Here is the technique that I use:

After installing Windows98 using the standard installation steps (i.e.
Windows98 Boot Disk with Windows98 CD-ROM in ROM drive), I use Start,
Programs, MS-DOS prompt.  I then create a first level folder on drive C:
called "C:\WIN98"

I then copy all CAB files from D:\WIN98 to C:\WIN98 from MS-DOS prompt (copy
d:\win98\*.* c:\win98\*.*)

To finalize the deal, I then change Windows' default Setup location, launch
the Registery Editor, navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup and
locate (or create) the SourcePath entry. Modify it to show the new path
Win9x should use to find your installation files. (Don't forget to put a
backslash after the pathname you enter.)


When I do this for the machines I build for my clients, I can avoid the
"where is your Windows98 CD?" question every time I show up to fix a
problem.  Also, this allows for the tweaking of other components without
having to dig up the CD each time.

Hope this helps.

brian.

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