OT: need help installing Win98SE on new HD

Katchoo · #1 November 28th, 2003, 08:56 PM

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Originally posted by SpaceBadger:
Anyway, I now have working the stuff that I need - will eventually need to figure out why the adapter for the IEEE 1394 ports isn't showing up, but I've never used those yet and don't expect to need them until whenever I get around to trying to edit some videos.

This is a Firewire Port, isn't it? Badger, take a peek at the link below where I did a search through the Microsoft Support Page:

Micosoft Support Search: ieee 1394 Win98

There's a lot of info, but there may be something to help. Win98 is either being stubborn or doesn't recognize the manufacturer of your Firewire Port. Aside from whatever info is on the above link, you may have to visit the website of your Firewire Card (or Motherboard if Firewire is built in) for more specific Drivers.

Glad to see Win98 is co-operating with you more now though!

Wardad · #2 December 1st, 2003, 03:32 AM

Right, from the looks of it the 1394 is part of your motherboard chipset. Win98 is much older than the 1394, so it may not recognize it.

I recently reformated my HD and reloaded win98se.
I am glad I had broadband for downloading all of the updates and drivers I needed.
If you only have a 52K modem, then WinXP could be a better choice.

BTW: I partioned my drive and gave C: (system) drive only 5GB. That's more than enough for the operating system, security program and antivirus. If my system registry crashes again, I only have to rebuild drive C:, while drive D: can be left alone.

P.S. It is likely to late for you to do it using the typical DOS utilities. But, there are programs like Partition Magic. There may even be some good freeware.

[ December 01, 2003, 01:36: Message edited by: Wardad ]

SpaceBadger · #3 December 1st, 2003, 06:19 AM

Thanks for the advice, Katchoo and WarDad. I haven't even got back to looking at the 1394 ports yet, as I spent so much time just trying to get the essentials running that I am a bit behind on other work that needs doing around here. When I get caught up on that stuff I'll have a go at the 1394 stuff.

Thanks again.

SpaceBadger

Suicide Junkie · #4 December 1st, 2003, 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by JayBdey:
Unless you plan on doing games, 98 really will do everything you will want it to do.

I have yet to see a game that won't run on 98. All you need is a fast enough chip and enough RAM. With less OS overhead, there is more left over for the games themselves.

Instar · #5 December 1st, 2003, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by Roanon:
I strongly advise against XP. There are a *lot* of reasons *never* to install the latest Versions of M$ software. If Win98SE works, fine, no reason to change it. For better performance on high-end systems and more stability under certain configurations, use Win2k.

XP is great for me. Every application I have runs very well (I've even gotten old DOS games to work under WinXP).
Win2k is pretty good too.
Of course, Badger already has Win98, which works just fine for him, so no reason to spend $100 on WinXP Pro (don't buy home, buy pro)

Fyron · #6 December 2nd, 2003, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by Instar:
Of course, Badger already has Win98, which works just fine for him, so no reason to spend $100 on WinXP Pro (don't buy home, buy pro)

Glad to see I am not alone on the home vs. pro issue.