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Which Windows file extension to change for reinstalling Windows?
There is a Win. file that the extension is changed to .bak or something along
that line which allows the reinstallion of the operating system. Need to reinstall Windows 98 but get message that operating system is already installed. I have done this before a long time ago and it worked perfectly. The file extension is changed in DOS. Not sure if it is Win.ini or Win.com. |
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Which Windows file extension to change for reinstalling Windows?
"Blondeheat2000" wrote in message ... There is a Win. file that the extension is changed to .bak or something along that line which allows the reinstallion of the operating system. Need to reinstall Windows 98 but get message that operating system is already installed. I have done this before a long time ago and it worked perfectly. The file extension is changed in DOS. Not sure if it is Win.ini or Win.com. c:\windows\win.com |
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Which Windows file extension to change for reinstalling Window
"Haggis" wrote: "Blondeheat2000" wrote in message ... There is a Win. file that the extension is changed to .bak or something along that line which allows the reinstallion of the operating system. Need to reinstall Windows 98 but get message that operating system is already installed. I have done this before a long time ago and it worked perfectly. The file extension is changed in DOS. Not sure if it is Win.ini or Win.com. c:\windows\win.com That's it! Thanks a bunch! |
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Which Windows file extension to change for reinstalling Window
YW :
"Blondeheat2000" wrote in message ... "Haggis" wrote: "Blondeheat2000" wrote in message ... There is a Win. file that the extension is changed to .bak or something along that line which allows the reinstallion of the operating system. Need to reinstall Windows 98 but get message that operating system is already installed. I have done this before a long time ago and it worked perfectly. The file extension is changed in DOS. Not sure if it is Win.ini or Win.com. c:\windows\win.com That's it! Thanks a bunch! |
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Which Windows file extension to change for reinstalling Windows?
Re-installing Windows over the top is not a fix for issues as I believe
you found to be. 90% of the time the issues will remain or become worse. -- Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User } Conflicts start where information lacks. http://basconotw.mvps.org/ Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 "Blondeheat2000" wrote in message ... There is a Win. file that the extension is changed to .bak or something along that line which allows the reinstallion of the operating system. Need to reinstall Windows 98 but get message that operating system is already installed. I have done this before a long time ago and it worked perfectly. The file extension is changed in DOS. Not sure if it is Win.ini or Win.com. |
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Which Windows file extension to change for reinstalling Window
On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:45:34 -0800, Blondeheat2000
wrote: "Haggis" wrote: "Blondeheat2000" wrote in message ... There is a Win. file that the extension is changed to .bak or something along that line which allows the reinstallion of the operating system. Need to reinstall Windows 98 but get message that operating system is already installed. I have done this before a long time ago and it worked perfectly. The file extension is changed in DOS. Not sure if it is Win.ini or Win.com. c:\windows\win.com That's it! Thanks a bunch! I would also rename WINVER.EXE in the Windows folder. Regards, Bill Watt Win98 Computer Help & Other Information http://home.ptd.net/~bwatt/ |
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Which Windows file extension to change for reinstalling Window
Thank you, I have made a note of your response and copied the link as well.
Appreciate your advise and time. "Brian A." wrote: Re-installing Windows over the top is not a fix for issues as I believe you found to be. 90% of the time the issues will remain or become worse. -- Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User } Conflicts start where information lacks. http://basconotw.mvps.org/ Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 "Blondeheat2000" wrote in message ... There is a Win. file that the extension is changed to .bak or something along that line which allows the reinstallion of the operating system. Need to reinstall Windows 98 but get message that operating system is already installed. I have done this before a long time ago and it worked perfectly. The file extension is changed in DOS. Not sure if it is Win.ini or Win.com. |
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Which Windows file extension to change for reinstalling Window
Thank you very much, I have added this information to my greatly expanding
notebook of useful advise. Thanks again for the response and time. "Bill Watt" wrote: On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:45:34 -0800, Blondeheat2000 wrote: "Haggis" wrote: "Blondeheat2000" wrote in message ... There is a Win. file that the extension is changed to .bak or something along that line which allows the reinstallion of the operating system. Need to reinstall Windows 98 but get message that operating system is already installed. I have done this before a long time ago and it worked perfectly. The file extension is changed in DOS. Not sure if it is Win.ini or Win.com. c:\windows\win.com That's it! Thanks a bunch! I would also rename WINVER.EXE in the Windows folder. Regards, Bill Watt Win98 Computer Help & Other Information http://home.ptd.net/~bwatt/ |
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Which Windows file extension to change for reinstalling Window
I learn so much here, thank you!
"Haggis" wrote: "Blondeheat2000" wrote in message ... There is a Win. file that the extension is changed to .bak or something along that line which allows the reinstallion of the operating system. Need to reinstall Windows 98 but get message that operating system is already installed. I have done this before a long time ago and it worked perfectly. The file extension is changed in DOS. Not sure if it is Win.ini or Win.com. c:\windows\win.com |
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