Edward,
I'm not sure if you still want to be able to boot win98, but you should
first check your boot.ini file. Here is mine (I have a quadruple boot on my
workstation with Linux hidden from all MS OSes)
[boot loader]
timeout=5
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINNT
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional" /fastdetect
C:\Bootsect.w40="Microsoft Windows 98" /win95
c:\BootSect.622="MS-Dos 622" /win95dos
If you want to boot to win98, modify it such as
default=C:\Bootsect.w40="Microsoft Windows 98" /win95
Don't bother with the win2K option since you don't want to boot from
I send you a copy of my Bootsect.w40, copy it to your boot partition (1st
primary of 1st disk) if needed and reboot. I also send you a MS Technote
regarding your problem.
If it still doesn't work after that, let me know.
Best,
Alain
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Edward Dekkers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2000 4:37 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [OT] - Only Windows NT/2000 Experience can help.
>
>
> OK, I've finally gotten approval to remove the Windows 2000
> PC from our
> network, it doesn't like playing with our RedHat 5.2 Samba server.
>
> The user in question had a dual boot Win98SE/Win2000 setup on
> different
> disks.
>
> I zapped the 2000 partition, and then ran Win98's FDISK /MBR.
>
> The boot loader will not go!
>
> We still get the choice of Windows or Windows 2000. If we
> select Windows
> 2000, it does now die an unhappy death, so the partition is
> definately gone,
> but how do I now get rid of the annoying boot menu/loader?
>
> Sorry for the off-topic post, but the Windows lists give me
> no joy. Please
> reply privately as this shouldn't even be on the list, but I
> don't know
> where to turn.
>
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> Western Australia
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Bootsect.w40
PSS ID Number: Q250456
Article last modified on 01-25-2000
WINDOWS:2000
WINDOWS
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
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SUMMARY
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This article describes an overview of available options for removing a Windows
2000 upgrade and restoring Microsoft Windows 95/98.
NOTE: The procedures described in this article are not a method of recovering a
Windows 95/98 installation. This procedure requires you to reinstall Windows 95
or Windows 98 and all your programs.
List of Topics under the More Information section.
- Is the file system FAT/FAT32 or NTFS? If NTFS see the Removing NTFS section.
- Do you want to save files? See the Renaming Folders section.
- Are you installed to the Windows folder? See the Renaming Folders section.
- You have all your files backed up. See the Removing Windows 2000 Files
section.
- Do you need to free up space to install Windows 95 or Windows 98? See the
Freeing Up Disk Space section.
MORE INFORMATION
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If you backed up all your data before you installed Windows 2000 or you do not
have any data that needs to be kept, you can reformat the hard disks in the
computer and reinstall Windows 95 or Windows 98. To reformat the hard disk, see
the Removing NTFS section in this article.
IMPORTANT: Formatting the disk deletes all files and data. You should only format
a disk if all the files you want to keep are backed up.
The first issue is to identify what file system you are using. To do this, follow
these steps:
1. Double-click My Computer.
2. Right-click the disk you want, and then click Properties.
3. Look for the File System entry.
NOTE: If the disk is using NTFS, then the options for returning to Windows 95 or
Windows 98 are limited. Windows 95/98 does not read or recognize NTFS, and you
cannot convert the disk to use the FAT or FAT32 file system using Windows 2000.
The bootable disk you use and the drive where you want to install Windows 95/98
cannot be NTFS.
Microsoft does not support any third-party solutions for converting NTFS to a FAT
or FAT32 file system.
If the drive is using the FAT file system, you can install any operating system.
If the drive is using the FAT32 file system, you can install Windows 95 OSR2 or
later.
Next, you need to check how much disk space is available. Check your Windows 95
or Windows 98 documentation to determine the amount of disk space that you
need.
Create or find a Windows Startup disk that contains your CD-ROM drivers so you
can gain access to your CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: If you cannot gain access to your CD-ROM drive, you may need to copy your
Windows 95 or Windows 98 installation files to your local hard disk. This would
require additional disk space.
