Windows 98SE - Windows XP

[smudge]

Just bought a new HP system which has Windows XP on it.. I still have my Windows 98SE disc, so could I successfully install & use that instead? What are the downfalls if any please?

[dadgey]

Windows XP is the latest offering from Microsoft. There have been a number of Operating System's released since Windows 98 Second Edition and I think you would benefit from staying with Windows XP, the latest applications are made to take advantage of XP technology and may not run on a 98 machine. HP build their machines to intwine closely with XP, you should check to make sure all the required drivers are available before installing 98 (I couldn't get a 98 driver recently for a TFT screen for instance). You can make XP more "classic" if thats what you would prefer and can download themes to take this even further.

[smudge]

Cheers dadgey, I shall take your advice & stick to WindowsXP then. I s'pose it's cos I felt comfy with 98SE, but I'll soon get used to it - like everthing else in life! Thank you for that!

[PaulB]

Smudge, I swore by 98SE and I learnt XP while running 98SE at the same time - now I don't use 98SE at all, you will get used to it :o) Good luck!

[smudge]

Cheers PaulB, I'm sure I will in time! :-|

[chrisbailey]

Of course, if you're unhappy with the "Windows XP" visual themes, you can easily change it to "Classic" look by right-clicking on the desktop and choosing "Properties".

[smudge]

Thanx for that chrisbailey, I shall peruse later. Every little helps!