Detailed analysis of the nine major problems that led to the failure of the reinstallation system

1. Version error

Q: My machine cannot be started, trying to overwrite Installation, but the installer detects an error when detecting the Windows version, can not update or upgrade the installation, what should I do?

Answer: After installing the system, the win.com file of the original system records the version information of Windows. If we use the non-same version to overwrite the installation, the version error will occur, so that the coverage will be overwritten. Installation is blocked. At this time we may wish to use the Windows 98 boot disk to start the computer, enter Windows to delete the win.com file or rename, and then start the installer under DOS
to overwrite the installation, then the installer considers the new installation, covering The installation will proceed smoothly.

2. Anti-virus function enabled

Q: When overwriting the installation system, the screen displays “Boot sector write!! VIRUS continue(Y/N)?” prompt error, resulting in overwriting Installation failed, what is the prompt, how to solve?

A: Actually, this is not a malfunction, but because of some applications in the original system, such as system recovery tools or virus-killing software, system firewall protection. Specifically, we have turned on anti-virus function in BiOS, or some anti-virus software intelligently opens the anti-virus function in BiOS during installation. Since Windows installs data to the main boot area of ​​the hard disk, it opens. Anti-virus function will cause the hard disk's main boot area to be unable to write any data, and the installer will of course not continue to run. When such an error occurs, you should go to the original operating system to uninstall the software through "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel" - "Add /Remove Programs", or enter BiOS to temporarily anti-virus function shut down. Then overwrite or upgrade the system.

3. Password Protection

Q: I have never failed to install the system, but when I help my colleague to overwrite the installation system, the SU-0011 error message appears on the screen, so the installation cannot continue. I really lost my face. What is the problem?

A: This is obviously the original system has set the access password to the hard disk, so that the installation program can not complete the installation. This has to delete the password settings first, and then set the password of the hard disk after Windows 98 is installed.

4.Renamed Directory

Q: During the installation of Windows 98, the SU0167 error message appears, making the installation If you are stranded, how can you not proceed? What is the problem and how to solve it?

A: The error message is caused by a duplicate directory. Because there is a directory named "Desktop" in the current directory, a directory named "Desktop" will be generated during the Windows 98 installation process to store the system files, so the installer cannot install Windows 98 in this directory. The solution is simple, just delete or rename the "Desktop" directory in the current directory, and then run the installer to succeed.
5. Disk space is "insufficient"

Q: When I installed Windows 98, I was prompted that the disk space was insufficient and the installation could not be performed. But look at the disk space and find that the actual disk space is enough, what should I do?

A: There is a disk space check in the Windows 98 system installation. If there are too many fragments on your disk, there will be a "bad disk space" prompt. It doesn't matter, please add the "/id" parameter when executing the Setup.exe command, that is, enter the "Setup /id" command, which will make the installer ignore the steps of checking the available disk space, so that the installation is successful.

6. Can not find the upgrade program

Q: I originally installed the first version of the Windows 98 operating system in my computer, recently wanted to upgrade the system to Windows 98SE (Second Edition), Can be installed when prompted to find the upgrade program, can not be upgraded, how to solve?

A: The cause of this problem may be the installation version of the Windows 98SE operating system. If the Windows operating system already exists on the computer, you cannot install it with the installation version. You should use the upgrade version to install it. . If there is no upgraded version, you can also delete the Command.com file in the root directory of the system installation partition (usually the C drive), and then run the installer's installer to install it. This will not affect the contents of the original system.

7. System configuration cannot pass

Q: When I install Windows 98, my computer performs one step to system configuration. If there is a problem, try several times without success, very distressed, can you tell me what causes and solutions?

Answer: When the system is installed, the system will automatically shut down or not respond, and some will prompt "Fatal abnormal error occurs at 0137" or "0028 error". This situation is usually caused by hardware problems. The main reason is that the chip is overheated. The solution can be: restore the CPU overclocking setting; check whether the CPU cooling fan is off or stopped; whether the main chip cooling fan of the display card falls off or stops; whether the memory module or the hard disk is faulty; whether the heat dissipation condition in the chassis is good, etc. Then, take countermeasures according to the results of the inspection or judgment.

8. Expanded Memory Error

Q: When installing Windows 98, the prompt "Standard Mode: Fault in MS-DOS
Extender" appears, causing the system to continue to install. What does this mean and how to deal with it?

A: The meaning of this prompt is: MS-DOS
extended memory error in standard mode. Solution: You can use the boot disk to enter DOS
, open the Config.sys file with the Edit command in the C drive, type "REM" in front of the "EMM386" statement of the file to invalidate the statement, and reboot the system. You can often enter the installer.

9. Hardware detection stalls

Q: When installing Windows 98, the installer stops when performing hardware detection. why? How to do?

A: This is caused by a hardware error. It is recommended to turn off the machine, stop for more than 10 seconds, and then turn it back on. When the computer starts, re-run the installer. Since the program has been installed, select the "Use Safe Recovery" option so that the part that caused the error will be skipped during hardware detection. If the system stops again, re-execute the above steps until the error section is skipped, causing the hardware test execution to end.