Erase 98SE to install ME?

[Talk2Me]

I am currently running Win 98SE on my computer. I bought Win ME (full OS; OEM). Can I uninstall 98SE then install ME? I don't want to upgrade, I want a clean slate/start! Can I do this? How do I do this? Do I have to wipe C: clean in the process? Thanks!

[Whyzman]

Hello Talk2Me,

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Yes, indeed, you can do a clean install. You would need to make a Windows Start Up Disk. You would then need to use the Fdisk (http://www.pcguide.com/ref/hdd/file/progFDISK-c.html) utility.

I would suggest you do a little reading on how to use this utility. When done partitioning and formatting your Harddrive you would be ready to install WinMe.


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[This message has been edited by Whyzman (edited 04-13-2002).]

[rond36]

You don't need to use Fdisk you need to use Format you only need Fdisk to create or rearrange partitions you need format to erase a partition that is already there. Follow the top link in my signature at the bottom of this post it will take you to the Microsoft site that has instructions for using Format and Fdisk. If you need to you can print them out so you can follow along as you work. Be sure to create a bootdisk and keep it handy because you will need to restart your PC in MS-DOS mode not a DOS prompt within windows

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[sea69]

to get rid of win98se and install winME is very simple (although I don't know WHY you would want winME)

boot to a win98 boot disk>> option (2) without CD-ROM support>> at the a:> prompt, type "format c: /s" (without the quotes and with a space between c: and the / symbol)

let this complete,

reboot to boot disk again and use OPTION (1) WITH CD-ROM support, and then follow these directions to have the entire winOS on your HDD:

Place your Windows Installation CD into the CD drive.

( If you're installing Windows 95, substitute 98 with 95 throughout these instructions, for WinME change it to WinME )
Place your Windows startup disk in the drive and start your system.
At the prompt choose option 1: Start computer with CD-ROM support

You will be brought to an A:\> prompt.
Change to a C prompt by typing C: and press enter.

You will now be at a C:\> prompt.
Type MD WIN98 and press enter.
( Make sure you leave a space between MD and WIN98. )

Back at the C:\> prompt.
Type CD E:\WIN98 and press enter.
( Don't forget the space between CD and E:\WIN98. )

Back at the C:\> Prompt,
Type E: and press enter.
( Where E is your CD-ROM, otherwise use your CD-ROM letter. )

You should now be at an E:\WIN98 prompt.
Type COPY *.* C:\WIN98 and press enter.
( Don't forget the spaces between 'copy and *.*' and also between '*.* and C:\WIN98' )
The files needed for Windows will now be copied from your CD to your hard drive.

Back to an E:\WIN98 prompt.
Type C: and press enter.

Back at the C:\> prompt.
Type CD WIN98 and press enter.
( Don't forget the space between CD and WIN98. )

You will now be at a C:\WIN98 prompt.
Type SETUP and press enter.
Installation of Windows will now begin.


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[This message has been edited by sea69 (edited 04-16-2002).]