Windows 98
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filesystem
by Guest Jim- 17 replies
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The system properties on the performance tab advanced settings has three button choices at the bottom. The first choice is filesystem: desktop, mobile docking, network server. How does this change the filesystem and what are the changes? I remember something on a Aumha discussion about legacy filesystems by Jim Eshelman on this topic, but now I can not find it. Something about network server settings to optimize the HDD. -- Posted via http://computerhelpforums.net Forum to USENET Gateway
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Antivirus Software
by Guest BAP- 0 replies
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I have heard about some free versions of software packages that one can download and use to check W98ME systems for viruses, but I do not know if any of them could be launched at the Dos Prompt. There may be times when a System may fail to boot successfully and the only way to get anywhere is by using a Start-up Diskette. Is there some way to check for viruses at the C: Prompt? Thanks! -- Posted via http://computerhelpforums.net Forum to USENET Gateway
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Inbox contents simply vanished 1 2 3
by Guest Larry- 68 replies
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In OE 6, Windows 98, the entire contents of the Inbox just vanished after restarting computer. There were about 4 weeks of e-mail in there. Other folders do not seem to be affected. I looked in the Outlook Express folder on my hard drive, and the Inbox file at this address: C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Identities\{9226D728-E116-11DA-8D61-00045A5FABE0}\Microsoft\Outlook Express was down to something like 130 KB, containing just a lot of unreadable code. I normally move Inbox contents to other folders regularly to keep Inbox from getting too large. I've never seen anything like this. The contents of a huge file simply vanishing.
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Bootup - Shutdown logger
by Guest PSRumbagh- 0 replies
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I would like to produce a (text) file that shows when (date & time) bootup is completed and when shutdown is initiated. The file needs to append itself everytime bootup and shutdown occurs, i.e the file grows bigger with time. For example, over a year period the file will probably have many hundreds of entries in it. The program must NOT delete previous entries. Any suggestions? -- Posted via http://computerhelpforums.net Forum to USENET Gateway
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by Guest EssenceRec- 1 reply
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by Guest EssenceRec- 1 reply
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Computer only registers 16 RAM - have 64 1 2
by Guest NCVET61- 27 replies
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My BIOS battery went dead. When I replaced the battery and started my computer, it only registered 16 MB of RAM. I have 64 MB RAM on 2 - 32 banks and 2 empty slots. It is an older HP Platinum 40 with W95 whicjh I had upgraded to W98SE2. I can't find anyway to get it to register the 64 MB RAM. I tried MS Cong and F1 setup to no avail. -- Posted via http://computerhelpforums.net Forum to USENET Gateway
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Computer only registers 16 RAM - have 64 1 2
by Guest NCVET61- 27 replies
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My BIOS battery went dead. When I replaced the battery and started my computer, it only registered 16 MB of RAM. I have 64 MB RAM on 2 - 32 banks and 2 empty slots. It is an older HP Platinum 40 with W95 whicjh I had upgraded to W98SE2. I can't find anyway to get it to register the 64 MB RAM. I tried MS Cong and F1 setup to no avail.
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Last Versions of Software for Windows 98SE, + Current Software Still Supported
by Guest O.J. Newman- 4 replies
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Hello: I came across an interesting thread in the MSFN Forum that is listing "Last Versions of Software for Windows 98SE, + Current Software Still Supported." Of course, most, if not all, of these apply to Win ME as well as Win 98. To view the thread, take a look at: http://www.msfn.org/board/Last-Versions-of-Software-for-Windows-98SE-t105936.html . Cheers, O.J.
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netgear FA310 trouble..............
by Guest jstich- 3 replies
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Hello, I have a win 98 se computer .It was working ,but a little slow. So I ran the internet repair program.Now I can't get the modem to ' talk' to the computer.It's a high speed (10 mbps) modem.I have to limit it to 10 mbps, or the internet will switch off, as the building internet guy has it set up that way. Now the modem doesn't even have the one led that used to signify a signal. i've tried re installing it and entering the parameters again with no results. It is a Netgear FA 310 modem.I've tried for hours to get it going again with no luck. Any help is appreciated. -- Posted via http://computerhelpforums.net Forum to USENET Gateway
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netgear FA310 trouble..............
by Guest jstich- 3 replies
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Hello, I have a win 98 se computer .It was working ,but a little slow. So I ran the internet repair program.Now I can't get the modem to ' talk' to the computer.It's a high speed (10 mbps) modem.I have to limit it to 10 mbps, or the internet will switch off, as the building internet guy has it set up that way. Now the modem doesn't even have the one led that used to signify a signal. i've tried re installing it and entering the parameters again with no results. It is a Netgear FA 310 modem.I've tried for hours to get it going again with no luck. Any help is appreciated.
