I finally figured out how to put Windows 98 on my Dell Dimension XPS, so I wanted to let you know so maybe you could try it. What I did was formatted the hard drive with a Windows XP disc, since I figured out that the formatter was the problem with 98 not installing. After that I just told it not to format during the 98 setup, and it installed fine! Tell me if that works
@jackzvid If you watched more of my videos, then you probably wouldn't jump to conclusion like that! This isn't my main computer. It's way to slow to do anything regular today, like watch YouTube videos.
I have a very similar model, except mine might be from 1999, I'm not quite sure. Mine is an XPS T600. Dells were very, very good in the 90s, I love them.
How about puting linux on your old pc. Dam small linux would be good. or maybe even puppy linux. You could still surf the web with those and other things as well. I was going to say I just updated my Dell Dimension xps T500 to T700r. But win I see yours was 233mhz dam thats slower than mine :). Nice job Keeping it a live.
@thebighat99 I have never used the Linux operating system in my life and I have no desire to start. And yes, it is very hard to kill these computers. They were built like tanks!
i had 2 of these machines the older one Dimension XPS R400 is still running the other one Dimension XPS T550R(which i owned since new)my cousins fried the mobo on the 550 on my R400 windows 2000 ran like garbage
You don't want to overclock your computer's processor because you can damage the processor. But if you really want to, then you have to find the jumper on the motherboard and place it in the config section. After that, start the computer and it should automatically go into configuration mode. Then you can set the processor speed. Again, I don't recommend doing this because you can damage the processor. Also, it wouldn't even make a huge difference in the processor speed if you overclock it.
wat do u mean by jumper??? i just heard ppl saying overclocking ur processor can make ur speed better. so i just wanted to try i got 2 fans my Power supply unit fan and my back fan. my processor doesnt have a fan my processor is like a huge heat sink by itself. kinda old processor lol.
You say that your machine will be obsolete right? I have 2 Pentium 1 MMX pc's those are what you called obsoulete. I still use them though. I also have a Pentium 2, 3 & 4. How fast is the CPU in there? I have a Pentium 3 running at 450MHz with 256MB of RAM and I got XP installed. Works great. You say you couldn't get Windows 98 to work on there, whats the problem? I'm pretty good when it comes to pc problems since I am looking into becoming a pc repair tech.
The CPU in this computer is 233MHz. The maximum RAM is 384Mb. This machine will run Windows XP pretty good, but the problem is that if more software is installed such as Norton AntiVirus would slow it down. Or if I install Serivce pack 2 or something like that. I don't plan on installing Windows 98 anymore because Windows 2000 runs excellent on this machine. Thanks!
@vwestlife I have the newest version of Firefox on my Dell Dimension with Windows 2000. It runs kind of slow, but it still works, and it's better than Internet Explorer 6.
It's funny how Windows 98 and 2000 often doesn't identify your computer's CPU correctly and just displays technical gibberish on the System Properties screen.
You should try Firefox as the web browser. I know older versions of Firefox work fine in Windows 98 (both original 98 and 98SE) so it should still have good support for Windows 2000.
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the newest firefox and opera browser can be run on windows 2000 :)
ComputerPowerBoy 1 day ago
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ComputerPowerBoy 1 day ago
I finally figured out how to put Windows 98 on my Dell Dimension XPS, so I wanted to let you know so maybe you could try it. What I did was formatted the hard drive with a Windows XP disc, since I figured out that the formatter was the problem with 98 not installing. After that I just told it not to format during the 98 setup, and it installed fine! Tell me if that works
computerkid1416 4 days ago
christ almighty feel sorry for you having to use that
jackzvid 8 months ago
@jackzvid If you watched more of my videos, then you probably wouldn't jump to conclusion like that! This isn't my main computer. It's way to slow to do anything regular today, like watch YouTube videos.
Mrtechguy94 8 months ago
You know what's weird? I can't install 98 on my Dell Dimension either. Do you have any idea why? I'm still stumped.
computerkid1416 10 months ago
I have a very similar model, except mine might be from 1999, I'm not quite sure. Mine is an XPS T600. Dells were very, very good in the 90s, I love them.
computerkid1416 10 months ago
@duranmedine Yeah, and probably not for much longer lol
Mrtechguy94 1 year ago
@Mrtechguy94 It still works.
an65001 3 months ago
i have a xps m200s
Core2QX 1 year ago
Try Windows XP Performance Edition. It is made to run fast on 256 MB of RAM and is very very fast at its minimum.
