Microsoft KB Archive/234782

= Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Setuptip.txt File Contents =

Article ID: 234782

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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This article was previously published under Q234782



SUMMARY
This article contains a copy of the information in the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Readme for Preinstallation and Setup (Setuptip.txt) file. This file is located in the root folder of the Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM.

A link to the Windows 98 Second Edition Readme.txt files on-line can be found at: http://support.microsoft.com/support/windows/readme/Win98se/w98sereadme.asp



MORE INFORMATION
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition README for Preinstallation and Setup April 1999 -

(c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1999

This document provides complementary or late-breaking information to supplement the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition documentation.

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While the installation of Windows 98 is smoother than ever, Microsoft recommends that you follow the basic guidelines below before installing any operating system.

least a 486DX or 66 megahertz (MHz) processor and 24 megabytes (MB) of RAM.
 * Make sure that your computer is powerful enough. You'll need at

installation requires 205 MB to 260 MB of hard disk space, but may range between 190 MB to 400 MB, depending on your system configuration, the options you choose to install, and whether you are installing the full version or upgrade version of Windows 98. For more detailed information on disk space requirements, read the Setup.txt file in the Win98 folder on your Windows 98 Second Edition CD.
 * Make sure you have enough free hard disk space. A typical

devices attached to your computer. Consult the hardware documentation or visit the manufacturer's Web site for this information.
 * Get the latest driver software for any scanners, modems, or peripheral

an anti-virus program with the latest virus signatures and allow the program to remove any viruses. Consult your anti-virus software documentation about obtaining updated virus signature files.
 * Scan your computer for viruses to make sure it is not infected. Run

hardware-based anti-virus applications before running Windows Setup. Re-enable any anti-virus applications after setup is complete. Consult the documentation of your anti-virus software for instructions.
 * After completing the virus scan, disable all software-based and

backup utility or by manually saving important files to floppy disks or other media.
 * Back up all critical data on your hard disk by using a third-party

Windows Setup.
 * Close all open programs and disconnect from the Internet before running

Second Edition CD for late-breaking issues that may affect particular computer configurations.
 * Review the Setup.txt file located in the Win98 folder on the Windows 98

settings, run Windows 98 Setup while running Windows 95, and install to  the same Windows directory on your hard drive.
 * If you are upgrading from Windows 95 and want to preserve your current

or reformatted drive, have your previous Windows version disks or CD ready. Setup will ask for them to verify your previous operating system version.
 * If you are installing the retail upgrade version of Windows 98 to a new


 * If planning a dual-boot scenario with Windows NT, install Windows 98 first.

capabilities beyond those in any previous version of Windows. In addition to several utilities, it has MS-DOS drivers for most CD-ROMs so that you can access your CD-ROM from MS-DOS when booting from the start-up disk.
 * Create the Windows Startup Disk when prompted by Setup. This disk has many

by Windows Setup, in the event you need to return to your previous version of Windows. This requires up to 110 MB of hard disk space.
 * It is strongly recommended that you save your system files when prompted

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