Subj : Reinstalling Win98
To   : Mick Lazic
From : Gary Ailes
Date : Sun Jan 30 2005 08:01 am

On <30 Jan, 16:41>, Mick Lazic wrote to All :
 ML> I'm thinking of re-installing Win98 on top of my existing 98 (not SE)
 ML> and I recall some discussion on this subject a while back.
 ML>
 ML> There was a switch for setup ( setup /m) that allowed for an instal
 ML> that left all drivers, programs and setting intact.
 ML>
 ML> Seemed to copy only Windows files.
 ML> Any help will be appreciated.

I've done many a "dirty" install with Win95/98 and it does exactly what you 
describe with no special switches.   It will however overwrite any upgraded 
system files with the original version.

Just don't format if given the option! :0

Gary
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