Then it can't be booting from the Startup Disk. Probably you need to change
the boot order in the BIOS. To get into the BIOS probably requires hitting
the Del key repeatedly after the computer is turned on (after the memory
count, if you can actually see it). If Del doesn't work and you don't get a
message (probably in the bottom left corner after the computer starts)
about which key to hit to enter the BIOS, post back the make and model of
the computer.

Once in the BIOS, remembering not to alter anything else, change the boot
order so that Floppy or FDD is *1st Boot Device*. If the option is not in
the main BIOS menu, go through the sub-menus until you find it. The keys to
use to make selections and navigate should be clearly indicated.

When you have the floppy (FDD) drive selected as 1st Boot Device, save and
exit.


Shane

"JC Elliott" wrote in message
...
When I boot wht the Startup disc - it runs but reverts to
the Hard Drive - I get the "ME" startup screen and then
the blank desktop..how do I get to the C:?

-----Original Message-----
Boot with the Startup Disk. Edit C:\Windows\System.ini
changing
shell=explorer.exe to shell=msconfig.exe. Save and
reboot. When msconfig
opens - if it does - select Diagnostic Startup. See if
that yields any
information, like what is failing to load.


Shane



"JC Elliott" wrote in message
...
After upgarding are old '98 SE machine to Windows ME
and
installing a wireless network card - all worked great
UNTIL later in the day I Shutdown and Restarted

Start-up brought to "Windows Networking" password
screen -
tried everything from nothing to every password we've
ever used - same result = a blank desktop - no taskbar
+
no icons.
I've rebooted in Safe Mode + tried the "Windows ME"
Startup disc - Setup mode - everything takes me to a
blank desktop without a Taskbar or Icons
I would uninstall but cannot get to the C:, any ideas?


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