 Interrupted Setup While Copying Files, .cab file |
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 Mar 30 2008, 01:39 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 25-March 08 Member No.: 198,725  |
"you interupted setup while it was copying windows files from a setup (.cab)file" if you skip this file windows may not work properly. the cd im using is an original win 98 and it does have a few scratches on it , would this be the problem? |
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Mar 30 2008, 04:15 PM
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 Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 5,224 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
Yes it can. You can try to gently rub the scratches out. Using ordinary toothpaste (not for smokers-too abrasive) Apply a small amount to a damp rag. Rub from the center hole outward in a straight, not circular motion. It may take some time, but it has been known to work
-------------------- Mark
 why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around |
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Mar 31 2008, 09:07 PM
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 Senior Member Group: BC Advisor Posts: 513 Joined: 15-July 06 From: In the middle of Kansas Member No.: 76,380 |
Always copy the cab files for Windows 95 & 98 to the hard drive and install it from there.
The reason is too detailed for explanation now. I assume that you have an original 98 cd and licence. Boot 98 from cd or floppy Format the hard drive Caps are emphasised for clarity only type C: & hit ENTER Prompt should say c:> Type md win98 & hit Enter Type cd win98 & hit Enter prompt should say c:\win98> With the 98 cd in the tray type copy e:\win98\*.* Copy the cab files to the hard drive. If any copy errors your cd s bad. If not, take the cd out and type SETUP Try it and let us know |
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Apr 2 2008, 09:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 25-March 08 Member No.: 198,725 |
thanks, i took your suggestion and it does appear the cd is bad, it started copying files then stopped.
where can i get the files i need? |
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Apr 2 2008, 01:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: BC Advisor Posts: 513 Joined: 15-July 06 From: In the middle of Kansas Member No.: 76,380 |
Try a scratch repair kit. Walmart, Big Lots or some place like that should have one for under 10 bucks.
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Apr 4 2008, 10:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 25-March 08 Member No.: 198,725 |
thanks
used a disk copy program and copied the hard drive from a working win 98 computer. got the files i needed and it seems yo be working for now anyway thanks to all who helped and everyone using BC. |
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