missing or corupt files

im not sure how to tell what directory the cab files are in- how do i find that by looking at the info on the screen? what am i looking for?

I believe you typed in E:\win98 and then pressed Enter and then typed DIR /W/P and got the cabs to show up...

I just want to make sure that the path is correct as I've typed it.

As for the product code, we also first have to see if you can get access to the C: drive....so once you check the cdrom files above, then type C: at the prompt and press Enter. That will take you to the C: drive, so now type DIR /W/P and press Enter and let us know if you can see a slew of files and directories show up there, too. Then I can get you to the product code if you need it because your sister forgot to give it to you.

TONI

If you are putting XP onto your own computer, don't do anything until you have managed to save everything you need for later on.......I can give you a list of things to save, and if you have a cdburner device, you can put nearly if not all of everything on one cd to bring it back later on.

The W98 disk can then legally be put on the kids' computer since there is only one copy of it being used. You didn't mention if this is a separate installation disk that already belonged to you or if it's the one from your sister.....or if it's on a vendor cd named recovery/restore disk. If it's a vendor disk, it is probably not going to work on the kids' system because it is geared specifically for your computer based on the hardware in it, but you can give it try. The most that will happen is that it stops the installation in its tracks when it discovers you don't have the same hardware in that other computer, or it will just balk a little, continue with the installation, and make you install your own hardware drivers for it.

If the W98 cd is yours make sure you have the product code key for it.

TONI

i started backing my stuff up on floppys so i have it when i put in the XP ( i cant wait)- it took some sweet talking to hubby to let me buy it-i get no gifts til xmas now- but thats cool- i have my win98se disk and the product key on it- i have a friend who will install the xp for me- but im on my own for the kids comp- lol- he said its too messed up for him to tackle- thats fine- i will read up tonight on that part- wont be able to tackle the kids comp again til saturday- have to wait until mines all done- youve all been great- will know by saturday if it all works out- thanks so much....i will get a cd burner too ( i have already found one that will work with all my components and xp...- i will call that my xmas gift--
the win98se came with the compute I bought-- has the book, case and all with product key-