Guest Logs Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 I'm trying to reinstall windows 98 on my computer. I succesfully reinstalled it, but it didn't have everything on it. I found the first disck to reinstall and figured that was my problem. So I tried to redo it with this disc but now my computer freezes when i try to install. It freezes when it gets to 100% when saying it's getting ready for setup. I think its the security in the BIOS but I don't know how to change it. Please Help!
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 When you say, "successfully reinstalled it," did you reformat or install over the top without reformatting? Was it a Restore CD or a standard Windows 98 CD with the holographic logo and, probably, "For installation on new machines only" or something very similar? What do you mean, "it didn't have everything on it"? What were you missing? -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F8F27634-29D5-46DF-9A6E-9AA159899792@microsoft.com... > I'm trying to reinstall windows 98 on my computer. I succesfully > reinstalled > it, but it didn't have everything on it. I found the first disck to > reinstall > and figured that was my problem. So I tried to redo it with this disc but > now > my computer freezes when i try to install. It freezes when it gets to 100% > when saying it's getting ready for setup. I think its the security in the > BIOS but I don't know how to change it. Please Help!
Guest Ben Myers Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F8F27634-29D5-46DF-9A6E-9AA159899792@microsoft.com... > I'm trying to reinstall windows 98 on my computer. I succesfully reinstalled > it, but it didn't have everything on it. I found the first disck to reinstall > and figured that was my problem. So I tried to redo it with this disc but now > my computer freezes when i try to install. It freezes when it gets to 100% > when saying it's getting ready for setup. I think its the security in the > BIOS but I don't know how to change it. Please Help! Go into the BIOS setup and make sure that boot virus protection is disabled. Be sure to save any changes when exiting. If this doesn't help or can't be done, try running setup with "/ir" switch. setup /ir Ben
Guest Logs Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 It only had 16 colors no speakers or sound and stuff like that. I know how to get into BIOS but I don't know how to switch the boot virus protection. The CD I found was a restore CD, and it gives the option of deleting and installing or installing. The CD I originally had (the one that freezes) is to install operating system on a computer without one. I'm really bad at stuff like this so please help me with stuff I'l understand:) "Ben Myers" wrote: > "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F8F27634-29D5-46DF-9A6E-9AA159899792@microsoft.com... > > I'm trying to reinstall windows 98 on my computer. I succesfully reinstalled > > it, but it didn't have everything on it. I found the first disck to reinstall > > and figured that was my problem. So I tried to redo it with this disc but now > > my computer freezes when i try to install. It freezes when it gets to 100% > > when saying it's getting ready for setup. I think its the security in the > > BIOS but I don't know how to change it. Please Help! > > Go into the BIOS setup and make sure that boot virus protection is disabled. > Be sure to save any changes when exiting. If this doesn't help or can't be > done, try running setup with "/ir" switch. > > setup /ir > > Ben >
Guest Ben Myers Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:444B836B-F4D0-40C3-904D-78229E206ED1@microsoft.com... > It only had 16 colors no speakers or sound and stuff like that. I know how to > get into BIOS but I don't know how to switch the boot virus protection. The > CD I found was a restore CD, and it gives the option of deleting and > installing or installing. The CD I originally had (the one that freezes) is > to install operating system on a computer without one. I'm really bad at > stuff like this so please help me with stuff I'l understand:) Not all computers have boot virus protection, but if it exists, it should be disabled during Windows setup. The instructions for using BIOS setup sometimes appear at the bottom of the screen and often there is no mouse support. If you find and disable the antivirus feature, be sure to save the change when exiting BIOS setup. Also, a look at the end of the "c:\setuplog.txt" might be helpful. Ben
Guest Logs Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 Thank you so much! If tis doesn't work any other tips on what might be wrong? "Ben Myers" wrote: > "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:444B836B-F4D0-40C3-904D-78229E206ED1@microsoft.com... > > It only had 16 colors no speakers or sound and stuff like that. I know how to > > get into BIOS but I don't know how to switch the boot virus protection. The > > CD I found was a restore CD, and it gives the option of deleting and > > installing or installing. The CD I originally had (the one that freezes) is > > to install operating system on a computer without one. I'm really bad at > > stuff like this so please help me with stuff I'l understand:) > > Not all computers have boot virus protection, but if it exists, it should > be disabled during Windows setup. The instructions for using BIOS > setup sometimes appear at the bottom of the screen and often there is > no mouse support. If you find and disable the antivirus feature, be sure > to save the change when exiting BIOS setup. Also, a look at the end > of the "c:\setuplog.txt" might be helpful. > > Ben >
Guest Logs Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 OK I tried relooking at the BIOS but I still didn't see anything under security other than password and under boot I didn't understand anything in there but none of it seemed like what I'm looking for. Another weird thing is in BIOS it's purple and brown, when it used to be the normal colors. I also tried c:\setuplog.txt but it said invalid command or whatever it says. I really think the problem is with the BIOS but I just can't figure it out. "Logs" wrote: > Thank you so much! If tis doesn't work any other tips on what might be wrong? > > "Ben Myers" wrote: > > > "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:444B836B-F4D0-40C3-904D-78229E206ED1@microsoft.com... > > > It only had 16 colors no speakers or sound and stuff like that. I know how to > > > get into BIOS but I don't know how to switch the boot virus protection. The > > > CD I found was a restore CD, and it gives the option of deleting and > > > installing or installing. The CD I originally had (the one that freezes) is > > > to install operating system on a computer without one. I'm really bad at > > > stuff like this so please help me with stuff I'l understand:) > > > > Not all computers have boot virus protection, but if it exists, it should > > be disabled during Windows setup. The instructions for using BIOS > > setup sometimes appear at the bottom of the screen and often there is > > no mouse support. If you find and disable the antivirus feature, be sure > > to save the change when exiting BIOS setup. Also, a look at the end > > of the "c:\setuplog.txt" might be helpful. > > > > Ben > >
