Upgrading from Win 95 to Win 98SE
 

I'm currently using a laptop with Win 95 installed and would like to install Win 98 SE. Is there anyway to uninstall the current Win 95 then install Win 98 without having to format the hard drive. Normally, I would format the hard drive on my desk top PC however the laptop isn't mine and I don't want to lose any installations that may be on it already. Is this possible? I have a full version of Win 98 but not an Upgrade that's why I'm asking.

Many thanks for any advice!!

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"Jerry, just remember, it's NOT a LIE if YOU believe it." - George Costanza

If you plough your way through the following thread from last year you may find the answer to your question.

http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/For...ML/000458.html

If you can't install your Win 98SE as an Upgrade, but have to wipe out the Win 95 Installation, you may have to re-install all your major Applications (those that use Registry settings). But you will see from my post of 23 Sep 2000 that I did what you're trying to do with total success. So go carefully and all should be Okay.

Simple Apps that only use shortcuts to EXE files will not be much of a problem.

[This message has been edited by fobotcso (edited 26 June 2001).]

Thanks fobotcso, all the info that I wanted. Cheers!!!

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"Jerry, just remember, it's NOT a LIE if YOU believe it." - George Costanza