Installing Windows 98

[mtlougan]

How do I go about reinstalling Windows 98 without the restore cd or Windows 98 CD (they have been misplaced)? I know the backup is on the computer on one of the drives, but I don't know how to access it and repair/reinstall Windows 98. Can anyone help me?

 

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[wolluf]

I know the backup is on the computer on one of the drives, but I don't know how to access it and repair/reinstall Windows 98. Can anyone help me?

Do you mean a backup equivalent to a restore disk? Basically, we can't help you unless we know what you've got. If you have something like a restore image on one of your hard drives, then it may be possible to get you back to a 'factory 98' install. Any info you can give us about the PC (eg, if its a particular make and model, someone here may know what's available) would be helpful.

 

[mtlougan]

I do have a restore image on one of my hard drives, but I don't know how to access it. I purchased the computer in 98 it had Windows 98 on it. I uninstalled an antivirus program and that is when I started getting all sorts of error messages. Now it tells me to reinstall Windows 98, but I can't find my CD to reinstall it. Is it possible to purchase it and will it work on my computer?

 

[electronicsfreak]

You can purchase any windows 98 cd and it will work. Just I dont think id bother unless you can find a cheap one as microsoft does not support windows 98 anymore.

 

[edfair]

YOu might look into the BIOS to see if there is a restore there.

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[BionicJohn]

At one time, the convention was to put all the setup files in a folder called C:\windows\options\cabfiles (or similar).

To reinstall Windows, run C:\windows\options\cabfiles\setup.exe from either within Windows or by re-booting to the DOS prompt (either from a floppy diskette or via hitting F8 as the POST finishes.

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[wolluf]

If you have a restore image, as produced by the machine's manufacturer, then their website would probably be best place to find instructions on how to use it. Could be need to create a bootable floppy, or as Ed says, start from bios or....

As also has been said, if you buy a copy of 98, you can install that (you may need to visit websites for specific drivers)