In article <5D0704C7-1D26-4E7C-BE84-27273C726EDD.TakeThisOut@microsoft.com>, Pete
<Pete.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>I am trying to install a wireless network adapter in my windows 98 computer.
>It appears that some files are needed from the windows 98 cd. My computer
>came with windows installed and no cd. It did come with a restore cd but that
>appearently does not have the required files on it.
>Is there any way to install the adapter without the cd
Search the hard disk for files named "win*.cab". If they're found,
point to their folder when Windows 98 asks for the CD. If they're not
founds, tell it to look in C:\Windows\System.
In my experience, very few wireless network adapters work with Windows
98. What model do you have?
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