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  #1  
Old September 11th 09, 10:59 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.win98.setup
SlickRCBD[_3_]
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Posts: 104
Default How to fix the bootup screen logo after running setup

As mentioned in the MPW98.disks.general, I just replaced the HD in my
old 98 machine. However, in spite of formatting it with the /s swtich,
XCOPYing everything, and doing sys D: for good measure, I couldn't get
the comptuer to boot.

Not having a CD for this OEM install, I went to c:\windows\options
\cabs and ran setup.exe
It acted like I used an answer file and ran MUCH faster than I
expected. Once it was finished, it asked me for a product key. I had
anticipated this and extracted it before this ever began. I entered
it, and was taken to my desktop. I haven't hooked anything but the
keyboard, moue, and monitor up nor have I screwed in the drives yet,
but everything looks like it's running fine. One thing I noticed is
that it no longer says "Dell" on the bootup screen, but instead has a
standard win98 bootup screen. Is there any way to bring that back by
extracting a file from my old HD? It's a minor thing, but I thought it
was nice to have the OEM one to remind me it's NOT a retail product
key when somebody asks me if I have one.

For that matter, what format is this custom boot screen and can I
customize it myself? First priority is to get the old one that the
computer came with back up, then worry about further customizations. I
didn't expect this, but surprisingly I haven't ahd to revert to
running setup the entire time I"ve owned this system.

I don't udnerstand why the step of running setup was necessary, I was
able to make a working virtual PC virtual hard drive that booted just
fine using the exact same procedure only mapping networked drives
instead of copying real drive letters.
  #2  
Old September 11th 09, 11:09 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.win98.setup
SlickRCBD[_3_]
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Posts: 104
Default How to fix the bootup screen logo after running setup

On Sep 11, 4:59*pm, SlickRCBD wrote:
As mentioned in the MPW98.disks.general, I just replaced the HD in my
old 98 machine. However, in spite of formatting it with the /s swtich,
XCOPYing everything, and doing sys D: for good measure, I couldn't get
the comptuer to boot.

Not having a CD for this OEM install, I went to c:\windows\options
\cabs and ran setup.exe
It acted like I used an answer file and ran MUCH faster than I
expected. Once it was finished, it asked me for a product key. I had
anticipated this and extracted it before this ever began. I entered
it, and was taken to my desktop. I haven't hooked anything but the
keyboard, moue, and monitor up nor have I screwed in the drives yet,
but everything looks like it's running fine. One thing I noticed is
that it no longer says "Dell" on the bootup screen, but instead has a
standard win98 bootup screen. Is there any way to bring that back by
extracting a file from my old HD? It's a minor thing, but I thought it
was nice to have the OEM one to remind me it's NOT a retail product
key when somebody asks me if I have one.

For that matter, what format is this custom boot screen and can I
customize it myself? First priority is to get the old one that the
computer came with back up, then worry about further customizations. I
didn't expect this, but surprisingly I haven't ahd to revert to
running setup the entire time I"ve owned this system.

I don't udnerstand why the step of running setup was necessary, I was
able to make a working virtual PC virtual hard drive that booted just
fine using the exact same procedure only mapping networked drives
instead of copying real drive letters.


I forgot to add, here's a picture of what I'm trying to bring back,
taken from said Virutal PC backup I made prior to obtaining the new
drive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10736018@N05/3910124663/
Now when I boot up the actual computer, the Windows 98 screen lacks
the words in the upper corners of the screen. No "Distributed by Dell"
and no "Microsoft"

While I'm at it, is it possible to modify the file after extracting it
from the backup? Can I add "SE" to the Windows 98 and maybe put
something to ID the computer as belinging to SlickRCBD?
  #3  
Old September 11th 09, 11:09 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.win98.setup
SlickRCBD[_3_]
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Posts: 104
Default How to fix the bootup screen logo after running setup

On Sep 11, 4:59*pm, SlickRCBD wrote:
As mentioned in the MPW98.disks.general, I just replaced the HD in my
old 98 machine. However, in spite of formatting it with the /s swtich,
XCOPYing everything, and doing sys D: for good measure, I couldn't get
the comptuer to boot.

