Windows 98
Windows 98 help and discussions.
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The reason my computer has a foul odor
by Guest alcoholic30988542@some-bar.com- 3 replies
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I finally figured out the reason my computer has a foul odor when I open the case. It has Insmell Inside.
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Scandisk and external 320GB USB HD 1 2
by Guest Franc Zabkar- 49 replies
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I recently purchased a 320GB HD and a USB enclosure. I used Fdisk (in a Win98SE DOS box) to partition the drive, and I then formatted it via the GUI. Fdisk reported some strange numbers but in the end it appears that the drive's full capacity was achieved. My question is, is it OK to use Scandisk to verify this drive, or will it corrupt the file system? IIUC, internal drives have issues with Scandisk but external drives are treated differently in some way. Are there any other precautions I should be aware of? BTW, if anyone would like me to do some testing, now is the time. I suppose I could do my own experiments with Scandisk, but I thought I'd get some opi…
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What is the actual memory limit for Win98se?
by Guest eagerbeaver@nospam.com- 4 replies
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When I look at websites, (and most of them found on google are discussion groups), I find that no one actually agrees with how much RAM memory win98 can support. I've seen as little as 512megs to as much as 4 gigs. Does anyone know a definate answer? I presently have 384megs and it runs well. I could replace the 128 meg with a 256, a 512, or larger. I doubt I'd want to go any bigger than that, but a 512 replacement would give me 768 and that seems plenty for win98. However, can win98 use that or am I better just going with 512? Thanks EagerBeaver
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Address Book program
by Guest Mike E- 21 replies
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Hello, I use Win98se, and I'm looking for a simple freeware (or low$ shareware) that is a cardfile with adding photos capability. Meaning that each card can hold info and a photo of each contact, in a layout similar to a photo I.D. card or driver's license. If you are familiar with mIRC, it includes an address book -exactly- as I'm describing. I've googled the heck out of this. Does someone know of an application? Thanks, Mike E
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erratic cursor problem
by Guest Resident- 1 reply
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The cursor on my W98 system has developed a habit of erratically jumping all over the screen with the slightest mouse movement. A reboot cures the problem for a while. The hardware checks out ok, I'm running a KVM and switching to the other computer shows the mouse to be ok. Switching the computers ports on the KVM still leaves the problem on the same computer. Any ideas will be appreciated. Oscar
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Error message: Internal page fault
by Guest ktomk42- 7 replies
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Whenever I try to display Windows 98 Help files I receive the following error message: HH has caused an internal page fault in module HHCTRL.OCX... I have been unable to find a solution anywhere. Any ideas? -- TomK
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Trying to post, no success. 1 2 3 4
by Guest Angel- 84 replies
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Hi, I have a dilemma. I tried to post 3 times today to the string, "Error Alert?" NO SUCCESS So trying again!! What is happening? Angel
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Executable Files
by Guest Max- 8 replies
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Hi: Everytime I try to open an attachment in Outlook I get a pop up window asking me to open a program to get an executable file. I have Window XP Professional and Office 2003. What upgrade should I get or do I need one to open these files? Any help would be appreciated. Max
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No Longer Able to Play WAV Content Inside Encarta Reference Suite 99
by Guest stockwizardry@netscape.net- 6 replies
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Hello, I am no longer able to play WAV content inside either Bookshelf 99 or Encarta 99 for Encarta Reference Suite 99. In Bookshelf 99, when I try to play any sounds under the category of "Sounds", I get the following error message: "MEDIA ERROR MMSYSTEM326 No wave device that can play files in the current format is installed" When I try to play a sound in Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 99, I get the following error: "There is a problem with your sound card configuration; refer to your sound card documentation or Windows Help to make sure your sound card is installed correctly." In both Bookshelf 99 and Encarta 99, all the other content, such as animation…
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disk cleanup
by Guest Hugibear- 2 replies
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When I run disk cleanup from the properties menu it hangs up when it gets to the "old scandisk files". Whaat can I do to get it to run properly?
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windows 98
by Guest rushjck- 4 replies
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Hello all, I just got a laptop and I need a windows 98 cd to download. can someone tell me where to get one or how to download to my computer then put on a disk, so i can put on the laptop?
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Defrag re-starts automatically
by Guest DavidB- 3 replies
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I defrag Win 98 from Safe Mode. After it finishes, it starts again by itself and then stops saying I have to run scan disk. Scan disk then shows "no errors". What could be going on here?
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Windows logon dialog
by Guest Tore.B.B.- 2 replies
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Hi! I have this old PII machine running Win98SE. After changing to a newer LCD display with 1280*1024 reolution, and setting the resolution in Windows to the same all works OK. Except that the logon dialog still appear in the old 1024*768. I have tried to search around to fin a solution, but no luck. Maybe someone her can help me? Kind regards Tore B. Bjoernsen
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What is "PCSecurityShield"? 1 2 3 4
by Guest Angel- 75 replies
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I have been getting these emails with "PCSecurityShield" in the from list. No, I have not opened any of them. I just wanted to know what it is. I would like to know also the website from which it is coming. If it is bad stuff, I can put it in restricted zone. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Angel
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Free avg spyware.
by Guest Greg Rozelle- 11 replies
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I am a little confused. Didn't they make a free avg spyware program for windows 98? I look at their system requirement. It did not say windows 2000/NT or Xp. It just gave the very minimum requirements and did not list the operating system. What did they stop support for windows 98 spyware? (I do not like XP or Vista) I also notice http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Spyware/3000-8022_4-10610898.html That on this page it list 98. So for it to work, you must use the paid version. Am I correct? I just hope a don't have to go back using f-prot for dos for my virus protection. That would suck. Greg Rozelle