As an alternative to that method why not install WinMe first, and when it
asks for the drivers for your proprietary devices, put in the recovery disc
and find the folder the drivers are in.

When you find the right folder, the file find dialog will show the *.inf file
which contains the driver installation instructions for your devices.

barry clark wrote:

> Bruce,
> Your best bet is to Backup all of the data you want to transfer over to your
> new disk now so that if your current disk dies at least your files are
> saved!Use your recovery cd and reinstall on your new disk. After all of your
> necessary drivers,etc... are back on then you can upgrade to WinME.
>
> Barry CLark
> MCSE
> >I have a Compaq Presario 5020. I recently found out that my 8GB hard drive
> >is going bad, it has a large chunk of its total size in bad sectors, even
> >after several attempts of reformatting. I went out and purchased a new
> >Maxtor Diamond Max Plus 30 GB Hard drive.  Before I begin replacing it I
> >was wondering what steps I should take?  I want to install either Windows
> >98SE or Windows ME, not sure which one is better? and I wanted to do it
> >without using the system restore cd that came with my computer if at all
> >possible the cd has windows 98 on it.  I am currently using the computer
> >but I cant rely on it not falling soon.  What drivers will I need? can this
> >be done? what other steps will I need to do inorder to make this process as
> >painless as possible?  Thanks

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