Windows 98 installation

[ytsejam]

Hi there,

I searched the FAQ and the archive, but didn't find any satisfied answer so far.

So here's my problem:

i'm trying to install W98 on a relatively old PC for my 9 year old son. When i boot the PC with the W98-cd rom, for some dark reason, the computer sees the internal memory as drive a:\ and the 3,5"" - drive as drive b:\. W98 wants to make a bootable disk during installation, but it can't be written on a:\, since this is the internal memory. How can i set the virtual drive a:\ into the real drive a:\? In other words: how can i tell the computer that W98 should make a bootbale disk on b:\ instead on a:\?

Many thanks in advance!

[patio]

If this is that old or has been sitting for quite some time i'd suggest replacing the CMOS battery which retains the basic info that tells the machine what devices are present...

[dahlarbear]

When i boot the PC with the W98-cd rom, for some dark reason, the computer sees the internal memory as drive a:\ and the 3,5"" - drive as drive b:\.

Many floppy drive ribbon cables have connectors for two floppy drives.  The end connector (with twist in cable?) is drive "A:", the middle connector is drive "B:".  Is it possible the floppy drive is on the middle connector?

You aren't required to make the bootable disk during installation.  You can make it later:
    o  Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs
    o  Add/Remove Programs Properties windows appears
    o  Select "Startup Disk" tab, press "Create Disk..." button.

Not sure if it will allow you to write to drive "B:", however.  So you should resolve this issue before you need the startup disk (boot floppy that you don't have yet).