Name: mithrandir Date: March 23, 2006 at 10:46:15 Pacific Subject: Problems with DOS installation OS: MS-DOS 6.22 CPU/Ram: 486SX-50MHz/4MB Model/Manufacturer: ACER
Comment:
I was reinstalling my old 486 to be used as a simple game station, but even though I installed the operating sytem, it kept asking for a startup disk.
I've removed the partitions with an FDISK, and rewritten the MBR with an FDISK/MBR. I have then created again a primary DOS partition, and formatted the disk.
But now it doesn't even recognize my startup disks. Not even the DOS installation diskette.
If I put the DOS installation diskette, the computer gives a "Non-System disk or disk error" message. If I put a startup disk, it gives a "Disk I/O error" message.
Any ideas as to how can I solve this problem, or what is causing it??
"... removed the partitions with an FDISK, and rewritten the MBR with an FDISK/MBR. I have then created again a primary DOS partition, and formatted the disk."
I'd tend to go with response #1 (T-R-A) - - try another bootdisk, and if no change, consider changing the drive and/or its data cable
You might also try the disks on another machine just to see - it's not uncommon for a bad floppy drive to ruin diskettes
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