Windows 98 on an IBM Aptiva :: The installation.

The installation.

Disconnect the CD-ROM.

Remember to unplug the power cable before opening the chassis! If you do not have an antistatic bracelet it's recommended to keep one hand on the metal part of the chassis at all time when you work inside the computer.

To disconnect the CD-ROM you unscrew the two screws by the handle at the top of the chassis. Then pull the chassis towards you to take it off.

Locate the rear end of the CD-ROM player and disconnect the power and data cable.

If you have any ISA or PCI cards in the computer I recommend removing these too so you avoid any possible hardware or driver conflicts during the installation.

The installation.

Plug the power cable back in and turn on the computer, see to that there is noe floppy inserted. If you get any error messages, just ignore them... You shall now get the MS-DOS prompt c:\> , if not, type "cd \" followed by 'enter'.

Now start the installation by writing the following commands followed by 'enter':

cd install
cd win98
setup
(or install depending on the language of Windows® 98)

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.