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OK, if you are using 98 or higher do the following.
tep One. Obtain a disk. You may want to insert the disk into your computer first and look on it to make sure it does not contain files that you would not like deleted. To do this, simply insert the disk into the disk drive and then double click on the (A
disk drive under "My Computer."
Step Two. Click on the start menu and go up to "Settings." After the settings menu opens click on the Control Panel icon.
Step Three. If you receive a warning about not using the Control Panels unless you are experienced, please proceed past it.
Step Four. Double click on the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel window.
Step Five. Click on the "Startup Disk" tab in the Add/Remove Programs window.
Step Six. Insert the disk into the computer and click on the button to create the startup disk. You may or may not be asked to insert your Windows CD-ROM, if you are then do it.
Now that you have made your disk you may want to try to restart your computer with it to make sure it works. Remember to take the disk out of the disk drive after it is made or else your computer will boot to it instead of the hard drive the next time it boots.
Next up..."How to get the CD-ROM working"
Pebcak
tep One. Obtain a disk. You may want to insert the disk into your computer first and look on it to make sure it does not contain files that you would not like deleted. To do this, simply insert the disk into the disk drive and then double click on the (A
disk drive under "My Computer."Step Two. Click on the start menu and go up to "Settings." After the settings menu opens click on the Control Panel icon.
Step Three. If you receive a warning about not using the Control Panels unless you are experienced, please proceed past it.
Step Four. Double click on the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel window.
Step Five. Click on the "Startup Disk" tab in the Add/Remove Programs window.
Step Six. Insert the disk into the computer and click on the button to create the startup disk. You may or may not be asked to insert your Windows CD-ROM, if you are then do it.
Now that you have made your disk you may want to try to restart your computer with it to make sure it works. Remember to take the disk out of the disk drive after it is made or else your computer will boot to it instead of the hard drive the next time it boots.
Next up..."How to get the CD-ROM working"
Pebcak
To get the CD ROM working...
I will send you the file "cdindos.exe" referenced below. After you make the boot disk and get into DOS run this file from another floppy disk.
Use cdindos.exe to install universal CDrom drivers to config.sys and autoexec.bat. Download and click on the file to make a cdrom setup disk. Once the disk is made you can use it on any computer to setup the CDrom to work in DOS.
Your CDrom drive will be assigned the next drive letter after your hard drive partitions (and) other IDE devices. Pay close attention to the screens to see the exact letter. If your cdrom is not found, you can substitute cd2.sys to cd5.sys in place of aoatapi.sys in config.sys to try other universal drivers.
Please note that you may have a proprietary cdrom like in laptops or some national brand desktops. If none of the included generic cdrom drivers work then you really need the specific driver for your cdrom that you should be able to get from your manufacturers website.
Supplemental Note #1: Make sure the jumpers are set on your cdrom correctly. For example, if you have it connected on the same flat ribbon cable as your hard drive, make sure the hard drive is set to master and the cdrom is set to slave. If the cdrom is on its own channel by itself, I like to set it to master but it works most of the time when set to slave also.
Supplemental Note #2: Once you have the real mode drivers loading up and have a cdrom in DOS, you can have the use of it in Windows Safe Mode as well. From a DOS boot, or a boot to Command Prompt Only from the win95/98 menu, type win /d:m for Safe Mode with CDrom support.
Supplemental Note #3: In the CMOS, sometimes the cdrom will work best in DOS if it's set to NONE on the channel it's on. Sometimes it works best if set to AUTO.
Supplemental Note #4: This utility uses dos drivers to make your cdrom work. After you are done with your dos work you may have to rem out the lines in config.sys and/or autoexec.bat to make sure your cdrom works in Windows because windows likes to use it's own drivers.
Pebcak
I will send you the file "cdindos.exe" referenced below. After you make the boot disk and get into DOS run this file from another floppy disk.
Use cdindos.exe to install universal CDrom drivers to config.sys and autoexec.bat. Download and click on the file to make a cdrom setup disk. Once the disk is made you can use it on any computer to setup the CDrom to work in DOS.
Your CDrom drive will be assigned the next drive letter after your hard drive partitions (and) other IDE devices. Pay close attention to the screens to see the exact letter. If your cdrom is not found, you can substitute cd2.sys to cd5.sys in place of aoatapi.sys in config.sys to try other universal drivers.
Please note that you may have a proprietary cdrom like in laptops or some national brand desktops. If none of the included generic cdrom drivers work then you really need the specific driver for your cdrom that you should be able to get from your manufacturers website.
Supplemental Note #1: Make sure the jumpers are set on your cdrom correctly. For example, if you have it connected on the same flat ribbon cable as your hard drive, make sure the hard drive is set to master and the cdrom is set to slave. If the cdrom is on its own channel by itself, I like to set it to master but it works most of the time when set to slave also.
Supplemental Note #2: Once you have the real mode drivers loading up and have a cdrom in DOS, you can have the use of it in Windows Safe Mode as well. From a DOS boot, or a boot to Command Prompt Only from the win95/98 menu, type win /d:m for Safe Mode with CDrom support.
Supplemental Note #3: In the CMOS, sometimes the cdrom will work best in DOS if it's set to NONE on the channel it's on. Sometimes it works best if set to AUTO.
Supplemental Note #4: This utility uses dos drivers to make your cdrom work. After you are done with your dos work you may have to rem out the lines in config.sys and/or autoexec.bat to make sure your cdrom works in Windows because windows likes to use it's own drivers.
Pebcak
You've got mail...
or you will have mail soon. I'm in the process of sending you (to the e-mail address in your profile) the file that is referenced in CD-ROM setup message. You'll probably get it twice as the Elite account is going real slow....
This should get you up and running (knock on wood). I have to run to the gym but I will check back in when I get home. Hope all works out.
Pebcak
or you will have mail soon. I'm in the process of sending you (to the e-mail address in your profile) the file that is referenced in CD-ROM setup message. You'll probably get it twice as the Elite account is going real slow....
This should get you up and running (knock on wood). I have to run to the gym but I will check back in when I get home. Hope all works out.
Pebcak
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