Windows 98 to Windows 7 x32

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  1. cat139lyleb
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x32 and x64 / Windows 10 Professional x64
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    Windows 98 to Windows 7 x32


    can anyone tell me how to install windows 7 on computer, that computer don't have DVD Drive and there no boot from USB so only way is CD Drive also I already copying all files into USB from my friend's computer and pasted into my computer in the windows 98 SE... it's have HHDs 8GB / 13GB / 24GB also there error from windows 7 setup say cannot installing while that in windows... so anyone trying setup in command without the windows start... so anyone?
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  3. deepakumar
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    windows 7 Ultimate x86
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    Welcome cat139lyleb to 7forum...
    Check this thread:How to install Windows 7 without any external device

    Also please attach a screenshot of the error that you are getting while trying to install Windows 7 & also i want to know did you ran Windows7 Upgrade Advisor before trying to install Win7...

    Let us know if this work & please revert back so we can check further...
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  4. Bill2
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    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
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    Most CD drives are able to READ dvd's, what about yours? If it doesnt, I would suggest buy/borrow an external dvd drive. Since you have windows 98, you must do a clean install of win7 that'll wipe the hard drive before installing.

    You may also like to download and run the Windows 7 upgrade advisor to check hardware compatibility with the new OS, seeing your machine is really quite old.

    Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
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  6. yowanvista
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    Windows 10 Pro x64, Arch Linux
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    cat139lyleb said:
    can anyone tell me how to install windows 7 on computer, that computer don't have DVD Drive and there no boot from USB so only way is CD Drive also I already copying all files into USB from my friend's computer and pasted into my computer in the windows 98 SE... it's have HHDs 8GB / 13GB / 24GB also there error from windows 7 setup say cannot installing while that in windows... so anyone trying setup in command without the windows start... so anyone?
    Windows 7 won't install on a Windows 98 era PC
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  7. cat139lyleb
    Posts : 17
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32 and x64 / Windows 10 Professional x64
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    "Error Starting Program"

    "The SETUP.EXE file
    expects a newer version of Windows.
    Upgrade your Windows version."

    that's from windows 7 setup in windows 98 SE
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  8. CarlTR6
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
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    cat139lyleb said:
    can anyone tell me how to install windows 7 on computer, that computer don't have DVD Drive and there no boot from USB so only way is CD Drive also I already copying all files into USB from my friend's computer and pasted into my computer in the windows 98 SE... it's have HHDs 8GB / 13GB / 24GB also there error from windows 7 setup say cannot installing while that in windows... so anyone trying setup in command without the windows start... so anyone?
    Take a look at this site; it may save you some trouble.

    Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - Download - Microsoft Windows
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  10. yowanvista
    Posts : 8,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Arch Linux
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    Bill2 said:
    Most CD drives are able to READ dvd's, what about yours? If it doesnt, I would suggest buy/borrow an external dvd drive. Since you have windows 98, you must do a clean install of win7 that'll wipe the hard drive before installing.

    You may also like to download and run the Windows 7 upgrade advisor to check hardware compatibility with the new OS, seeing your machine is really quite old.

    Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
    CarlTR6 said:
    cat139lyleb said:
    can anyone tell me how to install windows 7 on computer, that computer don't have DVD Drive and there no boot from USB so only way is CD Drive also I already copying all files into USB from my friend's computer and pasted into my computer in the windows 98 SE... it's have HHDs 8GB / 13GB / 24GB also there error from windows 7 setup say cannot installing while that in windows... so anyone trying setup in command without the windows start... so anyone?
    Take a look at this site; it may save you some trouble.

    Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - Download - Microsoft Windows
    Upgrade Advisor does not even work with Win98
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  11. sygnus21
    Posts : 7,683
    Windows 10 Pro
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    yowanvista said:
    Upgrade Advisor does not even work with Win98
    So very true.


    System Requirements

    • Supported Operating Systems:Windows 7;Windows Vista;Windows XP Service Pack 2

    • .NET Framework 2.0 or higher if running Windows XP
    Notice no Windows 98

    Also if that machine is running 98 and you haven't did an upgrade in a while, I would HIGHLY advise you to research your hardware and software for Windows 7 compatible drivers & software!

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  12. youllbelost
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    Dual Booting Windows 7 64-Bit Ultimate Edition and Fedora 16.
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    yowanvista said:

    Windows 7 won't install on a Windows 98 era PC
    That can be said with eyes closed.
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  13. cat139lyleb
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x32 and x64 / Windows 10 Professional x64
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    Well, why that Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP and 2008 and able to installing from COMMAND (MS-DOS) by manually without boot up from CD and USB... but not from windows vista and 7???? that's really RIP OFF!!! so there supposed be other way to manually for windows 7 in the COMMAND??? without being in the windows 98se??
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