Windows won't install

[Callas]

Windows 95/98 won't install in upgraded PC that previously had Win 3.1. ... I installed new Asus mobo, in old desktop that had Win 3.1. 3.1 was still working after installing new mobo. I formatted the HD and have been trying to install both Win 95 & 98. Installation begins but then a small black box comes on the screen and halts the install. I upgraded the BIOS, but nothing changed. Is the problem in the BIOS or something still on the HDD? Any suggestions?

[magk9]

Do you have the antivirus disabled in the boards bios? What does the black box say?

[Callas]

The black box doesn't say anything. It looks like a big piece of black tape. On Win 95, it installs as far as the license agreement. After I click on "agree", the next screen shows the black box and then everything stops. It doesn't lock down completely. I can still reset or ctrl/alt/del.
I don't know about the anti-virus, but I'll check on that... but, does it sound like it's a BIOS problem?

[Roy]

Perhaps you are trying to install an upgrade version that is looking for the 3.1 that was lost when you reformatted the HDD.

[Ed_S]

Upgrade version doesn't lock up when installed to empty drive, it just prompts you for the previous version. With W95, you insert disk 1 of W3.x, then proceed. With '98, you need entire set of W3.x or W95 CD. But neither does what Callas is getting.

Think a little more system info needed here.

[fishboy]

I agree with magk9. Disable virus protection in the bios and see what happens. I had a very similiar problem installing 95 on one of my machines.

[magk9]

Also,..I've had to drop the H.D.-PIO mode to 3 on quite a few systems too, to get thru' the setup without errors!! Never saw the black box you're getting, but try it if you need to!!

[Callas]

Okay guys... you came through again. Sorry it took so long to get back to you, but I had other projects taking priority to this problem.
... I went into the BIOS and disabled the anti-virus, and wham bam. No more black box. No more lockup. Win95 went in pretty as you please.
... Thank you, thank you, thank you. Not just the anti-virus submitters... everyone that offered some help. That's what brain thrusting is all about.
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