/fdisk-format.html "FDISK & FORMAT": http://www.muisejt.com/fdisk/fdisk.html -------------------------------------------------------- You can also follow an alternative way with: "The Ultimate Boot Disk": It can set up your PC much faster and more reliably than the regular method of installing Windows. If you will use this disk I suggest you to choice Fatside and Fat32 partitions. http://www.startdisk.com/Web1/ubd/ubd.htm http://www.startdisk.com/Web1/ubd/BD.htm See the following pages for instructions, download and information: "UBD - CLEAN INSTALL Check list": http://www.startdisk.com/Web1/ubd/Clean.htm Download UBD: http://www.xecu.net/jsjr/Web2/get/98UBD.exe ---------------------------------------------------------- See also "Christopher's 95/98/ME Install & Customization Tips" page: http://dq.com/resources/win98tip.html ----------------------------------------------------------- Search strategy: reinstall windows 98 clean format fdisk tutorial screenshots Creating Windows 98 start up disk If you need further assistance with this, just use the clarification feature to let me know. I will gladly respond your requests. Best regards. livioflores-ga |
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Re: Cleaning out computer
From: mister2u-ga on 10 Jan 2004 12:50 PST |
You should back up all your drivers before formatting |
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Re: Cleaning out computer
From: squishedfly364-ga on 01 Feb 2004 18:53 PST |
My brother and sister loaded my computer with a bunch of junk...so I got the discs that my computer came with. They'll say "System Recovery" on them. What you do is when your computer is booting up, insert disc one. It will ask you if you want to wipe your entire hard drive. If you do this, your computer will be restored to the way it was when you bought it, hopes this helps! |
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