DOS/Win9x problem - commands needed

tastyweat · Dec 22, 2003, 08:28 PM

Hey guys!

I was wandering if any of you could help me out please.

... It's been such a long time, I have forgotten the DOS commands for installing Win 98 and ME!!!

I know you start off;

format c:

then;

md win9x

then;

cd win9x

... But I can't remember what to do after this!

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

zerodamage · Dec 22, 2003, 08:32 PM

Format C:
cd c:
md win98 (for win98) or md win9x (for winme)

then go to your cd-rom drive with the winme or win98 disk
cd win98 or cd win9x
copy *.* c:\win98 or copy *.* c:\win9x
remove the c-d
then go to c:\win98 or win9x and type setup

go from there. hope this helps. i am in a hurry.

tastyweat · Dec 22, 2003, 08:35 PM

thanks alot ZD!

Judas · Dec 22, 2003, 09:07 PM

...why would you want to copy the installation to the HD?... and what's the MD? do.... i've always just went:

fdisk /mbr
fdisk (i'd setup the partitions)

Format (partitions)

reboot... and let the machine boot from cd.... or else just type

D:\setup

Judas · Dec 22, 2003, 09:08 PM

BTW... a nice command to have if you trying to install me on a machine less then 150mhz... use D:\setup /nm

tastyweat · Dec 22, 2003, 09:56 PM

cheers... and MD = make directory

Judas · Dec 23, 2003, 12:07 AM

uh... why do you copy it all to the hardrive first?

tastyweat · Dec 23, 2003, 09:01 AM

You have to create the directory in order to copy it to the hdd

caqde · Dec 23, 2003, 11:56 AM

Copying to the HD first allows for a faster install. As the HD is faster than the CD-rom. I think Dell does this, and a few other Computer manufactures (even with the newer OS's). If you have ever looked at a computer from such companies you will find the install CD on the computer's HD. It also let's you run the computer and not have to worry about the lovely message that says "Please insert the Windows 9X cd" during some driver install's because the computer believe's the cd is in whatever Directory you put it in. I have done this before and it is quite useful.

Hope this answered your question.

random dos commands / executable files
MD - Make Directory
CD - change Directory
copy - as it says
del - delete nuff said
type - displays contents of a file
move - does as says
xcopy - copies all files in a directory kind of like copy *.* but much more powerful
path - allows you to run commands in other directory as if you were in that directory
dir - displays commands like list in unix
mscdex - dos cd utility
fdisk - partition software
format - does as says
edit - ulitmate text editor for dos (no problems creating files with odd extensions)
echo - command to turn off/on text displayed by commands in dos

If you are really lazy make a floppy that runs a batch file that does it all for you without lifting a finger

. That way you will never have to ask for this again well until the floppy expires (well maybe a cd they last longer).

jkayca2 · Dec 23, 2003, 01:37 PM

Hmm...I thought the install for Windows would do the copying for you at the start.

UberLord · Dec 23, 2003, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by caqde
Copying to the HD first allows for a faster install. As the HD is faster than the CD-rom.

There's no difference between reading from the CD (installing) and reading from the same CD in the same drive (copying)

If anything, copying will be slower as it's an extra step that's required

You would only want to copy to a hard drive first if you were installing onto more than one hard drive. Then it would be faster. However, most people here wouldn't need to do that.

Matth · Dec 23, 2003, 04:17 PM

Copying to HD (if you leave it there) also avoids the need to go rummaging for the Windows CD when some small change demands it.

It also means that you know everything you need has read successfully from the CD before you start.

zerodamage · Dec 23, 2003, 04:20 PM

The reason for doing that is to keep from having to put in your Win98 CD when installing certain progs and drivers. It also installs much faster and it puts all of your cab files on your HD. After you do it that way, you will not need your win98/me cd-rom again until your next format and reinstall.

UberLord · Dec 23, 2003, 05:30 PM

Now I remember why I hate Windows

caqde · Dec 24, 2003, 08:25 AM

Like I said windows will think the cd is on the HD. That version of windows always loved to ask for the CD to install almost any driver. Even asked for it when you REMOVED CERTAIN DRIVERS OR WINDOWS COMPONENTS. It was alittle annoying to me. I thought I would be doing that in 2k but I haven't even touched the CD since I installed it so I am very happy.

Murdock · Dec 24, 2003, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by caqde
Copying to the HD first allows for a faster install. As the HD is faster than the CD-rom. I think Dell does this, and a few other Computer manufactures (even with the newer OS's). If you have ever looked at a computer from such companies you will find the install CD on the computer's HD. It also let's you run the computer and not have to worry about the lovely message that says "Please insert the Windows 9X cd" during some driver install's because the computer believe's the cd is in whatever Directory you put it in. I have done this before and it is quite useful.

