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Windows ME recovery cd
I bought an IBM (iSeries) laptop with Windows ME many years ago; the sales
rep recommended me not to purchase the recovery CD, so I don't have a recovery CD. Now, I am trying to re-install from a Windows ME CD given by a computer repair store, but it stopped with a message saying that Windows ME on that CD is not the right version. Is there anybody who has a Windows ME recovery CD that might be workable on my laptop? If yes, please let me know. Thanks a lot. |
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Windows ME recovery cd
If all else fails and your laptop still functions, you *may* be able to make
one yourself. Normally, when installing WinMe from a MS retail CD, it copies the whole installation setup folder to windows\options\instal. But with (some?) OEM CD's, it copies them to windows\options\cabs. Other OEM's *may* copy them elsewhere and some (possibly IBM?) don't even bother at all. You will need to look on your C: drive for a folder which should contain some 150 MB of files (i.e. about 25 .CAB files and including the setup exe.file). If there, copy the whole folder to a CD (or memory stick) and you will then have made an installation CD. However, under the circumstances, you should take a look at (and print out) the "cleanhd.txt" file in the above folder. You can also view the "Windows Millennium Edition Cleanhd.txt File Contents" at: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;271673 Study it carefully and be sure you have a note of the existing product key code (the 25 digit code that was supplied with the pc's original installation) and - if the WinMe CD was an 'upgrade' version (rather than a 'full version') - some proof of a 'previous version' - e.g. a Win95 or 98 CD (N.B not required for OEM) BTW - you can find your product key by using Belarc Advisor from http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html Also, don't try over-installing WinMe as you are very likely to end up with a 'soup' and therefore in a far worse state than you already are. Finally, you may need to obtain extra drivers (for the lcd display panel and keyboard) but the *may* still be obtainable from the IBM web site Mart "KE" wrote in message ... I bought an IBM (iSeries) laptop with Windows ME many years ago; the sales rep recommended me not to purchase the recovery CD, so I don't have a recovery CD. Now, I am trying to re-install from a Windows ME CD given by a computer repair store, but it stopped with a message saying that Windows ME on that CD is not the right version. Is there anybody who has a Windows ME recovery CD that might be workable on my laptop? If yes, please let me know. Thanks a lot. |
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Windows ME recovery cd
Thank you very much for the answer.
I will have to spend some time to digest your answer and will let you know. "Mart" wrote: If all else fails and your laptop still functions, you *may* be able to make one yourself. Normally, when installing WinMe from a MS retail CD, it copies the whole installation setup folder to windows\options\instal. But with (some?) OEM CD's, it copies them to windows\options\cabs. Other OEM's *may* copy them elsewhere and some (possibly IBM?) don't even bother at all. You will need to look on your C: drive for a folder which should contain some 150 MB of files (i.e. about 25 .CAB files and including the setup exe.file). If there, copy the whole folder to a CD (or memory stick) and you will then have made an installation CD. However, under the circumstances, you should take a look at (and print out) the "cleanhd.txt" file in the above folder. You can also view the "Windows Millennium Edition Cleanhd.txt File Contents" at: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;271673 Study it carefully and be sure you have a note of the existing product key code (the 25 digit code that was supplied with the pc's original installation) and - if the WinMe CD was an 'upgrade' version (rather than a 'full version') - some proof of a 'previous version' - e.g. a Win95 or 98 CD (N.B not required for OEM) BTW - you can find your product key by using Belarc Advisor from http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html Also, don't try over-installing WinMe as you are very likely to end up with a 'soup' and therefore in a far worse state than you already are. Finally, you may need to obtain extra drivers (for the lcd display panel and keyboard) but the *may* still be obtainable from the IBM web site Mart "KE" wrote in message ... I bought an IBM (iSeries) laptop with Windows ME many years ago; the sales rep recommended me not to purchase the recovery CD, so I don't have a recovery CD. Now, I am trying to re-install from a Windows ME CD given by a computer repair store, but it stopped with a message saying that Windows ME on that CD is not the right version. Is there anybody who has a Windows ME recovery CD that might be workable on my laptop? If yes, please let me know. Thanks a lot. . |
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Windows ME recovery cd
You're welcome, KE. Please come back if you have any problems and I'm sure
there are still one or two of us around who may be able to help. Good luck Mart "KE" wrote in message ... Thank you very much for the answer. I will have to spend some time to digest your answer and will let you know. "Mart" wrote: If all else fails and your laptop still functions, you *may* be able to make one yourself. Normally, when installing WinMe from a MS retail CD, it copies the whole installation setup folder to windows\options\instal. But with (some?) OEM CD's, it copies them to windows\options\cabs. Other OEM's *may* copy them elsewhere and some (possibly IBM?) don't even bother at all. You will need to look on your C: drive for a folder which should contain some 150 MB of files (i.e. about 25 .CAB files and including the setup exe.file). If there, copy the whole folder to a CD (or memory stick) and you will then have made an installation CD. However, under the circumstances, you should take a look at (and print out) the "cleanhd.txt" file in the above folder. You can also view the "Windows Millennium Edition Cleanhd.txt File Contents" at: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;271673 Study it carefully and be sure you have a note of the existing product key code (the 25 digit code that was supplied with the pc's original installation) and - if the WinMe CD was an 'upgrade' version (rather than a 'full version') - some proof of a 'previous version' - e.g. a Win95 or 98 CD (N.B not required for OEM) BTW - you can find your product key by using Belarc Advisor from http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html Also, don't try over-installing WinMe as you are very likely to end up with a 'soup' and therefore in a far worse state than you already are. Finally, you may need to obtain extra drivers (for the lcd display panel and keyboard) but the *may* still be obtainable from the IBM web site Mart "KE" wrote in message ... I bought an IBM (iSeries) laptop with Windows ME many years ago; the sales rep recommended me not to purchase the recovery CD, so I don't have a recovery CD. Now, I am trying to re-install from a Windows ME CD given by a computer repair store, but it stopped with a message saying that Windows ME on that CD is not the right version. Is there anybody who has a Windows ME recovery CD that might be workable on my laptop? If yes, please let me know. Thanks a lot. . |
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