UPDATE!!!
I went to install XP and has file copying issues. Turns out my hard drive is NFG,a POS, DOA, DRT, FUBARed, SNAFUed, it no worky. That is why my 98 install was so screwy! Okay VenomSVT, you can stop laughing now! So I'm off to Micro Center to start over. Caviar 40 gig 7200 rpm for $114.99. Basically, the saga continues!