Guest Ben Myers Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3401E868-82C6-4F07-9C19-A0B17285D2DD@microsoft.com... > OK I tried relooking at the BIOS but I still didn't see anything under > security other than password and under boot I didn't understand anything in > there but none of it seemed like what I'm looking for. As I mentioned previously, not all computers have the antivirus feature. > Another weird thing is > in BIOS it's purple and brown, when it used to be the normal colors. Some BIOSes allow the user to change the display colors. > I also > tried c:\setuplog.txt but it said invalid command or whatever it says. I > really think the problem is with the BIOS but I just can't figure it out. Start the computer with a Windows 98 boot floppy and type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll down to the bottom. Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem by starting setup with "/ir" switch. setup /ir Ben
Guest Logs Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get one, and what type do I need? I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll down to the bottom. Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff like this and don't know what you're talking about. If you could please tell me what to do in step by step so that a mechanically challenged person can do it I'd really appreciate it. Thank you sooo much fo the help you've given me so far. "Ben Myers" wrote: > "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3401E868-82C6-4F07-9C19-A0B17285D2DD@microsoft.com... > > OK I tried relooking at the BIOS but I still didn't see anything under > > security other than password and under boot I didn't understand anything in > > there but none of it seemed like what I'm looking for. > > As I mentioned previously, not all computers have the antivirus feature. > > > Another weird thing is > > in BIOS it's purple and brown, when it used to be the normal colors. > > Some BIOSes allow the user to change the display colors. > > > I also > > tried c:\setuplog.txt but it said invalid command or whatever it says. I > > really think the problem is with the BIOS but I just can't figure it out. > > Start the computer with a Windows 98 boot floppy and type > "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll down to > the bottom. Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem > by starting setup with "/ir" switch. > > setup /ir > > Ben >
Guest Ben Myers Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... > OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot floppy, but > don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get one, and what type do I > need? You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm > I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type "edit > c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll down to the bottom. Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start without CD support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press "Enter", then use the "Page Down" key to get to the end of the file. Windows setup creates the file one line at a time, so the last entry is sometimes useful when something goes wrong. Also, see if the file mentions an anti virus check. > Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem > by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff like this > and don't know what you're talking about. If you could please tell me what to > do in step by step so that a mechanically challenged person can do it I'd > really appreciate it. Thank you sooo much fo the help you've given me so far. If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the Windows 98 CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes bypasses the problem caused by boot virus protection. Ben
Guest PCR Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in message news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot |> floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get one, |> and what type do I need? | | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm | |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type "edit |> c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll down to the |> bottom. | | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start without CD | support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press "Enter", then use the | "Page Down" key to get to the end of the file. Windows setup | creates the file one line at a time, so the last entry is sometimes | useful when something goes wrong. Also, see if the file mentions | an anti virus check. To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, where you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If changes were made, a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to traverse the buttons on the Exit requestor. |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff like |> this and don't know what you're talking about. If you could please |> tell me what to do in step by step so that a mechanically challenged |> person can do it I'd really appreciate it. Thank you sooo much fo |> the help you've given me so far. | | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer with | the | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the Windows | 98 | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes bypasses the | problem caused by boot virus protection. | | Ben -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, Should things get worse after this, PCR pcrrcp@netzero.net
Guest Logs Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 OK i have a problem. The computer that works in my house has only a cd drive, and the computer having these problems has a cd drive and a floppy drive. So what bootdisc do I get? "PCR" wrote: > "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in message > news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl > | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... > |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot > |> floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get one, > |> and what type do I need? > | > | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from > | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm > | > |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type "edit > |> c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll down to the > |> bottom. > | > | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start without CD > | support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press "Enter", then use the > | "Page Down" key to get to the end of the file. Windows setup > | creates the file one line at a time, so the last entry is sometimes > | useful when something goes wrong. Also, see if the file mentions > | an anti virus check. > > To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, where > you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If changes were made, > a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to traverse the buttons on the Exit > requestor. > > |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem > |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff like > |> this and don't know what you're talking about. If you could please > |> tell me what to do in step by step so that a mechanically challenged > |> person can do it I'd really appreciate it. Thank you sooo much fo > |> the help you've given me so far. > | > | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer with > | the > | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the Windows > | 98 > | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes bypasses the > | problem caused by boot virus protection. > | > | Ben > > -- > Thanks or Good Luck, > There may be humor in this post, and, > Naturally, you will not sue, > Should things get worse after this, > PCR > pcrrcp@netzero.net > > >
