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In theory, yes. However, a PC running Windows 98 is likely to be quite old and will not have the necessary specifications to run Windows 8.1, so you need to check the system requirements for Windows 8.1 and see does the computer meet those requirements.
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Are the Windows 95 and Windows 98 interface the same?
No. They both use the same desktop paradigm, but Windows 98 integrated Internet Explorer into the desktop shell.
Can a Microsoft Windows XP installed computer be replaced with Windows 98?
Yes, a Microsoft Windows XP installed compuer can be replaced with Windows 98. By, following these instructions: (Print this web-page out, so that when you get ready to get rid of Microsoft Windows XP and replace it with Microsoft Windows XP you will know what to do) 1.) First, make sure that you have Windows 98 CD-ROMs. If you don't you can order some via TigerDirect.com. 2.) Anyway, if you do have Windows 98 CD-ROMS, insert the regular installation one. 3.) Then, click on, "Start", and, "My Computer" 4.) Next, click on, "Local Disk C:/" in the My Computer program (wait until the words where the words, "Local Disck C:/" change to words that have something to do with Windows 98) 5.) Then, your Microsoft Windows XP-installed desktop PC or notebook, will automatically load the Microsoft Windows 98 InstallShield Wizard. 6.) After your Microsoft Windows XP-installed desktop PC or notebook, automatically loads the Microsoft Windows 98 InstallShield Wizard, follow the installation instructions provided on the first installation window on your desktop PC or notebook, screen. 7.) There you go, those are all of the 6 steps that you need to know in order to replace your Microsoft Windows XP desktop PC or notebook, to Microsoft Windows 98.
What are types of windows desktop?
windows 95 windows 98 windows XP windows NT windows ME windows vista windows 7
After using the windows 98 startup menu to boot the system to a command prompt what command can you use to load the windows desktop?
type WIN to load the desktop
What are the 5 common icons in the windows 98 desktop?
my compture,mydocuments recyclebin
If you have just installed Windows 98 during testing it fails to start after starting Windows 98 message appears what should you do to troubleshoot this problem name at least two ways?
1. You have just installed windows 98. During testing, if fails to start after the "starting windows 98" message appears. What should you do to troubleshoot this problem? Name at least two ways.
You have windows 98 can you update to Windows Vista on a desktop?
It depends on what kind of hardware you have. There is no direct upgrade from 98 to Vista. You'll have to basically format the drive and do a clean installation.
What you can play on Windows 98?
There are thousands of games that run on Windows 98. With the proper codecs installed, virtually any type of media file can be played on Windows 98, as long as the computer is technically powerful enough for it.
What type of partition can Windows 98 be installed on?
Windows 98 can be installed on a FAT16 or FAT32 partition (FAT32 is the best choice for disks larger than 512 MB, and supports long file names better).
Can windows7 be installed on windows 98 computer?
Windows 7 and windows 98 are both operating systems. What matters is the hardware platform. To answer the question, probably not. Most hardware platforms made in the days of windows 98 will not be sufficient for the needs of the windows 7 operating system.
How do you change the desktop background in Windows 98?
Go to your control panel and go to appearence/desktop and you should figure it out from there.
Can you have Windows 98 installed in the C partition of a PC and Windows XP installed in D partition?
It is very easy to do this. The only thing you must remember is that you cannot install windows 98 from Windows XP environment. Either install 98 first and then XP or after installing XP reboot in DOS mode. The install will ask for the drive to install to when you do so?
