Re: Want to remove Win 98 from XP computer


"Michael" <michaeldavidc@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi ... I have 2 hard drives, one is 120 gigs with 3 partitions and the
first
> partition has Windows XP pro. The second hard drive is 40 gigs with 3
> partitions and the first has Windows 98 se on it. The other 2 partitions
on
> that drive is ntfs. I was able to choose which one to boot into with
Acronis
> OS selector. I had a problem and had to do a windows repair and the option
> to choose operating systems no longer works now. I am sure I can fix it
with
> the cd, but I just want to remove Windows 98 all together. I need to know
> the safest way to do this without destroying XP or any of the partitions.
I
> have both hard drives visible in windows setup. I am able to see some
> folders and even use certain applicatiions in the 98 partition, but the
> operating system is not visible. Can I just delete the whole 98 system or
> can you tell me the best way. Thank You for any help. Michael
>
>

- Launch WinXP
- Rename d:\Windows to d:\Windows.98
- Wait a week
- If all is well, delete d:\Windows98.


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