Not having a CD for this OEM install, I went to c:\windows\options
\cabs and ran setup.exe
It acted like I used an answer file and ran MUCH faster than I
expected. Once it was finished, it asked me for a product key. I had
anticipated this and extracted it before this ever began. I entered
it, and was taken to my desktop. I haven't hooked anything but the
keyboard, moue, and monitor up nor have I screwed in the drives yet,
but everything looks like it's running fine. One thing I noticed is
that it no longer says "Dell" on the bootup screen, but instead has a
standard win98 bootup screen. Is there any way to bring that back by
extracting a file from my old HD? It's a minor thing, but I thought it
was nice to have the OEM one to remind me it's NOT a retail product
key when somebody asks me if I have one.

For that matter, what format is this custom boot screen and can I
customize it myself? First priority is to get the old one that the
computer came with back up, then worry about further customizations. I
didn't expect this, but surprisingly I haven't ahd to revert to
running setup the entire time I"ve owned this system.

I don't udnerstand why the step of running setup was necessary, I was
able to make a working virtual PC virtual hard drive that booted just
fine using the exact same procedure only mapping networked drives
instead of copying real drive letters.


I forgot to add, here's a picture of what I'm trying to bring back,
taken from said Virutal PC backup I made prior to obtaining the new
drive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10736018@N05/3910124663/
Now when I boot up the actual computer, the Windows 98 screen lacks
the words in the upper corners of the screen. No "Distributed by Dell"
and no "Microsoft"

While I'm at it, is it possible to modify the file after extracting it
from the backup? Can I add "SE" to the Windows 98 and maybe put
something to ID the computer as belinging to SlickRCBD?
  #4  
Old September 12th 09, 02:17 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.win98.setup
Don Phillipson[_5_]
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Default How to fix the bootup screen logo after running setup

"SlickRCBD" wrote in message
...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10736018@N05/3910124663/
Now when I boot up the actual computer, the Windows 98 screen lacks
the words in the upper corners of the screen. No "Distributed by Dell"
and no "Microsoft"


While I'm at it, is it possible to modify the file after extracting it
from the backup? Can I add "SE" to the Windows 98 and maybe put
something to ID the computer as belinging to SlickRCBD?


The standard boot screen picture filename is LOGOS.SYS.
It is in fact a BMP picture file, but squeezed narrow (320 x 400
pixels) and unsqueezed when displayed by the boot process. You can
in fact create any picture file you like for this function, so long as it
has the same pixel dimensions, or edit (a copy of) LOGOS.SYS
in a picture editor.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)


  #5  
Old September 12th 09, 02:17 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.win98.setup
Don Phillipson[_5_]
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Posts: 440
Default How to fix the bootup screen logo after running setup

"SlickRCBD" wrote in message
...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10736018@N05/3910124663/
Now when I boot up the actual computer, the Windows 98 screen lacks
the words in the upper corners of the screen. No "Distributed by Dell"
and no "Microsoft"


While I'm at it, is it possible to modify the file after extracting it
from the backup? Can I add "SE" to the Windows 98 and maybe put
something to ID the computer as belinging to SlickRCBD?


The standard boot screen picture filename is LOGOS.SYS.
It is in fact a BMP picture file, but squeezed narrow (320 x 400
pixels) and unsqueezed when displayed by the boot process. You can
in fact create any picture file you like for this function, so long as it
has the same pixel dimensions, or edit (a copy of) LOGOS.SYS
in a picture editor.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)


  #6  
Old September 12th 09, 03:04 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.win98.setup
PCR
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Posts: 4,396
Default How to fix the bootup screen logo after running setup

SlickRCBD wrote:
On Sep 11, 4:59 pm, SlickRCBD wrote:
As mentioned in the MPW98.disks.general, I just replaced the HD in my
old 98 machine. However, in spite of formatting it with the /s
swtich, XCOPYing everything, and doing sys D: for good measure, I
couldn't get the comptuer to boot.


Probably, one/both of the following was the missing requirement...

1. The partition to boot must be the Active partition.
FDISK option 2 makes a partition the Active one.

2. There must be boot code in the MBR (Master Boot Record) of the HDD.
FDISK /MBR puts it there, but there are cautions about that.

Not having a CD for this OEM install, I went to c:\windows\options
\cabs and ran setup.exe
It acted like I used an answer file and ran MUCH faster than I
expected. Once it was finished, it asked me for a product key. I had
anticipated this and extracted it before this ever began. I entered
it, and was taken to my desktop. I haven't hooked anything but the
keyboard, moue, and monitor up nor have I screwed in the drives yet,
but everything looks like it's running fine.