Guest PCR Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7972CCB3-F411-436C-B49A-9C529BAE9FFA@microsoft.com | OK i have a problem. The computer that works in my house has only a | cd drive, and the computer having these problems has a cd drive and a | floppy drive. So what bootdisc do I get? It looks to me you can't do it, then! You need a computer that can boot to Windows & has a floppy drive to download & create a Startup Diskette from Bootdisk.com, looks like. It might be worthwhile to spend the $10.00, though, & take the "Bootable Utility CD With 68 Programs For Both DOS And Windows". Does the computer with only a CD-ROM have the ability to write to the CD-ROM-- or is read-only? In the meantime... Can you boot to DOS on the machine that has the problem? Hold Ctrl as you boot for the Startup Menu-- & select "Command Prompt Only". If you can get there, try the EDIT of "C:\Setuplog.txt" as previously instructed. I guess Myers wants you to spot an error message at the bottom of that file. | "PCR" wrote: | |> "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in message |> news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl |> | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message |> | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... |> |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot |> |> floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get |> |> one, and what type do I need? |> | |> | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from |> | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm |> | |> |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type |> |> "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll |> |> down to the bottom. |> | |> | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start without CD |> | support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press "Enter", then use the |> | "Page Down" key to get to the end of the file. Windows setup |> | creates the file one line at a time, so the last entry is sometimes |> | useful when something goes wrong. Also, see if the file mentions |> | an anti virus check. |> |> To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, where |> you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If changes were |> made, a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to traverse the buttons |> on the Exit requestor. |> |> |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem |> |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff |> |> like this and don't know what you're talking about. If you could |> |> please tell me what to do in step by step so that a mechanically |> |> challenged person can do it I'd really appreciate it. Thank you |> |> sooo much fo the help you've given me so far. |> | |> | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer with |> | the |> | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the |> | Windows 98 |> | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes bypasses |> | the problem caused by boot virus protection. |> | |> | Ben |> |> -- |> Thanks or Good Luck, |> There may be humor in this post, and, |> Naturally, you will not sue, |> Should things get worse after this, |> PCR |> pcrrcp@netzero.net -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, Should things get worse after this, PCR pcrrcp@netzero.net
Guest darkrats Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 You need to Google for "Hiren's Boot CD". It does just about everything. "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message news:uNZN%23lN7HHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:7972CCB3-F411-436C-B49A-9C529BAE9FFA@microsoft.com > | OK i have a problem. The computer that works in my house has only a > | cd drive, and the computer having these problems has a cd drive and a > | floppy drive. So what bootdisc do I get? > > It looks to me you can't do it, then! You need a computer that can boot > to Windows & has a floppy drive to download & create a Startup Diskette > from Bootdisk.com, looks like. It might be worthwhile to spend the > $10.00, though, & take the "Bootable Utility CD With 68 Programs For > Both DOS And Windows". Does the computer with only a CD-ROM have the > ability to write to the CD-ROM-- or is read-only? > > In the meantime... Can you boot to DOS on the machine that has the > problem? Hold Ctrl as you boot for the Startup Menu-- & select "Command > Prompt Only". If you can get there, try the EDIT of "C:\Setuplog.txt" as > previously instructed. I guess Myers wants you to spot an error message > at the bottom of that file. > > | "PCR" wrote: > | > |> "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in message > |> news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl > |> | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > |> | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... > |> |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot > |> |> floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get > |> |> one, and what type do I need? > |> | > |> | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from > |> | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm > |> | > |> |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type > |> |> "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll > |> |> down to the bottom. > |> | > |> | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start without CD > |> | support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press "Enter", then use the > |> | "Page Down" key to get to the end of the file. Windows setup > |> | creates the file one line at a time, so the last entry is sometimes > |> | useful when something goes wrong. Also, see if the file mentions > |> | an anti virus check. > |> > |> To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, where > |> you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If changes were > |> made, a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to traverse the buttons > |> on the Exit requestor. > |> > |> |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem > |> |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff > |> |> like this and don't know what you're talking about. If you could > |> |> please tell me what to do in step by step so that a mechanically > |> |> challenged person can do it I'd really appreciate it. Thank you > |> |> sooo much fo the help you've given me so far. > |> | > |> | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer with > |> | the > |> | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the > |> | Windows 98 > |> | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes bypasses > |> | the problem caused by boot virus protection. > |> | > |> | Ben > |> > |> -- > |> Thanks or Good Luck, > |> There may be humor in this post, and, > |> Naturally, you will not sue, > |> Should things get worse after this, > |> PCR > |> pcrrcp@netzero.net > > -- > Thanks or Good Luck, > There may be humor in this post, and, > Naturally, you will not sue, > Should things get worse after this, > PCR > pcrrcp@netzero.net > >
