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DOS install
Name: BriCompu Date: September 23, 2004 at 11:20:43 Pacific OS: DOS CPU/Ram: AMD 486 CPU/4MB RAM
Comment:
I have MS-DOS 5 on floppy disks. Every time I try to boot a 486 computer with no operating system with the disks, I get a "INSERT BOOT DISK AND PRESS ENTER" prompt. Can anyone out there help me?
Name: Mike Newcomb Date: September 27, 2004 at 20:23:33 Pacific
Reply:
It would be better to use MS DOS version 6.2?, rather than 5.?.
If you really want version 5, check what files are on disk 1 of the version 5 set you have. There may be one called install or similar that fires off the installation.
Good luck - Keep us posted.
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Response Number 8
Name: BriCompu Date: September 30, 2004 at 18:23:03 Pacific
Reply:
I am going to try this new install Sunday. I have a new version of MS-DOS in which I'm pretty sure it's authentic. I'll keep you guys posted.
DOSfan
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Response Number 9
Name: BriCompu Date: September 30, 2004 at 18:28:29 Pacific
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Oh! I forgot. Does anyone know where I can get a copy of Windows 3.1? I want to have it just in case DOS works. If you find a place, it would be of great help.
DOSfan
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Response Number 10
Name: Mike Newcomb Date: September 30, 2004 at 20:32:09 Pacific
Reply:
Windows 3.1 is rather dated.
If possible upgrade your 486 to 16, 20 or 32mb of memory and go for W95.
Depending on the cpu speed, W98 might work.
Good luck - Keep us posted.
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Response Number 11
Name: BriCompu Date: October 1, 2004 at 10:46:57 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks! I'll see what I can do.
DOSfan
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Response Number 12
Name: BriCompu Date: October 1, 2004 at 19:03:12 Pacific
Reply:
I found a Miniature Version of Windows 98 that is compatible with the computer. It only takes about 20-30MB, so I might install it. But one question. How would I transfer a zipped version of the software to the computer if it won't fit on a standard floppy disk. The file is 6.38MB. Help me out please.
DOSfan
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Response Number 13
Name: Mike Newcomb Date: October 1, 2004 at 20:26:03 Pacific
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You really need a cd drive to install W95 or W98.
As stated earlier you need a fast cpu for W98. I seem to recall a SX/DX66 or more. How fast is yours?
Good luck - Keep us posted.
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Response Number 14
Name: Jester Date: October 3, 2004 at 21:11:29 Pacific
Reply:
BriCompu,
You said:
"I found a Miniature Version of Windows 98 that is compatible with the computer. It only takes about 20-30MB."
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