Unistalling XP & reinstalling 98SE

"Kandi" wrote in message
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This is an Emachine and it doesnt have a floppy disc drive. Also, if it
matters any at all, this computer has never had 98SE on it before.

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

If this machine is that recent that it doesn't have a floppy drive,
there is a possibility that there may not be Win 98 drivers for it.
If it that's the case, and WinMe drivers are available, they may
work.

Kandi wrote:
Ok. I have a xp disc that came with my computer from Dell. It is
an OEM. The product key in this computer does not match the oem key
from the xp disc that I tried using as well. It still wouldnt
register. Does that make sense?


Is it the same version (Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP
Media Center, etc) that is mentioned on the product sticker for the machine?

If the version mentioned on the eMachine's product key sticker is the same
as the version mentioned on the Dell OEM Windows XP CD (Home, Professional,
Media Center, etc) - then there may be an option.

1) Install with the Dell CD and the Dell product key (found on a sticker on
the Dell.)
2) Use a tool provided by Microsoft freely to change the product key on the
installed Windows XP (on the eMachine) to the product key on the sticker on
the eMachine.

Tool:
The Genuine Advantage Product Key Update Tool is only valid for
users attempting to change their current non-genuine Product Key
to a genuine COA sticker or genuine Product Key - all without a
reinstall!
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Link...46&clcid=0x409

That completely relies on having the product key sticker on both machines,
the product key having not been revoked and the CD version matching the
version of Windows XP on both machines.

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"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message
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Big_Al wrote:
Hit the Del key to get into your BIOS.
Or at least its usually the del key. Its sometimes written on the
initial boot screen.
Be cautious, as changing the bios can cause problems. There is a
section in the bios that lets you determine the boot order of
devices. Like Floppy then hard drive.
But what you want is the CD Drive then the hard drive.
That will allow you to boot then from the CD. And if the CD is not
there it will boot from the Hard Drive as you normally do.

AFAIK - the Windows 98SE CD is not bootable.

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OEM Win98SE CDs are bootable. I just tried one, and it started
with a menu to boot from the HD or CD. I chose CD and it came
up with the same DOS start menu choices as a Win98 boot floppy.
I chose "Start with CD support" and it brought up the Win98
installation screen. I pressed F3 to abort the installation it defaulted
to the DOS prompt.

Win98 upgrade CDs are not bootable.

"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message
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Bob I wrote:
Humm, this would indicate that there were some CD produced that did
boot.
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Downr...d_Boot_CDs.htm

Anyone can make a bootable CD with the right tools - including a Windows
98 CD that not only boots, but installs Windows 98, updates, applications,
etc - with or without human interaction.

Microsoft, however - AFAIK - never put out a bootable Windows 98 CD that
booted and installed from said media.

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I don't know where you get your information from but I just tried my Windows
98 CD and it is in fact bootable.

Is it a SE CD?

JS

"Jerry" wrote in message
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"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message
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Bob I wrote:
Humm, this would indicate that there were some CD produced that did
boot.
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Downr...d_Boot_CDs.htm

Anyone can make a bootable CD with the right tools - including a Windows
98 CD that not only boots, but installs Windows 98, updates,
applications, etc - with or without human interaction.

Microsoft, however - AFAIK - never put out a bootable Windows 98 CD that
booted and installed from said media.

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I don't know where you get your information from but I just tried my
Windows 98 CD and it is in fact bootable.

Oh My God. You all wont believe this. Well, Im new at this kind of stuff
but some of you are going to think that I am just stupid. I found the key.
I just assumed that when the people that gave me the computer told me that
they lost the disc that I was just screwed. I went to look for a floppy
drive that I knew I had and found the darn key on the back of the computer.
I guess I forgot it was there or something. It says Validation Complete on
Mircrosoft so Im good to go now huh?

Thanks for everyones help!! I really do appreciate it alot.

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

Kandi wrote:
Ok. I have a xp disc that came with my computer from Dell. It is
an OEM. The product key in this computer does not match the oem key
from the xp disc that I tried using as well. It still wouldnt
register. Does that make sense?


Is it the same version (Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP
Media Center, etc) that is mentioned on the product sticker for the machine?

If the version mentioned on the eMachine's product key sticker is the same
as the version mentioned on the Dell OEM Windows XP CD (Home, Professional,
Media Center, etc) - then there may be an option.

1) Install with the Dell CD and the Dell product key (found on a sticker on
the Dell.)
2) Use a tool provided by Microsoft freely to change the product key on the
installed Windows XP (on the eMachine) to the product key on the sticker on
the eMachine.

Tool:
The Genuine Advantage Product Key Update Tool is only valid for
users attempting to change their current non-genuine Product Key
to a genuine COA sticker or genuine Product Key - all without a
reinstall!
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Link...46&clcid=0x409

That completely relies on having the product key sticker on both machines,
the product key having not been revoked and the CD version matching the
version of Windows XP on both machines.

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Well, I have one more question. Didnt know if I needed to make a new post or
not. How do I get all the drivers that I need now since this pc has been
reformatted??

