Making XP desktop look like Win98

I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it
seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I
just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep
my Win98 computer as it is. That way I can use either one. The old
one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to
setup. So, now I just have 2 computers.

Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look
and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new
look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that
dog cartoon. Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always
believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not
unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required
by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus
scans. I do it manually. I dont run screen savers or any of that
junk.

So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

Thanks

Jerome

On 6/6/2010 9:39 PM, wrote:
I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it
seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I
just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep
my Win98 computer as it is. That way I can use either one. The old
one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to
setup. So, now I just have 2 computers.

Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look
and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new
look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that
dog cartoon. Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always
believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not
unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required
by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus
scans. I do it manually. I dont run screen savers or any of that
junk.

So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

Thanks

Jerome

You can get a lot of tips from the first page of hits alone:

http://www.google.com/search?q=make+xp+look+like+win98

On 6/6/2010 9:39 PM, wrote:
I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it
seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I
just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep
my Win98 computer as it is. That way I can use either one. The old
one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to
setup. So, now I just have 2 computers.

Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look
and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new
look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that
dog cartoon. Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always
believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not
unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required
by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus
scans. I do it manually. I dont run screen savers or any of that
junk.

So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

Thanks

Jerome

You can get a lot of tips from the first page of hits alone:

http://www.google.com/search?q=make+xp+look+like+win98

wrote:
I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it
seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore...

Like your grammar/spelling checker?

wrote:
I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it
seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore...

Like your grammar/spelling checker?

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SNIP

You can come close, but there are so many totally idiotic things
in the basic guts of the system that it's a losing battle. Even
XPLite (http://www.litepc.com) does hardly anything (while it's
a MUST for 98SE). And if you mess around too much the machine
becomes very unwieldy.

Just don't bother with WindowBlinds - it's just ridiculous, and
all it does is change one eyecandy for hundreds of other eye
candies. Nothing to do with how the OS actually /behaves/.

I strongly suggest using the file manager from www.ghisler.com
That's probably the best thing you can do to improve the
nightmarish XPerience.
WE is NOT a file manager.

Also, File-Ex from http://www.cottonwoodsw.com


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when we must be very glad that we have nothing to do with them.
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wrote in
:

SNIP

You can come close, but there are so many totally idiotic things
in the basic guts of the system that it's a losing battle. Even
XPLite (http://www.litepc.com) does hardly anything (while it's
a MUST for 98SE). And if you mess around too much the machine
becomes very unwieldy.

Just don't bother with WindowBlinds - it's just ridiculous, and
all it does is change one eyecandy for hundreds of other eye
candies. Nothing to do with how the OS actually /behaves/.

I strongly suggest using the file manager from www.ghisler.com
That's probably the best thing you can do to improve the
nightmarish XPerience.
WE is NOT a file manager.

Also, File-Ex from http://www.cottonwoodsw.com


--
Of course, it is no easy matter to be polite; in so far, I mean,
as it requires us to show great respect for everybody, whereas
most people deserve none at all; and again in so far as it
demands that we should feign the most lively interest in people,
when we must be very glad that we have nothing to do with them.
- Arthur Schopenhauer

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I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it
seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I
just bought another (used) computer with XP installed . . .

Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look
and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new look

Books are still the best source for tweaks like this, especially
1. Bott and Siechert, Microsoft WindowsXP Inside Out
(Microsoft Press.)
2. Windows XP . . . for Dummies (IDG).

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

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...

I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it
seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I
just bought another (used) computer with XP installed . . .

Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look
and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new look

Books are still the best source for tweaks like this, especially
1. Bott and Siechert, Microsoft WindowsXP Inside Out
(Microsoft Press.)
2. Windows XP . . . for Dummies (IDG).

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

wrote:
I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it
seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I
just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep
my Win98 computer as it is. That way I can use either one. The old
one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to
setup. So, now I just have 2 computers.

Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look
and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new
look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that
dog cartoon. Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always
believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not
unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required
by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus
scans. I do it manually. I dont run screen savers or any of that
junk.

So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

Thanks

Jerome

Display Properties
Appearance tab
Windows and buttons
Select "Windows Classic Style"

Right click the taskbar
Properties
Start Menu tab
Check "Classic Start menu"

Those will clean it up pretty well.

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