I recently repartitioned and formatted my HD because it wouldn't boot up. After partitioning and formatting the HD I started to install Win98 and it gets to the message "copying files needed to run setup" and then the cd and hd just freezes up and quits. I have tested the Hd and nothing shows up as being defected. I can copy files from the cd to HD without any problem. I have tried other OS and the same thing happens. I have even copied the win98 directory and the setup file to the HD and tried to run it from there but the same thing happens. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you may have. Thanks.

hmm..... when you partioned it did make the drive ( c: ) where you are going to load the operating system "active" ? at least that the first thing that come to mine...... http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Here are a couple of links from the Micro$oft Knowledge Database:

Setup hangs During File Copy (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q67/3/65.asp)

Setup Hangs Before File Copy (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q195/7/50.ASP)



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Thanks guys - I'll check it out and see if it helps.