Ok, let me confirm: delete C:\windows\win.com file, then put in the OEM cd of 98 and go?
Want to make sure I am understanding the info. I really do appreciate all of this help!
Harvey
> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 15:53:33 -0400
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd
>
> IIRC the trick was deleting the C:\windows\win.com file that OEM looks
> for and then it will do an upgrade preserving the registry, software &
> drivers.
>
> Harry McGregor wrote:
> > That will nuke the registry, and will NOT be an upgrade, but a
> > reinstall, and most programs installed will not run without
> > reinstalling, and the drivers will not be kept.
> >
> > Harry
> >
> > Harvey Best wrote:
> >>
> >> *I found this (listed below). Would it get me to 98, or would Windows
> >> keep "seeing" the old Windows and tell me I need an upgrade package
> >> instead of a full install package?*
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> *How to do it : *
> >>
> >> *Windows ME/98/95*
> >>
> >> You boot up with a Windows ME/98/95 boot disk into MSDOS mode and type
> >> the following command from the A:\ prompt "DELTREE C:\WINDOWS". It
> >> will take several minutes for this to work but once finished just
> >> restart the computer and install windows.
> >>
> >> *Windows XP*
> >>
> >> You install Windows in the same directory as it was originally
> >> installed without formatting the drive
>
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