I got ahold of a Windows 98 SE cd that's for Dell only. I have an HP computer. On the very first screen it says "this cd is for Dell computers only" and the program quits. How does it know that I don't have a Dell? Is there a way to trick it into thinking that it is a Dell?
2007-03-18 09:44:38 · 3 answers · asked by Moral Orel 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The Bios in the computers is set with a marker saying what company the computer is from and Microsoft makes specific versions of thier software to work with specific markers.
No there is no way to fool it sorry...
2007-03-18 09:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by Taba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG! Find someone with an XP disk!
The CD has a program that searches your computer. Your only chance (OTHER THAN BUYING AN OPERATING STSTEM) is to copy the cab files to the hard drive, etc.
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2007-03-18 16:49:32 · answer #2 · answered by John H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what a waste of time, you can buy windows 98 for $5 on ebay.
it just knows, it checks the hardware of your computer and finds its not dell.
may i ask why you are still trying to install win 98?
2007-03-18 16:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