Guest Angel Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 Hi Logs, I have a suggestion. Go to the library and download it on a computer that has a floppy drive. There may be other places in your town that has a computer with floppy drive that you can use. Ask around. Angel "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7972CCB3-F411-436C-B49A-9C529BAE9FFA@microsoft.com... > OK i have a problem. The computer that works in my house has only a cd drive, > and the computer having these problems has a cd drive and a floppy drive. So > what bootdisc do I get? > > "PCR" wrote: > > > "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in message > > news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl > > | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... > > |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot > > |> floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get one, > > |> and what type do I need? > > | > > | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from > > | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm > > | > > |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type "edit > > |> c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll down to the > > |> bottom. > > | > > | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start without CD > > | support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press "Enter", then use the > > | "Page Down" key to get to the end of the file. Windows setup > > | creates the file one line at a time, so the last entry is sometimes > > | useful when something goes wrong. Also, see if the file mentions > > | an anti virus check. > > > > To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, where > > you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If changes were made, > > a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to traverse the buttons on the Exit > > requestor. > > > > |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem > > |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff like > > |> this and don't know what you're talking about. If you could please > > |> tell me what to do in step by step so that a mechanically challenged > > |> person can do it I'd really appreciate it. Thank you sooo much fo > > |> the help you've given me so far. > > | > > | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer with > > | the > > | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the Windows > > | 98 > > | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes bypasses the > > | problem caused by boot virus protection. > > | > > | Ben > > > > -- > > Thanks or Good Luck, > > There may be humor in this post, and, > > Naturally, you will not sue, > > Should things get worse after this, > > PCR > > pcrrcp@netzero.net > > > > > >
Guest PCR Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 "darkrats" <darkrats@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:enRbn7R7HHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl | You need to Google for "Hiren's Boot CD". It does just about | everything. I think I found the site... http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd ...., & it looks like a bunch of good stuff-- but I don't see what to click to download it or its cost! | "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message | news:uNZN%23lN7HHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... |> "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message |> news:7972CCB3-F411-436C-B49A-9C529BAE9FFA@microsoft.com |> | OK i have a problem. The computer that works in my house has only a |> | cd drive, and the computer having these problems has a cd drive |> | and a floppy drive. So what bootdisc do I get? |> |> It looks to me you can't do it, then! You need a computer that can |> boot to Windows & has a floppy drive to download & create a Startup |> Diskette from Bootdisk.com, looks like. It might be worthwhile to |> spend the $10.00, though, & take the "Bootable Utility CD With 68 |> Programs For Both DOS And Windows". Does the computer with only a |> CD-ROM have the ability to write to the CD-ROM-- or is read-only? |> |> In the meantime... Can you boot to DOS on the machine that has the |> problem? Hold Ctrl as you boot for the Startup Menu-- & select |> "Command Prompt Only". If you can get there, try the EDIT of |> "C:\Setuplog.txt" as previously instructed. I guess Myers wants you |> to spot an error message at the bottom of that file. |> |> | "PCR" wrote: |> | |> |> "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in message |> |> news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl |> |> | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message |> |> | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... |> |> |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot |> |> |> floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get |> |> |> one, and what type do I need? |> |> | |> |> | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from |> |> | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm |> |> | |> |> |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type |> |> |> "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll |> |> |> down to the bottom. |> |> | |> |> | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start without |> |> | CD support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press "Enter", then |> |> | use the "Page Down" key to get to the end of the file. Windows |> |> | setup creates the file one line at a time, so the last entry is |> |> | sometimes useful when something goes wrong. Also, see if the |> |> | file mentions an anti virus check. |> |> |> |> To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, |> |> where you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If |> |> changes were made, a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to |> |> traverse the buttons on the Exit requestor. |> |> |> |> |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem |> |> |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff |> |> |> like this and don't know what you're talking about. If you |> |> |> could please tell me what to do in step by step so that a |> |> |> mechanically challenged person can do it I'd really appreciate |> |> |> it. Thank you sooo much fo the help you've given me so far. |> |> | |> |> | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer |> |> | with the |> |> | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the |> |> | Windows 98 |> |> | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes |> |> | bypasses the problem caused by boot virus protection. |> |> | |> |> | Ben |> |> |> |> -- |> |> Thanks or Good Luck, |> |> There may be humor in this post, and, |> |> Naturally, you will not sue, |> |> Should things get worse after this, |> |> PCR |> |> pcrrcp@netzero.net |> |> -- |> Thanks or Good Luck, |> There may be humor in this post, and, |> Naturally, you will not sue, |> Should things get worse after this, |> PCR |> pcrrcp@netzero.net -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, Should things get worse after this, PCR pcrrcp@netzero.net
