I need you gurus help on a reload of Win 98se...

[stockjock]

I am getting way to many lock-ups and blue screens lately and I also have an "unable to load error" when I pull up the control panel, although I can load it there seems to be an error in it because there is a blank windows icon in the control panel area.
My question is....is there a way or a program out there that will allow me to reload 98SE without losing all my data that is on the same drive as 98SE as I know I will have to reformat and do a clean install. I have a 2nd drive with plenty of room to move files there but I don't know if most of the programs will work without totally reinstalling them..ie..outlook express..
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[AndyHui]

Installing straight over the top should be able to restore most system files if they are corrupt but the best way to guarantee stability is to do a format and reinstall.

 

[Blieb]

If you have a burner, burn some CD's ... then format. When you install an OS over itself, sometimes you have to reinstall programs and work with little quirks ...

 

[stockjock]

Thanks for your help..but I have heard if installed over that the new install does not get the bugs out....I know a reformat is the best way...but is there a way to save the programs on the to other hard drive so that I can use them after new fresh install without having registry problems....

 

[Technonut]

You could try this:Reinstall Windows Without Reformatting

 

[stockjock]

Thanks Technonut...
that is exactly what I was looking for....