The problem is that not even a win98 boot disk will work. win 98 just does not
boot at all.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
> You may have damaged your main boot record on the hard drive. Try
> using a Windows 98 boot ( or Windows 98 emergency disk) that has
> FDISK on it. Try the command FDISK/MBR. By using the / MBR switch, it
> will replace the startup code of the beginning for the MBR(it will
> overwrite the Linux info).The Windows Partition info will be left in
> tact. After it replaces the startup code it will return you to the DOS
> prompt, just reboot.You can then try a fresh install of Linux. Before
> you start FDISK, check your CMOS to ensure that A: drive is in the
> boot order and selected. i.e.. boot order A:,C:, CD: etc..
> Note: The /MBR switch is an undocumented feature of FDISK.
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