- 1). Turn off important programs and tools to enable installation. These tools will include anything that runs automatically such as anti-virus programs and screensavers. You will also need to turn off any program designed to lock, encrypt or in any way protect the Master Boot Record (MBR). For uninstall instructions, you must contact the manufacturer of your particular products.
- 2). Boot your computer (turn it on) and allow Windows to load. Once Windows loads, insert the Microsoft Windows 98 Installation CD into your CD-Rom drive. Wait for the folder to load onto your screen.
- 3). Locate and then click on the "Browse this CD" option. Look for, find the "Setup.exe" option, and click on it.
- 4). Read the instructions carefully that appears on screen and make sure you follow them precisely until the setup process completes. When prompted, reboot your computer and wait for Windows to load and then confirm the installation process. Once confirmed, eject the Microsoft Windows Installation disk from your computer.
- 5). Visit the Windows update site and reinstall all Windows 98 update files for your computer. Failing to do so will result in security issues and in some cases compatibility issues with newer software programs. When you visit the site, Windows will automatically check you system to determine what update you need. Simply confirm by clicking on the "OK" button when prompted to download an update. (See Resources)
- 6). Upgrade your Outlook Express to version 5.0 or higher. When you reinstall Windows 98, the installation CD will install Outlook express 4.x. The newer versions of Outlook Express incorporate higher security measures, evolving to keep pace with growing threats to individual computer users (See Resources).
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