Hope this answered your question.

random dos commands / executable files
MD - Make Directory
CD - change Directory
copy - as it says
del - delete nuff said
type - displays contents of a file
move - does as says
xcopy - copies all files in a directory kind of like copy *.* but much more powerful
path - allows you to run commands in other directory as if you were in that directory
dir - displays commands like list in unix
mscdex - dos cd utility
fdisk - partition software
format - does as says
edit - ulitmate text editor for dos (no problems creating files with odd extensions)
echo - command to turn off/on text displayed by commands in dos

If you are really lazy make a floppy that runs a batch file that does it all for you without lifting a finger . That way you will never have to ask for this again well until the floppy expires (well maybe a cd they last longer).

The (Good?) old days of Dos (LOL)

Dec 22, 2003, 08:28 PM	#1
tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	DOS/Win9x problem - commands needed Hey guys! I was wandering if any of you could help me out please. ... It's been such a long time, I have forgotten the DOS commands for installing Win 98 and ME!!! I know you start off; format c: then; md win9x then; cd win9x ... But I can't remember what to do after this! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks __________________

Dec 22, 2003, 08:35 PM	Thread Starter #3
tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	thanks alot ZD! __________________

Dec 22, 2003, 09:56 PM	Thread Starter #6
tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	cheers... and MD = make directory __________________

Dec 23, 2003, 09:01 AM	Thread Starter #8
tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	You have to create the directory in order to copy it to the hdd __________________

Dec 23, 2003, 11:56 AM	#9
caqde HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: US, IL Posts: 505 Rep Power: 66 System Specs	Copying to the HD first allows for a faster install. As the HD is faster than the CD-rom. I think Dell does this, and a few other Computer manufactures (even with the newer OS's). If you have ever looked at a computer from such companies you will find the install CD on the computer's HD. It also let's you run the computer and not have to worry about the lovely message that says "Please insert the Windows 9X cd" during some driver install's because the computer believe's the cd is in whatever Directory you put it in. I have done this before and it is quite useful. Hope this answered your question. random dos commands / executable files MD - Make Directory CD - change Directory copy - as it says del - delete nuff said type - displays contents of a file move - does as says xcopy - copies all files in a directory kind of like copy . but much more powerful path - allows you to run commands in other directory as if you were in that directory dir - displays commands like list in unix mscdex - dos cd utility fdisk - partition software format - does as says edit - ulitmate text editor for dos (no problems creating files with odd extensions) echo - command to turn off/on text displayed by commands in dos If you are really lazy make a floppy that runs a batch file that does it all for you without lifting a finger . That way you will never have to ask for this again well until the floppy expires (well maybe a cd they last longer). __________________ AMD Phenom II X4 925 AM3/ Giga-byte MA790XT-UD4P XFX HD5770 1GB / 2x8GB of Geil DDR3 12800 10-10-10-28 Samsung SH-S182D DVD-RW drive / Sony Optiarc BD-5300S BD-RW drive Western Digital WD1501FASS(Primary)/Western Digital 15EADS(Secondary)/Western Digital 7500AACS(Secondary)/Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320gb(Secondary) Antec TP-550 / CoolerMaster CMStacker Sound Blaster X-FI Titanium Fatal1ty Professional / Creative Inspire 6600 6.1 speakers Samsugn T200HD 20" LCD Monitor / Logitech Internet 350 Black Keyboard Logitech MX510 Mouse

Dec 22, 2003, 08:32 PM	#2
zerodamage HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3,478 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Format C: cd c: md win98 (for win98) or md win9x (for winme) then go to your cd-rom drive with the winme or win98 disk cd win98 or cd win9x copy . c:\win98 or copy . c:\win9x remove the c-d then go to c:\win98 or win9x and type setup go from there. hope this helps. i am in a hurry.

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Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	Copying to HD (if you leave it there) also avoids the need to go rummaging for the Windows CD when some small change demands it. It also means that you know everything you need has read successfully from the CD before you start.

Dec 23, 2003, 04:20 PM	#13
zerodamage HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3,478 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	The reason for doing that is to keep from having to put in your Win98 CD when installing certain progs and drivers. It also installs much faster and it puts all of your cab files on your HD. After you do it that way, you will not need your win98/me cd-rom again until your next format and reinstall.

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Dec 24, 2003, 08:25 AM	#15
caqde HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: US, IL Posts: 505 Rep Power: 66 System Specs	Like I said windows will think the cd is on the HD. That version of windows always loved to ask for the CD to install almost any driver. Even asked for it when you REMOVED CERTAIN DRIVERS OR WINDOWS COMPONENTS. It was alittle annoying to me. I thought I would be doing that in 2k but I haven't even touched the CD since I installed it so I am very happy. __________________ AMD Phenom II X4 925 AM3/ Giga-byte MA790XT-UD4P XFX HD5770 1GB / 2x8GB of Geil DDR3 12800 10-10-10-28 Samsung SH-S182D DVD-RW drive / Sony Optiarc BD-5300S BD-RW drive Western Digital WD1501FASS(Primary)/Western Digital 15EADS(Secondary)/Western Digital 7500AACS(Secondary)/Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320gb(Secondary) Antec TP-550 / CoolerMaster CMStacker Sound Blaster X-FI Titanium Fatal1ty Professional / Creative Inspire 6600 6.1 speakers Samsugn T200HD 20" LCD Monitor / Logitech Internet 350 Black Keyboard Logitech MX510 Mouse