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by bjone186

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HOW DO YOU DOWNGRADE FROM XP TO WIN98

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by otl

Somplest way is to fdisk/format/reload the operating system, no problems from NTFS to Fat 32.

And you have a clean install .

by thechas

1. Format the hard drive.

2. Delete any partition set as NTSF. W98 needs Fat32 partitions.
Reset partitons as needed, and format.

3. Boot from W98 startup disk, and Install W98.

If the drive is NTSF, there are no shortcuts.
If the drive is FAT32, you can try deleteing ALL files in the root, and the Windows folders.

You will need to re-install ALL applications.

Backup ALL data files before you begin.

Chas

by cg it

Downgrade? humm, I think you question is "How do I uninstall Windows XP". Providing that you "Upgraded" from Windows 98 to Windows XP, AND Windows XP allowed you to save your existing system settings for later uninstall of XP, then you would go to Add/Remove Programs in the control panel and remove XP. [that's provided XP allows it]. My gut says, "Nope". Which means that answers #1 and #2 are about your only option.

by cg it

Then there is the pesky little thing about going from New Technology File system to File Allocation Table 32 without any serious data loss or corruption problems.

again, answers #1 & #2 are probably your best bet. That may not be what you want to hear, but, it may be the only choice if you don't want Windows XP.

by cg it

Maxwell, Klippert, Joe, Anna or Lordinfidel might have something up their sleeves that might help you uninstall XP to a previous Windows O/S.

by dmiles

Uninstall Windows XP,and do a clean install of Windows 98

The file systems are different and therefore the XP files need to be completed deleted

by thechas

I see that you are rejecting all answers without comment.

Please tell us why our answers are not acceptable so that we can provide you the additional detail required.

As has been stated, the only "safe" way to remove Windows XP and install Windows 98 is to format the drive, and start over.

There is no 'simple' method to "downgrade" XP into Windows 98.

Chas

by timwalsh

There is NO downgrade route for any Windows OS. You must completely install the earlier OS and all applications you want to use. Therefore, your best bet is to wipe the drive (use FDISK to delete the partions and recreate the partitions you need and then reformat the partitions), and then resinstall everything fresh.

by chrisrlg

As stated by everyone else - your only option is a fdisk/format/install - just remember to backup any data you have created - not forgeting email contact lists etc.

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