"Kandi" wrote:

Oh My God. You all wont believe this. Well, Im new at this kind of stuff
but some of you are going to think that I am just stupid. I found the key.
I just assumed that when the people that gave me the computer told me that
they lost the disc that I was just screwed. I went to look for a floppy
drive that I knew I had and found the darn key on the back of the computer.
I guess I forgot it was there or something. It says Validation Complete on
Mircrosoft so Im good to go now huh?

Thanks for everyones help!! I really do appreciate it alot.

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

Kandi wrote:
Ok. I have a xp disc that came with my computer from Dell. It is
an OEM. The product key in this computer does not match the oem key
from the xp disc that I tried using as well. It still wouldnt
register. Does that make sense?


Is it the same version (Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP
Media Center, etc) that is mentioned on the product sticker for the machine?

If the version mentioned on the eMachine's product key sticker is the same
as the version mentioned on the Dell OEM Windows XP CD (Home, Professional,
Media Center, etc) - then there may be an option.

1) Install with the Dell CD and the Dell product key (found on a sticker on
the Dell.)
2) Use a tool provided by Microsoft freely to change the product key on the
installed Windows XP (on the eMachine) to the product key on the sticker on
the eMachine.

Tool:
The Genuine Advantage Product Key Update Tool is only valid for
users attempting to change their current non-genuine Product Key
to a genuine COA sticker or genuine Product Key - all without a
reinstall!
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Link...46&clcid=0x409

That completely relies on having the product key sticker on both machines,
the product key having not been revoked and the CD version matching the
version of Windows XP on both machines.

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Kandi wrote:
Well, I have one more question. Didnt know if I needed to make a
new post or not. How do I get all the drivers that I need now
since this pc has been reformatted??

Visit the eMachines web page for support and download the drivers for the
particular model you have.

http://emachines.com/support/product_support.html

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Ian D wrote:
OEM Win98SE CDs are bootable. I just tried one, and it started
with a menu to boot from the HD or CD. I chose CD and it came
up with the same DOS start menu choices as a Win98 boot floppy.
I chose "Start with CD support" and it brought up the Win98
installation screen. I pressed F3 to abort the installation it
defaulted to the DOS prompt.

Win98 upgrade CDs are not bootable.

My bad - Windows 98, not Windows 98SE.

There is a difference.

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Ian D wrote:
OEM Win98SE CDs are bootable. I just tried one, and it started
with a menu to boot from the HD or CD. I chose CD and it came
up with the same DOS start menu choices as a Win98 boot floppy.
I chose "Start with CD support" and it brought up the Win98
installation screen. I pressed F3 to abort the installation it
defaulted to the DOS prompt.

Win98 upgrade CDs are not bootable.

Shenan Stanley wrote:
My bad - Windows 98, not Windows 98SE.

There is a difference.

BTW - the OP did seemingly get their problem worked-around... Found their
product key sticker, etc.

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Well, I have updated the drivers and all that. Now, why is there nothing
listed in the add/remove program besides my anti-virus program? Shouldnt
there be more listed?

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

Kandi wrote:
Well, I have one more question. Didnt know if I needed to make a
new post or not. How do I get all the drivers that I need now
since this pc has been reformatted??

Visit the eMachines web page for support and download the drivers for the
particular model you have.

http://emachines.com/support/product_support.html

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"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Is it a SE CD?

JS

Yes it is. I still have the Certificate of Authentication label that came
with it.

Kandi wrote:
Well, I have updated the drivers and all that. Now, why is there nothing
listed in the add/remove program besides my anti-virus program? Shouldnt
there be more listed?

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

Kandi wrote:
Well, I have one more question. Didnt know if I needed to make a
new post or not. How do I get all the drivers that I need now
since this pc has been reformatted??
Visit the eMachines web page for support and download the drivers for the
particular model you have.

http://emachines.com/support/product_support.html

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I think with a virgin load there is nothing to uninstall. So yes, your
add/remove should be pretty much blank. The only thing you should be
able to do is go into add/remove windows components on the side of that
screen.

Thank you! Appreciate all your help and your input with all this.
Its definately been an experience. lol

"Big_Al" wrote:

Kandi wrote:
Well, I have updated the drivers and all that. Now, why is there nothing
listed in the add/remove program besides my anti-virus program? Shouldnt
there be more listed?

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

Kandi wrote:
Well, I have one more question. Didnt know if I needed to make a
new post or not. How do I get all the drivers that I need now
since this pc has been reformatted??
Visit the eMachines web page for support and download the drivers for the
particular model you have.

http://emachines.com/support/product_support.html

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I think with a virgin load there is nothing to uninstall. So yes, your
add/remove should be pretty much blank. The only thing you should be
able to do is go into add/remove windows components on the side of that
screen.

Kandi wrote:
Hello. Im hoping that someone can help me. I was given a computer that has
a copy of XP on it that will not register so I have a legiminate copy of 98SE
to put on it. How do I go about this? When inserting the disk it doesnt ask
me to boot from the disc drive! Im not sure how to go about it.


The normal way to "uninstall" any operating system is to format
the hard drive and install a new OS of your choice.

How to Manually Remove Win XP and Restore Win9x
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;q314052


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