Extract the ME Cab files from DOS

If your System Will not start then you have to use this method to extract the CAB files.

The only requirement is that you have a Windows 95 or Windows 98 startup disk.

When you install Windows 95 or 98, you are prompted to create a Windows 95 or 98 startup disk. A feature included in the Windows 95 or 98 startup disk is support for CD-ROM drives.

Notice: The Windows 95 and 98 startup disks provides support for most types of CD-ROM drives, including IDE and SCSI CD-ROM drives, but they may not support your particular CD-ROM drive.

Create a Startup Disk
You must have a Windows 95 or 98 startup disk to perform the steps in the following section. If you do not have one, you can create one by using any Windows 95 or 98 based computer where you have access. To create a Windows 95 or 98 startup disk, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. On the Startup Disk tab, click Create Disk, and then follow the instructions on the screen.


Notice: If you do not have a startup disk or access to a Windows 95-based computer, you may be able to create a startup disk from the MS-DOS prompt on your computer but you will need a Windows 95 or 98 CD. For additional information see how to create a Startup Disk.

Extract Files by Using Startup Disk
To start your computer with CD-ROM support and then extract files:

  1. Insert the Windows 95 or 98 startup disk into drive A, and then restart your computer.
  2. When the Windows startup menu appears, choose Start computer with CD-ROM support.
  3. Insert the Windows CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  4. Generally, the extract command has the following form:
    extract source path\ file /L c:\windows\command
    For example, if the source path is C:\Cabs, the extract command is
    a:\extract drivC:\cabs\file /L drivC:\windows\path
    where drive is the drive on which Windows is installed (typically drive C), path is the destination folder for the extracted file, and file is the file you want to extract.

Type the following command at the command prompt, making the substitutions as previously noted, and then press ENTER:
a:\extract source path\ file /L c:\windows\command

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