You should expect problems with Win 9x under any circumstances.  If it's working now, wait until you have a problem, and then format and reinstall.If you do it now, you will still have problems down the road, why not just wait until you do.

>I replaced a damaged 2GB western digital IDE HDD from a Dell-P166 with a 2GB quantum IDE HDD from a functioning Dell P90.  My intent was to reformat this replacement HDD and to re-install the OS.  However, when I booted-up, Win98 started right up.  It detected the new components, loaded the drivers (except for one) and completed the start-up.  This all seemed too easy.  Therefore, my question is, should I expect problems in the future, if I decide not to reformat and re-install the OS on this replacement HDD?
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