How To Install Windows 98?

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How to install Microsoft Windows 98?
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Below are the steps required to install the standard version of Microsoft Windows 98 and the Second Edition of Windows 98. It is important to realize that some computer manufacturers may have their own install of Windows 98, therefore the below steps may not all apply to how Windows 98 is installed on your computer. If the below steps do not apply to your computer's setup of Windows 98 and you are unable to determine how to install Windows, it is recommended you contact your computer manufacturer for additional help; Computer Hope will not how to install Windows using your manufacturer CD.If you have not already, you may wish to read through document CH000186 for additional information about erasing your hard disk drive and starting over.From the MS-DOS prompt, switch to the CD-ROM drive; commonly this is the D: drive. Additional information about switching drives in MS-DOS can be found on document CH000515.Once in the CD-ROM drive, type cd win98 and press enter.Once in the WIN98 directory, type setup and press enter.Press Enter to start the check and this should start the Microsoft Windows 98 setup installation. Microsoft Windows 98 will start by checking the hard disk drive for any errors; once completed, press the Continue button to start the installation.If you agree with the Microsoft Windows 98 license agreement, check I accept the Agreement and click the Next button.If you are installing Windows 98 SE, Insert your Microsoft Windows 98 SE product key.If you are using the Microsoft Windows 98 SE upgrade CD, you may be prompted to insert the original Windows 98 CD or point to the Windows 98 setup at this point.Windows 98 will then prompt you to where you wish to install Windows 98. Unless you wish for a different directory, leave it at the default C:\Windows directory and click Next.Choose the Type of Setup you wish to do; most users will wish to remain with the Typical setup. Once the setup has been selected, click the Next button. If you have chosen a setup other than Typical, the below steps may not all apply to your setup.Choose Install the most common components (Recommended) and click Next.Enter the computer's Identification, if you do not plan on connecting to the computer to a network you can leave the default data and click Next. This information can also be entered later.Enter your location and click Next.Click Next to create a startup disk.If you do not wish to create a startup disk, Click Cancel, otherwise put a blank diskette in the computer and click Ok.Click Ok when prompted to remove the disk.Click Next to start copying files.Once ready, click Okto restart the computer. Make sure if any diskette is in the computer that it is removed from the computer.If you are installing the original Windows 98, you may be prompted for the Product key after the computer restarts; insert your Windows 98 product key and click Next. Continue through the remainder of the setup answering each of the questions.2: Installing Windows 95 / 98NoteIf you are installing Windows 95, it will be necessary to boot your PC using the supplied floppy disk, then select 'Install Windows from CD-ROM' from the menu that appears.The procedure for installing Windows 95/98 onto a new PC is as follows:Switch on the PC and put the Windows 95/98 CD into the CD-ROM. Press the reset button on the PC and allow it to boot.The PC should boot to the CD-ROM, if not check your motherboard manual to enable 'Boot to CD-ROM' in its BIOS settings.From the next menu, select Start Windows 98 setup from the CD-ROMThe system will load some basic software to enable it to installAt the blue Windows 95/98 Setup screen, press ENTER to continue.The system will check the HDD to determine if/how it is configuredSelect Configure unallocated space (recommended) and press ENTERThe system will 'Partition' the hard disk such that it can prepare it for storing dataIf prompted, select Yes, enable large disk support and press ENTERThis enables the system to use the maximum space possible on the hard diskAt the Setup will restart now screen, press ENTER or wait and the system will automatically rebootPhase One of the installation is complete and the system needs to reboot to continue...From the menu, select Start Windows 95/98 setup from the CD-ROM againThe system will 'format' the HDD. This is the process of clearing the hard disk and preparing it to store data. This can take some considerable time depending on the size of the HDDAt the Setup will perform a routine check on your system screen, press ENTERA diagnostic program called Scandisk will run and check the HDD for any errors/damage. Again, this may take some time depending on HDD sizeAt the Windows 95/98 Setup screen, click the Continue button at the lower right of the screen using the mouse (or if no mouse is installed, press TAB until the continue is highlighted with dotted lines and press ENTERWindows 95/98 will install its 'wizard' software to guide you through the installationAt the Select the directory where you want to install Windows 95/98 screen, click or TAB to the C:\WINDOWS line such that a black dot appears to the left hand side (this indicates that this option is selected and is known as a 'Radio button'This will make the system put all its important files into an area on the hard disk labelled 'Windows'The Preparing directory screen will appearThe system will now check the HDD for any existing software and make sure that there is enough space on your HDDAt the Setup options screen, click to select Typical, then click the Next buttonBy selecting 'Typical', you are asking for a default installation of Windows 95/98. This should suit most people and other options can be configured later if required.Select I want to install the most common components (recommended) and click NextAgain, this indicates that you require a standard installation...At the Establishing your location screen, select your country/location from the list and click Next. This is a long list that cannot be displayed all at once. Use the scroll bar at the right hand side to see more locations