Guest PCR Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message news:OMvYdTX7HHA.2752@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl | Hi Logs, | I have a suggestion. Go to the library and download it on a | computer that has a floppy drive. There may be other places in your | town that has a computer with floppy drive that you can use. Ask | around. Angel It's a good idea-- my only objection being he might run into a library tough with a 12 pound book or a broom wielding witchy librarian wanting her late fee money! | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message | news:7972CCB3-F411-436C-B49A-9C529BAE9FFA@microsoft.com... |> OK i have a problem. The computer that works in my house has only a |> cd drive, and the computer having these problems has a cd drive and |> a floppy drive. So what bootdisc do I get? |> |> "PCR" wrote: |> |> > "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in message |> > news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl |> > | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message |> > | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... |> > |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot |> > |> floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get |> > |> one, and what type do I need? |> > | |> > | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from |> > | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm |> > | |> > |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type |> > |> "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll |> > |> down to the bottom. |> > | |> > | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start without CD |> > | support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press "Enter", then use |> > | the "Page Down" key to get to the end of the file. Windows setup |> > | creates the file one line at a time, so the last entry is |> > | sometimes useful when something goes wrong. Also, see if the |> > | file mentions |> > | an anti virus check. |> > |> > To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, |> > where you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If |> > changes were made, a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to |> > traverse the buttons on the Exit requestor. |> > |> > |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem |> > |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff |> > |> like this and don't know what you're talking about. If you |> > |> could please tell me what to do in step by step so that a |> > |> mechanically challenged person can do it I'd really appreciate |> > |> it. Thank you sooo much fo the help you've given me so far. |> > | |> > | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer |> > | with the |> > | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the |> > | Windows 98 |> > | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes |> > | bypasses the problem caused by boot virus protection. |> > | |> > | Ben |> > |> > -- |> > Thanks or Good Luck, |> > There may be humor in this post, and, |> > Naturally, you will not sue, |> > Should things get worse after this, |> > PCR |> > pcrrcp@netzero.net -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, Should things get worse after this, PCR pcrrcp@netzero.net
Guest Angel Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 Hi PCR, that's funny!! Seriously, most librarians are good people. If he does not have a library handy, he should try to find a friend or other place to download it. Just get a new floppy to do it on because the program will erase any item on it. A new floppy is usually good. Some libraries sell them for about 75 cents. Some libraries insist on you buying the floppy there because they are afraid that you will bring in a virus of some kind. Ours used to be like that, I don't know if they still are. There are many places now with public access. Universities and colleges have their own computer rooms with people there that will help you. They are assessable to the public. Anyway, the University here in my town does. BTY, I signed up for a class this semester. It is a philosophy class at the University. I enjoy the Philosophy classes very, very much. Angel "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message news:e$BoKFZ7HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message > news:OMvYdTX7HHA.2752@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl > | Hi Logs, > | I have a suggestion. Go to the library and download it on a > | computer that has a floppy drive. There may be other places in your > | town that has a computer with floppy drive that you can use. Ask > | around. Angel > > It's a good idea-- my only objection being he might run into a library > tough with a 12 pound book or a broom wielding witchy librarian wanting > her late fee money! > > | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > | news:7972CCB3-F411-436C-B49A-9C529BAE9FFA@microsoft.com... > |> OK i have a problem. The computer that works in my house has only a > |> cd drive, and the computer having these problems has a cd drive and > |> a floppy drive. So what bootdisc do I get? > |> > |> "PCR" wrote: > |> > |> > "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in message > |> > news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl > |> > | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > |> > | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... > |> > |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot > |> > |> floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get > |> > |> one, and what type do I need? > |> > | > |> > | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from > |> > | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm > |> > | > |> > |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type > |> > |> "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll > |> > |> down to the bottom. > |> > | > |> > | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start without CD > |> > | support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press "Enter", then use > |> > | the "Page Down" key to get to the end of the file. Windows setup > |> > | creates the file one line at a time, so the last entry is > |> > | sometimes useful when something goes wrong. Also, see if the > |> > | file mentions > |> > | an anti virus check. > |> > > |> > To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, > |> > where you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If > |> > changes were made, a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to > |> > traverse the buttons on the Exit requestor. > |> > > |> > |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem > |> > |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff > |> > |> like this and don't know what you're talking about. If you > |> > |> could please tell me what to do in step by step so that a > |> > |> mechanically challenged person can do it I'd really appreciate > |> > |> it. Thank you sooo much fo the help you've given me so far. > |> > | > |> > | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer > |> > | with the > |> > | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the > |> > | Windows 98 > |> > | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes > |> > | bypasses the problem caused by boot virus protection. > |> > | > |> > | Ben > |> > > |> > -- > |> > Thanks or Good Luck, > |> > There may be humor in this post, and, > |> > Naturally, you will not sue, > |> > Should things get worse after this, > |> > PCR > |> > pcrrcp@netzero.net > > -- > Thanks or Good Luck, > There may be humor in this post, and, > Naturally, you will not sue, > Should things get worse after this, > PCR > pcrrcp@netzero.net > >
