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I referred to the method in the article below and did the experiment mentioned in the title:
http://www.bjkp.gov.cn/dnsj/rj/k30133-03.htm

After testing it, I feel this system still has some practical value (that is, the various advantages mentioned in the article), but there are also some unsatisfactory aspects, so I have to ask everyone to discuss it. Below are the production method and illustrations:

1. For this boot disk I used these files: a: a Win98 boot disk; the msdos.sys file on the disk must be replaced with the file of the same name from drive C under a Win98 system. b: in a slimmed-down Win98 edition (31MB W98plus2.gho), extract the windows directory and make it into an archive of 28M; after extraction mine is 65M (see Figure 3 below). You can also use the 6M MINI98. I didn't use it because there is no Chinese edition, and second, its functions are not very strong (maybe I just haven't found them).

2. In the autoexec.bat batch file on the Win98 boot disk, set the virtual disk size to 70M, and add the command to extract the windows archive. Use the command SUBST k: c:\ to change drive C to another drive, for example here it is changed to drive K, then use the command SUBST c: %ramd%\ to set the virtual disk that already has windows extracted onto it as drive C.

These commands are as follows: (of course, drive A must contain the program files involved in these commands)
xmsdsk 71680 %ramd% /y /t
call findcd.bat
path=c:\;c:\windows;a:\;%ramd%\
%ramd%
%CDROM%\dazip /y >nul
SUBST k: c:\
SUBST c: %ramd%\
win

3. Finally, use UltraISO to make it into a bootable CD image file, and then you can test it in VPC.

4. I can think of at least three problems that need to be solved: 1. simplify and shrink windows 2. the CD should be accessible 3. hide the extra Z: drive......

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A 65.2 MB Win98 actually cannot access the CD-ROM drive -- redo it (first check whether CDFS.VXD was accidentally deleted)

One: Lettssig.exe (57K), where to get it: under hard disk tools on major websites there is software for dynamically changing hard disk drive letters called Letter Assigner. The following is Huajun Software Park’s introduction to it:

　　 Letter Assigner 1.1.2 1085KB, lets you freely assign drive letters to each disk in windows. This way, you can easily change the drive letters back. The program also provides a program for MS-DOS, so you will not be unable to find your own hard disk in DOS (MS-DOS 4.0 and above). Letter Assigner identifies disks by recording the hard disk’s physical serial number, or by the volume label (label). You do not need to worry that repartitioning the hard disk or adding new hardware will cause the drive letters to change, making the program forget the original arrangement. The program cannot move the hard disk on which windows is installed. When you make inappropriate adjustments, the program will display a warning message telling you that the program cannot perform the action you requested. Using Letter Assigner really could not be simpler. You do not have to go into the Control Panel to look for each piece of hardware and assign codes one by one; just click the disk in the program, then click the English drive letter you want to assign, save after adjusting, reboot, and it’s OK! One last point: if you emulate a hard disk with memory (virtual hard disk), LetterAssigner can also let you assign the drive letter of the virtual disk by identifying the “MS-RAMDRIVE” disk volume label.

The following is quoted from LK's post on 2003-8-15 21:23:25:
The file msdos.sys on the disk must be replaced with the file of the same name under the C drive of the Win98 system.

Actually that should not be necessary. For example, using MSDOS.SYS from the Super MS-DOS 7.10 boot disk I made should also work.

This is aimed at the case where the MSDOS.SYS on some boot disks that have been made is only a few bytes. Naturally, there is no need to remind experienced users.

Where can I download it?

Can you put up the bootable CD image file you made?

The following is quoted from bjzh's post on 2003-8-19 8:16:09:
Can you put up the bootable CD image file you made?

