Can't install ME

[pcgr1]

I refomatted my HD and I'm trying to reintall ME. It keeps freezing and I
can't get past 2% on installing. I've rebooted and tried so many times. I
disconnected one cd rom drive cause I thought it was my dvd drive, but it
freezes with my cd-r drive also. How can I install without my dvd drive or
cd-r drive? I don't know how to copy files from the me cd to my hd. Would
that work? What is faulty in my pc?

Thanks,
Pat

[Rick T]

pcgr1 wrote:

> I refomatted my HD and I'm trying to reintall ME. It keeps freezing and I
> can't get past 2% on installing. I've rebooted and tried so many times. I
> disconnected one cd rom drive cause I thought it was my dvd drive, but it
> freezes with my cd-r drive also. How can I install without my dvd drive or
> cd-r drive? I don't know how to copy files from the me cd to my hd. Would
> that work? What is faulty in my pc?

Taking the Install CD out and cleaning it thoroughly might help.
If you're using a non-Microsoft CD (ie: licensed by HP or Dell, etc.),
they're built for their specific computer model.



Rick


>
> Thanks,
> Pat
>
>

[pcgr1]

I did clean it, but maybe I need to clean it better. This cd came with my
built pc. What hardware could be faulty so that I can replace it. Or could
it just be windows me. I tried windows 98 and it froze also.

thanks,
Pat

--

"Rick T" > wrote in message
...
> pcgr1 wrote:
>
> > I refomatted my HD and I'm trying to reintall ME. It keeps freezing and
I
> > can't get past 2% on installing. I've rebooted and tried so many times.
I
> > disconnected one cd rom drive cause I thought it was my dvd drive, but
it
> > freezes with my cd-r drive also. How can I install without my dvd drive
or
> > cd-r drive? I don't know how to copy files from the me cd to my hd.
Would
> > that work? What is faulty in my pc?
>
> Taking the Install CD out and cleaning it thoroughly might help.
> If you're using a non-Microsoft CD (ie: licensed by HP or Dell, etc.),
> they're built for their specific computer model.
>
>
>
> Rick
>
>
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Pat
> >
> >

[Mart]

Sounds like you *may* have an 'iffy' CD-ROM drive, but if you want to try to
copy the WinMe CD to you hard drive and try and install it from there,
here's the procedure:-

Put the WinMe CD into the CD-ROM drive and then boot, using the WinMe
Startup (floppy) Disk and select option 2 (With CD support) and make a note
of the letter shown for your CD drive - probably E:

At the A:\> prompt, type the following, pressing 'Return' after each line.
Be certain to type the lines correctly (the correct syntax is very
important) - where 'e' is the letter designated above :-
md c:\w9xflat
xcopy e: c:\w9xflat /e

Now wait whilst it copies *the complete WinMe CD* (400+ Mb) to your C:
drive - it may take 30 minutes or more!!

When it has completed, you should end up with the A:\> prompt again. Now
type :-
c:
cd w9xflat
setup

And all being well, you *should* be able to install a fresh copy of WinMe.
When you've got WinMe up and running again, you can delete the w9xflat
folder if you want/need the space.

HTH and good luck

Mart


"pcgr1" > wrote in message
...
> I did clean it, but maybe I need to clean it better. This cd came with my
> built pc. What hardware could be faulty so that I can replace it. Or
could
> it just be windows me. I tried windows 98 and it froze also.
>
> thanks,
> Pat
>
> --
>
> "Rick T" > wrote in message
> ...
> > pcgr1 wrote:
> >
> > > I refomatted my HD and I'm trying to reintall ME. It keeps freezing
and
> I
> > > can't get past 2% on installing. I've rebooted and tried so many
times.
> I
> > > disconnected one cd rom drive cause I thought it was my dvd drive, but
> it
> > > freezes with my cd-r drive also. How can I install without my dvd
drive
> or
> > > cd-r drive? I don't know how to copy files from the me cd to my hd.
> Would
> > > that work? What is faulty in my pc?
> >
> > Taking the Install CD out and cleaning it thoroughly might help.
> > If you're using a non-Microsoft CD (ie: licensed by HP or Dell, etc.),
> > they're built for their specific computer model.
> >
> >
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Pat
> > >
> > >
>
>

