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| Thread ID: 84604 | 2007-11-11 23:07:00 | Frustrated :[ Reinstalling Windows ME | Dc Nilbog (13019) | Press F1 |
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| 610691 | 2007-11-12 00:40:00 | Okay, I booted from the CD, now I have problem typing the command. start using the floppy and choose 'start with cdrom support'..... then at the a: prompt type in format c: then tap enter A:\>format c: Bad command or file name A:\>formatc: Bad command or file name Thanks for the help by the way |
Dc Nilbog (13019) | ||
| 610692 | 2007-11-12 00:45:00 | If it boots from the CD like speedy said it might, you dont need the command - it should load and then you answer some questions, like format the drive, agree to licence code etc. The command you provided is only if you boot from a Floppy to format the drive, which by the way is format C: (note space between t C: ) not formatc: |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 610693 | 2007-11-12 00:54:00 | I chose (2. Start computer with CD Rom support) It processes something and analyzes the system, and then it has the command A:\> There are no options you can choose at the moment except for you to type in a command. |
Dc Nilbog (13019) | ||
| 610694 | 2007-11-12 01:03:00 | type d: (Or whatever letter the cd is) Might be d Type dir See if it brings up, whats on the cd. If it does bring something up, see if theres a setup.exe file or similar on it. If there is, type setup in. See if it takes you to the install screen. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 610695 | 2007-11-12 01:05:00 | Ok the CD appears not bootable. Go back to post number 2 and follow those instructions. [edited] although speedys answer is correct, change to the CD drive and it should install with setup.exe If Not then ----- Boot from floppy, select with CD support When you get the A:\ Prompt type in format C: /s (S not always required but wont hurt either) Agree to every thing and IT WILL WIPE THE DRIVE CLEAN Reboot again from floppy, when back at A:\> change to the cd drive, look and it normally says either D or E you will something like this A:\>D: Type in setup or setup.exe it should start the install process, follow on screen instructions NOTE: Win ME has the Setup.exe file in the main directory, no need to dive into the sub directorys. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 610696 | 2007-11-12 02:03:00 | Awesome! Big pat on the back to you guys that helped me. I've formatted Drive C and now installing Windows. Thanks p.s, the what a crazy rain outside! |
Dc Nilbog (13019) | ||
| 610697 | 2007-11-12 03:04:00 | Awesome! Big pat on the back to you guys that helped me. I've formatted Drive C and now installing Windows. Thanks p.s, the what a crazy rain outside! Rain ? What Rain ? Nice sunny day in Wellington might even have a BBQ tonight ;) |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 610698 | 2007-11-12 03:49:00 | Speedy was correct. If 'frustrated' had taken the floppy disk out from the floppy disk drive ME should have booted up from the ME C D. However all is well that ends well. |
PENTIUM (426) | ||
| 610699 | 2007-11-12 04:16:00 | p.s, the what a crazy rain outside! As wainuitech said what rain? It’s also a nice sunny day up here in Auckland. |
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