I am trying to copy large files from one PC to another. The
3.5 DS HD disks are too small, so I tried to use a 700MB CD-R.
When I try to copy, the CD drive says that there is no disk
in drive or the drive is not ready.

Deleted files on Floppy & Hard disk -remnants ?
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1) When you delete a file from a Floppy disk
-what information is left about that file ??

Hi from Oz (aust) Ron,
I just come from your site after mulling through the tips etc.......cool
stuff!
Couple of questions if you dont mind.

I am reformatting hard drive for a friend on an HP system
running Windows 98. When I put in the system recovery
disk I get an error: "Can't ready read drive M." M being
the CD-ROM drive. The drive appears to be functioning ok.

    I removed a 800MB hdd, with two partitions (two logical drives), from one
computer and put it in an older Compaq 386 computer.  Both computers have
the same MsDos 6.22 systems.   The 386 can access all the space in "C:" drive,
but when I try to access "D:" drive,  I get an  ...

CD Rom Is giving me a message; Device is not ready?

I am getting a "non-system disk or disk error - replace
and strike any key when ready" at start-up when there is
no disk in the floppy or disk drives.  What else would
cause this?

I had to reformat my harddrive and reload win 98.  When
the load was somplete and it rebooted a message comes up
saying
Windows protection arror. You need to restart your

My Mother in Law's PC loads up until the wallpaper appears
and then locks up.  It does this in Safe Mode as well.  She
did not make a boot disk while the PC was working.  I have
my old Windows 98 CD although I am running ME now.  Is

For whatever reason(s), I am unable to boot W98 due to
being unable to read FAT. After attempting to "fix" the
problem to no avail [problem was previously posted to
this discussion group], and before sending the computer

I am having two problems with my CD drive, 1) many times it does not eject,
I have to restart my computer to be able to eject. 2) I pasted videos on cd
and it worked fine but I started my computer and put in the cd there is
nothing on my cd this happened already twice.

I PICK UP A ZEOS PANTERA PC WHICH HAD BEEN CLEARED,AND
ORIGINALLY HAD WIN-95 AS OPERATING SYSTEM. I TRY TO
UPGRADE TO WIN 98. EVERYTHING WENT WELL UNTIL THE END.
WHEN RESTART PC COMES UP W/FILES MISSING, DEALING

I have an older IBM computer with Windows 98SE. I will be
replacing it soon with new computer/XP but need to
reformat and reload Windows 98 before passing it on to an
aged relative with minimal requirements. I have many self-

Any lead would help.

Is it possible to get a replacement for my windows CD for
98 second edition?