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Cd-rom how to add?

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by virgoan

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Why the cd-rom drive has dissappeared once i 've finished installed win98? Any idea where to add?

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by thechas

The default Windows 98 drivers are not compatable with your motherboard.

You will need to use winzip, or another similar utility to transfer the driver files onto the PC from floppy disk.

Identify the chipset on the motherboard, and download the IDE busmaster driver from the chipset mfgs web site.

Then, if need be, zip the file so that you can transport it on floppy(s) to the PC.

Unzip the file, and install the driver.

Now, you should be able to use your CD drive to install the drivers for the motherboard, and any plug-in cards.

Chas

by gigelul

If before install the OS you use DOS driver for CD-ROM try to remove this from autoexec.bat. If not see previous answer.

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