I've seen this same problem but it is usually solved by FDISK.

In my experience, older systems have problems with drivers for peripheral
equipment like CD-ROMs and printers, but I haven't seen a system that
refuses to load Win98 -- if properly prepared.

Just make sure you are using a Windows 98 boot disk (DOS 7.0), then run
A:\FDISK and delete all partitions.  REboot the PC and create a new
partition(s), and format it (them).  Now reboot again and install Windows
98.  This is what works for me.


Jim Meagher
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----- Original Message -----
From: Twin*.*Star <[log in to unmask]>

>
> One problem with Win98 is that it will not install on all machines
> especially those made before its existence.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> >Here's the Problem:
> >I'm trying to install  Win 98 on a new WD 13.something gig HD. The
> >installation goes fine until what I beleive to be the last
> >re-boot..whereupon the cmos screen shows "completed updating files,
> >continuing to load windows" and it stays right there.
> >it does not go any further. I've tried reloading it , with fresh
> >re-formatting several times,

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