How to Fix a Corrupt Installation File in Windows 98?
- 1). Insert the Windows 98 setup CD in the CD drive of your computer.
- 2). Click "Start" and then click "Run."
- 3). Type "sfc" in the Run dialog box that opens and then click "OK."
- 4). Click to select the "Scan for altered files" option on the System File Checker dialog box that opens and then click on the "Start" button. This will start the scanning process.
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