My friend has a computer just full of stuff causing it problems. And I've been asked to 'fix' it. The hard drive, running Windows '98, is full with clutter, so the easiest way to get it right in my opinion is to just format it and start over. However, I've only formatted with XP. This is a 600mhz celeron with 64 mgs SDRAM, so I figure I'll just stick with Windows 98. Only problem being I've never formatted a '98 Machine and then tried to re-install it.
The Computer is a Dell, and she can't find any of her original disks. My mom has a Gateway running '98, so I figure I can just use that disk. However, I tried to search for the proper way to format and start over, and all I keep hearing about requires a startup disk and the such. I just have a Windows 98 cd-rom. Am I missing something?
So I guess the question is, how do I go about this? Or does anyone know of a site with nice detailed non confusing instructions that you could point me to?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
The Computer is a Dell, and she can't find any of her original disks. My mom has a Gateway running '98, so I figure I can just use that disk. However, I tried to search for the proper way to format and start over, and all I keep hearing about requires a startup disk and the such. I just have a Windows 98 cd-rom. Am I missing something?
So I guess the question is, how do I go about this? Or does anyone know of a site with nice detailed non confusing instructions that you could point me to?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks