Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on December 03rd, 2003 04:09:35 AM
See http://www.bootdisk.com/ |
Re: fatal exception errors by inailsqrs69 on December 05th, 2003 02:11:33 AM
hi all!! my windows98se wont load.it gets close then i get an fatal exception error 0e 017f 00000000 and i get one when i try safe mode 0e 0167 00000009.i cant figure out how to really use my win98 start up floppy!! dont have win98se cd-rom disk.please help if you can! terry |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on December 29th, 2003 02:40:27 PM
I'm in same boat. Have you heard anything yet? |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on February 12th, 2004 05:38:00 AM
If you want to find t startup the statup disk for Windows 98SE goto
(http:\\www.google.com)
in search box type windows 98SE startup disks.A list of site`s will be free to explore(AT LEAST ONE WILL HAVE WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR.) |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on February 12th, 2004 11:24:12 AM
See http://www.bootdisk.com/ it contains a windows 98 startup disk.
how to use:
insert floppy into the drive and start the system. the system should automatically boot from thr floppy. and run the setup/diagnostic tools to detect and fix the problem.
now reboot without the floppy. it should boot normally as before. |
win 98 by huab on February 24th, 2004 01:49:10 AM
can't find win.com unable to continue loading,what steps shall i use to fix my win 98 |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by scorpio on February 25th, 2004 10:07:03 AM
can't find win.com unable to continue loading,what steps shall i use to fix my win 98
use a startup disk to boot to the system and install the windows again over the existing installation (no need to format the hard drive). will take just 30 min. |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on March 15th, 2004 08:57:31 AM
My Windows 98SE will not load from original configuration or when I try to use boot disk. Original configuration comes up with Crash address (unrelocated) = 1:0003D41A and when I use the boot disk it comes up with BOOT: Couldn't find NTLDR Please insert another disk. This is a computer I am fixing for a friend. I have been told that they have not put NT in any form on this computer. It is a Windows 98SE computer. Does anyone have an answer for this situation please? |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on April 11th, 2004 01:48:29 PM
I lost my start up disk in the move to TN. canyou help me? |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on April 13th, 2004 09:18:35 AM
If your Windows 98SE system is running, create your own startup disk by going to Control Panel, open Add/Remove Programs, click on the Startup Disk tab, and follow the instructions. |
Re: Windows 98SE Backup_1.VOL by Anonymous Ghost on April 27th, 2004 10:52:00 AM
What program is used to open this file??
Thanks,
Bob |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on April 27th, 2004 10:57:55 PM
where can i get a 98SE boot up disk or program for my computer? |
Characte Map for Windows 98SE by Anonymous Ghost on May 12th, 2004 08:04:09 PM
I can't seem to install Character Map on my computer. When I try to do it from the Windows 98SE CD ROM it tells me charmap.exe can't be found.
Maxi |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on May 27th, 2004 05:03:43 AM
I HAVE DUAL BOOT SYSTEM (WIN98/WIN2000)
WHEN I TRY TO BOOT UP WIN98 I GET THIS : CAN'T FIND WIN.COM CAN'T LOAD :WHERE IS THE WIN.COM ??
BY THE WAY I'M RUN MULT HDS WIN 98 IS ON/IS IN D: WIN2K DRIVE C: MASTER BOOT IS IN THE D: HD. HELP ME PLEASE. |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on June 09th, 2004 08:39:41 PM
just got cable internet trying to install router don't have win98se cd that program is asking for need help |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on June 24th, 2004 02:22:49 AM
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Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on June 30th, 2004 02:16:26 AM
i hav a cyrix motherboard , the problem is i was trying to partion my hard disk during the process power went off, after the power got restored the ide 0 loads and a ok is displayed but it is not going further |
Re: Windows 98SE winupd.exe problem by Anonymous Ghost on July 10th, 2004 03:48:34 PM
I have the virus w32.beagle.m@mm infecting my winupd.exe file. Norton Anti-Virus can't fix the problem. I need the file to gain internet access. I've checked my Win 98SE installtion disk and it's not on it, also I can't find a way of downloading a new version from MS sites. Anyone got any ideas please? |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on July 26th, 2004 02:28:41 PM
I started to play this game that can only be ran in Dos mode. So I restarted my computer in Dos mode and then I couldn't figure out how to get out (even tried typing in "exit" but to no prevail). So I booted my computer into safe mode but could not get back to the original windows98. So I put in my startup disc for Win 98 but now I am stuck. Any thoughts on how to fix this problem? |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on August 02nd, 2004 08:13:48 AM
Ik kom er wel. |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on August 03rd, 2004 05:48:04 AM
i need to downdload windows startup disk |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on August 03rd, 2004 09:20:23 PM
My son's computer has 98 in it. I need 98se or higher to be able to load SBC DSL. Does anyone have a good cd they can send that isn't corrupted? Send reply to maxx@icsi.net. In the subject line put "98se disk."
