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I
NTRODUCTION
This white paper provides instructions for installing Microsoft Windows 98 as a new operating
system on Compaq Armada
TM
E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. Use the setup
configurations described in this paper to simplify the installation process and determine which
computing environment works best. Complete all the steps outlined for the specific platform and
configuration to successfully install Microsoft Windows 98 and all Compaq software. Once
installed, Compaq software improves the functionality of the operating system and enhances the
overall user experience.
Note: Back up all data and applications before beginning any
Microsoft Windows 98 installation procedures.
C
LEAN
I
NSTALLING
W
INDOWS
98
This section provides instructions for the following steps:
•
Preparing for installation
•
Modifying a Microsoft DOS boot diskette
•
Preparing the hard drive
•
Installing Microsoft Windows 98
Preparing for Installation
Obtain the following items before beginning the installation:
•
Retail Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM and documentation
•
Microsoft Windows 98 Drivers and Enhancements from Compaq
•
One formatted 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch diskette
•
Access to the Internet
Modifying a Microsoft DOS Boot Diskette
IMPORTANT: Back up all data and applications before creating the
DOS boot diskette.
Create a Microsoft DOS boot diskette to perform a clean installation of Windows 98. Complete the
following steps to obtain the CPQLTECD.SYS and MSCDEX.EXE files and modify the DOS boot
diskette:
1.
Insert the DOS boot diskette into the appropriate drive.
2.
Obtain the CPQLTECD.SYS and MSCDEX.EXE DOS files by downloading the
IDE CD-ROM drivers from the Compaq Web site:
a.
Point the browser to
http://www.compaq.com/support/files/Compaq_Armada_Laptops.html