So i'm trying to get an old computer to work...it's a 446 mhz processor or something...it's old and it's a gateway...i connected the wires for the keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
When i turn it on it boots up and i can see the gateway sign and everying...and it looks like everything is running normal..but then it says
"missing operating system" I don't know what this means so i tried puting in windows 98...but it wasn't the actual win 98 cd.. it was this gateway backup cd ...when i put in the cd and restart the comp. it detects it and i'm able to choose the boot device and begin installation... then there is a screen that says...."please wait while the check some configurations" but i waited for a while and nothing happens...it like just freezes or something...dont' know what the problem is....someone please respond....need help fast
i know i didn't give specific info on the computer ...but if you need it i'll try to find out and reply back...but please reply
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Jump to Post1.) Backup CDs are lies.
2.) Your hard drive is not properly connected, or is having an issue with another hard drive to boot up.
3.) Stupid jumpers.
4.) Hard drive dead.
5.) Motherboard dead.
6.) Power dead.
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