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Windows 98 Setup Stops Responding After First Restart

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Article ID:194836
Last Review:January 23, 2007
Revision:1.2
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SYMPTOMS

When you try to install Windows 98 and your computer has only Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) hard disks, the installation process may stop responding after the first restart.

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CAUSE

This issue can occur when your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) internal cache is set to write back.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, configure your computer's BIOS internal cache to write through. For information about how to do so, contact the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard, or view the documentation included with your computer or motherboard.

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MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about troubleshooting SCSI issues, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: 133285 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/133285/EN-US/)
TITLE : SCSI Setup & Basic SCSI Troubleshooting in Windows

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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