Messed my PC up can anyone help?

m.saver_3

Was given a pc with newer OPS on it. I had older pc running with win 98 (2nd) but had bits of hardware I couldn't use. Tried to use XP discs that I got given with newer computer. Had problems installing it had to skip a number of files. But got through installation, well thought I had. Re started computer & first page ok then.................

TRAP00000006=======EXCEPTION============

tr=28   cr0=00000011  cr2 00000000    cr3 00000000
gdt limit=03FF    base=00 017000 idt limit=07FF base=00017400

there is more!!!

Can anyone help me? I have tried reloading the original Win98 files but same message still comes up.

PLEASE HELP

scheming_gypsy

try formatting your pc and then re-installing win98. If you've tried to overwrite it then you'll get endless problems

m.saver_3

Thanks S_G

If I do that will I lose all my data?

scheming_gypsy

unfortunately you will but it's still trying to load some of the WinXP drivers etc which is why you're getting the errors..

You could try booting into Dos and renaming the Windows directory and then re-installing. Not tried it with XP so not sure if it'll work.. Or you could hook up your drive to another computer and copy your data off first and then rebuild it after a format

m.saver_3

S_G

Reloaded the Sys file to C: & it has allowed me get into the safe mode. Some improvement at least. Was trying to rename windows but I've forgotten the dos instruction so gave the above a try. Can at least get the data off now.
I've relooked at the XP files & it is intended for a new machine. If I format the hard drive could I use the discs with more success?