Guest darkrats Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 Here's few working links: Download from MiHD.net: http://mihd.net/o3mudh Download from FileFactory: http://www.filefactory.com/file/42fcd4/ Download from MegaUpload: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6TXJCQX5 "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message news:OX$Kl5Y7HHA.4584@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > "darkrats" <darkrats@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:enRbn7R7HHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl > | You need to Google for "Hiren's Boot CD". It does just about > | everything. > > I think I found the site... > http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd > > ..., & it looks like a bunch of good stuff-- but I don't see what to > click to download it or its cost! > > | "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message > | news:uNZN%23lN7HHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > |> "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > |> news:7972CCB3-F411-436C-B49A-9C529BAE9FFA@microsoft.com > |> | OK i have a problem. The computer that works in my house has only a > |> | cd drive, and the computer having these problems has a cd drive > |> | and a floppy drive. So what bootdisc do I get? > |> > |> It looks to me you can't do it, then! You need a computer that can > |> boot to Windows & has a floppy drive to download & create a Startup > |> Diskette from Bootdisk.com, looks like. It might be worthwhile to > |> spend the $10.00, though, & take the "Bootable Utility CD With 68 > |> Programs For Both DOS And Windows". Does the computer with only a > |> CD-ROM have the ability to write to the CD-ROM-- or is read-only? > |> > |> In the meantime... Can you boot to DOS on the machine that has the > |> problem? Hold Ctrl as you boot for the Startup Menu-- & select > |> "Command Prompt Only". If you can get there, try the EDIT of > |> "C:\Setuplog.txt" as previously instructed. I guess Myers wants you > |> to spot an error message at the bottom of that file. > |> > |> | "PCR" wrote: > |> | > |> |> "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in message > |> |> news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl > |> |> | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > |> |> | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... > |> |> |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot > |> |> |> floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get > |> |> |> one, and what type do I need? > |> |> | > |> |> | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from > |> |> | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm > |> |> | > |> |> |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type > |> |> |> "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll > |> |> |> down to the bottom. > |> |> | > |> |> | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start without > |> |> | CD support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press "Enter", then > |> |> | use the "Page Down" key to get to the end of the file. Windows > |> |> | setup creates the file one line at a time, so the last entry is > |> |> | sometimes useful when something goes wrong. Also, see if the > |> |> | file mentions an anti virus check. > |> |> > |> |> To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, > |> |> where you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If > |> |> changes were made, a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to > |> |> traverse the buttons on the Exit requestor. > |> |> > |> |> |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem > |> |> |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff > |> |> |> like this and don't know what you're talking about. If you > |> |> |> could please tell me what to do in step by step so that a > |> |> |> mechanically challenged person can do it I'd really appreciate > |> |> |> it. Thank you sooo much fo the help you've given me so far. > |> |> | > |> |> | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer > |> |> | with the > |> |> | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the > |> |> | Windows 98 > |> |> | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes > |> |> | bypasses the problem caused by boot virus protection. > |> |> | > |> |> | Ben > |> |> > |> |> -- > |> |> Thanks or Good Luck, > |> |> There may be humor in this post, and, > |> |> Naturally, you will not sue, > |> |> Should things get worse after this, > |> |> PCR > |> |> pcrrcp@netzero.net > |> > |> -- > |> Thanks or Good Luck, > |> There may be humor in this post, and, > |> Naturally, you will not sue, > |> Should things get worse after this, > |> PCR > |> pcrrcp@netzero.net > > -- > Thanks or Good Luck, > There may be humor in this post, and, > Naturally, you will not sue, > Should things get worse after this, > PCR > pcrrcp@netzero.net > >
Guest 98 Guy Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 Darkrat - Was it necessary to include 120 lines of quoted text in your top-posted reply?
Guest darkrats Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 Probably not, but I just typed my reply and then hit Send. I see others do pretty much the same thing, in a lot of newsgroups, and I don't understand why it bothers some people. Just scroll down and read the post. That's what I do. It's not like it takes a day and a half to do this. Why should the responder have to go and backspace out all the quoted text before sending his reply? "98 Guy" <98@Guy.com> wrote in message news:46DC0D73.5697E533@Guy.com... > Darkrat - > > Was it necessary to include 120 lines of quoted text in your > top-posted reply?
Guest 98 Guy Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 darkrats wrote: > > Was it necessary to include 120 lines of quoted text in your > > top-posted reply? > > Probably not, but I just typed my reply and then hit Send. Too bad. It's lazy, and it's poor composition and style. > I see others do pretty much the same thing, in a lot of > newsgroups, Yes, they're all lazy asses that use the default OE composition style which is intended for e-mail correspondence - not usenet postings. > and I don't understand why it bothers some people. Because it doesn't allow for more creative styles of conversation, such as the in-line responses that I'm crafting in this post. > Just scroll down and read the post. When you include dozens or hundreds of lines of previous messages, it's not clear what specifically you are responding to. What comment, opinion, detail, etc. > Why should the responder have to go and backspace out all the > quoted text before sending his reply? If you're not going to respond to any specific statement from the post you are replying to, then removing all other older material is trivial and is proper usenet posting style.
