What OS is this?

malice69 · 11-18-2005, 06:10 PM

hi my friend is running this

genuineintel x86 family 6 model 8 stepping 3

i have no idea what this is...? Is it equilvalent to a pentium 2?
i want to know because im going to format their computer and want to know what OS it could take..?

atm it is running win 98 se and its running ok but i a bit slow coz it hasnt been formatted in years.

**oldmn** · 11-18-2005, 06:25 PM

The OS is windows 98
The processor: From what I could find it is eather a P2 233 or 266 you can download software that would id it . Saundra Lite http://www.download.com/3000-2086-10018691.html would.
A P2 of any sort by todays standard is slow.

~~littshepkid02~~ · 11-18-2005, 10:21 PM

i feel gay asking this but what is OS?

**devil lady** · 11-18-2005, 10:37 PM

Quote:

what is OS?

OS means Operating system, Xp, 98 etc.

**kodi** · 11-18-2005, 10:38 PM

OS = Operating System. some examples are Windows or Linux

Posted at the same time, will have to type faster

**oldmn** · 11-19-2005, 12:33 AM

What can help 98 out is a good derag.
Go into start, programs ,system, system tools, defragment Harddisk.
With 98 If I remember correctly, you can also get tp defrag through the my computer icon (On the desk top) then right click on the C:\ drive , select properties in the next window there may be a tab that has tool on it select that and there may be a button for defrag.
Start this and let it run. If it has not been done in a long time it could take a while.
Note: Do not have it connected to the internet or have any programs running while this is in progress.

batty_professor · 11-19-2005, 02:54 PM

Defrag is a good place to start. There are other utilities that are easily used from within a running windows system as well. The Windows Disk Cleanup utility is found in the same system utilities as Defrag, and is good to use before Defragging the drive, That way you get rid of things you don't need old temp files, unused applications and stuff first. DO NOT format the drive without you have the Windows 98se installation CD!!!!!
Evrything it takes to make the computer boot up into a windows system is installed on the hard drive. Formatting removes all this stuff. Be careful.

malice69 · 12-11-2005, 11:24 PM

hey sandra lite need win 2000 or higher... the computer is running 98... any other programs u know of?

**oldmn** · 12-11-2005, 11:30 PM

Go to the intel site they have a program that will tell you which CPU you have.
http://www.intel.com/support/process...s/frequencyid/

Volt-Schwibe · 12-12-2005, 04:11 AM

everest can also tell you loads about your CPU.

Geekgirl · 12-12-2005, 05:48 AM

Try CPU-Z 1.31
Should give you all the infromation you need.

malice69 · 02-14-2006, 07:14 PM

Hi do u think that the following computer will be fast enough to run Windows XP. It does have to run really well just enough to run the internet and maybe office xp.

genuineintel x86 family 6 model 8 stepping 3 with 256 DDR ram and 50gb hard drive

It is currently running win 98 really fast and well, need to update to 2000 or xp due to something we need to run on it that needs at least win 2000 sp4

malice69 · 02-15-2006, 09:00 PM

So i take it no one knows! ok no worries

Geekgirl · 02-16-2006, 06:04 AM

256mb of memory will run XP but it will be slow. You would be better off installing 2000 at this point unless you can upgrade your memory to at least 512mb.
What MHz is the processor

11-18-2005, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
malice69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 96 OS: win xp	What OS is this? hi my friend is running this genuineintel x86 family 6 model 8 stepping 3 i have no idea what this is...? Is it equilvalent to a pentium 2? i want to know because im going to format their computer and want to know what OS it could take..? atm it is running win 98 se and its running ok but i a bit slow coz it hasnt been formatted in years.

11-18-2005, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	The OS is windows 98 The processor: From what I could find it is eather a P2 233 or 266 you can download software that would id it . Saundra Lite http://www.download.com/3000-2086-10018691.html would. A P2 of any sort by todays standard is slow. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center] Last edited by oldmn; 11-18-2005 at 06:27 PM.

11-18-2005, 10:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
kodi Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 7,397 OS: Windows 7-Ultimate 64 Bit My System	OS = Operating System. some examples are Windows or Linux Posted at the same time, will have to type faster __________________ Brian Last edited by kodi; 11-18-2005 at 10:39 PM.

11-19-2005, 12:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	What can help 98 out is a good derag. Go into start, programs ,system, system tools, defragment Harddisk. With 98 If I remember correctly, you can also get tp defrag through the my computer icon (On the desk top) then right click on the C:\ drive , select properties in the next window there may be a tab that has tool on it select that and there may be a button for defrag. Start this and let it run. If it has not been done in a long time it could take a while. Note: Do not have it connected to the internet or have any programs running while this is in progress. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]

11-19-2005, 02:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Defrag is a good place to start. There are other utilities that are easily used from within a running windows system as well. The Windows Disk Cleanup utility is found in the same system utilities as Defrag, and is good to use before Defragging the drive, That way you get rid of things you don't need old temp files, unused applications and stuff first. DO NOT format the drive without you have the Windows 98se installation CD!!!!! Evrything it takes to make the computer boot up into a windows system is installed on the hard drive. Formatting removes all this stuff. Be careful. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

11-18-2005, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
~~littshepkid02~~ Permanently Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 70 OS: 2000/xp	i feel gay asking this but what is OS?

12-11-2005, 11:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
malice69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 96 OS: win xp	sandra lite hey sandra lite need win 2000 or higher... the computer is running 98... any other programs u know of?

12-11-2005, 11:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Go to the intel site they have a program that will tell you which CPU you have. http://www.intel.com/support/process...s/frequencyid/ __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]

12-12-2005, 05:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Try CPU-Z 1.31 Should give you all the infromation you need. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

02-14-2006, 07:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
malice69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 96 OS: win xp	Hi do u think that the following computer will be fast enough to run Windows XP. It does have to run really well just enough to run the internet and maybe office xp. genuineintel x86 family 6 model 8 stepping 3 with 256 DDR ram and 50gb hard drive It is currently running win 98 really fast and well, need to update to 2000 or xp due to something we need to run on it that needs at least win 2000 sp4 Last edited by malice69; 02-14-2006 at 07:17 PM.

02-15-2006, 09:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
malice69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 96 OS: win xp	hmmm So i take it no one knows! ok no worries

02-16-2006, 06:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	256mb of memory will run XP but it will be slow. You would be better off installing 2000 at this point unless you can upgrade your memory to at least 512mb. What MHz is the processor __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!* Last edited by Geekgirl; 02-16-2006 at 06:05 AM.