Need command interperter for Gateway with windows 98

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"shortcake" <shortcake.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I am trying to fix a very old Gateway with OS windows 98, It keep saying I
> have to enter a command. I have not disks on this computer at all and I do
> not have any papers/books on it either.
>
>
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> shortcake
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From: "shortcake" <shortcake DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com>

| I am trying to fix a very old Gateway with OS windows 98, It keep saying I
| have to enter a command. I have not disks on this computer at all and I do
| not have any papers/books on it either.
|

Command interpreter of Win99 -- COMMAND.COM

Go to; Start --> run

enter; command.com

Now hit the Enter key.

You are now in a Command Prompt where you can run DOS and Win32 command line utilities.

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Go to http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm and create a Windows 98
boot floppy. Use it to start the problem computer, type
"copy a:\command.com c:\"
and press "Enter". Then remove the floppy and restart.

Ben

"shortcake" <shortcake DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:872DCAA0-FA7C-4A9A-A1D5-60145C1FC102@microsoft.com...
> I am trying to fix a very old Gateway with OS windows 98, It keep saying I
> have to enter a command. I have not disks on this computer at all and I do
> not have any papers/books on it either.
>
>
> --
> shortcake
 >> Stay informed about: Need command interperter for Gateway with windows 98 

It is now saying operating system not found.
I can not get to windows screen at all.
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"Brian A" wrote:

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> "shortcake" <shortcake.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:872DCAA0-FA7C-4A9A-A1D5-60145C1FC102@microsoft.com...
> >I am trying to fix a very old Gateway with OS windows 98, It keep saying I
> > have to enter a command. I have not disks on this computer at all and I do
> > not have any papers/books on it either.
> >
> >
> > --
> > shortcake
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Need command interperter for Gateway with windows 98 

Nothing can be properly done until you have a boot disk. Yes, you can use a
bootable CD version. But it's a process that's a bit involved. You can't get
access to a working machine that has a floppy drive?

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"shortcake" <shortcake.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> 1st it was just saying it would need the interperter command and all that
> was
> after that was the capital letter A.
>
> Now it is saying operating sytem not found!
>
> I can not even get to windows screen, I can not get any where....very
> frustrating!
>
> I did go and download the win 98 boot disk off my lap top which only burns
> CD's and tried to get it going but that did not work. Does it have to be a
> floopy and not a cd?
>
> I am ready to throw the computer out the window myself, countless hours to
> accomplish NOTHING!
>
> HELP
> --
> shortcake
>
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" wrote:
>
>> What do you see, and what, exactly, is the message? Are you simply seeing
>> a
>> command prompt C:\?
>>
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>> Gary S. Terhune
>> MS-MVP Shell/User
>> http://grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
>> http://grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
>>
>> "shortcake" <shortcake.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:872DCAA0-FA7C-4A9A-A1D5-60145C1FC102@microsoft.com...
>> >I am trying to fix a very old Gateway with OS windows 98, It keep saying
>> >I
>> > have to enter a command. I have not disks on this computer at all and
>> > I
>> > do
>> > not have any papers/books on it either.
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > shortcake
>>
>>
>>
 >> Stay informed about: Need command interperter for Gateway with windows 98 

Yes, you do need a boot floppy.
You can download a file from www.bootdisk.com that will make a boot floppy.
But you will need a computer with a floppy disk to make the boot floppy.
Most likely you will also need a Windows 98 CD for the operating system and a copy of all the
hardware drivers for that computer.
You can get the hardware drivers free off the Gateway web sites, but you have to buy a copy of the
Windows CD, most likely from someone on Ebay.
Make sure you get a legitimate copy of Windows 98SE with the key code when you buy off ebay.


"shortcake" <shortcake.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> It is now saying operating system not found.
> I can not get to windows screen at all.
> --
> shortcake
>
>
> "Brian A" wrote:
>
>> Please help us help you, see the links below my signature.
>>
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>>
>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>
>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>
>>
>>
>> "shortcake" <shortcake.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:872DCAA0-FA7C-4A9A-A1D5-60145C1FC102@microsoft.com...
>> >I am trying to fix a very old Gateway with OS windows 98, It keep saying I
>> > have to enter a command. I have not disks on this computer at all and I do
>> > not have any papers/books on it either.
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > shortcake
>>
>>
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