if yours is not immediately visible.Your location helps Windows to configure itself correctlyClick Next to begin the installationThe system has all the information it needs and will now install and configure the Windows 95/98 software. This may take some time depending on the overall speed of your systemOnce completed, remove the Windows 95/98 CD from the CD-ROM and click the Reboot button or wait for the timerPhase Two of the installation is complete and the system needs to reboot again...This time, allow the system to boot to the HDD. A Windows 95/98 logo screen should appear as it loadsThe CD is removed to force the system to boot to the HDD. If this produces an error, configure the BIOS settings to boot to the HDD firstAt the User information screen, type in your name and company name (if appropriate) into the boxes. Place the Windows 95/98 CD back into the CD-ROM. Click NextThe Windows CD is required for further installation tasks and must be ready in the CD-ROMRead the License Agreement statement and then click I accept the agreementThe software will not allow the install to continue if you do not agree to the statementLocate your Windows 95/98 Product Key (usually on the back of the CD case) and type it in. Then click NextTake special care to ensure that the numbers/letters are typed in exactly the same as your Product KeyClick Finish to complete the installation of the softwareWindows will now attempt to detect the hardware in your PC and configure itself to use them. It may reboot again as a part of this process...During the configuration process, the system may ask for the driver disk(s) for some parts of your system. Use the disk(s) that came with your hardware for this.If you don't have a disk for a particular part, just click Cancel. Individual drivers can be installed at a later date.Once the configuration process is completed, you will be asked to verify the current time, date and location settings. Check that these are correct then click OKAgain, having the correct time, date and location information is important in the configuration processWindows will continue its self-configuration, which may take some time, then it will reboot once moreRebooting is necessary for the system to amend or update its important files which cannot be changed while they are in useWindows will finish off its hardware configurations, then display the Introduction screenWindows 95/98 is now completely installed on your PC. Close the intro screen to continue.3:After you partition and format your hard disk, you can install Windows 98:Insert the Windows 98 Startup/Boot disk in your floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer.When the Windows 98 Startup/Boot menu is displayed, select the Start computer with CD-ROM support menu option, and then press Enter.Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, type the following at the command prompt X: and then press Enter. Now that you are at the X: prompt type setup**NOTE**"X" is the drive letter that is assigned to your CD-ROM drive in these instructions.When you receive this message, Please wait while the Setup initializes. Setup is now going to perform a routine check on your system. To continue press Enter. Press Enter.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Setup procedure: Windows 98 Setup can be divided into the following phases:Pre-file copy phaseFile copy phaseEnumeration/detection phaseConfiguring system settingsConfiguring Internet Explorer settingsPre-File Copy PhaseDuring this phase, Windows 98 Setup runs ScanDisk on the hard disk, sets up the Windows 98 Setup Wizard, determines the folder in which to install Windows 98, prompts you for your CD Key number, and determines the components to be installed with Windows 98.Windows 98 Setup first displays the End User License Agreement (EULA). When you accept the EULA, Windows 98 Setup prompts you for your CD Key number. The CD Key number is a twenty-five digit value located on the back of the Windows 98 CD-ROM sleeve.When you run Windows 98 Setup from within Microsoft Windows 95, Setup automatically installs Windows 98 to the same folder in which Windows 95 is installed. When you run Windows 98 Setup from Windows 3.1 or MS-DOS, you are prompted for the folder in which to install Windows 98.Windows 98 Setup then runs ScanReg to test the integrity of the registry. ScanReg also makes a backup copy of the registry at this point.You are then prompted to save system files from the previous operating system. Saving these files enables to uninstall Windows 98. Note that if you convert your hard disk to FAT32, you no longer have the option to uninstall Windows 98.Windows 98 Setup then determines what components to install based on the following criteria:If you run Windows 98 Setup from within Windows 95, Windows 98 Setup automatically installs the same components that are installed in Windows 95. If you run Windows 98 Setup from MS-DOS or from within Windows 3.1, you are prompted to perform a Typical, Portable, Compact, or Custom Setup.After you select a Setup option, you are prompted for the locale for the Internet channels.You are then prompted to create a Windows 98 Startup disk. After you create a Windows 98 startup disk, Setup proceeds to the file copy phase.File Copy PhaseDuring this phase, Windows 98 Setup copies the files needed to complete Setup. This involves copying files from the Windows 98 CD-ROM or shared network drive to your local hard disk.Enumeration/Detection PhaseDuring this phase, Windows 98 Setup determines what hardware components are installed in your computer. This phase requires you to restart your computer either once or twice, depending on the type of hardware in your computer. This Setup phase can be identified by the Setting Up Hardware screen.Configuring System SettingsDuring this phase, Windows 98 Setup configures Control Panel, prompts you for the appropriate time zone, and finalizes system settings in preparation for the first time Windows 98 is started.5.) Configuring Internet Explorer SettingsDuring this phase, which occurs when Windows 98 Setup restarts for the last time, Internet Explorer configures personal settings and any other optional Internet utilities installed with Windows 98.