[pchelpers] Re: Q for the techies = SYS C:

How about booting from a floppy then at the " A:\ > " type: " sys c:\ "
(without the quotes, of course).  Could it be that simple?

Smiles, J. Setcer N5QJ
www.setcer.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Bieber" <the-picture-man@xxxxxxxx>
To: <pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 5:56 PM
Subject: [pchelpers] Question for the techies among us


>
> I removed a HD from one computer and put it in another, it and the whole
> computer was working just fine. It worked fine in the new computer also.
> So, I went to install a new HD in the old computer. I have installed
> Win98 three times and using the floppy boot disk to boot, it works fine
> each time............ till.......... the last time it reboots, each time
> (I then get ready to install the SE upgrade), I get the following message
> on the screen:
>
> ======================================
> EZ-BIOS: Initializing...
> EZ-BIOS: Hold the CTRL key down for Stataus Screen or to boot from
> floppy...
> EZ-BIOS: Continuing Startup...
>
> Type the name of the Command Interpreter (e.g., C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND.COM)
> C>_
> =======================================
>
> Where I put the underline, in the above text after the C>, is where the
> cursor is then left blinking
>
> No matter what I type in the last line keeps coming back an just says:
>
> Type the name of the Command Interpreter (e.g., C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND.COM)
> C>_
>
> I've changed the RAM, don't ask me why, 3 times.
>
> I've examined the CMOS many many times looking for some clue.
>
> Any ideas, from the many who are smarter than me, and that don't take
> much I know, would be mucho appreciated. I am now holding the thing out
> the 2nd floor window, ready to drop it and smash it into.................
> well you get the picture.
>
> I await your suggestions OR the command to "Let Her Drop!"  (sound
> familiar?)
>
> I thank you in advance.
>
> CU,
> Don Bieber
> 2338 Carlisle Road
> York, PA 17404
> 717-764-1628
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