- Jan 16, 2005
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I built a new system, hardware working fine, memtest86 says the memory is fine, etc. So I tried to load a copy of Windows 98 on this new machine by using restoration CDs that came with my old Gateway and then using a Windows XP Home Upgrade to do a clean install of Windows XP home. It didn't work (chalk it up to a noob learning experience). So I now have an OEM copy of Windows XP Home (not the upgrdade), but I had a few questions before I proceeded to start the install:
1) Do I need to wipe the HD clean first? The HD on my new system has some elements of Windows 98 on it, but not the full OS. When I boot my new system, the Windows 98 logo screen flashes for a brief second, but then I end up back in DOS with a C:\ prompt. When I do a DIR I see that many files have been loaded on the HD including scandisk, cab files, etc. I would think it would be safer to wipe those clean before proceeding....let me know.
2) If I do need to wipe the HD clean first, how do I do that?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide!
1) Do I need to wipe the HD clean first? The HD on my new system has some elements of Windows 98 on it, but not the full OS. When I boot my new system, the Windows 98 logo screen flashes for a brief second, but then I end up back in DOS with a C:\ prompt. When I do a DIR I see that many files have been loaded on the HD including scandisk, cab files, etc. I would think it would be safer to wipe those clean before proceeding....let me know.
2) If I do need to wipe the HD clean first, how do I do that?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide!
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