Thanks. |
Windows 98SE by Anonymous Ghost on August 29th, 2004 11:18:29 AM
When I try to open My Computer, my pc freezes and I get the message, "Explorer Not Responding". When I try to open Control Panel, nothing appears. Some of my attachments do not work(scanner, camera software) and some attachments (printer) do work. Any suggestions to fix? |
Re: Windows 98SE won't install because Win95 not on formatted harddrive by Anonymous Ghost on October 11th, 2004 08:27:03 PM
Help! I just bought an older Compaq system and trying to install OS. I bought a bootable Win98SE cd and booted the system to get the drivers to acknowledge the cdrom drive.
Now I am trying to install Windows 98SE and it's giving me a compliance message saying it cannot find any qualifying products for the Win98 install.
I have the Win95 cd and license and don't know what to enter for the path to the setup files. HELP....
Totally stuck again..
staylor |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on October 18th, 2004 02:38:14 PM
How do I find and download the Win98 SE startup disk? |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on October 27th, 2004 07:15:34 PM
good |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on October 28th, 2004 02:19:12 PM
my windows 98 wont load any more how can i download a bootup disk 4 free |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on November 27th, 2004 08:28:25 AM
I lost my startup disk for Windows 98
could you help me with a new one |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on December 13th, 2004 10:14:27 AM
want to create a startup disk to support CD-RoM installation |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by brettdoughty on December 30th, 2004 02:56:11 PM
I need a startup disk for Win.98SE my Computer is all ready registerd for it.
thank you |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on January 05th, 2005 05:16:49 PM
I have a computer with Win 98 on it. I need Win 98se for USB port usage and wirless network software. Does anyone have a good cd they can send that I can use to upgrade to 98se? Send reply to pharmon2@kc.rr.com. Please include any special instructions if any are needed for the upgrade to 98se. In the subject line put "98se disk."
Thanks. |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on January 10th, 2005 08:19:23 AM
I installed a DVD RW etc, and the computer will not boot with my program disk. It wants me to use the 98 start-up disk, and I have misplaced it. I hope down loading off a Mac will work? |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on January 10th, 2005 08:30:21 AM
I installed a DVD RW etc, and the computer will not boot with my program disk. It wants me to use the 98 start-up disk, and I have misplaced it. I hope down loading off a Mac will work? |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on January 11th, 2005 01:49:05 PM
MY PROBLEM= MISSING KERNEL32.DLL
I DONT HAVE STARTUP DISK/CD
CANNOT LOAD WINDOWS
I NEED A REPLACEMENT OF KERNEL32.DLL TO A DISK SOMEHOW OR A STARTUP DISK
PLEASE HELP!!! EMAIL ME: PPLAYERM08@YAHOO.COM BECAUSE I CANT FIND HOW I GOT HERE! |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on January 17th, 2005 11:14:54 PM
Anyone needing a boot disk can go to bootdisk.com and get it for free. |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on January 17th, 2005 11:23:28 PM
What's New for the Windows 98 Startup Disk?
The Startup Disk has changed significantly for Windows 98.
The following items are new:
- MULTI-CONFIG START MENU
- REAL-MODE CD-ROM DRIVERS
- EBD.CAB FILE
- RAMDRIVE
- WINDOWS 98 STARTUP PROBLEMS
- USING THE TOOLS AVAILABLE ON THE STARTUP DISK
Multi-Config Start Menu
==========================
If you boot your computer using the new Windows 98 Startup Disk,
a boot menu appears allowing you the option to load drivers for
the most common CD-ROM drives or perform a normal clean boot.
After you make your selection, the Config.sys file loads the appropriate
CD-ROM driver (if selected) and then loads a 2MB RAMDrive. The RAMDrive is
used to store all the diagnostic tools necessary to troubleshoot the most
common problems.
