How do i re-format a windows 98 machine

[XcumminsX]

Guys a machine at work is dying. I need to re-format it. Problem is ive never re-formated a computer before. Can anyone help me out here?



Nick

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

XcX What kinda Comp is it? How old etc. Do you have the oem software that came with it (I. E Restore discs)

 

[Rman]

you'll probably need a boot disk with some generic data on it. Like f-disk and a config. sys file to acknowledge the CD drive... Otherwise, when you wipe your drive, you have nothing when you boot. You won't be able to access anything but the little floppy and the hard disc. Newer versions of windows have fixed this, but 98 is old enough to where you still need boot disks.



Not hard though, just think of what you'll need before you actually do it, that will same some grief later.

 

[XcumminsX]

Thanks guys i made the boot disks and have everything i need from the computer saved. I am going threw the process right now. Thanks



Nick