Loading win98 without losing data

No, you won't lose your data.

No. It is safe to reinstall Windows 98 on top of itself (that is, into the same folder, e.g. C:\Windows) where it currently resides, and retain all of your data and applications in working order. I've done it.

There is no problem in doing this. The files that are there will not change. Only missing files and missing registry changes will be inserted.

You should be able to safely load Windows 98 over itself without losing data. Make sure, however, that you do not format and reinstall.

Look at this link for some install options and information:

http://www.windowsreinstall.com/install/waysofreinstallingwindows.htm#Reinstall Windows5

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Maxwell

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No, you shouldn't have any problems.