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Problem making a bootable HD with WinME
I tried sys, nope!

New MessageProblem making a bootable HD with WinME (modified 0 times) GWIZAH
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Okay, this is *WEIRD*.... I gave my ME cd to a friend who needed it and got another copy. Ok, heres the strange thing...

I formatted a Notebook HD and set it up with the Win9X dir and GCTP drivers. I tried doin a FORMAT C: /s and I got the message:

"Microsoft Windows no longer supports the FORMAT /s command. Use Windows SETUP (Distribution CD) to make drive c: bootable".

What? so I try doin a SYS C:

"Cannot find the system files in the standard locations on drive c:. SYS can only be used on drive c: to attempt repair of an already existing installation of Windows. Use Windows SETUP (Distribution CD) to make drive c: bootable".

WTF? So I tried using the setup /nostart command at C: and It said copying setup files, and gave me another C: prompt.
I figured ok. So now Im golden. So I put my HD in the GCT, and I get the message, "Invalid system disk. Replace the disk and hit any key to continue". What the hell am I doing wrong? It worked fine with a previous version of ME. Could this have something to do with my bootdisk??

07-15-2001 19:04:31

New MessageRE:Problem making a bootable HD with WinME (modified 0 times) GWIZAH
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sorry, Backwards....I meant I did a SYS C: first, then tried a Format C: /s
07-15-2001 19:06:00

New MessageRE:Problem making a bootable HD with WinME (modified 0 times) *SF*
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I always copy the Win9x Folder to a Hard Drive Formatted with Win98se. (C:\Win9x)
install it in the System You want to run it in & Then Run "Setup" from the Win9x Folder.
It installs Faster from the HardDrive than a CD & You always have the "WinMe CD" if the OS ever whats it.
07-15-2001 19:32:34

New MessageRE:Problem making a bootable HD with WinME (modified 0 times) aadam12
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WinME won't do a SYS C: off the CD for some reason.
I know that WinME, once installed, won't let you boot into DOS.
Try the WIN9X trick above.

Also, I always use Partition Magic to set up my hard drives.
Use FAT16 so DOS can read the partition.
Make sure that the Primary partition is ACTIVE.
That may solve your problem.
07-15-2001 19:45:25

New MessageRE:Problem making a bootable HD with WinME (modified 0 times) GWIZAH
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Thanks, I did a SYS C: with a win98 Boot disk, worked like a charm! I belive the other HD I had in the GCT was a version that already had WIN 98 on it. Thats why I was able to boot straight into setup and add WinME.
07-16-2001 06:45:15

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