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It is too big to put up. The creation method has already been explained above; the important part is point 2. I referred to an article here. You take a look too. Wish you success!
http://www.bjkp.gov.cn/dnsj/rj/k30133-03.htm

Floor1　LK	Posted 2003-08-15 00:00
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. I referred to the method in the article below and did the experiment mentioned in the title: http://www.bjkp.gov.cn/dnsj/rj/k30133-03.htm After testing it, I feel this system still has some practical value (that is, the various advantages mentioned in the article), but there are also some unsatisfactory aspects, so I have to ask everyone to discuss it. Below are the production method and illustrations: 1. For this boot disk I used these files: a: a Win98 boot disk; the msdos.sys file on the disk must be replaced with the file of the same name from drive C under a Win98 system. b: in a slimmed-down Win98 edition (31MB W98plus2.gho), extract the windows directory and make it into an archive of 28M; after extraction mine is 65M (see Figure 3 below). You can also use the 6M MINI98. I didn't use it because there is no Chinese edition, and second, its functions are not very strong (maybe I just haven't found them). 2. In the autoexec.bat batch file on the Win98 boot disk, set the virtual disk size to 70M, and add the command to extract the windows archive. Use the command SUBST k: c:\ to change drive C to another drive, for example here it is changed to drive K, then use the command SUBST c: %ramd%\ to set the virtual disk that already has windows extracted onto it as drive C. These commands are as follows: (of course, drive A must contain the program files involved in these commands) xmsdsk 71680 %ramd% /y /t call findcd.bat path=c:\;c:\windows;a:\;%ramd%\ %ramd% %CDROM%\dazip /y >nul SUBST k: c:\ SUBST c: %ramd%\ win 3. Finally, use UltraISO to make it into a bootable CD image file, and then you can test it in VPC. 4. I can think of at least three problems that need to be solved: 1. simplify and shrink windows 2. the CD should be accessible 3. hide the extra Z: drive...... Figure 1: Figure 2: Figure 1:

Floor2　iceboy	Posted 2003-08-15 00:00
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A 65.2 MB Win98 actually cannot access the CD-ROM drive -- redo it (first check whether CDFS.VXD was accidentally deleted)

Floor3　dsm75	Posted 2003-08-16 00:00
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One: Lettssig.exe (57K), where to get it: under hard disk tools on major websites there is software for dynamically changing hard disk drive letters called Letter Assigner. The following is Huajun Software Park’s introduction to it: 　　 Letter Assigner 1.1.2 1085KB, lets you freely assign drive letters to each disk in windows. This way, you can easily change the drive letters back. The program also provides a program for MS-DOS, so you will not be unable to find your own hard disk in DOS (MS-DOS 4.0 and above). Letter Assigner identifies disks by recording the hard disk’s physical serial number, or by the volume label (label). You do not need to worry that repartitioning the hard disk or adding new hardware will cause the drive letters to change, making the program forget the original arrangement. The program cannot move the hard disk on which windows is installed. When you make inappropriate adjustments, the program will display a warning message telling you that the program cannot perform the action you requested. Using Letter Assigner really could not be simpler. You do not have to go into the Control Panel to look for each piece of hardware and assign codes one by one; just click the disk in the program, then click the English drive letter you want to assign, save after adjusting, reboot, and it’s OK! One last point: if you emulate a hard disk with memory (virtual hard disk), LetterAssigner can also let you assign the drive letter of the virtual disk by identifying the “MS-RAMDRIVE” disk volume label.

Floor4　Wengier	Posted 2003-08-17 00:00
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*The following is quoted from LK's post on 2003-8-15 21:23:25:* The file msdos.sys on the disk must be replaced with the file of the same name under the C drive of the Win98 system. Actually that should not be necessary. For example, using MSDOS.SYS from the Super MS-DOS 7.10 boot disk I made should also work.

Floor5　LK	Posted 2003-08-17 00:00
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This is aimed at the case where the MSDOS.SYS on some boot disks that have been made is only a few bytes. Naturally, there is no need to remind experienced users.

Floor6　jisheng	Posted 2003-08-17 00:00
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Where can I download it?

Floor7　bjzh	Posted 2003-08-19 00:00
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Can you put up the bootable CD image file you made?

Floor8　LK	Posted 2003-08-19 00:00
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*The following is quoted from bjzh's post on 2003-8-19 8:16:09:* Can you put up the bootable CD image file you made? . It is too big to put up. The creation method has already been explained above; the important part is point 2. I referred to an article here. You take a look too. Wish you success! http://www.bjkp.gov.cn/dnsj/rj/k30133-03.htm