windows 98 and windows xp

[Renee]

I installed windows xp over my windows 98 and now my
computer has both operating systems. When I boot my
computer it gives me a choose between these two systems.
However, when I choose xp the programs that were in 98
did not transfer over, so I decided that I want to go
back to 98 but do not know how to delete xp. It is not
in the add/remove programs and I do not have my startup
disk for 98. It was installed by the manufacturer and it
is no longer under warrenty. Could someone please
explain to me how to get xp off my computer? Thank you

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If you have a bootable version of both Windows 98 and Windows XP,
then you did not perform an upgrade. Either you selected "New Installation"
during XP's setup phase or you purchased an OEM version of XP which
does not permit upgrading over Windows 98.

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

How to Uninstall Windows XP and Revert to a Previous Operating System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303661

How to Use the Fdisk Tool and the Format Tool to Partition or Repartition a Hard
Disk
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;255867

1. Delete the Windows XP partition.
2. Create a new partition.
3. Format the new partition FAT32.
4. Install your desired Operating System.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I installed windows xp over my windows 98 and now my
| computer has both operating systems. When I boot my
| computer it gives me a choose between these two systems.
| However, when I choose xp the programs that were in 98
| did not transfer over, so I decided that I want to go
| back to 98 but do not know how to delete xp. It is not
| in the add/remove programs and I do not have my startup
| disk for 98. It was installed by the manufacturer and it
| is no longer under warrenty. Could someone please
| explain to me how to get xp off my computer? Thank you