[Stenton]

This is kinda sad, but here it goes. I have this really old comp that is running windows 3.1 or was at least..and well I tried to install new drivers and now it just goes to a MS-DOS prompt. Well I tried to reformat the hardrive going through and opening the 3 1/2 inch floopy in MS-DOS. Well it goes through 2 of the 6 disks before the screen goes black and nothing, i mean nothing happens. Got any idea o ancient ones?

[robarb]

Shouldn't this be in Operating Systems?

[caminus]

kanichton: yes, but who cares, im sure a mod is gonna notice, dont reply if ur not gonna say anything constructive idiot.

stenton: have u tried an alternative method of booting, maybe from a network location or an external cd drive? and have u checked the integrity of ur disks?

[robarb]

caminus, on Apr 26 2003, 09:32 PM, said:

kanichton: yes, but who cares, im sure a mod is gonna notice, dont reply if ur not gonna say anything constructive idiot.

I was merely pointing out to the new member that we have an OS forum, so calm down.

[Vetritus03]

please don't insult other members... especially in one of my forums.

Windows 3.1 should be readily available for download. do a quick google search and see what you find. Floppies tend to degrade over time... and its been awhile since Windows 3.1 was in its prime. give it a shot and let me know if you can't find it.