Article ID: 225252
Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q225252
SYMPTOMS
When you try to upgrade your Microsoft Windows 95-based computer to Windows 98, you may receive the following error message:
This issue can also occur if you try to upgrade with a full version. Before troubleshooting, ensure CD-ROM installation is Upgrade version.
CAUSE
This issue can occur for either of the following reasons:
- An incorrect version of the Setupx.dll file is currently loaded into memory.
- Your installation media (CD-ROM or floppy disk) may be damaged.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue:
- Click Start, click Shutdown, click Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode, and then click OK.
- At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing ENTER after each command:
cd windows\system
ren setupx.dll setupx.ol1
ren setupx.w95 setupx.ol2NOTE: If the Setupx.w95 file is missing, extract a new copy of the Setupx.dll file from the current operating system's installation media to the Windows\System folder. For additional information about how to extract files, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files
- Type exit, and then press ENTER.
- Click Start, click Run, type
cdromdriveletter
:\win98\setup.exe, and then click OK.
Damaged Installation Media
If you suspect that your installation media is damaged, contact the Microsoft Order Desk at 800-360-7561 Monday-Friday, 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. PST.
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