from MS-DOS:1. Make sure you have access to your CD-ROM drive. For more information, see above.2. Free an additional 120 MB of disk space over what Setup requires. Setup typically requires 295 MB for an upgrade from MS-DOS.3. Create a temporary folder named "W9xFlat" on the drive with plenty of free space to store the Setup files. To create a temporary directory, switch to that drive letter and type: MD W9xFlat.4. Switch to the Win9x folder on the Windows Me CD-ROM.5. Copy the Windows Me Setup files to the temporary folder you just created by typing: Copy *.* *drive letter*W9xFlat.6. After all the files are copied, restart your computer and perform a clean boot by bypassing your startup files. For more information, see "Performing a Clean Boot."7. Switch to the temporary folder you just copied the files to and start Setup by typing: SETUP.=======================PERFORMING A CLEAN BOOT=======================Third-party device drivers, utilities, or other programs can prevent a successful install. Clean-booting your system can fix many of these problems. You can perform a clean boot by:Using a floppy disk to start your computer:- Boot from a Windows Me Startup Disk. This disk allows the option for loading with or without CD-ROM drivers and is a clean environment for running Setup.- Boot from a previous Windows 98SE/98/95 or MS-DOS boot disk. This does not give access to your CD-ROM drivers, but can be used if you copy the Setup files to your hard disk as described above.Windows 95 Safe Mode Command Prompt Only:- Start your computer and hold down F8 at the "Starting Windows 95" prompt.- Choose Safe Mode Command Prompt Only. This also does not provide access to your CD-ROM drive, but can be used if the Setup files are copied to your hard disk as described above.Windows 98 / Windows 98 Second Edition step-by-step boot:If you want to load some drivers manually, do this:- Start your computer and ...
