Per Stenebo
2017-10-28 01:51:45
2017-11-02 21:21:35
Windows 98
Standard edition and second edition (SE).
cmd commands are case insensitive but are written here in upper case for clarity.
Install
Prepare hard drive
Insert Win 98 CD-ROM and boot disc (floppy).
Enter bios setup, reorder boot sequence so it begins with A (floppy drive), enable floppy boot seek.
Select "1. Start computer with CD-ROM support"
Enable large file support.
FDISK -> list partitions, delete current partitions, make primary partition.
Make partition active (bootable).
Reboot (Ctrl + Alt + Del or RESTART)
Check partitions: FDISK -> list partitions
FORMAT C:
Copy install files from cd to harddrive
Move to dir on cd-rom: E:\WIN98
Check that it actually is the cd: DIR
Create dir on harddrive: MD C:\WIN98
Copy files: COPY *.* C:\WIN98
Eject CD-ROM, it's no longer needed.
Install
Move to install dir: C:\WIN98
Start install: SETUP
Move to root on cd: E: or if in E:\WIN98: CD ..
Start install: INSTALL
Select start from harddrive (not cd-rom) after reboot. Reorder boot sequence if needed (start with C).