How to Create a DOS Boot Disk for Windows 98
One feature of Windows 98 is the ability to create a boot disk that will provide you all the files you need for start-up as well as CD-ROM support. A simple way to create a boot disk is by using a utility within Windows 98. A boot disk can also be created in MS-DOS.
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Things You'll Need
- A blank floppy diskette.
- Windows 98 or Windows ME installed on your computer.
Instructions
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Click on the "Start" menu from the Windows 98 desktop. Select "Settings" and double-click on the "Control Panel" icon.
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In the "Control Panel," double-click the "Add Programs" icon. From there, click on "Startup Disk." Then select "Create Disk" and follow the prompts to create your boot disk. Once finished, you'll have a finished Windows 98 boot disk with CD-ROM support.
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Alternatively, you can create a boot disk from your DOS command. You can get to your DOS command by going to "Start" menu, clicking on "Shut Down" and selecting the option to restart with an MS-DOS prompt.
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Once in DOS, you should see this: "C:\_" Type this at the prompt: "sys a:"
Hit "Enter."
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Tips & Warnings
Your computer will generate a simple boot disk but will not have CD-ROM support. You'll need to create your boot disk using Windows 98 to have CD-ROM support on the boot disk. If neither of these methods works in your situation, you can use another computer to copy the files needed onto a boot disk from the website http:\\www.bootdisk.com.