[Mart]

Pat, having now read your 'other' posts too, I'm no longer (necessarily)
suspecting an 'iffy' CD-ROM but certainly a hardware issue. Also, again not
too sure if you have an OEM WinMe CD (recovery CD?) or an MS Retail
version. - The copy instructions are intended for an MS Retail CD.

Anyway, see how you get on, as the instructions still *might* work in your
case.

Mart


"Mart" > wrote in message
...
> Sounds like you *may* have an 'iffy' CD-ROM drive, but if you want to try
to
> copy the WinMe CD to you hard drive and try and install it from there,
> here's the procedure:-
>
> Put the WinMe CD into the CD-ROM drive and then boot, using the WinMe
> Startup (floppy) Disk and select option 2 (With CD support) and make a
note
> of the letter shown for your CD drive - probably E:
>
> At the A:\> prompt, type the following, pressing 'Return' after each line.
> Be certain to type the lines correctly (the correct syntax is very
> important) - where 'e' is the letter designated above :-
> md c:\w9xflat
> xcopy e: c:\w9xflat /e
>
> Now wait whilst it copies *the complete WinMe CD* (400+ Mb) to your C:
> drive - it may take 30 minutes or more!!
>
> When it has completed, you should end up with the A:\> prompt again. Now
> type :-
> c:
> cd w9xflat
> setup
>
> And all being well, you *should* be able to install a fresh copy of WinMe.
> When you've got WinMe up and running again, you can delete the w9xflat
> folder if you want/need the space.
>
> HTH and good luck
>
> Mart
>
>
> "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I did clean it, but maybe I need to clean it better. This cd came with
my
> > built pc. What hardware could be faulty so that I can replace it. Or
> could
> > it just be windows me. I tried windows 98 and it froze also.
> >
> > thanks,
> > Pat
> >
> > --
> >
> > "Rick T" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > pcgr1 wrote:
> > >
> > > > I refomatted my HD and I'm trying to reintall ME. It keeps freezing
> and
> > I
> > > > can't get past 2% on installing. I've rebooted and tried so many
> times.
> > I
> > > > disconnected one cd rom drive cause I thought it was my dvd drive,
but
> > it
> > > > freezes with my cd-r drive also. How can I install without my dvd
> drive
> > or
> > > > cd-r drive? I don't know how to copy files from the me cd to my hd.
> > Would
> > > > that work? What is faulty in my pc?
> > >
> > > Taking the Install CD out and cleaning it thoroughly might help.
> > > If you're using a non-Microsoft CD (ie: licensed by HP or Dell, etc.),
> > > they're built for their specific computer model.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Rick
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Pat
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >
>
>

[pcgr1]

OKay,
I'm able to do the first command, but when I got to do the xcopy command,
it says bad command or file name. are their spaces in between? I've tried
with and without spaces, still says it. Is their xcopy command in this win
me boot up disk? I see the w9xflat on my c drive.

