I heard there was a way to split the winddows 98 cd up into somewhere around 90 floppy disks, and I was wondering if anyone knew how to do that, as I have recently acquired an old lap top running 3.1, and is upgradeable to 98... only problem is... no cd drive and no USB for external hard drive. Also no network card to download anything. A little help please!\n\nAlso no stupid comments like "why would you want to do that" or "it would take forever". All answers that aren't actually attempts will be deleted. Thanks
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Without knowing what all you specifications are my recommendation would be to just upgrade to Windows 95. I know it's not the best operating system, but if you laptop just meets the minimum requirements for windows 98 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=182751 The performance hit would be such that the computer would be unusable. Plus Windows 95 was sold on floppy disc so you can easily get it for $20 or less (just make sure it's the upgrade version).\n\nHowever, if you do want to proceed with 98, I know that they did have a certificate in the box when you bought 98 that you could mail in for a floppy copy (which was actually on like 38 diskette or something like that). So they may be floating around somewhere in cyber space that you could buy a copy. \n\nBut as for copying a CD version to a diskettes, apparently it is possible. I found this on another forum. I haven't tried it but it seems like his method would work:\n\n"Yes, it's possible; FORMAT/S a diskette and copy all of the non-CAB files (like SETUP.EXE) to that one, then copy one CAB per floppy. You'll need one of the many utilities floating about the net that writes the Microsoft 2MB CAB format (there are several at www.winfiles.com), about fifty diskettes, and a lot of patience. However, it seems to me is that all you need to do is get access to the CD-ROM. Try the 'stock' Windows 98 boot disk; it has a bunch of CD-ROM drivers on it. You could try the "CD-ROM GOD" disk from www.gankish.net/rumblesoft/cdromgod.htm, which has gotten me out of a tight spot or two. Or you could download and install the correct drivers for your CD-ROM; they are almost certainly available on the drive manufacturer's web site. "
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The disc is either not formatted or bad or the floppy drive is bad.  The floppy disc maybe mac formatted NOT PC formatted or visa versa.  Hope this answers your question.
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the easiest way would be to use 3d party partitioning software, for example disk director. all you need is to install it, and choose what you want to do with the partitions, then follow the wizard:\nhttp://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/diskdirector/
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There is nothing to install. A floppy disk is a low-capacity external storage device, much like a flash drive. Just pop the disk into your computer, sae the neccessary files onto it, take the disk out, put it into another computer, and load up the files. Its just used to save or transfer data.\n\nNow, if you mean you have a seperate unit that you plug the disks into, thats another story. First, try following the instructions that (hopefully) came with the drive. \n\nIf you have Windows XP, try just plugging it in; XP is able to recognize tons of hardware and may install it automatically. \n\nIf you still can find an answer, try going to some message boards or forums related to this topic or call into a tech radio show, visit a specialty store, etc.
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If you don't want people using these devices, then I recommend that you use an external USB floppy and USB CD and take out the internal floppy and CD drive.  Then, there's no CD or floppy on the system at all.  So, when you need to use these devices, go get them and hook them up.  You just need to make sure that the BIOS supports booting from a USB CD or a USB floppy so you can still use them in this capacity.  Most newer machines today, however, support this functionality.  You might find problems with machines that are 4 years old or older.\n\nAlthough, if the system can boot off of USB devices, they might be able to circumvent your removal of the CD and floppy by using a USB Flash drive that's bootable.
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plus Banoon that wont work without a hub or you have to use a crossover cable.\nEasiest thing is just get yourself a pen drive, you can get a 2GB one for about £20 now and it will be the most useful device for the future, just make sure support for 98 is available, as a lot of manufacturers are now not making drivers for 09
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If your system can connect to the Internet, I would suggest you try installing from the net. Almost all Linux distros nowadays are too big for floppies.
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I don't know what that guys talking about cd+rw... doesn't exsist, i'm sure he's thinking of dvd + or - R/r. CD's are a bit simpler. no need for format wars.\n\nThat said make sure it is fact a CD-r/w drive that you posess. the front of the drive should have a logo that says "compact disc ReWritable" \n\nif it is in fact a CD-rw drive you may have to upgrade the firmware or driver. \n\ndepending on your operating system there are different ways to get to the device manager. in XP its start>Control panel>performance>system>hardware tab> device manager. \nin the device manager you should see\na + next to dvd/cd rom drives. expand to see your cd-rw manufacturer and model. Type this in to a browser with the word firmware. I'm sure tons of sites will come up with detailed instructions on how to upgrade you firmware.\nif you are using windows 2000, 98 or ME you may also need to find a new driver. also detailed info on the net. sorry i cant give you an exact web address becuase i do not know your OS or cd-rw model. just do a google search. \nafter doing this get roxio or nero. they are the most prominent and user friendly burning programs.\ngood luck.
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go to wikipedia or google, or visit a website such as http://www.helpisathand.gov.uk/about/help/tech-glossary/ should help... and scroll down to the c's, or try... \nhttp://www.webopedia.com/TERM/C/CD_RW_disk.html\n\ngood luck and blessed be
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I had a friend who did the same thing, he put xp on and realized it could barely boot up. Just put in the win98 cd and let it format the drive during installation. Make sure you have all the drivers for 98 BEFORE installing. Find out what drivers you will need. That is the hardest part by far.
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I run my own computer services office, and got alot of messages like that.\nThese are you options\n-Get NTLDR file from another computer, same windows version\n-e-mail me your e-mail address, i can send it to you, after knowing windwos version and choose me as best answer.\n-Reformat your hard drive using the CDs came in with the computer, you will loose everything in it.\n-Through the computer under first car come in your streat.\n-Through the computer from a very high building.\n\nXLMan
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There was a short-lived variant of 95 that supposedly had USB support, however it never worked.  That's when 98 popped onto the scene.\n\nTry updating the 95 system to Win98SE and then make your connection.
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Since you no longer have a PC the least expensive way would be to take it to a shop and have them burn the files you need on CD's.  If you had or possibly have access to another PC the procedure is pretty straight forward.  Connect this drive as a slave drive.
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Unlike 3.5" floppies, 5.25" floppies are completely outdated and therefore you will never get a 5.25" USB floppy drive or disks.\nUSB is a technology that emerged long after the 5.25" floppy variation was completely rejected by mankind. Therefore nobody cared to mix the two together. However, you can get 3.5" USB floppy drives and disks. Check out your favourite computer store.\n_______\nViva La Dvorak! - www.dvzine.org
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The easiest thing to do is just ask a friend to email the files to you, but if you want you can buy a floppy drive (if you can find it) for probably pretty low, although I've never seen one myself.\nYour alternatives are either buying a drive, taking one out of an old computer, or just using another computer to access the files, and either put them on a USB memory stick, email them, or print them out.\n\nI suggest just using another computer and emailing them to yourself, if you know someone who has a computer with a floppy drive, it shouldn't be too hard to find.
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Yuck, that means the disc is bad. I hate it when that happens, thats why I use CDs now and I double backup.\n\nI'm sorry, but there is a chance your floppy has gone bad and it wont be use-able until you format it again, which will erase all data.\n\nTo make sure, I would try to open the floppy on a different computer. If it opens , then that means you might need to clean your floppy drive a bit.
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First, I hope I get 10 points for pointing you in the right direction in your last question.\n\nIf thats the route you think you need to take then get your windows CD out and re-install windows. If and when it asks you to re-format the drive, click yes.\n\nMost, not all computers come with factory re-fresh CD's, this will make your laptop like the day it was bought.\n\nHow old is this laptop, What is the OpSys (95,98,2000,Me,XP)