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errors fresh install of 98se
Name: XpUser4Real Date: May 14, 2005 at 12:30:50 Pacific OS: win98se CPU/Ram: 166/128
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I just finished fdisk and reformat and am having problems installing the OS. I keep getting different errors when the PC is scanning and checking the file structures, etc. I can't remember the exact errors (I should've written them down) but I can't seem to get by that stage to re-install windows, although I actually installed windows once but it would'nt reboot to the point where I could install my progs, etc. I know this is vague, but any suggestions? Thanks
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Response Number 3
Name: XpUser4Real Date: May 14, 2005 at 13:13:30 Pacific
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Thanks for the info, but do you know how to cure this? I don't quite understand it. Thanks
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Response Number 4
Name: XpUser4Real Date: May 14, 2005 at 13:27:04 Pacific
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Funny thing is, I opened the case and reset the HD ribbon and windows seems to be loading....weird. I'm just wondering if the HD is going out? I must've fdisked and formatted it at least 6 times.
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Often it's just bad or poorly seated RAM - although if the IDE cable wasn't snug that may well have been it
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Response Number 6
Name: XpUser4Real Date: May 14, 2005 at 13:40:43 Pacific
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thanks for your input
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Response Number 7
Name: ham30 Date: May 14, 2005 at 17:39:15 Pacific
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The contacts on connectors can sometimes oxidize and cause poor connectivity. Reseating them can 'sometimes' clean off the oxidation and restore a good connection.
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Response Number 8
Name: freethinker Date: May 16, 2005 at 09:15:55 Pacific
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You did not say whether you were able to see the C: drive after formating it.
Do not Transfer the System with the Format. ( When I did that, I was unable to install the new OS ). Then use a bootable Floppy or Bootable CD to install the OS
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