Thanks,
Pat

"Mart" > wrote in message
...
> Pat, having now read your 'other' posts too, I'm no longer (necessarily)
> suspecting an 'iffy' CD-ROM but certainly a hardware issue. Also, again
not
> too sure if you have an OEM WinMe CD (recovery CD?) or an MS Retail
> version. - The copy instructions are intended for an MS Retail CD.
>
> Anyway, see how you get on, as the instructions still *might* work in your
> case.
>
> Mart
>
>
> "Mart" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Sounds like you *may* have an 'iffy' CD-ROM drive, but if you want to
try
> to
> > copy the WinMe CD to you hard drive and try and install it from there,
> > here's the procedure:-
> >
> > Put the WinMe CD into the CD-ROM drive and then boot, using the WinMe
> > Startup (floppy) Disk and select option 2 (With CD support) and make a
> note
> > of the letter shown for your CD drive - probably E:
> >
> > At the A:\> prompt, type the following, pressing 'Return' after each
line.
> > Be certain to type the lines correctly (the correct syntax is very
> > important) - where 'e' is the letter designated above :-
> > md c:\w9xflat
> > xcopy e: c:\w9xflat /e
> >
> > Now wait whilst it copies *the complete WinMe CD* (400+ Mb) to your C:
> > drive - it may take 30 minutes or more!!
> >
> > When it has completed, you should end up with the A:\> prompt again. Now
> > type :-
> > c:
> > cd w9xflat
> > setup
> >
> > And all being well, you *should* be able to install a fresh copy of
WinMe.
> > When you've got WinMe up and running again, you can delete the w9xflat
> > folder if you want/need the space.
> >
> > HTH and good luck
> >
> > Mart
> >
> >
> > "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I did clean it, but maybe I need to clean it better. This cd came
with
> my
> > > built pc. What hardware could be faulty so that I can replace it. Or
> > could
> > > it just be windows me. I tried windows 98 and it froze also.
> > >
> > > thanks,
> > > Pat
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > "Rick T" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > pcgr1 wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I refomatted my HD and I'm trying to reintall ME. It keeps
freezing
> > and
> > > I
> > > > > can't get past 2% on installing. I've rebooted and tried so many
> > times.
> > > I
> > > > > disconnected one cd rom drive cause I thought it was my dvd drive,
> but
> > > it
> > > > > freezes with my cd-r drive also. How can I install without my dvd
> > drive
> > > or
> > > > > cd-r drive? I don't know how to copy files from the me cd to my
hd.
> > > Would
> > > > > that work? What is faulty in my pc?
> > > >
> > > > Taking the Install CD out and cleaning it thoroughly might help.
> > > > If you're using a non-Microsoft CD (ie: licensed by HP or Dell,
etc.),
> > > > they're built for their specific computer model.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Rick
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > Pat
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[pcgr1]

I downloaded xcopy, and xcopy32 but it says wrong ms dos version.
I use the copy command and it says o copies copied. file not found h


Pat

"pcgr1" > wrote in message
...
> OKay,
> I'm able to do the first command, but when I got to do the xcopy
command,
> it says bad command or file name. are their spaces in between? I've
tried
> with and without spaces, still says it. Is their xcopy command in this
win
> me boot up disk? I see the w9xflat on my c drive.
>
> Thanks,
> Pat
>
> "Mart" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Pat, having now read your 'other' posts too, I'm no longer (necessarily)
> > suspecting an 'iffy' CD-ROM but certainly a hardware issue. Also, again
> not
> > too sure if you have an OEM WinMe CD (recovery CD?) or an MS Retail
> > version. - The copy instructions are intended for an MS Retail CD.
> >
> > Anyway, see how you get on, as the instructions still *might* work in
your
> > case.
> >
> > Mart
> >
> >
> > "Mart" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Sounds like you *may* have an 'iffy' CD-ROM drive, but if you want to
> try
> > to
> > > copy the WinMe CD to you hard drive and try and install it from there,
> > > here's the procedure:-
> > >
> > > Put the WinMe CD into the CD-ROM drive and then boot, using the WinMe
> > > Startup (floppy) Disk and select option 2 (With CD support) and make a
> > note
> > > of the letter shown for your CD drive - probably E:
> > >
> > > At the A:\> prompt, type the following, pressing 'Return' after each
> line.
> > > Be certain to type the lines correctly (the correct syntax is very
> > > important) - where 'e' is the letter designated above :-
> > > md c:\w9xflat
> > > xcopy e: c:\w9xflat /e
> > >
> > > Now wait whilst it copies *the complete WinMe CD* (400+ Mb) to your C:
> > > drive - it may take 30 minutes or more!!
> > >
> > > When it has completed, you should end up with the A:\> prompt again.
Now
> > > type :-
> > > c:
> > > cd w9xflat
> > > setup
> > >
> > > And all being well, you *should* be able to install a fresh copy of
> WinMe.
> > > When you've got WinMe up and running again, you can delete the w9xflat
> > > folder if you want/need the space.
> > >
> > > HTH and good luck
> > >
> > > Mart
> > >
> > >
> > > "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > I did clean it, but maybe I need to clean it better. This cd came
> with
> > my
> > > > built pc. What hardware could be faulty so that I can replace it.
Or
> > > could
> > > > it just be windows me. I tried windows 98 and it froze also.
> > > >
> > > > thanks,
> > > > Pat
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > >
> > > > "Rick T" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > pcgr1 wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I refomatted my HD and I'm trying to reintall ME. It keeps
> freezing
> > > and
> > > > I
> > > > > > can't get past 2% on installing. I've rebooted and tried so
many
> > > times.
> > > > I
> > > > > > disconnected one cd rom drive cause I thought it was my dvd
drive,
> > but
> > > > it
> > > > > > freezes with my cd-r drive also. How can I install without my
dvd
> > > drive
> > > > or
> > > > > > cd-r drive? I don't know how to copy files from the me cd to my
> hd.
> > > > Would
> > > > > > that work? What is faulty in my pc?
> > > > >
> > > > > Taking the Install CD out and cleaning it thoroughly might help.
> > > > > If you're using a non-Microsoft CD (ie: licensed by HP or Dell,
> etc.),
> > > > > they're built for their specific computer model.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Rick
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > > Pat
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[pcgr1]

Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC. Does
that me I cannot copy it?


Thanks,
Pat


"pcgr1" > wrote in message
...
> I downloaded xcopy, and xcopy32 but it says wrong ms dos version.
> I use the copy command and it says o copies copied. file not found h
>
>
> Pat
>
> "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> ...
> > OKay,
> > I'm able to do the first command, but when I got to do the xcopy
> command,
> > it says bad command or file name. are their spaces in between? I've
> tried
> > with and without spaces, still says it. Is their xcopy command in this
> win
> > me boot up disk? I see the w9xflat on my c drive.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Pat
> >
> > "Mart" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Pat, having now read your 'other' posts too, I'm no longer
(necessarily)
> > > suspecting an 'iffy' CD-ROM but certainly a hardware issue. Also,
again
> > not
> > > too sure if you have an OEM WinMe CD (recovery CD?) or an MS Retail
> > > version. - The copy instructions are intended for an MS Retail CD.
> > >
> > > Anyway, see how you get on, as the instructions still *might* work in
> your
> > > case.
> > >
> > > Mart
> > >
> > >
> > > "Mart" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Sounds like you *may* have an 'iffy' CD-ROM drive, but if you want
to
> > try
> > > to
> > > > copy the WinMe CD to you hard drive and try and install it from
there,
> > > > here's the procedure:-
> > > >
> > > > Put the WinMe CD into the CD-ROM drive and then boot, using the
WinMe
> > > > Startup (floppy) Disk and select option 2 (With CD support) and make
a
> > > note
> > > > of the letter shown for your CD drive - probably E:
> > > >
> > > > At the A:\> prompt, type the following, pressing 'Return' after each
> > line.
> > > > Be certain to type the lines correctly (the correct syntax is very
> > > > important) - where 'e' is the letter designated above :-
> > > > md c:\w9xflat
> > > > xcopy e: c:\w9xflat /e
> > > >
> > > > Now wait whilst it copies *the complete WinMe CD* (400+ Mb) to your
C:
> > > > drive - it may take 30 minutes or more!!
> > > >
> > > > When it has completed, you should end up with the A:\> prompt again.
> Now
> > > > type :-
> > > > c:
> > > > cd w9xflat
> > > > setup
> > > >
> > > > And all being well, you *should* be able to install a fresh copy of
> > WinMe.
> > > > When you've got WinMe up and running again, you can delete the
w9xflat
> > > > folder if you want/need the space.
> > > >
> > > > HTH and good luck
> > > >
> > > > Mart
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > I did clean it, but maybe I need to clean it better. This cd came
> > with
> > > my
> > > > > built pc. What hardware could be faulty so that I can replace it.
> Or
> > > > could
> > > > > it just be windows me. I tried windows 98 and it froze also.
> > > > >
> > > > > thanks,
> > > > > Pat
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > >
> > > > > "Rick T" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > pcgr1 wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > I refomatted my HD and I'm trying to reintall ME. It keeps
> > freezing
> > > > and
> > > > > I
> > > > > > > can't get past 2% on installing. I've rebooted and tried so
> many
> > > > times.
> > > > > I
> > > > > > > disconnected one cd rom drive cause I thought it was my dvd
> drive,
> > > but
> > > > > it
> > > > > > > freezes with my cd-r drive also. How can I install without my
> dvd
> > > > drive
> > > > > or
> > > > > > > cd-r drive? I don't know how to copy files from the me cd to
my
> > hd.
> > > > > Would
> > > > > > > that work? What is faulty in my pc?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Taking the Install CD out and cleaning it thoroughly might help.
> > > > > > If you're using a non-Microsoft CD (ie: licensed by HP or Dell,
> > etc.),
> > > > > > they're built for their specific computer model.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Rick
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > > > Pat
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Noel Paton]

