Windows

I have Windows XP I have downgraded it for Win98 I have only the floppy disk no CD what so ever, I formatted the C: drive with FORMAT C: /s so that the files are automatic, for the Label I put Apple Juice so then I reboot then IT shows the Windows 98 logo right after 1 second It takes me back to the C:\> command prompt it seems that the C:\ is missing a label but I named it Apple Juice was there anything i needed?

 

Thats what you get for downgrading

Sounds like w98 hasnt been installed properly onto the hdd or you have a wrong boot order?

 

No everything was setup properly right now I just want my computer to come back I dont have the windows XP emachines restore CD though perhaps floppy disks? I already tried 6 floppy disk with win98se OEM now I'm thinking of getting the Restore CD Model c 1904 1 Of 2 Discs which I had now It's sort of gone now due to stupid behavior maybe there Is somplace to get It into a bootdisk? please help me : )

 

may i ask one question... why are you downgrading from windows xp to windows 98? windows xp has everything that 98 has but more.

 

I dont know not much people like XP is there by any chance to get Restore CD Model C 1904? 1 Of 2 into a floppy disk I need It.

 

Contact the manufacturer of your system or the place you purchased it.

Very odd to downgrade from XP to Win98, first I have heard of it.

 

Errrr.... XP is probably the best OS that M$ has come out with so far. It uses the NT-kernel (win 2k upgraded, basically) which is excelent for speed and security, a better driver framework, and better management over resources.

But... there is a reason you might go back to 98, if your computer wasnt fast enough to support it. But yours obviously can, as it was pre-loaded with it.

Do you have a windows XP key on stuck on the side of your case anywhere? If so, you can borrow a CD from a friend who has XP (make sure its whatever version you had, i.e. if you had home you need to get a XP home disk) and you can use that key to do a fresh install. Just put the CD in, boot it up, delete your current partition, create a new one, format the partition with NTFS (long format) and then follow through the steps and install the full OS.

If you had XP in the first place, the hard drive will be formatted as NTFS, so FORMAT C: will not do the job! You need to FDISK it and reformat the partiton as FAT32, or windows 98 will not install correctly.