Stingshot 1 year ago
I just came back from the thrift store and I bought A Dell Dimension XPS for 13 BUCKS!!!!
delliswierd 1 year ago
@delliswierd Nice
computerkid1416 10 months ago
@computerkid1416 lol the biggest problem was no memory though!:)
delliswierd 10 months ago
I'll but that from you! I could use that as a firewall for my network!
onionofdeath 1 year ago
if the processor is slot 1 you can upgrade to a slot 1 p3 and then you can put xp on it.
Dell0304 1 year ago
How about puting linux on your old pc. Dam small linux would be good. or maybe even puppy linux. You could still surf the web with those and other things as well. I was going to say I just updated my Dell Dimension xps T500 to T700r. But win I see yours was 233mhz dam thats slower than mine :). Nice job Keeping it a live.
thebighat99 1 year ago
@thebighat99 I have never used the Linux operating system in my life and I have no desire to start. And yes, it is very hard to kill these computers. They were built like tanks!
Mrtechguy94 1 year ago
@Mrtechguy94 i will never use linux either. =) Windows XP!
Dell0304 1 year ago
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smithbryant18 1 year ago
no check this out i have the xps 266 and i put 640mb of ram in it. no joke i dont think that 384 is max
smithbryant18 1 year ago
Oh my God please take it out of your shed and put it in a climate controlled area. lol
Mrtechguy94 2 years ago
i had 2 of these machines the older one Dimension XPS R400 is still running the other one Dimension XPS T550R(which i owned since new)my cousins fried the mobo on the 550 on my R400 windows 2000 ran like garbage
Jmster1 2 years ago
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Jmster1 2 years ago
is that a dell dimension r450 XPS???
EminemBeastFan24 2 years ago
No, It's a Dell Dimension XPS D233
Mrtechguy94 2 years ago
o mine sucks lol. intel pentium 2 300 MHz. how can i overclock a intel pentium 2??? please answer
EminemBeastFan24 2 years ago
You don't want to overclock your computer's processor because you can damage the processor. But if you really want to, then you have to find the jumper on the motherboard and place it in the config section. After that, start the computer and it should automatically go into configuration mode. Then you can set the processor speed. Again, I don't recommend doing this because you can damage the processor. Also, it wouldn't even make a huge difference in the processor speed if you overclock it.
Mrtechguy94 2 years ago
wat do u mean by jumper??? i just heard ppl saying overclocking ur processor can make ur speed better. so i just wanted to try i got 2 fans my Power supply unit fan and my back fan. my processor doesnt have a fan my processor is like a huge heat sink by itself. kinda old processor lol.
EminemBeastFan24 2 years ago
To make it easier to explain, I'll make a video of it. Stay tuned.
Mrtechguy94 2 years ago
ok send me link :P
EminemBeastFan24 2 years ago
You say that your machine will be obsolete right? I have 2 Pentium 1 MMX pc's those are what you called obsoulete. I still use them though. I also have a Pentium 2, 3 & 4. How fast is the CPU in there? I have a Pentium 3 running at 450MHz with 256MB of RAM and I got XP installed. Works great. You say you couldn't get Windows 98 to work on there, whats the problem? I'm pretty good when it comes to pc problems since I am looking into becoming a pc repair tech.
Scofield1708 2 years ago
The CPU in this computer is 233MHz. The maximum RAM is 384Mb. This machine will run Windows XP pretty good, but the problem is that if more software is installed such as Norton AntiVirus would slow it down. Or if I install Serivce pack 2 or something like that. I don't plan on installing Windows 98 anymore because Windows 2000 runs excellent on this machine. Thanks!
Mrtechguy94 2 years ago
You should try Firefox. I'm pretty sure at least Firefox 2.x still works in Windows 2000.
vwestlife 2 years ago 2
You can use the latest FF with Win2000
The sw support is still pretty for Win2000
Jivemaster2005 2 years ago
@vwestlife I have the newest version of Firefox on my Dell Dimension with Windows 2000. It runs kind of slow, but it still works, and it's better than Internet Explorer 6.
TheBill35 1 year ago
It's funny how Windows 98 and 2000 often doesn't identify your computer's CPU correctly and just displays technical gibberish on the System Properties screen.
You should try Firefox as the web browser. I know older versions of Firefox work fine in Windows 98 (both original 98 and 98SE) so it should still have good support for Windows 2000.
vwestlife 2 years ago 2
@vwestlife Windows 2000 does show the processor. Windows 98 doesn't.
an65001 3 months ago