XP with or without 98

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I had to install XP since all my 98 windows/system/ files
disappeared.

Anyone know which cab file to extract or a site to get
system files since I can use dual boot only getting into
XP I have to use 98 startup disc to see the CD ROM.
When I type setup it goes through scandisk stopping at
key which I input with no success.

Thanks for any suggestions....
 
Hi,

Which cab file for Win98 contains your system files? All of them. If the
system folder is gone, rerun setup. Bypass scandisk using the /is switch. If
the Product Key is giving you fits, see:

Troubleshooting "Invalid Product Key" Error Message During Setup [Q232142]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=232142

Also, as installing Win98 will overwrite the XP bootloader, see this from
MVP Doug Knox:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_9x.htm

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
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