Deleting Win98

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| I have inherited a computer with win xp pro and win 98 on it. I do not
| use Win 98 and do not get any option for dual boot. I am running out
| of space on my c drive. Can I delete Win 98 and if so how?
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| Thanks TASI
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| tasi
 
I have inherited a computer with win xp pro and win 98 on it. I do no
use Win 98 and do not get any option for dual boot. I am running ou
of space on my c drive. Can I delete Win 98 and if so how?

Thanks TAS
 
tasi said:
I have inherited a computer with win xp pro and win 98 on it. I do not
use Win 98 and do not get any option for dual boot. I am running out
of space on my c drive. Can I delete Win 98 and if so how?

Thanks TASI
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Sounds like you are dealing with an upgrade from 98 to XP. If so, then
you wouldn't get a dual boot option as there is only one O/S running on
your HD. You can go into (my computer) and see if it shows more than one
local drive. If it does not, then there is only one partition on your
HD. For dual boot, there would have to be a second partition. Getting
rid of 98 could cause more trouble than it's worth.

You might want to try http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq for more
answers to your question. They helped me with my problem and there is
some very good information for XP users even when you don't have
problems.
 
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#38
"How do you Remove Windows 98 uninstall files?"

The removal utility can be accessed in any of the methods listed below.


Click Start | Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Disk Cleanup
Click Start | Run and in the Open box type cleanmgr and click OK


In Windows Explorer or My Computer, right-click the disk in which
you want to free up space, click Properties, click the General tab,
and then click Disk Cleanup. You will get the option to remove
the saved 98 uninstall files.
Disk Cleanup is available on both Home and Professional versions of XP.
 
you should wait for multiple replies before acting.

variuos responses can then be evaluted before doing something that is
incorrect or a bit off course.
 
I have inherited a computer with win xp pro and win 98 on it. I do not
use Win 98 and do not get any option for dual boot. I am running out
of space on my c drive. Can I delete Win 98 and if so how?
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I would think it's actually time for a HD and or DVD upgrade. You can never
have too much storage. I've always kept a 2nd HD as more or less just a storage
drive for data and other things, and the OS and programs on C:

IOW: If you don't have a CD or DVD writer, now's the time to get one and start
storing stuff you might use in the future on a CD or DVD. And FWIW: they now
have the 9 Gig DVD's to go with the 9 gig DVD drive writers.

Plus if you're running out of space, maybe you should try one of those space
programs like www.morespace.com that searches for duplicate files, file hogs,
folder hogs, etc.. and see if a lot of that couldn't be handled just by
deleting 2-3 gigs of duplicate files.
I think system mechanic does this also.

That right there will give you plenty of room and time to make an intelligent
decision as to what to do with this problem. IOW, it didn't happen over night
but creeped up slowly adding stuff you probably never use, or haven't used in
years.

My problem is shelf space for the backed up CD's and DVD's.. New shelf space is
simpler and cheaper than new HD drives.
 
Frank said:
Not for an inherited machine. Get the garbage off!
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I'm with you. I would never want to live with the possibility of someone
else's mistakes and problems, and if I got a used machine the first thing I
would do with it is reformat and reinstall. I always recommend the same to
others.
 
Dixonian69 said:
maybe they only have an upgrade cd. op doesn't say.
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Upgrade CDs do clean installations just fine.

The requirement to use an upgrade version is to *own* a previous qualifying
version's installation CD (with an OEM restore CD, see below), not to have
it installed. When setup doesn't find a previous qualifying version
installed, it will prompt you to insert its CD as proof of ownership. Just
insert the previous version's CD, and follow the prompts. Everything
proceeds quite normally and quite legitimately.

You can also do a clean installation if you have an OEM restore CD of a
previous qualifying version. It's more complicated, but it *can* be done.
First restore from the Restore CD. Then run the XP upgrade CD from within
that restored system, and change from Upgrade to New Install. When it asks
where, press Esc to delete the partition and start over.
 
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