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copper

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install windows 98
« on: October 20, 2006, 11:16:06 AM »
I don't suppose anyone can tell me how ti install dell version of win98 on a gateway that I deleted win me off of? :D

Raptor

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Re: install windows 98
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2006, 11:20:01 AM »
What would the 'dell' version be like and why is it any different from a normal Windows 98 installation?

Normally, the steps are very simple:

  • Prepare a bootdisk
  • Insert Windows 98CD
  • Insert bootdisk
  • Restart PC
  • (Optional) Set FDD as first boot device
  • Choose to start with CD-ROM support
  • Type format C:
  • Type D:\ (Or whatever letter is assigned to your CD-ROM drive)
  • Type setup
  • Voila

copper

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Re: install windows 98
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2006, 11:43:09 AM »
when I put the dell version in and reboot, it tells me it is for a dell computer only.

Raptor

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Re: install windows 98
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2006, 11:48:28 AM »
Did you get a legal serial code with the Dell CD?If so, you can download a Windows 98SE image from the Internet, burn it to a disc and then use the serial. Assuming the serial is also usable on non-dell copies..

« Last Edit: October 20, 2006, 11:49:50 AM by Raptor »

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Re: install windows 98
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2006, 11:49:00 AM »
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when I put the dell version in and reboot, it tells me it is for a dell computer only.

What happened to the poor Dell ? ?

If that version has native Dell drivers on it i'm afraid it is gonna make a mess of things...

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GX1_Man

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Re: install windows 98
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2006, 12:49:52 PM »
The Dell version is for the Dell computer that it came with. They are not universal, and some of these check the BIOS and will NOT install on anything else.