That was smart enough to be sure of the product key. I guess it was
quick because it was doing an over-install, but I don't really know.
Mine, like yours, came pre-installed. If an over-install was done, then
the Version Conflict Manager may have activated...

http://support.microsoft.com/default...57&Product=w98
Description of the Version Conflict Manager Tool in Windows 98
........Quote.........................
1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories,
point to System Tools, and then click System Information.
2. On the Tools menu, click Version Conflict Manager.
3. Click the file that you want to restore, and then click Restore
Selected Files.
........EOQ..............................

If the over-install replaced newer files with old ones, they will be
shown & are recoverable through the VCM. Do you see Logo.sys mentioned
in there? Is there a Logo.sys in your C:\folder? Logo.sys -- if present
in C:\ -- is the startup screen. If not present in C:\, there is one
embedded in IO.sys that is used-- normally.

That's the normal situation. However, my Compaq puts up a different
startup screen -- just a big, red COMPAQ -- & I have no Logo.sys file in
C:\. And I doubt it altered the one embedded in IO.sys. Therefore, I
believe there is a 3rd mechanism for it (which I haven't ever
discovered).

If you have no Logo.sys to restore from VCM & there is a Logo.sys in
C:\; try renaming it to Logo.sy_. Reboot. It's possible the 3rd
mechanism depends upon the file being missing.

Here's something you should also see...
http://support.microsoft.com/default...85&Product=w98
Files Not Backed Up Using the Version Conflict Manager Tool
(184585) - When you use the Version Conflict Manager tool to restore the
newer versions of files that were overwritten by Windows 98 Setup, the
files are properly restored, but the original Windows 98 files may be
lost.

One thing I noticed is
that it no longer says "Dell" on the bootup screen, but instead has a
standard win98 bootup screen. Is there any way to bring that back by
extracting a file from my old HD? It's a minor thing, but I thought
it was nice to have the OEM one to remind me it's NOT a retail
product key when somebody asks me if I have one.

For that matter, what format is this custom boot screen and can I
customize it myself? First priority is to get the old one that the
computer came with back up, then worry about further customizations.
I didn't expect this, but surprisingly I haven't ahd to revert to
running setup the entire time I"ve owned this system.


Here is something that sounds sensible from my Keepers posts. You can
use MSPaint...

..........Quote Julien..................
"Julien" wrote in message
news:ejglvg4pBHA.1532@tkmsftngp03...
To generate a new startup screen:
Create a 320x400 256 color bitmap (it is important to use the exact
format
or it will not be displayed) and save it as logo.sys in your root
directory
(usually c.

Same thing for log off and shutdown screens but named logow.sys and
logos.sys saved in your win directory (usually c:\windows).

The default startup logo is "inside" io.sys. So to revert to it, simply
delete logo.sys from your root. To revert to the default shutdown logos,
first rename the ones on your computer to logow.old and logos.old and
create
new ones, if you want to go back delete your creations and rename the
previous ones.

If you want to disable the startup screen: add the line logo=0 under
[Options] in your msdos.sys. If you want to disable the shutdown
screens,
just make sure there is no file called logos.sys or logow.sys in your
windows directory.
...........EOQ Julien.....................

I don't udnerstand why the step of running setup was necessary, I was
able to make a working virtual PC virtual hard drive that booted just
fine using the exact same procedure only mapping networked drives
instead of copying real drive letters.


I presume it either made the partition the Active one or it did a /MBR
to the hard drive.

I forgot to add, here's a picture of what I'm trying to bring back,
taken from said Virutal PC backup I made prior to obtaining the new
drive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10736018@N05/3910124663/
Now when I boot up the actual computer, the Windows 98 screen lacks
the words in the upper corners of the screen. No "Distributed by Dell"
and no "Microsoft"


That's so similar to Logo.sys that I think you will find one in VCM (a
Dell version) that has been replaced with the original. Compaq seems to
have done something more complex.

While I'm at it, is it possible to modify the file after extracting it
from the backup? Can I add "SE" to the Windows 98 and maybe put
something to ID the computer as belinging to SlickRCBD?


You may do whatever you wish to it with MSPaint-- but keep the size &
color resolution precisely the same!


--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
Should things get worse after this,
PCR



  #7  
Old September 12th 09, 03:04 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.win98.setup
PCR
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Posts: 4,396
Default How to fix the bootup screen logo after running setup

SlickRCBD wrote:
On Sep 11, 4:59 pm, SlickRCBD wrote:
As mentioned in the MPW98.disks.general, I just replaced the HD in my
old 98 machine. However, in spite of formatting it with the /s
swtich, XCOPYing everything, and doing sys D: for good measure, I
couldn't get the comptuer to boot.


