blackpool1999
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I am using windows 98. When in dos prompt I can't change the drive to my cd rom.
The cd rom works fine from windows, I can see it in explorer.
This is a problem because I want to format my hard drive but I can't install windows from a cd.
I have tried booting from a floppy and looking one drive letter higher and that did not work.
Can anyone tell me how to make my computer recognize my cd rom from anywhere?
Thanks
The cd rom works fine from windows, I can see it in explorer.
This is a problem because I want to format my hard drive but I can't install windows from a cd.
I have tried booting from a floppy and looking one drive letter higher and that did not work.
Can anyone tell me how to make my computer recognize my cd rom from anywhere?
Thanks
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CrazyOne
If you create the boot disk from Windows 98 you shouldn't need to do anything else but to put it in your floopy drive have the BIOS boot from the floopy. Enventually you should see a menu with three options the first one bieng boot with CD ROM support, choose that option and hit the enter key. If you don't choose one of the options then it defaults to that option anyway.
check www.bootdisk.com and see if you can get one that supports your cd, or see there for how to make one
what happens if you set the pc to boot from the cd-rom in the bios?Does it recognize a windows98 cd?
ok when you are on dos prompt type
c:\edit config.sys.
when entered write the following line
lastdrive=z.
then save and close the file,then use your cd driver to install driver on dos and restart .
c:\edit config.sys.
when entered write the following line
lastdrive=z.
then save and close the file,then use your cd driver to install driver on dos and restart .
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Thanks reghakr that worked.
I'm now able to find my cd drive in dos.
I appreciate all the help.
How do I assign the points to you?
Blackpool1999
I'm now able to find my cd drive in dos.
I appreciate all the help.
How do I assign the points to you?
Blackpool1999
blackpool1999 there is a button next to reghakr's comment towards the upper right, it says accept comment as answer, click on it, and then grade it as you see fit.
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here are the guidelines for grading
How Do I Know What Grade to Give?
Although we use an A-D scale here at Experts Exchange, it works differently than, say, school grades. If one or more Experts' proposals are accepted as answers, they should usually be given an A or B grade, since they have taken the time to provide you with a working solution. If a possible solution is incomplete - ask for clarification or details before accepting the answer and grading it. People should not be given lower grades because of incorrect grammar or because you just accepted their answer or comment to close the question. Keep in mind, your question and any follow-up comments should be focused so that there can be a specific answer. The following is a good guideline to follow when grading:
A: The Expert(s) either provided you with a thorough answer or they provided you with a link to information that thoroughly answered your question. An "A" can also be given to any answer that you found informative or enlightening beyond the direct question that you asked.
B: The Expert(s) provided an acceptable solution, or a link to an acceptable solution, that you were able to use, although you may have needed a bit more information to complete the task.
C: Because Experts' reliability are often judged by their grading records, many Experts would like the opportunity to clarify if you have questions about their solutions. If you have given the Expert(s) ample time to respond to your clarification posts and you have responded to each of their posts providing requested information; or if the answers, after clarification, lack finality or do not completely address the issue presented, then a "C" grade is an option. You also have the option here of just asking Community Support to delete the question.
Remember, the Expert helping you today is probably going to be helping you next time you post a question. Give them a fair chance to earn an 'Excellent!' grade and they'll provide you with some amazing support.
good job reghakr
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Thanks for the help!