How To Install Windows 98 SE at BCCC
To install this you will need
 | A Windows 98 Startup (floppy) disk with XCOPY files. (Click
here for instructions on how to make one) |
| A Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM (or the MegaDisc 2000 CD) |
| A Valid Windows 98 Product Key |
| Any driver disks/files (Cow disk for Gateways) |
Here are some general steps to install Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) on a
typical machine at BCCC. Some of your results may differ depending on the
machine you are installing it on.
- Boot the system with Windows 98 Startup floppy (with XCOPY)
- When prompted, Select 1. Start Computer with CD-ROM Support. It
will create a 2MB RAMDISK and name it D: (of the next available drive
letter) it should list your CD-ROM drive as the next letter (probably E:)
- If necessary, run FDISK and re-partition your drive as needed. If you
partition the drive, you MUST restart the computer again with CD-ROM
support.
- Format the drive using the Unconditional (/u), Quick (/q),
and System (/s) switches.
NOTE: the quick switch will not work FDISK was used in the previous step. In
this case omit the /q from the command. Format
c: /u /q /S
- Create a Win98 directory on the hard drive. MD Win98 from the C:\> prompt.
- Insert the Windows 98 SE CD-ROM into the drive.
- Use the XCOPY command to copy all the files and directories from the Win98
directory on the CD-ROM to the new Win98 directory on the hard drive. Use
the Subdirectory (/s) and Empty (/e) switches to copy all
subdirectories.
- XCOPY E:\win98 c:\win98 /s /e (Where E: is the letter of the
CD-ROM.)
- Files will be copied to your hard drive. This can take a few minutes. When
finished, there should be around 778 files copied. There should also be 2
subfolders, TOUR and OLS.
- Remove the CD from the drive.
By using a prepared script file, you can install Windows 98 with a
pre-configured set of options. The file we have prepared is called MSBATCH.INF.
- Copy MSBATCH.INF from the floppy drive to
the C:\win98 directory. Use this command: copy a:\msbatch.inf
c:\win98
- If you didn't use the /s switch when formatting the partition, make the
partition bootable. Type sys c: from the dos prompt a:>
- Remove the bootable floppy from the drive and reboot from the hard drive.
- Switch to the Win98 directory on the Hard Drive. Type cd win98 and
hit ENTER key.
- Run Setup using the msbatch.inf file. Type setup msbatch.inf and
hit ENTER
- Setup will cue you to run a routine check of the system. Hit ENTER
key.
- Scandisk will run on all Hard Drives and partitions. When it is finished
use the arrow keys to highlight <EXIT> and hit ENTER
key.
- Many of the questions that Windows 98 would normally ask will be answered
by the configuration file. The computer will automatically restart
several times during the process.
- License Agreement: Select I accept ...., click Next>
- Windows Product Key: The product key should already be
entered. Click
Next>
- The computer will automatically restart at least once more.
- Put the following icons in the Recycle Bin if they appear on the desktop:
 | Setup MSN |
| Online Services |
| Outlook Express |
| Connect to the Internet |
Check the system properties and see if all devices are working properly.
If not, load the appropriate drivers according to the manufacturer's recommendation.
- Switch to the Win98 directory on the Hard Drive. Type cd win98 and
hit ENTER key.
- Type setup and hit ENTER
- Setup will cue you to run a routine check of the system. Hit ENTER
key.
- Scandisk will run on all Hard Drives and partitions. When it is finished
use the arrow keys to highlight <EXIT> and hit ENTER
key.
- Welcome Screen: Hit ENTER or click Continue
- Setup Wizard will now run.
- Select directory: verify that c:\windows is checked.
- Setup Options: Select Custom and click Next>
- Select Components: Follow the chart below to determine which items should be
selected.
| Accessibility |
Select All |
| Accessories |
Select All |
| Address Book |
Select All |
| Communications |
Select ONLY: HyperTerminal, Microsoft Chat 2.5,
NetMeeting, Phone Dialer |
| Desktop Themes |
Select All |
| Internet Tools |
All EXCEPT Internet Connection Sharing |
| Multilanguage Support |
NONE |
| Multimedia |
Select All |
| Online Services |
NONE |
| Outlook Express |
Select All |
| System Tools |
Select All |
| Web TV for Windows |
NONE |
- Click Next>
- Identification: Enter information as follows...
| Computer Name: |
login name of user or workstation |
| Workgroup: |
BCCC |
| Computer Description: |
leave blank |
- Click Next>
- Computer Settings: Click Next> to accept defaults.
- Establishing Location: Verify that United States is selected, then click
Next>
- Startup Disk: Click Next>
- At Insert Disk window, select Cancel.
- Remove Floppy disk from drive and click OK to continue.
- User Information: Enter information as follows:
| Name: |
Media Services |
| Company: |
BCCC |
- Click Next> to continue.
- License Agreement: Select I accept ...., click Next>
- Windows Product Key: Enter a valid Windows 98 Product Key. Click
Next>
- Start Wizard: Click Finish
- Windows will now detect your devices. This will take up to 15
minutes.
- Date/Time Properties: Adjust the date and time if needed. UNCHECK
Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time if it is a lab machine!
- Windows 98 will reboot and ask for a network password for Microsoft
Networking. Change User Name to the user's login name or workstation
name.
Do not enter a password. Click OK to continue.
- Windows 98 may now find other hardware in your system, probably a monitor.
Follow the defaults to select drivers. It will probably default to a Plug
and Play monitor. (If it finds devices besides the
monitor, you may have to follow that manufacturer's instructions for loading
drivers or where to find the drivers on a specific disk.)
- Welcome Screen will appear. UNCHECK Show this Screen Next
Time... in lower left
corner and click Close.
- Put the following icons in the Recycle Bin:
| Setup MSN |
| Online Services |
| Outlook Express |
| Connect to the Internet |
- Check the system properties and see if all devices are working properly.
If not, load the appropriate drivers according to the manufacturer's recommendation.
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