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c0lin, for the cd rom problem i personaly would try a clean install of windows, this time without the win 98 updates, as imo they are more hassle than they are worth, every pc i ever tryed updating that ran 98 had some problems once rebooted, some ( most in fact ) didnt even boot as far as the desktop without a bsod.


bluetailfly3, tech school the first thing they teach is 'always check your post' the second this is 'cables cables cables' .

if your drives are showing up ok in post chances are its a corupt registry issue, and its either time to reach for either a restore point or the windows cd, as for the boot problem that sounds bio's related, and could be a job to track down.

ill try and dig you up some digagnostic software to help you track down both your problems, if i can find one ill post it here.


GEEK SPEAK:
P.O.S.T. Power On Self Test

the checks your pc does before starting to load the operating system.