Windows 98 SE

[neo_3333]

Hi Everyone,

I'm making multi-boot DVD myself too. I planned to include Win98SE later and I've been reading the 98SE guide on http://flyakite.msfnhosting.com/.

I am just wondering whether the boot image created from the boot disk will find the setup files or even the disc because according to http://members.ozemail.com.au/%7Erossstew/drs/sec3.html#bk32, the findcd.exe in the boot disk will set the %CDROM% variable by checking where \WIN98\SETUP.EXE exist and in the orginal 98 SE cd it exist in the root of the cd.

In the case of a multi-boot DVD, it's in a different directory.

If I am right then, the it will not setup Win 98SE because the %cdrom% is not properly set.

[ArmyDoc]

I followed the guide to the letter and didn't have any problems with installing Win98SE, as long as the autoexec.bat poiints to the right folder!

I do know that an update of this section is forthcoming, though. Stay tuned.

ArmyDoc

[neo_3333]

ArmyDoc

Is there any part of your multi-boot which set the %cdrom% variable ? If so, is it permanent ?

[Alanoll]

i plan to include a section with and without findcd.exe

if you look farther down on your second page, it tells you have to modify findcd.exe to find something else. Point it to Win51 or something.

[Alanoll]

ArmyDoc

Is there any part of your multi-boot which set the %cdrom% variable ? If so, is it permanent ?

there is no permament, as any variables create without the SET in Autoexec.bat (which is just a workaruond) have to be assigned each time the computer restarts.

and as for the method on the multiboot guide, CDROM is never declared....

some people have used the IF EXIST type thing, which is sort of what findcd.exe does.