1. Create a Bootlog.txt (hidden file in the root of C:\). When starting the computer, use the Startup Menu to create a one-time Bootlog.txt file. Please be advised that Windows will boot much slower during the process.
Note: When examining this file in any text editor -- Notepad in Windows, or simply typing the following command at the MS-DOS prompt and then pressing Enter (clicking the icon in front of MS_DOS Prompt in the top colored bar provides MS-DOS commands), look for lines ending in LoadFailure which may indicate either a device or software problem.
edit bootlog.txt
2. The article [Q127970] discusses the hidden Bootlog.txt file located in the root folder, describes content, and explains certain items that may be indicated as a Load Failed which does not necessarily indicate a problem.
3. The article [Q118579] explains the root folder text file Msdos.sys set with Read-Only, System, and Hidden attributes, that this file is set to be at least 1,024 bytes in length, and describes the [Options] section that contain the settings and their meaning. Instructions are contained which allows a user to set certain options which creates the Bootlog.txt file during boot.
Bill Gaston
I am on an older machine Pentium 100 chip with 96 Mb
ram, and plenty of free harddrive space. Bootup appears
normal, but hangs at the Windows 98 Splash screen and
goes no further. I can boot up to safe mode, but don't know where to look to find why it won't boot up normal.
I have tried re-installing Win 98, but still have the
same problem. What can I do now?
thanks
Jim

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