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Can't install ME
Pat, I was away from my PC for a while g but as Noel implied, the CD may
well be 'machine specific'. However, not too sure where to start here except to ask if the CD has folder called \win9x in the root, with all the setting up files and CABs (some 25 of them!) ? Just trying to ascertain whether you've got a 'recovery CD'. You appear to have "made directory" (md) called w9xflat on your HD. Is there anything in it? - see above NB - xcopy e: c:\w9xflat /e has a space between y and e: a space between e: and c and a space between t and /e Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive again using the Startup Disk just to confirm there is 'nothing wrong' with the HD. Whilst you are in Real Mode DOS (with CD-ROM support) confirm that you are able to read from your CD. Check that you can see the folders and files. Mart "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Well, This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong as far as copying it. TIA, Pat "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... No - it means that 1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the replacement PC 2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it with. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC. Does that me I cannot copy it? Thanks, Pat |
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Can't install ME - correction!
Mart wrote:-
Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive SHOULD READ:- Also might be worth running *scandisk* (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive Mart "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Well, This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong as far as copying it. TIA, Pat "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... No - it means that 1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the replacement PC 2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it with. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC. Does that me I cannot copy it? Thanks, Pat |
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Can't install ME - correction!
Okay, I got it copied to the HD, using a different command. I used copy and
didn't use all of the command that that you had said, got it off of a web page. Anyway, now the monitor goes off when installing and it does it during or right after scandisk. Does this mean my ati 7500 video card is bad? Pat "Mart" wrote in message ... Mart wrote:- Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive SHOULD READ:- Also might be worth running *scandisk* (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive Mart "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Well, This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong as far as copying it. TIA, Pat "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... No - it means that 1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the replacement PC 2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it with. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC. Does that me I cannot copy it? Thanks, Pat |
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Can't install ME - correction!
As I said earlier, "Just trying to ascertain whether you've got a 'recovery
CD'." - as opposed to an MS retail or 'standard' OEM CD. So, it would help if you were to answer my questions. Please confirm that there is a \win9x folder containing 25 CAB files. I've no idea why your monitor 'goes off' - I don't know *what* you are installing, nor exactly what (version of WinMe) you've copied to your HD. What 'different' command did you use to copy your CD? You may not have copied ALL of the essential files/folders, for all I know. How did you run scandisk? - from the boot floppy? Under the circumstances, as it would appear that you've got an OEM CD of an (as yet) unspecified version, you may be better checking your User Manual to see what the OEM suggests. Mart "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Okay, I got it copied to the HD, using a different command. I used copy and didn't use all of the command that that you had said, got it off of a web page. Anyway, now the monitor goes off when installing and it does it during or right after scandisk. Does this mean my ati 7500 video card is bad? Pat "Mart" wrote in message ... Mart wrote:- Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive SHOULD READ:- Also might be worth running *scandisk* (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive Mart "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Well, This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong as far as copying it. TIA, Pat "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... No - it means that 1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the replacement PC 2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it with. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC. Does that me I cannot copy it? Thanks, Pat |
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Can't install ME - correction!
Mart, he's got an OEM CD (per the post while you were away).
Pat, unless your monitor was turning off unexpectedly in Windows I doubt it's your vidcard. Check your BIOS for "Monitor Power Save Function" or somesuch. May as well turn off *any* powersaving functions (sleep hibernate, etc) while you're in there. Rick Mart wrote: As I said earlier, "Just trying to ascertain whether you've got a 'recovery CD'." - as opposed to an MS retail or 'standard' OEM CD. So, it would help if you were to answer my questions. Please confirm that there is a \win9x folder containing 25 CAB files. I've no idea why your monitor 'goes off' - I don't know *what* you are installing, nor exactly what (version of WinMe) you've copied to your HD. What 'different' command did you use to copy your CD? You may not have copied ALL of the essential files/folders, for all I know. How did you run scandisk? - from the boot floppy? Under the circumstances, as it would appear that you've got an OEM CD of an (as yet) unspecified version, you may be better checking your User Manual to see what the OEM suggests. Mart "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Okay, I got it copied to the HD, using a different command. I used copy and didn't use all of the command that that you had said, got it off of a web page. Anyway, now the monitor goes off when installing and it does it during or right after scandisk. Does this mean my ati 7500 video card is bad? Pat "Mart" wrote in message .. . Mart wrote:- Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive SHOULD READ:- Also might be worth running *scandisk* (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive Mart "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Well, This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong as far as copying it. TIA, Pat "Noel Paton" wrote in message .. . No - it means that 1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the replacement PC 2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it with. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC. Does that me I cannot copy it? Thanks, Pat |
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Can't install ME - correction!
I didn't have that on in the bios. Plus if I move the mouse, it wouldn't
make the monitor come back on. I had all power saving features disabled. Pat "Rick T" wrote in message ... Mart, he's got an OEM CD (per the post while you were away). Pat, unless your monitor was turning off unexpectedly in Windows I doubt it's your vidcard. Check your BIOS for "Monitor Power Save Function" or somesuch. May as well turn off *any* powersaving functions (sleep hibernate, etc) while you're in there. Rick Mart wrote: As I said earlier, "Just trying to ascertain whether you've got a 'recovery CD'." - as opposed to an MS retail or 'standard' OEM CD. So, it would help if you were to answer my questions. Please confirm that there is a \win9x folder containing 25 CAB files. I've no idea why your monitor 'goes off' - I don't know *what* you are installing, nor exactly what (version of WinMe) you've copied to your HD. What 'different' command did you use to copy your CD? You may not have copied ALL of the essential files/folders, for all I know. How did you run scandisk? - from the boot floppy? Under the circumstances, as it would appear that you've got an OEM CD of an (as yet) unspecified version, you may be better checking your User Manual to see what the OEM suggests. Mart "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Okay, I got it copied to the HD, using a different command. I used copy and didn't use all of the command that that you had said, got it off of a web page. Anyway, now the monitor goes off when installing and it does it during or right after scandisk. Does this mean my ati 7500 video card is bad? Pat "Mart" wrote in message .. . Mart wrote:- Also might be worth running scanreg (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive SHOULD READ:- Also might be worth running *scandisk* (in Real Mode DOS) on your C: drive Mart "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Well, This is the cd that accompanied this pc. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong as far as copying it. TIA, Pat "Noel Paton" wrote in message .. . No - it means that 1) when the PC dies, you have to buy a new operating system for the replacement PC 2) you may not sell the CD unless accompanied by the PC you got it with. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "pcgr1" wrote in message ... Also, I looked at my cd and it says to be distributed with a new PC. Does that me I cannot copy it? Thanks, Pat |
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