*Note*
The RAMdrive may cause your CD-Rom to pushed back 1 drive letter. If your
CD-Rom is usually drive D:, it will now be Drive E:.
Real-Mode CD-ROM support
=================================
The Windows 98 Startup Disk includes generic ATAPI IDE & SCSI CD-ROM
drivers that allow your CD-ROM to function at MS-DOS when the Windows 98
GUI is not available.
*Note*, not all CD-ROM drives are supported. If your CD-ROM drive does
not function with these drivers, you must use the drivers that came with
your CD-ROM drive.
EBD.CAB file
=================================
The Ebd.cab file is a compressed file whose contents are extracted to the
Ramdrive during the startup process. The table below identifies the files
in the Ebd.cab file.
File Function
Attrib.exe Add or remove file attributes
Chkdsk.exe A simpler and smaller disk status tool
Debug.exe Debugging utility
Edit.com Real-mode emergency text editor
Ext.exe New, simple file extract utility
Format.com Disk format tool
Mscdex.exe Microsoft CD-ROM file extension for MS-DOS
Scandisk.exe Disk status tool
Scandisk.ini Disk status tool configuration file
Sys.com Transfers system files and make disk bootable
Creating a RAMDrive
=================================
The RAMDrive is created during the processing of the Config.sys file and is
2MB in size. The Ramdrive is created using system RAM to emulate a physical
Hard Disk. Without creating the RAMdrive, we would not have enough space on
a single 1.44 meg floppy disk to contain all the diagnostic tools as well
as the CD-Rom drivers.
Warning
Since the RAMDrive is created during the processing of the Config.sys file
and uses System RAM, it is only temporary. It will disappear if you restart
your computer normally.
List of all components on the EBD
====================================
The following table describes the function of each file copied to the EBD.
File Function
Aspi2dos.sys Real-Mode Adaptec CD-ROM driver
Aspi4dos.sys Real-Mode Adaptec CD-ROM driver
Aspi8dos.sys Real-Mode Adaptec CD-ROM driver
Aspi8u2.sys Real-Mode Adaptec CD-ROM driver
Aspicd.sys Real-Mode Adaptec CD-ROM driver
Autoexec.bat Startup batch file
Btcdrom.sys Mylex/BusLogic CD-ROM driver
Btdosm.sys Mylex/BusLogic CD-ROM driver
Command.com Command interpreter
Config.sys Loads the device drivers
Drvspace.bin Microsoft DriveSpace compression driver
Ebd.cab Cab file containing extract utilities
Ebd.sys File identifying the ESD
Extract.exe File to expand the Ebd.cab file
Fdisk.exe Disk partition tool
Findramd.exe Utility to find the RAMDrive during startup
Flashpt.sys Mylex/BusLogic CD-ROM driver
Himem.sys XMS Memory Manager
Io.sys System boot file
Msdos.sys Boot option information (paths, multiboot, and so on)
Oakcdrom.sys Generic device driver for ATAPI CD-ROM drives
Ramdrive.sys Creates a Ramdrive during startup
Setramd.bat Searches for first available drive to be a Ramdrive
WINDOWS 98 STARTUP PROBLEMS
============================
This section includes some common troubleshooting steps that can be used
when it's necessary to use the Windows 98 Startup Disk. These steps are
designed to get the user at least into Safe-Mode where you have access
to Windows 98 Help to further troubleshoot any issues.
Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode
-----------------------------------
There are several reasons why Windows 98 may fail
to start properly. The first step in troubleshooting
is to try starting your computer in Safe Mode. If
Safe Mode works, you can then use the extensive Help
system and troubleshooters located in the Start
menu/Help option.
>>>To start your computer in Safe Mode:
1. Remove the Startup Disk and restart your computer.
After the computer restarts but before Windows begins
to load, hold down the CTRL key until the Microsoft
Windows 98 Startup Menu appears. (If you are running
Windows 95, press the F8 key at the "Starting
Windows 95" prompt.)
2. From the Startup menu, select Safe Mode.
If you can start your computer in Safe Mode, use
Windows 98 Help to resolve your original issue.
Setup Fails and the Computer Will Not Start
-------------------------------------------
There are a few common reasons why Windows 98
Setup may fail to complete successfully. The following
section explains what you can do to recover from these
situations. For more information on other Setup problems,
see the Setup.txt file in the Win98 folder of your
Windows 98 CD or Setup Disk #1.
