Exactly what problem are you trying to fix by reloading Windows?
See if any of these apply to your setup problem:
How to Troubleshoot Pre-File Copy Windows 98 Setup Issues
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid5750
Windows 98 Setup Hangs During File Copy Process
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid5647
Windows 98/Me Setup Hangs During Plug and Play Hardware Detection
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid4721
Computer Hangs During Hardware Detection or on First Restart
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid8415
Computer Hangs When You Restart for the First Time During Setup 98
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid3156
General Protection Fault or Invalid Page Fault During Setup
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid 9321

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> I have tried to reload win98se because of a problem I was
> having, for some reason it will not start loading. It gets
> to collecting info on the computer and gets no further, it
> doesn't freeze up but just sits there like a big dummy.
> can anyone tell me what the problem is. I would delete it
> but I'm afraid of not being able to load it again.