Start your computer using the Windows 98 or Windows 95 Startup disk. Verify that
you can read the CD-ROM drive, and then run the SYS C: command from an MS-DOS
prompt.
NOTE: This command transfers the boot files to the C: drive and copies the boot
sector. After you run this command, you can no longer start Windows 2000.
Renaming Folders
----------------
If you install Windows 95 or Windows 98 to the same drive where Windows 2000 is
installed, you need to rename the following folders to prevent possible
conflicts in Windows 95/98.
NOTE: If you reformat the hard disk, you do not need to rename any folders.
- Program Files
For example, type the following command at the MS-DOS prompt:
ren c:\progra~1 c:\files.old
- Windows
For example, type the following command at the MS-DOS prompt:
ren c:\windows c:\windows.200
Removing NTFS Drives
--------------------
To remove an NTFS file system, reformat the hard disk to use the FAT or FAT32
file system.
You can do this using the Recovery Console on the Windows 2000 CD-ROM if your
computer supports a bootable CD-ROM or by using the four Windows 2000 startup
disks. Reformatting or repartitioning a disk deletes all the data on it, so make
sure you back up your data.
To use the Recovery Console, follow these steps:
1. Start the computer using the Windows 2000 CD-ROM or Startup disks.
2. When you see the Setup Notification screen, press ENTER.
3. On the screen that asks if you want to install or repair, press the F10 key.
4. In the Recovery Console, log on using your Administrator password.
5. Click Run, and then type "map" (without the quotation marks).
6. Note the drive you want to reformat.
7. Click Run, and then type "format <c>: /fs:fat32" (without the quotation
marks), where <c> is the letter of the drive you want to format and
FAT32 is the file system you want to use.
NOTE: The drive letters may be different in Recovery Console than in Windows
2000.
Freeing Up Disk Space
---------------------
If you are running low on disk space, you can delete the following files and
empty the following folders:
- Empty all Windows 2000 Recycle Bins.
- In Internet Explorer, delete all Temporary Internet files and clear the
History files.
- Delete the Pagefile.sys and the Hyberfil.sys files.
Removing Windows 2000 Files
---------------------------
The following files are in the root of the drive that is used to start the
computer and are marked hidden. Most of the time this is the C: drive, which is
the first drive letter available for hard disks. To remove the Windows 2000
system files, follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. On the View menu, click Folder Options.
3. On the View tab, click "Show all files", and then click OK.
4. In the root of the C: drive or boot drive, delete the following files:
- Boot.ini
- Ntbootdd.sys
- Ntdetect.com
- NTLDR
5. On the drive where Windows 2000 is installed, delete the following files if
they exist:
- Hiberfil.sys
- Pagefile.sys
6. Delete the following folders if they exist:
- Windows
- Program Files
- Documents and Settings
Running Windows 98 or Windows 95 Setup
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To run Windows Setup, boot your computer to the Windows 98 Startup disk or a
bootable disk that contains your CD-ROM drivers. After you gain access to your
CD-ROM drive type the following <f>:\setup.exe where <f> is the
drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
There should be a Setup.txt file on the Windows 95 or Windows 98 CD-ROM that
explains how to run setup. There are additional instructions for setup in the
Getting Started guide book that ships with Windows 95 or Windows 98. For
additional information about installing Windows, click the article numbers below
to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q221829 How to Install Windows 98 on a Computer with No Operating System
Q193902 How to Install Windows 98 Into a New Folder
Q187632 How to Create a Windows 98 Startup Disk that Supports FAT32
Q232681 Windows 98 Second Edition Updates Setup.txt File
For a link to the Windows 98 Second Edition Readme.txt files on line, see the
following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/windows/readme/Win98se/w98sereadme.asp
For a link to the Windows 98 Readme.txt files on line, see the following
Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/windows/readme/98/Windows_98.asp
Additional query words: Win9x uninstall remove 98SE
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Keywords : kbsetup
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto
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