If you encounter any of these error messages while
running Setup:
* Invalid System Disk
* Incorrect MS-DOS Version
* Missing or Corrupted Command.com
* Compression Driver errors
It is likely that your computer's startup drive may
need updated system files. You can use the SYS command
to copy the needed files to your computer.
NOTE: If you are currently loading compression software,
you will need to know your host drive letter. This is
typically H. If you are not loading any compression
software, then you will need to SYS your C drive.
>>>To use the SYS command to copy system files to your
computer:
1. Restart your computer using the Windows 98 Startup
Disk, select option 2 on the Startup menu, and then
press ENTER.
2. At the A:\ prompt, type: SYS X: (where X is your
Host or Startup drive).
3. If the procedure is successful, a "System transferred"
message appears. If it is not successful, check to be
sure you are typing the correct drive letter for your
Host Drive.
IMPORTANT: If you have installed software that came with
your hard drive, be sure to read the documentation that
describes how to start your computer using a floppy disk.
Antivirus Software
-------------------
If antivirus programs are left running during Setup,
they may prevent Setup from properly updating the system
files. If this occurs, disable or uninstall the antivirus
program, and then run Setup again.
NOTE: Some computers have built-in antivirus software.
This built-in software should also be disabled before
running Setup. If the software is left enabled, you
may receive a warning message informing you that the
Master Boot Record has changed. If you see such a
message, you MUST accept these changes or Setup may
stop responding.
Setup Stops Responding During Hardware Detection
------------------------------------------------
If Setup stops responding while it is detecting the
hardware in your computer, turn your computer off and
wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. You may need
to do this several times, because Setup could stop
responding during several different detection modules.
NOTE: Use the power switch to turn your computer completely
off. Do not use the reset button or press CTRL+ALT+DELETE
to restart your computer.
If Setup still fails to complete successfully, it may be
necessary to start your computer in Safe Mode so that
you can view the Help topics associated with hardware
detection.
Compressed Drives Not Mounted
-----------------------------
There are several reasons why compressed drives may
not be accessible. If your Windows directory is on a
compressed drive that is not mounted, you will not be
able to start Windows. If you suspect problems with your
compressed drives, try using Scandisk to fix them.
From the A:\ prompt, type:
Scandisk /Mount X:
where X is the drive letter of the compressed drive.
ScanDisk will then attempt to repair any errors and
mount the drive.
If there is not enough memory to check your compressed
drives, see "Installing Windows from MS-DOS," in the
Setup.txt file on Setup Disk 1 or the Windows 98 CD.
USING THE TOOLS AVAILABLE ON THE STARTUP DISK
==============================================
This section decribes how to use some of the utilities
included with the Windows 98 Startup Disk. To run each
program you should do the following:
1. Put the Windows 98 Startup Disk in the floppy disk
drive, and then restart your computer.
2. At the Startup menu, select option 1 or 2
(depending upon whether you need CD-ROM access),
and then press ENTER.
3. At the MS-DOS command prompt (A:\), type the name
of the utility you wish to run, and then press ENTER.
SCANDISK.EXE and CHKDSK.EXE
----------------------------
These two programs are useful for checking your hard
disk for errors. If you suspect there may be file
corruption or other problems with your hard disk(s),
run ScanDisk to check for and repair errors.
To check all your hard disks for errors, type:
Scandisk /all
To perform a full surface scan of your hard disk(s) for
maximum protection against data loss, type:
Scandisk /all /Surface
NOTES:
You may receive errors about Long File Names. The MS-DOS
version of ScanDisk can only detect problems with long
file names, it cannot fix them. To correct these types of
errors, you must run ScanDisk from within Windows 98.
If you have any compressed drives, you may receive an
error message stating that there is not enough memory
to check your compressed drives. To solve this problem,
try starting your computer with the Windows 98 Startup
Disk, as described in Step 1, earlier in this section.
Select option 2. This may allow ScanDisk enough memory to
check your compressed drives.
If ScanDisk is unable to check your drives, try using
CHKDSK.EXE instead. CHKDSK will check for cross-linked
files and lost allocation units.
SYS.COM
=======
The SYS command is used to copy system files from one
disk to another. Your computer needs these system files
to start.
>>>To SYS your C drive, type:
SYS C:
and then press ENTER. After a few seconds, a
"System Transferred" message appears.
