[marlenep]

Can any one tell me of an easy way to uninstall windows 98 and reinstall as I have lost my internet explorer and also have registry problems.:confused:

[RickJ]

Go here, read the first couple to get the gist of it, then follow the step-by-step of the one you're most comfortable with.

[manutd4eva]

Hi what are your machine specs can't you use xp as if you delete internet it pops back again I just tried it its called file protection and protects most things in the system dir

[fredg]

Hi, marlenep,
I also use Win98SE, and unfortunately, it does need a complete reinstall about once a year!
Here are steps to use if you wish to format the hard drive at the same time:

To Install a Full Version of Win98/98SE:

First, we MUST have a bootable floppy disk (also called a Boot Disk; which contains all the drivers and files for your computer).
(You also need a Boot Disk for the current version of windows you are using; in case you need to go back to the previous version).

Insert the Win98/98SE CD in the CD-ROM drive.
Go to Start/Programs/Windows Explorer
Double click on D:/ , if that is your CD-ROM drive letter.
Find and open the folder; Tools/Mtsutil/Fat32ebd (stands for Emergency Boot Disk)
Double click on the file Fat32ebd.exe and follow the instructions to create the Boot Disk.
Then remove the CD from the CD-ROM.

Now, we must test the Boot Disk to see if it works.
Shut down the computer; then turn it back on with the Boot Disk still in the computer.
When a screen comes up, use the up and down arrows on the keyboard to select "Boot with CD-ROM support". Then press Enter.
It will show some things about the computer, and then come up to the A:> prompt.
Now, insert a CD (any will do) into the CD-ROM.
Wait until it "spins" and the light goes off.
Now, at the A:> prompt, type in DIR D:
It will now look like A:>DIR D:
It should show all the files on the CD.
If so, the Boot Disk is good. If NOT, repeat all the above.
If it's good, then remove the CD, and leave the Boot Disk in the computer.

Now, turn off the computer manually. Wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.

Wait until it comes up to the A:> prompt.
We must do do an "FDISK", which will delete and re-create a DOS partition for the Full Version.

At the A:\ prompt Type: FDISK and press ENTER.
Press ENTER to select Large Disk Support.
Select Option 3, Delete partition or Logical DOS drive. (whatever option # this is)
Select Extended Partion, then
Delete Extended partition.
Select delete Primary DOS Partition.
Press ESC.
Select Create Primary DOS Partition.
Choose Yes to use maximum size.(100%)
Press ENTER when prompted for a Volume Label.
When Back at the FDISK Menu, select Set Active Partition.
Press ESC on the keyboard.

Now, if you wish to format the hard drive, then:
Re-boot and,
At the A:> prompt, type in FORMAT C: /S
It will look like A:>FORMAT C: /S
(The /S will copy system files to the harddrive).
When it finishes formatting, then go to the next steps.

Install Windows:
Insert the install Win98/98SE install CD.
Press the CTRL+ALT+DELETE keys all at the same time. This will re-boot the computer.
Select boot to CD-ROM.
Press F1 to continue.
When the Menu comes up, select Install Windows 98.
Press the F1 Key.
Press the F1 key again.
If the option of installing Windows 95 or Windows 98 appears, choose the entry for installing Windows 98 and press ENTER.
The OS installation is being prepared.
Now, just relax, follow all the instructions presented on the screen.

You will then have to reinstall all the printer, scanners, etc, software.

Before you begin the format hard drive, be sure you have backed up anything you want to save; such as burning to CD-R's. When you format, it wipes the entire hard drive clean!
I rarely format my hard drive, and just do a "delete and reinstall" win98SE.
Best of luck.