(Dell Laptop) reformatted C, won't load win98

[Mobo]

Cross your fingers, double blink, cross your toes then type



<span style="color:#FF0000">SETUP</span>

[drguapo]

WARM UP THE BOBCAT!!!!
Same stinkin message. "This program cannot be run in DOS mode"
and back to the a prompt.
I didn't load the .bat or .sys files(?)

[Mobo]

Lets attempt this once again before I purge my brain with electricity:

copy oakcd*.sys c: [press enter]
When the A:\ prompt appears again, type:
X: [enter] (Make sure that you type in the letter specified in the ......successfully loaded to drive X: line)
You should now see an X:\ (or whatever) prompt. type:
copy mscdex.exe c: [enter]
Type edit [enter]. This will open the text editor in DOS. Type the following line:
c:\mscdex /d:mscd001
Press Alt-f and select Save As... . Name this file c:\autoexec.bat .


Press Alt-f again, and select New.


Type the following line:
DEVICE = C:\oakcdrom.sys /d:mscd001
Press Alt-f and select Save As... . Name this file c:\config.sys .

[Melodi]

Mobo could it be something in BIOS? Do the bios need to be flashed? Just a long shot. Seems that, that error would be something simple.

No, I"ve not left yet.

Doc when you got that puter did you load 98 yourself or did some? Something?

Maxalt is for migraines. bobcat standing by

[drguapo]

Done

[Mobo]

Flash...No not on my watch... a failed flash means it a door stop for good.

[Mobo]

Did it all take this time ?

[drguapo]

Melodi,
Oh no, I loaded er all by myself.
Snow angels are looking pretty good right about now. 60 grit....locked and loaded

[Mobo]

How are things going there doc ?

[drguapo]

Mobo,
Same thing "This blah blah blah "

FYI, MSCDXversion 2.25
Drive E: = Driver MSCD001 unit 0
Diags are loded into drive D ......successfully I might add