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Re-install Win98SE - existing programs?
Can I re-install my Win98SE utilising the original CD (I have the product
key) without affecting any other previously installed applications and data? If so how? tia - Steve B. |
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"SteBar" wrote in message
... Can I re-install my Win98SE utilising the original CD (I have the product key) without affecting any other previously installed applications and data? If so how? Watch for a prompt asking if you want to reuse the existing Registry. The problem is that many behaviors that make us think about reinstalling the OS originate in the Registry. . . -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada) |
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"Don Phillipson" wrote in message
... "SteBar" wrote in message ... Can I re-install my Win98SE utilising the original CD (I have the product key) without affecting any other previously installed applications and data? If so how? Watch for a prompt asking if you want to reuse the existing Registry. The problem is that many behaviors that make us think about reinstalling the OS originate in the Registry. . . -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada) Don - I'm sorry to say I don't understand your reply. Steve. |
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If it's a retail full or retail upgrade version then you can safely
re-install without affecting Windows' settings or installed applications or data files. If it's an OEM version, then you need to be a little more careful, as some OEM installation CDs are actually recovery or restore CDs that will wipe the disk and reset the system to 'factory standard'. Of course, before undertaking any extensive system changes it is wise to have a backup of critical files. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User) "SteBar" wrote in message ... Can I re-install my Win98SE utilising the original CD (I have the product key) without affecting any other previously installed applications and data? If so how? tia - Steve B. |
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"Jeff Richards" wrote in message
... If it's a retail full or retail upgrade version then you can safely re-install without affecting Windows' settings or installed applications or data files. If it's an OEM version, then you need to be a little more careful, as some OEM installation CDs are actually recovery or restore CDs that will wipe the disk and reset the system to 'factory standard'. Of course, before undertaking any extensive system changes it is wise to have a backup of critical files. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User) Will I still have my original monitor, graphics card, soundcard, modem etc etc drivers loaded or will I have to re-install them all? Thanks - Steve B. |
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If Windows correctly identifies the devices and drivers are included in W95
for them then the correct drivers will be installed. If the devices are recognised but drivers are not included in W95 then default drivers will be installed. If the devices are not identified then Windows will not touch the drivers. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User) "SteBar" wrote in message ... "Jeff Richards" wrote in message ... If it's a retail full or retail upgrade version then you can safely re-install without affecting Windows' settings or installed applications or data files. If it's an OEM version, then you need to be a little more careful, as some OEM installation CDs are actually recovery or restore CDs that will wipe the disk and reset the system to 'factory standard'. Of course, before undertaking any extensive system changes it is wise to have a backup of critical files. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User) Will I still have my original monitor, graphics card, soundcard, modem etc etc drivers loaded or will I have to re-install them all? Thanks - Steve B. |
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What is the problem that has you wanting
to do this. Try these tools that I use on a regular basis. Get Everest http://www.lavalys.com/products/download.php? pid=1&lang=en&pageid=3 Get Laversoft http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download/ Get EasyCleaner http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/ecleane.htm Get GeoDisk http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/Software.htm Get Zip Centeral http://zipcentral.isCool.net A lot of problems can be solved without loading Windows over Windows, a lot can be made also. That is what Don Phillipson was trying to point out with keeping the old Registry, if it has problems it is better to fix than save. Hope this helps. -----Original Message----- Can I re-install my Win98SE utilising the original CD (I have the product key) without affecting any other previously installed applications and data? If so how? tia - Steve B. . |
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