it installs the first and last part but won't install the middle where it configures your harware
2006-08-28 13:15:43 · 8 answers · asked by darlene26261 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
That it sucks. :) Why not use a more recent OS?
2006-08-28 13:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by statisticallyCurious 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well let's see: windows 98 was first offered for sale in 1997, and now it's 9 years later. Microsoft included drivers for the then current hardware. But over the years new hardware has come along, and windows 98 doesn't know about their new drivers. It's very frustrating when you try to install and cannot. If you have a good reason for sticking with win 98, you'll need to discover which piece of hardware isn't being configured and then try to find the drivers online. If your only reason is because "win98 is the best OS ever offered", you can try to find the drivers OR you can upgrade to a more modern OS. BTW, upgrading to winME is an upgrade in time only. It is an inferior alternative to win98. Windows 2000 has a few years life left, and is worth your consideration. Or you could be really brave and try Linux... Ubuntu is good for a beginning.
2006-08-28 20:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by ronw 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good chance you have failing hardware in your computer or your installation cd is bad (scratched, fingerprint, etc...)
Check the bottom of your cd and make sure there are no scratches or fingerprints.
If it is not the CD it's possible it's a hardware problem. The hard drive may be failing or maybe even memory or any other component. You'll have a difficult time getting it checked by a computer shop since they won't support Windows 98 anymore.
Download and burn a copy of the Ultimate Boot CD. Once you get that booted up run a "Drive Fitness Test" on the hard drive and make sure it passes. If it does not you have a bad hard drive that will need to be replaced.
2006-08-28 21:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by jason r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just what Microsoft said:
Effective July 11, 2006, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me (and their related components) will transition to a non-supported status. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide any incident support options or security updates. Microsoft is not offering a custom support agreement for these products.
New install + NO UPDATES = DO NOT LET THAT OPERATING SYSTEM ON THE INTERNET. You are ASKING, scratch that, DEMANDING TO BE HACKED AND YOUR COMPUTER TURNED INTO A DRONE FOR MALICIOUS PURPOSES!!!!!
2006-08-28 20:32:04 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows 98????? It's time to upgrade! Seriously!!!
2006-08-28 20:21:11 · answer #5 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is it an oem or copy had same probs before but would highly suggest un hook everything and reseat all connections I have had to do that before trial and error it if possible borrow someelses dic if reseating will not work u can use your key
2006-08-28 21:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess there is a hardware in your computer that doesn't match with system of win98. Check the manuals.
2006-08-28 20:20:23 · answer #7 · answered by Peace@Iran 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means - buy a new computer and get with the friggin' times you loser.
2006-08-28 20:22:00 · answer #8 · answered by MeLz 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