Probably, one/both of the following was the missing requirement...

1. The partition to boot must be the Active partition.
FDISK option 2 makes a partition the Active one.

2. There must be boot code in the MBR (Master Boot Record) of the HDD.
FDISK /MBR puts it there, but there are cautions about that.

Not having a CD for this OEM install, I went to c:\windows\options
\cabs and ran setup.exe
It acted like I used an answer file and ran MUCH faster than I
expected. Once it was finished, it asked me for a product key. I had
anticipated this and extracted it before this ever began. I entered
it, and was taken to my desktop. I haven't hooked anything but the
keyboard, moue, and monitor up nor have I screwed in the drives yet,
but everything looks like it's running fine.


That was smart enough to be sure of the product key. I guess it was
quick because it was doing an over-install, but I don't really know.
Mine, like yours, came pre-installed. If an over-install was done, then
the Version Conflict Manager may have activated...

http://support.microsoft.com/default...57&Product=w98
Description of the Version Conflict Manager Tool in Windows 98
........Quote.........................
1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories,
point to System Tools, and then click System Information.
2. On the Tools menu, click Version Conflict Manager.
3. Click the file that you want to restore, and then click Restore
Selected Files.
........EOQ..............................

If the over-install replaced newer files with old ones, they will be
shown & are recoverable through the VCM. Do you see Logo.sys mentioned
in there? Is there a Logo.sys in your C:\folder? Logo.sys -- if present
in C:\ -- is the startup screen. If not present in C:\, there is one
embedded in IO.sys that is used-- normally.

That's the normal situation. However, my Compaq puts up a different
startup screen -- just a big, red COMPAQ -- & I have no Logo.sys file in
C:\. And I doubt it altered the one embedded in IO.sys. Therefore, I
believe there is a 3rd mechanism for it (which I haven't ever
discovered).

If you have no Logo.sys to restore from VCM & there is a Logo.sys in
C:\; try renaming it to Logo.sy_. Reboot. It's possible the 3rd
mechanism depends upon the file being missing.

Here's something you should also see...
http://support.microsoft.com/default...85&Product=w98
Files Not Backed Up Using the Version Conflict Manager Tool
(184585) - When you use the Version Conflict Manager tool to restore the
newer versions of files that were overwritten by Windows 98 Setup, the
files are properly restored, but the original Windows 98 files may be
lost.

One thing I noticed is
that it no longer says "Dell" on the bootup screen, but instead has a
standard win98 bootup screen. Is there any way to bring that back by
extracting a file from my old HD? It's a minor thing, but I thought
it was nice to have the OEM one to remind me it's NOT a retail
product key when somebody asks me if I have one.

For that matter, what format is this custom boot screen and can I
customize it myself? First priority is to get the old one that the
computer came with back up, then worry about further customizations.
I didn't expect this, but surprisingly I haven't ahd to revert to
running setup the entire time I"ve owned this system.


Here is something that sounds sensible from my Keepers posts. You can
use MSPaint...

..........Quote Julien..................
"Julien" wrote in message
news:ejglvg4pBHA.1532@tkmsftngp03...
To generate a new startup screen:
Create a 320x400 256 color bitmap (it is important to use the exact
format
or it will not be displayed) and save it as logo.sys in your root
directory
(usually c.

Same thing for log off and shutdown screens but named logow.sys and
logos.sys saved in your win directory (usually c:\windows).

The default startup logo is "inside" io.sys. So to revert to it, simply
delete logo.sys from your root. To revert to the default shutdown logos,
first rename the ones on your computer to logow.old and logos.old and
create
new ones, if you want to go back delete your creations and rename the
previous ones.

If you want to disable the startup screen: add the line logo=0 under
[Options] in your msdos.sys. If you want to disable the shutdown
screens,
just make sure there is no file called logos.sys or logow.sys in your
windows directory.
...........EOQ Julien.....................

I don't udnerstand why the step of running setup was necessary, I was
able to make a working virtual PC virtual hard drive that booted just
fine using the exact same procedure only mapping networked drives
instead of copying real drive letters.


I presume it either made the partition the Active one or it did a /MBR
to the hard drive.