No - it means that

1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the
replacement PC
2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it with.

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
or
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp

"pcgr1" > wrote in message
...
> Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC. Does
> that me I cannot copy it?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Pat

[pcgr1]

Well,
This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what I'm
doing wrong as far as copying it.

TIA,
Pat



"Noel Paton" > wrote in message
...
> No - it means that
>
> 1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the
> replacement PC
> 2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it with.
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
> or
> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp
>
> "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC.
Does
> > that me I cannot copy it?
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Pat
>
>

[Mart]

Pat, I was away from my PC for a while <g> but as Noel implied, the CD may
well be 'machine specific'.

However, not too sure where to start here except to ask if the CD has folder
called \win9x in the root, with all the setting up files and CABs (some 25
of them!) ?
Just trying to ascertain whether you've got a 'recovery CD'.

You appear to have "made directory" (md) called w9xflat on your HD. Is there
anything in it? - see above

NB -
xcopy e: c:\w9xflat /e
has a space between y and e:
a space between e: and c
and a space between t and /e

Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive
again using the Startup Disk just to confirm there is 'nothing wrong' with
the HD.

Whilst you are in Real Mode DOS (with CD-ROM support) confirm that you are
able to read from your CD. Check that you can see the folders and files.

Mart


"pcgr1" > wrote in message
...
> Well,
> This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what I'm
> doing wrong as far as copying it.
>
> TIA,
> Pat
>
>
>
> "Noel Paton" > wrote in message
> ...
> > No - it means that
> >
> > 1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the
> > replacement PC
> > 2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it with.
> >
> > --
> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >
> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >
> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
> > or
> > http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp
> >
> > "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC.
> Does
> > > that me I cannot copy it?
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Pat
> >
> >
>
>

[Mart]

Mart wrote:-

> Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive

SHOULD READ:-

> Also might be worth running *scandisk* (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive

Mart


"pcgr1" > wrote in message
...
> Well,
> This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what I'm
> doing wrong as far as copying it.
>
> TIA,
> Pat
>
>
>
> "Noel Paton" > wrote in message
> ...
> > No - it means that
> >
> > 1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the
> > replacement PC
> > 2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it with.
> >
> > --
> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >
> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >
> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
> > or
> > http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp
> >
> > "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC.
> Does
> > > that me I cannot copy it?
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Pat
> >
> >
>
>

[pcgr1]

Okay, I got it copied to the HD, using a different command. I used copy and
didn't use all of the command that that you had said, got it off of a web
page. Anyway, now the monitor goes off when installing and it does it
during or right after scandisk. Does this mean my ati 7500 video card is
bad?

