We do re-installs all the time from a dos prompt, with an upgrade disk. You can use an upgrade disk to do a full install, as long as you have media that proves a previous Windows operating system.Quote:
Originally Posted by tyamada
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We do re-installs all the time from a dos prompt, with an upgrade disk. You can use an upgrade disk to do a full install, as long as you have media that proves a previous Windows operating system.Quote:
Originally Posted by tyamada
Here is the solution to your problems. I know that Microsoft will not allow you to install an OEM version (or "full" non upgrade version) of Windows on top of another copy, but there IS a way to do it.
1) I recommned that you copy the entire contents of D:\WIN98\*.* to a folder called C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS on your hard disk. You can boot directly from the CD to do this, and boot with CD Support
Change Directory (CD) to the C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS folder (if you need to make any of these use the MD command with one folder at a time)
once your prompt reads this: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS> you type in this command: COPY D:\WIN98\*.* where "D" is your CD ROM Drive Letter.
2) The next step is to rename the file WIN.COM in the C:\WINDOWS folder. I know this sounds crazy, but the SETUP looks for WIN.COM and if it finds it, gives you that error message that it is not compatible with your setup.
You can either delete WIN.COM or rename it, here are the commands. Change Directory to C:\WINDOWS
C:\>CD WINDOWS
then use this command to delete:
C:\WINDOWS>DEL WIN.COM
or this command to RENAME (it really doesn't matter but to play it safe, rename)
C:\WINDOWS>REN WIN.COM WIN.BAK
3) Now you can install. Change directory to C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS so that your prompt looks like this: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS>
then type this command:
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\SETUP /ie /im /is /iv /nr
That will start setup without a registry check or scandisk or memory check and bypass all that junk....
Now just install as normal...
Works like a charm.
--Scooter
The media for 98se matters not. The question is does he have a licence for 98se, because you know that 98 cd key wont work on a 98se install.
Enought advice, let it be, and let the thread starter answer.
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Originally Posted by NooNoo
All hail the Microsoft Police.
Alright then...being the respectful and honest entrepreneur that you seem to be: What would YOU recommend???https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/02/1.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Scooter
Well, first I would suggest that you put your pants back on after mooning me. Your rear end seems to be yellow, I'd go to a doctor for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by TripleRLtd
As for the Windows 98/SE issue, personally,
I would back up all the data, repartition/reformat the hard disk and either do a restore or fresh install with the original Installation CD.
For those who have followed this thread, with good advice, and others, I’d like to advise that the installation is done.
It was a little tricky, or it was for me, who isn’t especially proficient when it comes to playing around with the intricacies of Bill’s inner mind.
After a few attempts I had to boot off my W98 startup disc, start with CdRom support, change the file names of those recommended, switch to E: and run setup. There weren’t really any problems after that. (well a few, but so be it)
The main improvement is that my Word spellchecker now functions correctly, and I have a better Media player (the 9 series that won’t run on Windows 98)
Those who expressed doubts about my moral, or at least ethical integrity may sleep peacefully. I sensed a mood of disquiet arising amongst the crowd. This was “not,” I emphasise, an illegal enterprise. My problem was that, having dished out good bucks for a disc that was supposed to work, I wasn’t about to be broken by a mere Windows obstacle.
Thanks again for all your suggestions and good wishes,
Peter
Glad it's sorted Peter.