I forgot to add, here's a picture of what I'm trying to bring back,
taken from said Virutal PC backup I made prior to obtaining the new
drive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10736018@N05/3910124663/
Now when I boot up the actual computer, the Windows 98 screen lacks
the words in the upper corners of the screen. No "Distributed by Dell"
and no "Microsoft"


That's so similar to Logo.sys that I think you will find one in VCM (a
Dell version) that has been replaced with the original. Compaq seems to
have done something more complex.

While I'm at it, is it possible to modify the file after extracting it
from the backup? Can I add "SE" to the Windows 98 and maybe put
something to ID the computer as belinging to SlickRCBD?


You may do whatever you wish to it with MSPaint-- but keep the size &
color resolution precisely the same!


--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
Should things get worse after this,
PCR



  #8  
Old September 12th 09, 07:48 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.win98.setup
Franc Zabkar
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Posts: 1,702
Default How to fix the bootup screen logo after running setup

On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:09:41 -0700 (PDT), SlickRCBD
put finger to keyboard and composed:

On Sep 11, 4:59*pm, SlickRCBD wrote:
As mentioned in the MPW98.disks.general, I just replaced the HD in my
old 98 machine. However, in spite of formatting it with the /s swtich,
XCOPYing everything, and doing sys D: for good measure, I couldn't get
the comptuer to boot.


Some (all?) Dell machines have a hidden partition, either in the user
area on the HD, or in the HPA.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Host_Protected_Area

I'm not exactly sure what is, or has, happened in your case, but you
may like to read the following article.

Understanding the Dell MediaDirect Partition:
http://www.goodells.net/dellrestore/mediadirect.htm

It explains why cloning will fail.

You can unhide the HPA using utilities such as HDAT2 or MHDD:
http://www.hdat2.com/
http://hddguru.com/content/en/software/2005.10.02-MHDD/

This FAQ has info on Dell's HPA:
http://www.hdat2.com/hdat2_faq.html

If the hidden partition is in the user accessible area, then a tool
such as MBRtool may show it:

http://www.diydatarecovery.nl/mbrtool.htm

Use MBRtool to look at the partition table at the bottom of LBA-0. How
many partitions do you see?

MBRtool will also allow you to save track 0 to a file. Look at LBA-3.
Dell sometimes uses this sector to access the HPA.

Not having a CD for this OEM install, I went to c:\windows\options
\cabs and ran setup.exe
It acted like I used an answer file and ran MUCH faster than I
expected. Once it was finished, it asked me for a product key. I had
anticipated this and extracted it before this ever began. I entered
it, and was taken to my desktop. I haven't hooked anything but the
keyboard, moue, and monitor up nor have I screwed in the drives yet,
but everything looks like it's running fine. One thing I noticed is
that it no longer says "Dell" on the bootup screen, but instead has a
standard win98 bootup screen. Is there any way to bring that back by
extracting a file from my old HD? It's a minor thing, but I thought it
was nice to have the OEM one to remind me it's NOT a retail product
key when somebody asks me if I have one.

For that matter, what format is this custom boot screen and can I
customize it myself? First priority is to get the old one that the
computer came with back up, then worry about further customizations. I
didn't expect this, but surprisingly I haven't ahd to revert to
running setup the entire time I"ve owned this system.

I don't udnerstand why the step of running setup was necessary, I was
able to make a working virtual PC virtual hard drive that booted just
fine using the exact same procedure only mapping networked drives
instead of copying real drive letters.


I forgot to add, here's a picture of what I'm trying to bring back,
taken from said Virutal PC backup I made prior to obtaining the new
drive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10736018@N05/3910124663/
Now when I boot up the actual computer, the Windows 98 screen lacks
the words in the upper corners of the screen. No "Distributed by Dell"
and no "Microsoft"


Look for files that are the same size as logos.sys and logow.sys, ie
about 129,000 bytes.

I notice that the first three bytes in these files are either BM6 or
BM8 which suggests that they are BMP files.

Go to Start - Find - Files/Folder and search for files Containing
text BM6 or BM8. If you find a likely one, make a copy and rename it
to logo.BMP and view it with Paintbrush or your preferred image
viewer.

While I'm at it, is it possible to modify the file after extracting it
from the backup? Can I add "SE" to the Windows 98 and maybe put
something to ID the computer as belinging to SlickRCBD?


I've hacked explorer.exe so that my Start button says "Franc".