Guest Angel Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 Hi all, Sorry I goofed!! I should have said BTW instead of BTY. Just hit the wrong key. I still do not know why some object to top posting. I PREFER top posting. Sometimes easier to read. Some others do too. To each his own. Why get hung up on bottom posting? Nothing better to do? Angel "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message news:%23eHynQa7HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Hi PCR, that's funny!! > Seriously, most librarians are good people. If he does not have a > library handy, he should try to find a friend or other place to download it. > Just get a new floppy to do it on because the program will erase any item on > it. A new floppy is usually good. Some libraries sell them for about 75 > cents. Some libraries insist on you buying the floppy there because they are > afraid that you will bring in a virus of some kind. Ours used to be like > that, I don't know if they still are. There are many places now with public > access. Universities and colleges have their own computer rooms with people > there that will help you. They are assessable to the public. Anyway, the > University here in my town does. > BTY, I signed up for a class this semester. It is a philosophy class at > the University. I enjoy the Philosophy classes very, very much. > Angel > > "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message > news:e$BoKFZ7HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > > "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message > > news:OMvYdTX7HHA.2752@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl > > | Hi Logs, > > | I have a suggestion. Go to the library and download it on a > > | computer that has a floppy drive. There may be other places in your > > | town that has a computer with floppy drive that you can use. Ask > > | around. Angel > > > > It's a good idea-- my only objection being he might run into a library > > tough with a 12 pound book or a broom wielding witchy librarian wanting > > her late fee money! > > > > | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > | news:7972CCB3-F411-436C-B49A-9C529BAE9FFA@microsoft.com... > > |> OK i have a problem. The computer that works in my house has only a > > |> cd drive, and the computer having these problems has a cd drive and > > |> a floppy drive. So what bootdisc do I get? > > |> > > |> "PCR" wrote: > > |> > > |> > "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in message > > |> > news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl > > |> > | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > |> > | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... > > |> > |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a boot > > |> > |> floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where can I get > > |> > |> one, and what type do I need? > > |> > | > > |> > | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from > > |> > | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm > > |> > | > > |> > |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say type > > |> > |> "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to scroll > > |> > |> down to the bottom. > > |> > | > > |> > | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start without CD > > |> > | support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press "Enter", then use > > |> > | the "Page Down" key to get to the end of the file. Windows setup > > |> > | creates the file one line at a time, so the last entry is > > |> > | sometimes useful when something goes wrong. Also, see if the > > |> > | file mentions > > |> > | an anti virus check. > > |> > > > |> > To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, > > |> > where you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If > > |> > changes were made, a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to > > |> > traverse the buttons on the Exit requestor. > > |> > > > |> > |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem > > |> > |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with stuff > > |> > |> like this and don't know what you're talking about. If you > > |> > |> could please tell me what to do in step by step so that a > > |> > |> mechanically challenged person can do it I'd really appreciate > > |> > |> it. Thank you sooo much fo the help you've given me so far. > > |> > | > > |> > | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer > > |> > | with the > > |> > | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the > > |> > | Windows 98 > > |> > | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes > > |> > | bypasses the problem caused by boot virus protection. > > |> > | > > |> > | Ben > > |> > > > |> > -- > > |> > Thanks or Good Luck, > > |> > There may be humor in this post, and, > > |> > Naturally, you will not sue, > > |> > Should things get worse after this, > > |> > PCR > > |> > pcrrcp@netzero.net > > > > -- > > Thanks or Good Luck, > > There may be humor in this post, and, > > Naturally, you will not sue, > > Should things get worse after this, > > PCR > > pcrrcp@netzero.net > > > > > >
Guest PCR Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 "darkrats" <darkrats@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:uqyvpPe7HHA.3624@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl | Here's few working links: | | Download from MiHD.net: | http://mihd.net/o3mudh | | Download from FileFactory: | http://www.filefactory.com/file/42fcd4/ | | Download from MegaUpload: | http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6TXJCQX5 I agree those sites work, as did the first. HOWEVER, although they all mention it, I can't find a button to click that works to start an actual download of "hiren_bootcd_9.1_en.rar"! ???!!!Are you sure you can!!!??? | "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message | news:OX$Kl5Y7HHA.4584@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... |> "darkrats" <darkrats@hotmail.com> wrote in message |> news:enRbn7R7HHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl |> | You need to Google for "Hiren's Boot CD". It does just about |> | everything. |> |> I think I found the site... |> http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd |> |> ..., & it looks like a bunch of good stuff-- but I don't see what to |> click to download it or its cost! |> |> | "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message |> | news:uNZN%23lN7HHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... |> |> "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message |> |> news:7972CCB3-F411-436C-B49A-9C529BAE9FFA@microsoft.com |> |> | OK i have a problem. The computer that works in my house has |> |> | only a cd drive, and the computer having these problems has a |> |> | cd drive and a floppy drive. So what bootdisc do I get? |> |> |> |> It looks to me you can't do it, then! You need a computer that can |> |> boot to Windows & has a floppy drive to download & create a |> |> Startup Diskette from Bootdisk.com, looks like. It might be |> |> worthwhile to spend the $10.00, though, & take the "Bootable |> |> Utility CD With 68 Programs For Both DOS And Windows". Does the |> |> computer with only a CD-ROM have the ability to write to the |> |> CD-ROM-- or is read-only? |> |> |> |> In the meantime... Can you boot to DOS on the machine that has the |> |> problem? Hold Ctrl as you boot for the Startup Menu-- & select |> |> "Command Prompt Only". If you can get there, try the EDIT of |> |> "C:\Setuplog.txt" as previously instructed. I guess Myers wants |> |> you to spot an error message at the bottom of that file. |> |> |> |> | "PCR" wrote: |> |> | |> |> |> "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in |> |> |> message news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl |> |> |> | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message |> |> |> | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... |> |> |> |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a |> |> |> |> boot floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where |> |> |> |> can I get one, and what type do I need? |> |> |> | |> |> |> | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from |> |> |> | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm |> |> |> | |> |> |> |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say |> |> |> |> type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key |> |> |> |> to scroll down to the bottom. |> |> |> | |> |> |> | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start |> |> |> | without CD support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press |> |> |> | "Enter", then use the "Page Down" key to get to the end of |> |> |> | the file. Windows setup creates the file one line at a |> |> |> | time, so the last entry is sometimes useful when something |> |> |> | goes wrong. Also, see if the file mentions an anti virus |> |> |> | check. |> |> |> |> |> |> To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, |> |> |> where you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If |> |> |> changes were made, a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to |> |> |> traverse the buttons on the Exit requestor. |> |> |> |> |> |> |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem |> |> |> |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with |> |> |> |> stuff like this and don't know what you're talking about. |> |> |> |> If you could please tell me what to do in step by step so |> |> |> |> that a mechanically challenged person can do it I'd really |> |> |> |> appreciate it. Thank you sooo much fo the help you've given |> |> |> |> me so far. |> |> |> | |> |> |> | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the |> |> |> | computer with the |> |> |> | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the |> |> |> | Windows 98 |> |> |> | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes |> |> |> | bypasses the problem caused by boot virus protection. |> |> |> | |> |> |> | Ben
Guest PCR Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 Re: Installing Windows 98 "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message news:%23eHynQa7HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl | Hi PCR, that's funny!! | Seriously, most librarians are good people. If he does not have a | library handy, he should try to find a friend or other place to | download it. Just get a new floppy to do it on because the program | will erase any item on it. A new floppy is usually good. Some | libraries sell them for about 75 cents. Some libraries insist on you | buying the floppy there because they are afraid that you will bring | in a virus of some kind. Ours used to be like that, I don't know if | they still are. There are many places now with public access. | Universities and colleges have their own computer rooms with people | there that will help you. They are assessable to the public. Anyway, | the University here in my town does. BTY, I signed up for a class | this semester. It is a philosophy class at | the University. I enjoy the Philosophy classes very, very much. | Angel All right-- but let it be on your head, if he is clobbered or turned into a warthog! I was trying to avoid that! | "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message | news:e$BoKFZ7HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... |> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message |> news:OMvYdTX7HHA.2752@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl |> | Hi Logs, |> | I have a suggestion. Go to the library and download it on a |> | computer that has a floppy drive. There may be other places in your |> | town that has a computer with floppy drive that you can use. Ask |> | around. Angel |> |> It's a good idea-- my only objection being he might run into a |> library tough with a 12 pound book or a broom wielding witchy |> librarian wanting her late fee money! |> |> | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message |> | news:7972CCB3-F411-436C-B49A-9C529BAE9FFA@microsoft.com... |> |> OK i have a problem. The computer that works in my house has only |> |> a cd drive, and the computer having these problems has a cd drive |> |> and a floppy drive. So what bootdisc do I get? |> |> |> |> "PCR" wrote: |> |> |> |> > "Ben Myers" <benjmyers@mindR-e-m-o-v-Espring.com> wrote in |> |> > message news:uzz8Qxi6HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl |> |> > | "Logs" <Logs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message |> |> > | news:120456E1-285D-4421-912F-A61BF333A573@microsoft.com... |> |> > |> OK thanks for the help. I was thinking that I would need a |> |> > |> boot floppy, but don't know much about them. Exactly where |> |> > |> can I get one, and what type do I need? |> |> > | |> |> > | You can get a Windows 98 boot floppy from |> |> > | http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm |> |> > | |> |> > |> I also don't really understand what you mean when you say |> |> > |> type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", then use the "Page Down" key to |> |> > |> scroll down to the bottom. |> |> > | |> |> > | Start the computer with the boot floppy, select "Start |> |> > | without CD support", type "edit c:\setuplog.txt", press |> |> > | "Enter", then use the "Page Down" key to get to the end of |> |> > | the file. Windows setup creates the file one line at a time, |> |> > | so the last entry is sometimes useful when something goes |> |> > | wrong. Also, see if the file mentions |> |> > | an anti virus check. |> |> > |> |> > To that I would add... Ctrl-Alt gets you to Edit's "File" menu, |> |> > where you may D-Arrow to "Exit". Hit Enter when on Exit. If |> |> > changes were made, a requestor pops up. Use the TAB key to |> |> > traverse the buttons on the Exit requestor. |> |> > |> |> > |> Also, you might be able to bypass the antivirus problem |> |> > |> by starting setup with "/ir" switch. I'm really dumb with |> |> > |> stuff like this and don't know what you're talking about. If |> |> > |> you could please tell me what to do in step by step so that a |> |> > |> mechanically challenged person can do it I'd really |> |> > |> appreciate it. Thank you sooo much fo the help you've given |> |> > |> me so far. |> |> > | |> |> > | If you are using an ordinary Windows 98 CD, start the computer |> |> > | with the |> |> > | boot floppy, select "Start with CD support", then insert the |> |> > | Windows 98 |> |> > | CD, type "setup /ir" and press "Enter". This sometimes |> |> > | bypasses the problem caused by boot virus protection. |> |> > | |> |> > | Ben |> |> > |> |> > -- |> |> > Thanks or Good Luck, |> |> > There may be humor in this post, and, |> |> > Naturally, you will not sue, |> |> > Should things get worse after this, |> |> > PCR |> |> > pcrrcp@netzero.net |> |> -- |> Thanks or Good Luck, |> There may be humor in this post, and, |> Naturally, you will not sue, |> Should things get worse after this, |> PCR |> pcrrcp@netzero.net -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, Should things get worse after this, PCR pcrrcp@netzero.net
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