Pat




"Mart" > wrote in message
...
> Mart wrote:-
>
> > Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive
>
> SHOULD READ:-
>
> > Also might be worth running *scandisk* (in Real Mode DOS) on your C:
drive
>
> Mart
>
>
> "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Well,
> > This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what I'm
> > doing wrong as far as copying it.
> >
> > TIA,
> > Pat
> >
> >
> >
> > "Noel Paton" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > No - it means that
> > >
> > > 1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the
> > > replacement PC
> > > 2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it
with.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> > >
> > > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > >
> > > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
> NG's
> > > or
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp
> > >
> > > "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC.
> > Does
> > > > that me I cannot copy it?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Pat
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Mart]

As I said earlier, "Just trying to ascertain whether you've got a 'recovery
CD'." - as opposed to an MS retail or 'standard' OEM CD. So, it would help
if you were to answer my questions.

Please confirm that there is a \win9x folder containing 25 CAB files.

I've no idea why your monitor 'goes off' - I don't know *what* you are
installing, nor exactly what (version of WinMe) you've copied to your HD.

What 'different' command did you use to copy your CD? You may not have
copied ALL of the essential files/folders, for all I know.

How did you run scandisk? - from the boot floppy?

Under the circumstances, as it would appear that you've got an OEM CD of an
(as yet) unspecified version, you may be better checking your User Manual to
see what the OEM suggests.

Mart



"pcgr1" > wrote in message
...
> Okay, I got it copied to the HD, using a different command. I used copy
and
> didn't use all of the command that that you had said, got it off of a web
> page. Anyway, now the monitor goes off when installing and it does it
> during or right after scandisk. Does this mean my ati 7500 video card is
> bad?
>
> Pat
>
>
>
>
> "Mart" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Mart wrote:-
> >
> > > Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C:
drive
> >
> > SHOULD READ:-
> >
> > > Also might be worth running *scandisk* (in Real Mode DOS) on your C:
> drive
> >
> > Mart
> >
> >
> > "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Well,
> > > This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what
I'm
> > > doing wrong as far as copying it.
> > >
> > > TIA,
> > > Pat
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Noel Paton" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > No - it means that
> > > >
> > > > 1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the
> > > > replacement PC
> > > > 2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it
> with.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> > > >
> > > > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > > > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > > >
> > > > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
> > NG's
> > > > or
> > > > http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp
> > > >
> > > > "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new
PC.
> > > Does
> > > > > that me I cannot copy it?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > Pat
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Rick T]

Mart, he's got an OEM CD (per the post while you were away).

Pat, unless your monitor was turning off unexpectedly in Windows I doubt
it's your vidcard. Check your BIOS for "Monitor Power Save Function" or
somesuch. May as well turn off *any* powersaving functions (sleep
hibernate, etc) while you're in there.


Rick


Mart wrote:

