Windows 98SE CD

When installing Windows 98SE from the install disk the first option to appear is as follows:

Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu
1. Start Windows 98 from CD-ROM
2. Start computer with CD-ROM support

If reinstalling Windows on a system that already has Windows 98 installed, which option do you use?

The reinstall is to repair corrupt or missing system files. This is not a complete clean installation. This is a repair install only. Thanks.

 

You might need files from the CD.
I take it you also have the W98 CD?

 

If you are doing a repair install just watch CAREFULLY that the install goes to the EXISTING Windows folder which is normally C:\Windows.

Booting from the Floppy does not usually present a problem. But it still bears watching.

BillyBob

 

Yes, I do have the original Win98SE CD. The system does boot without the startup floppy. I am still curious what is the difference between option #1 and option #2 from the startup menu. Thanks.

 

???

I just booted to the 98SE Startup disk that I have ( after I found the original ) and it shows the choices as being;

#1-Start computer with CRDOM support.
#2-Start Computer without CDROM support.
#2- View the Help file.

They mean exactly what they say.

#1- The CDROM drivers are loaded and you would be able to use the CD and just type [CDROM Letter ):\Setup and Windows install would begin. ie; D:\setup.

#2- The CDROM drivers would not be loaded and you would not be able to use the CD.

BillyBob

 

All is well. Thanks for the help and great advise. This thread can now be officially closed.