How do I install Windows 95 on a machine already running Windows 98 but says Win 98 needs to be reinstalled?

I got this old computer to run some older programs (games) and the machine has Win 98 already, but I went on e-bay and got an original copy of Win 95. When I turn on the computer, it boots and then, after loading Windows, a prompt comes up saying I must reinstall Windows and then shuts down. What is the easiest way to install the Windows 95 over the Win 98 that isn’t running properly?

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One Response to “How do I install Windows 95 on a machine already running Windows 98 but says Win 98 needs to be reinstalled?”

Catherine on June 15th, 2010 at 1:12 pm

You have no choice but to do a clean install. You’ll have to format the hard drive and load Win95.
Here’s the simple instructions:
http://cmmg.biosci.wayne.edu/dwomble/clean_install.html
Or here’s a step by step
http://www.netpathway.com/~kramer/reinstall.html

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