our system configuration.Full install on a FAT16 drive: requires 535 MB of free hard-disk space, but may range between 495 MB and 635 MB depending on system configuration and options selected.Full install on a FAT32 drive: requires 480 MB of free hard disk space, but may range between 455 MB and 535 MB, depending on system configuration and options selected.Also, if you are installing Windows Me to a drive other than C, Setup can require up to 25 MB of free disk space on drive C for the system and log files created during Setup.Uninstall: If you want to back up your previous Windows installation before upgrading, select the Save Your System Files option during Setup. This will allow you to uninstall Windows Me in the event you have problems. However, there are certain cases in which you cannot do this:- You are installing to a new directory or setting up a clean install with no previous version available.MAKE A NEW STARTUP DISK! Because of changes in the real-mode and protect-mode kernels to support FAT32, Windows Me startup disks are not compatible with earlier versions of Windows. Therefore, when you set up Windows Me for the first time, be sure to make a new Startup Disk, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING TO USE FAT32.=================================INSTALLING WINDOWS ME FROM MS-DOS=================================If you are starting with a clean or new hard disk or if you have problems running Setup from your previous version of Windows, you may have to run Windows Me Setup from MS-DOS. Although installing from MS-DOS is typically the slower method of installation, it is often the safest and should be used when other types of installations fail.MS-DOS Boot Hot Keys--------------------There are several ways to start your computer safely to an MS-DOS command prompt. The easiest way is by using these hot keys:- Windows 98 / Windows 98 Second EditionHold the CTRL key down while your computer is booting. This will take you dire...
