ERROR"CD101" when reinstalling windows 98 se

[ism3c]

I wanted to reinstall Windows 98 se
I backed up my important files.
I turned off the computer and turn it on again.
I inserted the boot CD, and I choose the option that rewrites windows files...but does not deletes all files on the HDD. The installation was going o.k, until the DVDROM stopped working, and the "CD101rive E: Not ready (A,F,R)" (or something like that) error appeared . I tried 4 times more and decided to choose the option that deletes all files and intalls windows. Then... the same error appeared.

All I've done to try and use my computer again"
- Put the DVDROM as Prim. Master, slave, ect...
- I bought a new HDD and it didn't help
- I bought new "IDE" cables and it didn't help
- I bought a new CDROM and it also generated the same error.
- I bought a new CD-RW ROM and "same error "
-I order a new boot CD (from emachines) and it still didn't help.
- I created a windows 98 se start up disk (friend's computer) and it still didn't help.

The main reason I reinstalled windows was because the computer said that files were missing. This was 4 months ago and I still have hope... I'm forgeting how to use windows and I don't want to buy another computer just yet,
Please Help! Because I'm only good in Web Design and Media related programs
ThX-ism3c

I'm not a technicaluser I just didn't know what to put.

 

[smah]

Unfortunately, this sounds like it might be a bad CD media. See MSKB 272094 for troubleshooting tips.

 

[BionicJohn]

Hi, ism3c,

"A CDR-101 error is a code that is generally returned by your CD-ROM when it detects any problem with the drive electronics. This can be anything from a dirty lens on your CD-ROM drive to a major problem with the motor. The most important thing to remember is that a CDR-101 error does not necessarily mean your CD-ROM is broken. It simply means that the drive is having trouble reading the CD that's in the drive. You could see the error if the CD is scratched or damaged, for example.

If you have access to a CD-ROM cleaning kit, use it to clean the lens in your drive. A dirty lens, much like the lens on a camera, will have trouble getting accurate information if dust or other particles have settled on the surface. Even if you are not getting CDR-101 errors, it is a good practice to maintain your CD-ROM lens on a regular basis."


Iechyd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.

 

[isokocons]

Run windows 98 setup from another CD, your CD is bad, sometimes, if you clean it or wipe the surface, it might be fine or alternatively copy the Win98 folder into your hard-disk and run setup from there.

 

[edfair]

Would suggest that you follow the advice to put the install stuff on the hard drive and install from there.
Fdisk and format it from the floppy then transfer the install stuff over thru DOS. Read errors in DOS get retried several times and errors are noted.
Once you have it across you move to the c: and the install area and run setup.

Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.