From: Colin Barnhorst on
Do you have a Win98 cd you can try?

"run4it" <run4it(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> It did finally take, but it didn't end up making any difference. My old
> software will still not run on the VPC. :-(
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
>
>> As Mark says, wipe the disk with a soft cloth. Consider making an .iso
>> copy
>> and using that. It is faster anyway.
>>
>> "run4it" <run4it(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>> >I am trying to install XP Pro again on a new virtual machine. I get to
>> >the
>> > setup part of installing the OS and it just keeps telling me "setup
>> > could
>> > not
>> > read the CD" I have pressed Enter again and again without luck.
>> > Please
>> > advise.
>>