- Franc Zabkar
--
Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.
  #9  
Old September 12th 09, 07:48 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.win98.setup
Franc Zabkar
External Usenet User
 
Posts: 1,702
Default How to fix the bootup screen logo after running setup

On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:09:41 -0700 (PDT), SlickRCBD
put finger to keyboard and composed:

On Sep 11, 4:59*pm, SlickRCBD wrote:
As mentioned in the MPW98.disks.general, I just replaced the HD in my
old 98 machine. However, in spite of formatting it with the /s swtich,
XCOPYing everything, and doing sys D: for good measure, I couldn't get
the comptuer to boot.


Some (all?) Dell machines have a hidden partition, either in the user
area on the HD, or in the HPA.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Host_Protected_Area

I'm not exactly sure what is, or has, happened in your case, but you
may like to read the following article.

Understanding the Dell MediaDirect Partition:
http://www.goodells.net/dellrestore/mediadirect.htm

It explains why cloning will fail.

You can unhide the HPA using utilities such as HDAT2 or MHDD:
http://www.hdat2.com/
http://hddguru.com/content/en/software/2005.10.02-MHDD/

This FAQ has info on Dell's HPA:
http://www.hdat2.com/hdat2_faq.html

If the hidden partition is in the user accessible area, then a tool
such as MBRtool may show it:

http://www.diydatarecovery.nl/mbrtool.htm

Use MBRtool to look at the partition table at the bottom of LBA-0. How
many partitions do you see?

MBRtool will also allow you to save track 0 to a file. Look at LBA-3.
Dell sometimes uses this sector to access the HPA.

Not having a CD for this OEM install, I went to c:\windows\options
\cabs and ran setup.exe
It acted like I used an answer file and ran MUCH faster than I
expected. Once it was finished, it asked me for a product key. I had
anticipated this and extracted it before this ever began. I entered
it, and was taken to my desktop. I haven't hooked anything but the
keyboard, moue, and monitor up nor have I screwed in the drives yet,
but everything looks like it's running fine. One thing I noticed is
that it no longer says "Dell" on the bootup screen, but instead has a
standard win98 bootup screen. Is there any way to bring that back by
extracting a file from my old HD? It's a minor thing, but I thought it
was nice to have the OEM one to remind me it's NOT a retail product
key when somebody asks me if I have one.

For that matter, what format is this custom boot screen and can I
customize it myself? First priority is to get the old one that the
computer came with back up, then worry about further customizations. I
didn't expect this, but surprisingly I haven't ahd to revert to
running setup the entire time I"ve owned this system.

I don't udnerstand why the step of running setup was necessary, I was
able to make a working virtual PC virtual hard drive that booted just
fine using the exact same procedure only mapping networked drives
instead of copying real drive letters.


I forgot to add, here's a picture of what I'm trying to bring back,
taken from said Virutal PC backup I made prior to obtaining the new
drive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10736018@N05/3910124663/
Now when I boot up the actual computer, the Windows 98 screen lacks
the words in the upper corners of the screen. No "Distributed by Dell"
and no "Microsoft"


Look for files that are the same size as logos.sys and logow.sys, ie
about 129,000 bytes.

I notice that the first three bytes in these files are either BM6 or
BM8 which suggests that they are BMP files.

Go to Start - Find - Files/Folder and search for files Containing
text BM6 or BM8. If you find a likely one, make a copy and rename it
to logo.BMP and view it with Paintbrush or your preferred image
viewer.

While I'm at it, is it possible to modify the file after extracting it
from the backup? Can I add "SE" to the Windows 98 and maybe put
something to ID the computer as belinging to SlickRCBD?


I've hacked explorer.exe so that my Start button says "Franc".

- Franc Zabkar
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Old September 12th 09, 07:54 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.win98.setup
Franc Zabkar
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Default How to fix the bootup screen logo after running setup

On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:04:02 -0400, "PCR" put
finger to keyboard and composed:

... my Compaq puts up a different
startup screen -- just a big, red COMPAQ -- & I have no Logo.sys file in
C:\. And I doubt it altered the one embedded in IO.sys. Therefore, I
believe there is a 3rd mechanism for it (which I haven't ever
discovered).


Look for a HPA or hidden partition. See my first post to this thread.

Is it possible that the Compaq logo is patched into the BIOS? Modern
motherboards (eg Asus, Gigabyte) are supplied with utilities that
allow users to add their own logos and backgrounds to the BIOS.

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