[RESOLVED] First install of Windows 98

[jordy]

I just bought a new system and want to install Windows 98 on it. What are the steps to do so??

[xsrvx]

First make sure the CMOS is set to boot the cd first.All bioses are different but most of them are entered with the DEL key and once inside the "bios features" section has the boot sequence.Most are set for floppy first then HDD then CDROM and change the floppy to CDROM and save and exit.
make sure the Win98 CD is in and boot from the CD and pick "load cdrom support" then pick "start windows setup from cd"

follow the signs

[Riteous]

First of all, I wouldn't install from the Cd. Don't change your bios settings to boot from the CD. Make sure it is set to boot to A then C. It's faster and better to load the cab files onto the HD and run setup from there. That step also saves time because you then don't have to insert the windows CD everytime you load new driver and such - just point to the folder (c:\wind98) and it does the rest.
The steps I suggest are 1)boot to dos with the Win98 Boot disk that came with win98 (if you need to run fdisk and format ask and I'll list that) - when prompted, pick #1 (start with cdrom support).
2)when you get the A: prompt type md win98 and hit enter. then type cd win98 [enter].
3)type copy e:\win98 where E: is the letter of your CDRom. After it is done copying cabs type setup and you're on your way.
I would make sure before all of this that any virus protection in your bios is disabled first! Good luck. http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smilies/cwm17.gif

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Why won't this protection guy leave me alone? And what idiot made him a General anyway?!?

[xsrvx]

I only suggested it that way because it is easier than going through all the steps you are describing Riteous,I mean if he or she does not know how to install Windows 98 I doubt they would know how to copy files or how to partition and format the drive.
The way I described is much simpler and automates all those tasks.

The cab files can be copied to the HD later.

So I guess it depends on what you want.
Do you want it to be easy or fast?

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[Riteous]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by xsrvx:
I only suggested it that way because it is easier than going through all the steps you are describing Riteous,I mean if he or she does not know how to install Windows 98 I doubt they would know how to copy files or how to partition and format the drive.
The way I described is much simpler and automates all those tasks.

The cab files can be copied to the HD later.

So I guess it depends on what you want.
Do you want it to be easy or fast?
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I understand man. I wasn't trying to knock your way of doing it, so I'm sorry if it came across that way. I just figured he wanted to know the steps involved for a good install. Everybody has to start somewhere and I figured it would save him some steps later and give him some good first-hand knowledge now. Besides, I have run into problems from time to time with cd-rom installs, but I've never had a problem with the other way. Just putting in my opinion, I figure Jordy can decide how much he knows, wants to know, and which path to choose.
BTW, I haven't done it your way in so long that I can't remember for sure, but I don't believe that installing by booting to the Win CD performs fdisk and formats your drive for you. So even if he does it your way, won't he still need to have basic fdisk and formatting knowledge? In his post he says a new system - I just figured that meant unused (see: never been formatted), so I answered accordingly. Not trying to put salt on your feathers. http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smilies/cwm35.gif

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Why won't this protection guy leave me alone? And what idiot made him a General anyway?!?

[SiCkNuT]

I always copy the CAB files to the HDD first. Then later down the track when you install File & Print Sharing or something you don't need to go hunting for the CD again.

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[techleet]

There are a million variables, but try this:

Set your BIOS to boot from CD

Boot from Win98 CD!

type "fdisk" at the prompt.

Answer "Yes" to "Would you like large disk drive support". This will give you FAT32.
Create a primary partition and make it active.
Reboot.
At the prompt, type "smartdrv"
type "format C: /y"
When done formating, type "C:\md cabs"
Change drive letters to the CDROM. (IE: type "D:" at the prompt)
type "cd win98"
type "copy *.* C:\cabs"
type "C:"
type "cd cabs"
type "setup"

Go for all the defaults. I can't tell you the rest. Of course, this is just my way of doing it...everyone has their own way. But then, I get paid insane amounts of cash for this stuff so maybe I'm not a bad guy to listen to hahahaha! Good luck buddy! http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smile.gif

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[This message has been edited by techleet (edited January 29, 2001).]