I've got to operating systems on mt computor. How do I delete them? It once had windows 98.But since others have been messing around on it I've been at a loss as to what to do.My computor is an IBM,Aptiva,E Series 270,Win. 98.

Hello Rose

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Do you mean you have two operating systems on your computer?
If so which are they?
Do you want to delete both or only one?

If you want to get rid of everything, use Dariks Boot and Nuke. It will get rid of everything, and then you can start again with a clean hardrive to install your OS on...

Both operating systems are windows XP but two completely different disks.I'm somewhat computor illiterate. So maybe someone could tell me the easiest way to delete both operating systems, I would be forever greatful.

Follow the link Arctos posted above for Dariks Boot And Nuke, it will clean everything off the hard drive, and get it ready for a clean install. This is a good utility program to have, and it works great.

Rose, obtain that program from Arctos' link.
Go into the BIOS by pressing F1 or whatever button you need when you see the message on bootup "Press *(Key) to Enter Setup".
Set the first boot device to Floppy.
Save and Exit
Put the floppy in
Follow the instructions given when the Boot and Nuke program starts.

I'll give your advices a try and let you know of my success.Thank-you for help!It's greatly appreciated.There's another problem I'm having with one of my laptops but I suppose I should take my issues one step at a time. Thanks again.