I want to install windows 98 upgrade.

[porsche]

I want to install windows 98 upgrade, but a message pops up that says "This CD-ROM is from an older version of Windows than the one you are presently using. Setup functionality from this disk will be disabled.

I really want to install my windows upgrade because the add/remove functions can only be accessed with a disk and anytime I want to install hardware it says to insert the windows 98 CD, but when I do it says that its the wrong one. I currently have either windows 98 SE or ME and would like to get rid it and have my old windows 98 upgrade installed so I can access add/remove functions and install new hardware.

One thing said was that if the win ME or win 98 SE was not in the add/remove list that I can not remove it. would I have to download a win 95 setup and install it in order to install my win 98 upgrade. If so where can I download it. I must install my win 98 upgrade and there must be a way to get around this problem some how. please help!!!! Worst case I would have to buy windows xp.

[GretaP]

Hi porsche,

In order to downgrade from 98SE or ME (not clear to me which operating system you're using on the computer for which you want to install the 98 Upgrade), you'll have to first format the partition that holds the current operating system (this will destroy ALL data that is on that drive). After formatting, run Setup using the WIN98 Upgrade CD.....it will request proof of a previous operating system, and, at this point, insert your WIN95 install CD.......when it has finished verifying the previous operating system, replace the WIN95 install CD with the WIN98 Upgrade CD and continue with Setup.