> As I said earlier, "Just trying to ascertain whether you've got a 'recovery
> CD'." - as opposed to an MS retail or 'standard' OEM CD. So, it would help
> if you were to answer my questions.
>
> Please confirm that there is a \win9x folder containing 25 CAB files.
>
> I've no idea why your monitor 'goes off' - I don't know *what* you are
> installing, nor exactly what (version of WinMe) you've copied to your HD.
>
> What 'different' command did you use to copy your CD? You may not have
> copied ALL of the essential files/folders, for all I know.
>
> How did you run scandisk? - from the boot floppy?
>
> Under the circumstances, as it would appear that you've got an OEM CD of an
> (as yet) unspecified version, you may be better checking your User Manual to
> see what the OEM suggests.
>
> Mart
>
>
>
> "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Okay, I got it copied to the HD, using a different command. I used copy
>
> and
>
>>didn't use all of the command that that you had said, got it off of a web
>>page. Anyway, now the monitor goes off when installing and it does it
>>during or right after scandisk. Does this mean my ati 7500 video card is
>>bad?
>>
>>Pat
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>"Mart" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>>Mart wrote:-
>>>
>>>
>>>>Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C:
>
> drive
>
>>>SHOULD READ:-
>>>
>>>
>>>>Also might be worth running *scandisk* (in Real Mode DOS) on your C:
>>
>>drive
>>
>>>Mart
>>>
>>>
>>>"pcgr1" > wrote in message
...
>>>
>>>>Well,
>>>> This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what
>
> I'm
>
>>>>doing wrong as far as copying it.
>>>>
>>>>TIA,
>>>>Pat
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Noel Paton" > wrote in message
...
>>>>
>>>>>No - it means that
>>>>>
>>>>>1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the
>>>>>replacement PC
>>>>>2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it
>>
>>with.
>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>>>>>
>>>>>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>>>>>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
>>>
>>>NG's
>>>
>>>>>or
>>>>>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp
>>>>>
>>>>>"pcgr1" > wrote in message
...
>>>>>
>>>>>>Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new
>
> PC.
>
>>>>Does
>>>>
>>>>>>that me I cannot copy it?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>>Pat
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

[pcgr1]

I didn't have that on in the bios. Plus if I move the mouse, it wouldn't
make the monitor come back on. I had all power saving features disabled.

Pat



"Rick T" > wrote in message
...
> Mart, he's got an OEM CD (per the post while you were away).
>
> Pat, unless your monitor was turning off unexpectedly in Windows I doubt
> it's your vidcard. Check your BIOS for "Monitor Power Save Function" or
> somesuch. May as well turn off *any* powersaving functions (sleep
> hibernate, etc) while you're in there.
>
>
> Rick
>
>
> Mart wrote:
>
> > As I said earlier, "Just trying to ascertain whether you've got a
'recovery
> > CD'." - as opposed to an MS retail or 'standard' OEM CD. So, it would
help
> > if you were to answer my questions.
> >
> > Please confirm that there is a \win9x folder containing 25 CAB files.
> >
> > I've no idea why your monitor 'goes off' - I don't know *what* you are
> > installing, nor exactly what (version of WinMe) you've copied to your
HD.
> >
> > What 'different' command did you use to copy your CD? You may not have
> > copied ALL of the essential files/folders, for all I know.
> >
> > How did you run scandisk? - from the boot floppy?
> >
> > Under the circumstances, as it would appear that you've got an OEM CD of
an
> > (as yet) unspecified version, you may be better checking your User
Manual to
> > see what the OEM suggests.
> >
> > Mart
> >
> >
> >
> > "pcgr1" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> >>Okay, I got it copied to the HD, using a different command. I used copy
> >
> > and
> >
> >>didn't use all of the command that that you had said, got it off of a
web
> >>page. Anyway, now the monitor goes off when installing and it does it
> >>during or right after scandisk. Does this mean my ati 7500 video card
is
> >>bad?
> >>
> >>Pat
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>"Mart" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>
> >>>Mart wrote:-
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C:
> >
> > drive
> >
> >>>SHOULD READ:-
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>Also might be worth running *scandisk* (in Real Mode DOS) on your C:
> >>
> >>drive
> >>
> >>>Mart
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>"pcgr1" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>>
> >>>>Well,
> >>>> This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what
> >
> > I'm
> >
> >>>>doing wrong as far as copying it.
> >>>>
> >>>>TIA,
> >>>>Pat
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>"Noel Paton" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>>>
> >>>>>No - it means that
> >>>>>
> >>>>>1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the
> >>>>>replacement PC
> >>>>>2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it
> >>
> >>with.
> >>
> >>>>>--
> >>>>>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >>>>>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
> >>>
> >>>NG's
> >>>
> >>>>>or
> >>>>>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp
> >>>>>
> >>>>>"pcgr1" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new
> >
> > PC.
> >
> >>>>Does
> >>>>
> >>>>>>that me I cannot copy it?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>Thanks,
> >>>>>>Pat
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >