Ok i got Windows 98 computer but theres a problem i get this error message.
error loading explorer.exe. You must reinstall windows

All i have is a boot up disc (floppy downloaded from a site)and a windows xp home edition upgrade.
I was wondering if my comp is fixable.
I really need this one back as soon as possible.

Thanks in advance,
Reno

Greetings Reno

Sorry to hear about your problem with the computer.

What have you done so far as to troubleshoot this?

Regards

Kaz.

Well I tried using the upgrade disc on the computer.
No go cause I need a full.
Tried using the boot up disc then using the upgrade disc failed.
Tried the windows suggestions well some of them havent found a working one yet.
The problem i cant get to my desktop or anything.
At the log in screen it gives the error then it says im missing another file.

Reno

This post has been edited by Reno: Apr 14 2008, 12:10 AM

Hi Reno
Lets try a quick and easy
1.Start your computer, press and hold CTRL, and then choose Safe Mode Command Prompt Only from the Windows 98 Startup menu.
2.At the MS-DOS prompt, type cd\windows\command, and then press ENTER. Where windows is the name of the folder in which Windows is installed.

3.At the C: prompt, type scanreg /restore, and then press ENTER. NOTE the space between scanreg and /
4.Select the previous registry you want to restore, and then press ENTER.NOTE: A properly working registry has the word "Started" next to the date.

5.When you receive notification that you restored a properly working registry, press ENTER to restart your computer.
Cheers
peterm

Tried that the problem is in encountered when i type windows its not valid.
I also tried scanning the reg but it failed apparently tried to run scandisk because it was unable to fix a long file name.
But i cant use it because im missing a file called system something.

Greetings Reno

Try everything from this link. From the resolution on down.

Microsoft kb 306599

Regards

Kaz.

What is a start up disc?
I downloaded one from a site and put it on my floppy is that good enough?

Greetings Reno

A startup disk will allow you to start/boot your computer to a command prompt.

Also contains tools to file manage and some system repair utilities.



1. Do I know which one you downloaded?

2. Will it work? See question 1.

3. How does it work? See question 1.

4. Is it a good one? See question 1.

Did you try it? What was your results.

Regards

Kaz.

Yeah i tried it it said windows wasnt valid like when i type cd/windows it wont let me >_>
Also when i typed system.ini it was blank.
I forgot the site but ive gotten one from
www.bootdisk.com
and
www.allbootdisks.com/download/98.html
I lack a cd burner or the win 98 install cd

sorry Reno
I did not get your last reply.
When you boot off the floppy can you get to C: drive?
A:>type c: press enter