The following files are copied to your hard disk during
the SYS procedure:
* IO.SYS
* MSDOS.SYS
* COMMAND.COM
If the SYS C: command does not work and you have a
compressed drive, you may need to type the drive letter
of your host drive. With the DblSpace or DrvSpace programs,
the host drive is typically designated drive H. If you are
not sure of the drive letter, run ScanDisk and see if it
prompts you about your compressed drive.
FDISK.EXE and FORMAT.EXE
------------------------
FDISK and FORMAT are utilities necessary for installing
a new hard disk in your computer or for starting over
fresh with a clean disk. FDISK is used first to create
a partition and then FORMAT is used to make the partition
available for use.
WARNING: Using FDISK incorrectly can destroy all data
on your hard disk. If you are unsure of how to use FDISK,
consult your computer documentation.
You can use the Windows 98 version of FDISK to create
FAT32 partitions on drives over 512 megabytes in size.
FAT32 reduces the cluster size for large drives and allows
you to create single partitions on drives over 2 GB.
To view your current drive status, type FDISK /STATUS
at the MS-DOS command prompt.
After you have partitioned a drive using FDISK, you will
need to use the FORMAT command. To format a newly
partitioned drive, type:
FORMAT X:
Where X represents the letter of the drive that you
want to format.
If you want to format drive C, you need to make this
disk a system disk so that your computer can start. To
do this, type /s at the end of the FORMAT command. For
example:
FORMAT C: /s
System Startup files will be automatically copied after
your drive is formatted.
CD-ROM Drivers
--------------
The Windows 98 Startup Disk includes a set of generic
CD-ROM drivers. These drivers work with most IDE ATAPI
and SCSI CD-ROM models.
If your particular CD-ROM drive does not work with
these drivers, you will need to use the drivers that
came with your CD-ROM drive.
Following are some known issues about the CD-ROM drivers:
1. CD-ROM drives connected to sound cards may not work
properly.
2. Early proprietary CD-ROM drives (for example, Mitsumi,
Panasonic, Sony) may not work with these drivers. Some
older IDE controllers may fail as well.
3. The SCSI drivers on the Startup Disk support most
Adaptec, Buslogic, and Mylex adapters. Some other
SCSI CD-ROM drives may not work with the drivers on
the Startup Disk.
4. If your SCSI controller is configured for a non-default
I/O range, the drivers may not detect your SCSI card.
Consult your SCSI driver documentation for the default
I/O ranges for your card.
5. Drivers are not included for any PC Card (PCMCIA)
CD-ROM drives.
EXT.EXE
-------
The EXT command is used in conjunction with the Extract.exe
utility to make it easier to extract Windows 98 files to
your hard disk. You can use this to replace missing or
damaged files.
This utility is extremely useful if you are receiving errors
during startup about missing files, or execution errors such
as General Protection Faults or invalid page faults.
>>>To use Ext.exe to extract a file, perform the following
steps:
1. Use the Startup Disk to start your computer. Select
option 1, and then press ENTER.
2. Make sure the Windows 98 CD is inserted in the drive.
3. Type EXT at the MS-DOS command prompt, and then
press ENTER.
4. Follow the prompts to indicate the location of the
Windows 98 Setup files, the files you wish to extract,
and the location in which you want to place the extracted
files.
NOTES:
If your CD-ROM drive letter is E, then type the location
to the Setup files as E:\WIN98.
If you wish to extract more than one file at a time, you
can use wild card characters. |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on February 09th, 2005 05:59:43 PM
hi a good site but cant get past the support secsion were can i find site to down load on to floppy thanks i have or had WIN98SE,&A cd thank's again |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on February 18th, 2005 06:14:20 AM
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Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by Anonymous Ghost on February 18th, 2005 10:08:31 PM
I some how deleted my Windows98 system. I tryed the startup disk and it does not work. It tells me i need to reinstall windows98 so it can get the system files back. When i bought the computer there was no disk with it, i bought it from an individual and he has lost the disk. so what do i do? PLEASE HELP! HELP! HELP! |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by colwiz on June 21st, 2005 05:34:43 AM
i am trying to install a trust 110ex ex ternal sound card,and get the message please in stall windows 98se cd-rom disk, i have no disk, can anyone help? |
Re: Windows 98SE startup disk by blackbutterfly69 on December 30th, 2005 04:06:56 PM
i need to download a windows 98se disc to my computer |
