2 Computer problems

[rwami18]

I can work on problems on computers pretty well, just don't really remember Win 95 that well.

Computer #1

It says 98304 KB OK, then it stops.
If you let it sit there long enough it will say The followng configuration options were automatically updated: Disk 1 Type:65
If you are running Unix, you need to configure your system using the compaq User Diagnostics diskette.

What I did: I went on the net and downloaded the disk on a floopy, however did not work. Any Idea's?

Computer #2

No operating System keeps comming up.

What I am going to do: I have 6 disks that have 3.1 OS on it. Will that install, and then I can upgrade to Windows 95? Also I have a Win 95 Companion CD that won't work right?

Thanks,
~Ryan~

[azicit]

I have a old computer and when I turn it on it bypass windows and goes straight to a:. It will not read the floppy drive or cd rom. I have tried pressing the f8 key which will take me to the screen with three option to reboot, setup and I think restart. Can anyone help me to recover windows?
Thanks

[mattpg1]

Welcome to CTH rwami18 and azicit. azicit, you should start a new thread for your situation.

Originally Posted by rwami18

Also I have a Win 95 Companion CD that won't work right?

As far as if and when you want to reinstall Windows 95 from the Companion disk, it's possible but a little complicated. The Companion disk is missing 6 files: setup.exe oemsetup.exe oemsetup.bin dossetup.bin winsetup.bin suhelper.bin . Download them from below and put them on a diskette.

http://www.myfilestash.com/userfiles...r/OEMSETUP.EXE

http://www.myfilestash.com/userfiles...wdir/SETUP.EXE

http://www.myfilestash.com/userfiles...r/suhelper.bin

http://www.myfilestash.com/userfiles...r/DOSSETUP.BIN

http://www.myfilestash.com/userfiles...r/OEMSETUP.BIN

http://www.myfilestash.com/userfiles...r/WINSETUP.BIN

When you get to the part where you want to setup Windows 95, follow the directions below.

Boot from a startup diskette that can operate your cd-rom. The prompt should say A:\>

Create a folder\directory on your hard drive named win95 by typing md c:\win95
Then press enter.

Copy those 6 downloaded files into c:\win95

There's a folder\directory on the Companion disk named win95. Copy it's contents into c:\win95 . If your cd-rom drive is labeled D:\ then the command to do that should look something like this:
copy D:\win95\*.* c:\win95
Then press enter.

The next thing is to get the setup program running.
Type c:\
then enter.

Type cd c:\win95
then enter.

Type setup
then enter.
This should get Windows 95 installing.


As far as Computer #1, after you get "The followng configuration options were automatically updated: Disk 1 Type:65
If you are running Unix, you need to configure your system using the compaq User Diagnostics diskette.
What did you do\choose? Save changes? Ignore changes?

[rwami18]

I tried above info got invalid drive specification for commands. (I got another hard drive not new but better, other one kept clicking)
I gave up on one of the computers. On the other one I have been trying all day. I almost had windows installed an this came up.:-( It says

Message SU0013
Setup cannot create files on your startup drive and cannot setup Windows 95. If you have HPF5 or NTFS, you must create MS-Dos boot partition.

What I did: Tried to find the program fdisk. bootdisk.com? Don't know what is the best one. Where do I get a good fdisk version?
When I run it says no fixed disks present.

I have done research on it and it says to run fdisk type "fdisk" then Select Yes to enable large disk support. Then when that is done type format c:/s. When I am done format then I install Win 95. Is that correct?

Thanks for the help.

[mattpg1]

Select no to not enable large disk support.

[rwami18]

The problem is I can't get to that point. It says No fixed disks present.

Thanks,
~Ryan~

[rwami18]

Compaq Deskpro 2000
VGA/VBE BIOS verion 1.9 (Can't get into BIOS, b/c it doesn't bootup far enough for the blinker to go to other side)
Any Idea's?

I'm thinking that the BIOS isn't seeing the Hard drive.

Thanks,
~Ryan~

P.s. Been working almost 16 hours straight on this. Have the week off, n would like to get going on other things. Any help would be GREAT.

[mattpg1]

Maybe you need a new CMOS battery.

I believe the 95 and 98 bootdisks are the same fdisk-wise. Choose a 98 since it's more likely to operate your cd-rom.

http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm

[Idnew]

when you put the boot disk in and get the A prompt then type c: to get to your hd then type in FDISK/MBR, then format

[rwami18]

Ok, so I made the newest fdisk. When I boot the computer and command for the c: drive. It doesn't find the C: drive. I think the BIOS is messed up or something. I can't get into the BIOS b/c it doesn't boot up far enough for me to push F10. So what do I do now?

Thanks,
~Ryan~

[rwami18]

I just wanted to say, I fixed all problems.

How I did it:
First I went to my manufactor of my hard drive (Western Digital) I downloaded the overlay.exe program. Put it in the A:/. Then after it did what it need, I then was able to run the fdisk, and format the drive. Then install Windows 95.

Thanks everyone.

~Ryan~

I don't know that much about computers, and I was able to do it. So it's not that hard. Just follow the instructions at support.microsoft.com/kb/q255867/

[mattpg1]

Good job.

I was trying to wrap my brain around how you could get as far in the setup as you did then get a no fixed disk in post 4. I didn't think you'd get that far into installation if you needed a setup\installation program from the manufacturer for your hard drive.

Are you feeling like trying that other computer?
After you get "The followng configuration options were automatically updated: Disk 1 Type:65
If you are running Unix, you need to configure your system using the compaq User Diagnostics diskette."
What did you do\choose? Save changes? Ignore changes?
What model is it?