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Windows Forum / Windows XP / New Users / May 2008clean install of windows 98
hi I just install new hard drive to my notebook dell inspiron3500.Then I try to install windows 98 from c. d. But it says "no oparating system" no metter what key I push It says the same thing. Any suggestion. See if this helps: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221829 MIlt > hi > I just install new hard drive to my notebook dell inspiron3500.Then I try to > install windows 98 from c. d. But it says "no oparating system" no metter > what key I push It says the same thing. Any suggestion. > See if this helps: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221829 > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> install windows 98 from c. d. But it says "no oparating system" no metter >> what key I push It says the same thing. Any suggestion. If you continue to have difficulties you will be better positioned to receive help if you post questions to a more appropriate group. Or even an appropriate group - this one, as the title suggests, is for Windows XP, not 98. Perhaps try microsoft.public.win98.setup. > hi > I just install new hard drive to my notebook dell inspiron3500.Then I try to > install windows 98 from c. d. But it says "no oparating system" no metter > what key I push It says the same thing. Any suggestion. And your question has what to do with Windows XP, the topic of this newsgroup? Your Windows 98 CD may not be bootable. From past discussions, it appears the SE version might be bootable but I never bothered to get it so I never had a copy to test with it. Use a bootdisk that adds CD-ROM device support so you can run the setup program from the install CD. You need to boot the machine with a Windows 98 Setup floppy diskette, I don't think that Windows 98 cds are bootable. For more help please post to one of the Windows 98 help groups. John > hi > I just install new hard drive to my notebook dell inspiron3500.Then I try to > install windows 98 from c. d. But it says "no oparating system" no metter > what key I push It says the same thing. Any suggestion. Unless you have Windows 98SE then the CD isn't bootable. If you are using an older version of Win 98 then you will need the Windows 98 boot disks. Try http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm You will, of course, need a floppy drive and a set of floppy disks. Start the install with the floppies first then slip the CD into your CD-ROM the setup should then access the CD and installation should proceed.  Signature-- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. > hi > I just install new hard drive to my notebook dell inspiron3500.Then I try > to > install windows 98 from c. d. But it says "no oparating system" no metter > what key I push It says the same thing. Any suggestion. > hi > I just install new hard drive to my notebook dell inspiron3500.Then I try to > install windows 98 from c. d. But it says "no oparating system" no metter > what key I push It says the same thing. Any suggestion. Win98 CDs weren't usually bootable. You need to start out with the accompanying boot floppy diskette. SignatureBruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot > hi > I just install new hard drive to my notebook dell inspiron3500.Then I try > to > install windows 98 from c. d. But it says "no oparating system" no metter > what key I push It says the same thing. Any suggestion. IIRC Win98 CDs weren't bootable, and you have to start the install by booting with the Win98 Setup Diskette. This of course means that your system has to have a floppy drive. If it doesn't you may be able to use a USB floppy drive, around $20. If you don't have the floppy disk, images for these can be downloaded from various places. Basically you just need a bootable diskette with CD drivers, so you can get to the CD and run Setup from there. HTH -pk |
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