Can't install Daggerfall in W98 SE

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When I try to install Daggerfall from a folder on my hard drive, it says "file font0000.fnt not found". It seems like this has something to do with mscdex (http://en.uesp.net/wiki/Daggerfall:Official_WWW_FAQ). The reason I don't install it straight from a CD is because the drive doesn't work under DOS (which makes sense with the error I'm getting).

mscdex is where it should be (I think, C:\Windows\command), so what could be causing my problem? Forgive me if I've done something stupid!
 
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TerryLaze
Get a proper windows install floppy,they will give you dos+cd support so you can install your game from the cd.
http://www.allbootdisks.com/download/98.html

Also google is your friend
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When running the install routine I consistently get the following error:"dos error: file font0000.fnt not found". What does this mean?
The message you are getting is due to the incorrect version of MSCDEX. You must have MSCDEX v2.23 or higher. Type MSCDEX at the DOS prompt and the version will be displayed. If you go to the Bethesda web site (www.bethsoft.com) and select DAGGERFALL and then tech/patches there will be an MSCDEX button you can click on which will download the correct version of MSCDEX. Delete and...
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Get a proper windows install floppy,they will give you dos+cd support so you can install your game from the cd.
http://www.allbootdisks.com/download/98.html

Also google is your friend
From the very first result.

When running the install routine I consistently get the following error:"dos error: file font0000.fnt not found". What does this mean?
The message you are getting is due to the incorrect version of MSCDEX. You must have MSCDEX v2.23 or higher. Type MSCDEX at the DOS prompt and the version will be displayed. If you go to the Bethesda web site (www.bethsoft.com) and select DAGGERFALL and then tech/patches there will be an MSCDEX button you can click on which will download the correct version of MSCDEX. Delete and reinstall the game after you have updated MSCDEX to the correct version. Dosbox users should ensure the target directory (default is C:\DAGGER\) is created before installing.
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