Re: Windows doesn't load

[Doug]

OK, it seems to allow me to do this. Today's problem is
it doesn't recognise my Windows 98 SE cd when it prompts
me for it. Any ideas?


Thanks

>-----Original Message-----
>Ummmmmm, what's the problem ? Seems to me you can just
reformat the
>drive, no ?
>
>
wrote:
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Doug wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>My computer stopped working probably from something I
>>>>dl'd, or I filled it past capacity. I've done this
>>>>before. My solution previously has been to buy a new
>>
>> hard
>>
>>>>drive, load windows, retreive the data I wanted off
the
>>>>old drive, and toss the old drive or use foe storage.
>>>>Anyway, I unsuccessfully loaded windows onto the new
>>
>> drive
>>
>>>>and want to start over. I think because I didn't do
>>
>> the
>>
>>>>standard installation and put all the bells and
>>
>> whistles
>>
>>>>on. So, how do I delete what is on the drive already
>>
>> so I
>>
>>>>can start over with the standard installation this
>>
>> time?
>>
>>>>Thanks
>>>
>>>Well, may as well start from scratch... just reformat
the
>>
>> drive and
>>
>>>install fresh:
>>>
>>>Install OS
>>>Install MB drivers (if your machine requires them)
>>>Install basic Video drivers so you're not stuck at
>>
>> 640x480x16
>>
>>>Install OS patches, upgrades
>>>Install the rest of the drivers
>>>Install your Apps
>>>Tweak your personal settings
>>>Restore your personal data
>>>
>>>
>>>Rick
>>>.
>>
>> Well, first step, install OS is the problem. I've done
>> this before and installing the OS again just installs
>> another. I have to delete the first one first, and I
>> don't remember how to do that.....thanks
>>
>.
>

[Rick T]

Doug wrote:

> OK, it seems to allow me to do this. Today's problem is
> it doesn't recognise my Windows 98 SE cd when it prompts
> me for it. Any ideas?

OK, so you've reformatted the drive (so it's a blank, FAT32 partition),

now you're installing WindowsME Upgrade Edition ?

using a Windows98SE CD as "Proof of Previous OS" ?




So when it asks your for previous OS, put the 98CD in and point it to
your CD drive, remembering to add a letter to your CD drive, or at least
note what letter the CD drive now is, ie: what's usually D: is now E:
(because some twerp at M$ decided their ramdrive should take precedence
and screwed up an entire generation of people trying to
troubleshoot/maintain/install their system).

Or clean your CD with a damp cloth.



Rick