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fredrik2011

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Hi!
I have a problem. I have a computer I use sometimes with Windows 7. I think it doesn't take Windows 7 or wath ever u say. I think the computer is to slow. I think about to install an other operating system for example windows 98 to do it faster? The thing is that I don't know how to do that.

Can someone please help me?

I'm :confused:!
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
I don't want to format the drive because the cpu isn't mine. Can't i just partition my drive and install 98 from that?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
If the box isn't your why are you fooling with it. Have you asked the owner if they want Win 98 (a 13+ year old operating system) on what might be a newer PC.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built be Me
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
CPU
i5 760
Motherboard
Asus P7P55D-E Pro
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GTS450
Sound Card
On board
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2007WFP Dell 1800FP
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Seagate 250GB & 750GB
WD 1TB
PSU
Antec 750
Case
In Win
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212+
Keyboard
IBM
Mouse
MS
Have you tried cleaning up Win7 a bit to see if it will run faster? Let's help you:

How much RAM and what CPU does it have - click Start button, rightclick Computer, choose Properties to see. What is computer make/model?

Type "msconfig" into start search box, on Startup tab uncheck everything except AV and gadgets/stikynotes if you use them - the rest are freeloaders on your RAM/CPU, Startup time and can spy on you. Startup Programs - Change

Use a lightweight free AV like MS Security Essentials with the Win7 firewall for best performance. Microsoft Security Essentials

Download and install CCleaner then click Run Cleaner, and on the Registry tab "Scan for Issues" then Fix found Issues. CCleaner - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

Make sure your Windows Updates are up to date. Check optional Updates for newer drivers after enabling Auto-updating for Hardware here: Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware

Next download and install Puran defragger, on Additional Operations tab check "Puran Intelligent Optimizer" option, select Boot Time defrag, restart to defrag to perfectly organize your HD.

Now test everything you use the machine for and report back if there is any improvement, along with your make/model and we can give you additional steps.
 
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Windows 98 won't install on a machine that has more than 1 gig of RAM, I've noticed. A good number of years ago (around 2005 or so), I tried installing Windows 98 on a machine that had around 2 gigs of RAM, and every time I tried to install it, it would freeze and not go anywhere else. I tried installing it multiple times with it freezing in the same place. Also note: Windows 98 does NOT receive anymore updates from Microsoft. Drivers and PC games are no longer created for 98, either. Most games these days require Windows XP or later.

If you're serious about installing 98, make absolutely sure you have less than a gig of RAM, otherwise, it won't work. I've tried this, trust me.

Hardware drivers are also not offered to Windows 98, either! None of the later hardware has 98 Drivers. Even if you managed to install 98 onto a recent machine, NONE of your hardware will have drivers for a 10+ year old OS if your hardware is 2004 or created after that.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. EX58-UD3R
Memory
Corsair DDR3 4Gb
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia Ge-Force GTS250
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Envision 19 inch
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
2 physical hard drives (4 letter drives) that equal up to 626.3 gigs of space all together. I think both are Maxtors, but primary is a SATA drive, secondary is a SATA, too.
Case
"Elite" style case
Cooling
"Cooler Master"
Mouse
Microsoft Optical USB Mouse.
Internet Speed
Verizon DSL Internet
I don't know about win 98? Just another operating system that could do it faster.

It was that slow when i installed win 7. i won't use vista or xp so what would i try?

Yes it has less than 1gb of ram
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Upgrade to at least 1gb of RAM and you'll notice a big difference.
 
Installing an extra 1GB of RAM should bump up your speed a fair bit, but for Windows 7 to really show it's potential, you'll be better off with at least 2 GB of RAM in your system.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Spitfire X (Custom Rig)
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel Pentium E5500 Dual Core 2.8GHz OC'd @3.2GHz
Motherboard
AsRock G31M-S R2.0
Memory
4GB Corsair DDR2 800MHz (2x2GB)
Graphics Card(s)
Inno 3D Geforce GT 440 1GB
Sound Card
Realtek ALC662 Audio w/ Logitech Z506 5.1 Surround Speakers
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ G2220HDA 21.5" Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Hard Drives
OS: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 250GB
Data and Programs: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB
PSU
Antec High Current Gamer HCG-520w
Case
Antec One Hundred
Cooling
140 mm Roof Fan, 120mm Rear Fan, 120mm Frontal Fan
Keyboard
Logitech Ultra Flat Keyboard PN 967653-0100
Mouse
Trust GXT 14S Gaming Mouse
Other Info
2x10cm Blue LED strips inside case
can't i just downgrade the operating system instead?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
There is no downgrade path for Win7. Vista would use as much or more resources.

XP might run well on it. Do you have retail copy of XP, or did it possibly come with the machine in question so that we could help you reintsall it with that license?

If you upgrade your RAM to 1 or 2 gb you can probably run Win7 fine on it. Do you need to know how to go about this?
 
Only if you either format the hard drive, or create a new partition if you have the space.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. EX58-UD3R
Memory
Corsair DDR3 4Gb
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia Ge-Force GTS250
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Envision 19 inch
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
2 physical hard drives (4 letter drives) that equal up to 626.3 gigs of space all together. I think both are Maxtors, but primary is a SATA drive, secondary is a SATA, too.
Case
"Elite" style case
Cooling
"Cooler Master"
Mouse
Microsoft Optical USB Mouse.
Internet Speed
Verizon DSL Internet
Bingo, nice catch Ray: 64 bit Win7 would run like molasses on that hardware.

Fredrik, can you find a 32 bit installer for your licensed version to clean reinstall, while upgrading to at least 1-1 gb of RAM. We can help you with the steps for each of these.

Reinstalling Windows 7

Google your exact make/model + memory upgrade then read the results to find out your exact RAM specs and the prices. Easiest though is to go to the counter at CompUSA to get the exact RAM for a good price - call ahead to check if you want.
 
downgrade to windows xp instead of win 98 update ,

edit , you will need the xp disk
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom
OS
windows 7 ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Athlon II X3 445 Rana 45nm Technology
Motherboard
BIOSTAR Group N68S3B
Memory
8gbram
Graphics Card(s)
32MB GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a (Biostar Microtech Int'l)
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
488GB Seagate ST350041 3AS SCSI Disk Device (ATA)
PSU
400w ?
Keyboard
usb
Mouse
usb
i only have the 98 disk AND i have done an partition for windows 98, but when i boot up my cpu and set it to boot from the cd it won't do that. What am I doing wrong?

I missed the Ram :) It has 2gb of Ram ;)
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
fredrik2011 said:
i only have the 98 disk AND i have done an partition for windows 98, but when i boot up my cpu and set it to boot from the cd it won't do that. What am I doing wrong?

I missed the Ram :) It has 2gb of Ram ;)
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Windows 98 will not install with 2gb of ram.
 

My Computer

OS
ME/XP/Vista/Win7
Richardc269 said:
Windows 98 won't install on a machine that has more than 1 gig of RAM, I've noticed. A good number of years ago (around 2005 or so), I tried installing Windows 98 on a machine that had around 2 gigs of RAM, and every time I tried to install it, it would freeze and not go anywhere else. I tried installing it multiple times with it freezing in the same place. Also note: Windows 98 does NOT receive anymore updates from Microsoft. Drivers and PC games are no longer created for 98, either. Most games these days require Windows XP or later.

If you're serious about installing 98, make absolutely sure you have less than a gig of RAM, otherwise, it won't work. I've tried this, trust me.

Hardware drivers are also not offered to Windows 98, either! None of the later hardware has 98 Drivers. Even if you managed to install 98 onto a recent machine, NONE of your hardware will have drivers for a 10+ year old OS if your hardware is 2004 or created after that.
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You would need less than 1gb.
 

My Computer

OS
ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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