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Reinstalling Windows 98 from a different disk drive

by nalfeshnee Nov 17, 2004 1:29PM PST

I want to format my hard drive and reinstall Windows 98. However, my primary disk drive does not work. I have a CD-RW attached to my computer by USB.

If I format my hard drive, will my CD-RW work (since the drivers will presumably be erased)? If so, can I make my computer read my CD-RW instead of my non-functional primary disk drive, so that I can use it to install Windows 98?

Thanks in advance,

Scott

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Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 from a different disk drive

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 17, 2004 1:32PM PST

There were very few machines that came with Windows 98 that supported such an install. I'm going to write that the chances of your success is slim.

Bob

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