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13422 2001-05-31 04:41:00 i have just brought a new hard drive and want to know how to install windows on it from scratch.
I am building this unit so it may be capable for graphics and desktop publishing so i need something quite reasonable.
regards. James 		Guest (0)
13423 2001-05-31 11:26:00 Might sound rude, but either read a book/manual or spend some money with a course/technician .

If you are really building a machine then either you know what you are doing or . . . you don't .

Merlin 		Guest (0)
13424 2001-05-31 14:10:00 Before I explain how to setup your hard drive, I really would suggest you do some research before buying components and attempting to build a new computer. There are a lot of pitfalls with both tasks.

Installing Win98 on to a new HDD:

1. Install the drive as primary master.

2. Boot the computer using your windows boot disk ( 3. 5' floppy) and let it boot to DOS (this will happen automatically if you leave the Windows CD out of the drive).

3. Run fdisk and and set up the DOS partition(s).

4. Reboot the computer using your windows boot disk ( 3. 5' floppy).

4. Select the Windows setup option.

5. Windows should start the install process and format your drive partition(s) for you.

6. Follow the instructions to complete the Windows install.

NOTES:

1. If you do a standard install not all features will be installed. It is recommended that a custom install be done.

2. If you are installing an early version of Win95 you will strike two problems: a) The CD-ROM will not be available after booting from the Boot Disk (you will need to install DOS drivers). b)Windows will not automatically format your HDD but will give an error message instead. You will have to run FORMAT.COM from either the Boot Disk or Windows CD and manually format all partitions from DOS.

3. After installing Windows you will have to load your motherboard, audio, and video drivers before installing any other software. 		Guest (0)
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