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Windows Forum / Windows 98 / Performance / November 2005Windows 98SE Problem DESPERATE
Hello and thank you for taking time to read this. I'll be as brief as possible. I was given a Dell Inspiration 3500 as follows: MODEL#: TS30t AND IS EQUIPED WITH: 5MB Hard Disk; 1.44MB Floppy Disk; does not have a cd rom device; Power Supply Input; Line In - Microphone - Headset Jacks; Xircomm 56K Internal Modem; 1 USB port; 1 Parralell Port; 1 Serial port; 1 External monitor Port; 1 Unknown port about 4.5 " long; 1 External Mouse / Keyboard Attachment Port. AGAIN (FOR CLARIFICATION OF MY PROBLEM) THE LAPTOP HAS NO CD ROM DEVICE. The Problem The unit did at one time have Windows 98SE installed. I don't have the operating system disks to re-install the operating system to the drive. I was given this for an upcoming hospital stay for heart surgery. I want to have a computer to make recuperation go a bit faster. I know for me, time really does fly when on the computer whatever you're doing (unless it may be work related- then just the opposite!. If anyone has any idea for me to solve this problem so that I can get it up and running? I know it won't be the greatest, but being retired and disabled, I am happy with whatever God sends my way. Sincerely, Mr. Raymond A. Miller Amherst, NY PD (Ret.) Proud Past Or Present Member Of: Amherst Police Club Retired Police Officers Of New York 2nd Member Of Amherst PD Family Offense Unit (prior to retiring) S.C.O.P.E. National Rifle Association N.A.A.C.P. / Local & Buffalo Chapter Antique Automobile Club Of America South-towns Amateur Radio Club Buffalo Amateur Radio Repeater Association National Organization Of Christians & Jews B H C 81 Supporter Windows 98SE Problem DESPERATE You have not stated what the problem is. I assume the laptop is not booting into Windows. If so, what does it do? If there are error messages, provide them verbatim.  SignatureRegards Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98 Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo > Hello and thank you for taking time to read this. > [quoted text clipped - 55 lines] > > Windows 98SE Problem DESPERATE By coincidence I was recently given 'exactly' the same laptop. If you look in c:\windows\options\cabs, all the original install files 'should' be there. All you have to do is go to that directory & type 'setup' and it'll reinstall almost without interaction. Worked for me. >> Hello and thank you for taking time to read this. >> [quoted text clipped - 55 lines] >> >> Windows 98SE Problem DESPERATE -- Australia isn't "down under", it's "off to one side"! stanblaz@netspace.net.au www.cobracat.com (home of the Australian Cobra Catamaran) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobra-cat/ > Hello and thank you for taking time to read this. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > The unit did at one time have Windows 98SE installed. I don't have the > operating system disks to re-install the operating system to the drive. <snip> i can think of 3 ways to reinstall the OS...but you will of course need a win98 cd : 1) install a netcard and use a network boot disk and network the machine to another and copy the win98 setup files from that 2) take the drive out and with an adaptor install it in another machine and then copy the setup files to the drive... put it back in the laptop and run setup from there 3) install a cd or else maybe a lot easier... just install win95 instead of win98... that can be installed fairly easily from floppies... you can probably find them on ebay for just a few dollars Originally it did have a cd rom. It uses the hot swap tray where the floppy drive is now. Both are removable. Uses a hot swap software driver as well. Without a whole lotta research, Dell's parts and support, and a whole lotta frustration, what you want isn't going to happen. Hate to say it, but this is an inappropriate gift to someone with heart problems. SignatureLil' Dave Beware the rule quoters, the corp mindset, the Borg Else you will be absorbed > Hello and thank you for taking time to read this. > [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] > > Windows 98SE Problem DESPERATE |
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