win 98 invalid disk

[earltwitty]

      

got the "invalid disk please replace disk" black screen message (also verifying dmi pool data)
Put in bootup disk typed sys c: got it to system transferred. rebooted I get c:\> and still get verifying dmi pool. What do I type next to c:\> ? Any solution to this old computer?
Joe

[patio]

If you have a genuine Win98 CD i can walk you thru a repair install that will save all your data...let us know.

[Raptor]

Are you sure you didn't leave a diskette in the diskette station?

[earltwitty]

nope

[Neil]

Do you have a geniune, do you have A Windows disk?

[earltwitty]

yup I have the windows 98 disk

[Neil]

Do you wish to format, (you'll lose all your current data) or try to keep your present data?

Put in your bootup disk and get to the prompt, choosing CD-ROM support. Then put in your Windows disk. Type d: (or whatever your cd-drive letter is. sometimes it gets changed in DOS, just try them). Then type setup.exe

Well, good luck.

[earltwitty]

did it bud. It says not reading drive e, which I guess is my cdrom which I figured all along. Dang thing is busted unless I buy a new cdrom which I hear I can get from pricewatch for like 10 bucks.
Joe

[patio]

did it bud. It says not reading drive e, which I guess is my cdrom which I figured all along. Dang thing is busted unless I buy a new cdrom which I hear I can get from pricewatch for like 10 bucks.
Joe

Well Sure....

[Neil]

Try other letters. The bootup disk creates a virtual drive with tools on it which can shift your other drive letters around a bit.