Reinstalling win 98

shaidi · 09-21-2004, 11:42 PM

I think this is a silly question but its been long since i worked on windows 95 or 98 maybe like 2yrs or so. anyways. i was wandering if i reinstall windows would i lose all of my information as in personal files, data, pictures etc...
i know on windows xp if u reinstall it will erase everything and start all over.

so anything.........

jesbax · 09-22-2004, 12:06 AM

yes you will most of you data

Lorand · 09-22-2004, 12:08 AM

Reinstalling Win95 or 98 does not erase your data. But it's recommended to do a clean install (backup files, format hdd, install windows, copy back files).

shaidi · 09-22-2004, 02:19 PM

Ok. i knew that but i was confused.

thanks for the help

**Praetor** · 09-22-2004, 04:59 PM

You only lose your data if you format/overwrite and/or have your important stuff on a the drive you're installing to

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09-22-2004, 12:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lorand VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bucharest Age: 41 Posts: 3,042	Reinstalling Win95 or 98 does not erase your data. But it's recommended to do a clean install (backup files, format hdd, install windows, copy back files).