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Any USB DOS mouse drivers (useful for some boot disks, etc)? 1 2
by Guest Bill in Co.- 38 replies
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(Before anyone asks: yes, I know there are a couple of DOS newsgroups on the microsoft server, but they are unpopulated (been "there" already). I'm looking for a USB mouse driver for DOS access (for a new Dell without USB legacy BIOS support). Some boot disks use DOS, but I can't find any USB mouse drivers that work for me. I've been doing some research on the net, and in the Dell user forums, and know some such drivers do exist, but: 1. There is no legacy USB support "option" in my new Dell computer's BIOS, but the "USB controller" option in BIOS is enabled, of course. 2. I've tried "usbmice" (with OCHI and UHCI drivers), and also DUSE, but n…
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Any USB DOS mouse drivers (useful for some boot disks, etc)? 1 2
by Guest Bill in Co.- 38 replies
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(Before anyone asks: yes, I know there are a couple of DOS newsgroups on the microsoft server, but they are unpopulated (been "there" already). I'm looking for a USB mouse driver for DOS access (for a new Dell without USB legacy BIOS support). Some boot disks use DOS, but I can't find any USB mouse drivers that work for me. I've been doing some research on the net, and in the Dell user forums, and know some such drivers do exist, but: 1. There is no legacy USB support "option" in my new Dell computer's BIOS, but the "USB controller" option in BIOS is enabled, of course. 2. I've tried "usbmice" (with OCHI and UHCI drivers), and also DUSE, but none of…
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Displaying the path to ISP provider
by Guest SANTANDER- 13 replies
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what is command to display full detailed path from my PC to ISP router where my pc gets internet from. Thanks
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Elapsed time meter
by Guest PSRumbagh- 7 replies
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I am looking for a utility that will keep track of the total on time of a PC running Win98SE. Optionally it would be nice if it would log both by daily usage and running total to date. Sort of like a "Hobbs hour meter" used on aircraft. -- Posted via http://computerhelpforums.net Forum to USENET Gateway
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Elapsed time meter
by Guest PSRumbagh- 7 replies
- 418 views
I am looking for a utility that will keep track of the total on time of a PC running Win98SE. Optionally it would be nice if it would log both by daily usage and running total to date. Sort of like a "Hobbs hour meter" used on aircraft.
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Last Real Player
by Guest Tony Yarwood- 13 replies
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Hi guys Sorry to bother you all with this, but a does anybody happen to know which was the last version of Real player to work on 98se? Best regards Tony -- Posted via http://computerhelpforums.net Forum to USENET Gateway
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Last Real Player
by Guest Tony Yarwood- 13 replies
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Hi guys Sorry to bother you all with this, but a does anybody happen to know which was the last version of Real player to work on 98se? Best regards Tony
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KB918547.exe
by Guest letterman@invalid.com- 4 replies
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I recently found this entry in my startup list. I edit that list regularly because far too many programs are added that do nothing but overload my system resources. I remove all but the absolute necessary. If I want to use a program, I open it, I do not want this junk loaded when I am not using it. Anyhow, I found the following.... C:\Windows\System\KB918547\KB918547.exe Immediately I suspected a virus or spyware, and disabled it. Doing a websearch, I found that this is something that was most likely added by Microsoft when I did an upgrade to Win98. I did recently get a few upgrades, so hopefully that's what it is. I ran a virus and spy check anyhow, …
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KB918547.exe
by Guest letterman@invalid.com- 4 replies
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I recently found this entry in my startup list. I edit that list regularly because far too many programs are added that do nothing but overload my system resources. I remove all but the absolute necessary. If I want to use a program, I open it, I do not want this junk loaded when I am not using it. Anyhow, I found the following.... C:\Windows\System\KB918547\KB918547.exe Immediately I suspected a virus or spyware, and disabled it. Doing a websearch, I found that this is something that was most likely added by Microsoft when I did an upgrade to Win98. I did recently get a few upgrades, so hopefully that's what it is. I ran a virus and spy check anyhow, …
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safe mode
by Guest Jim- 8 replies
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Hello, I have an Ethernet connection to xdsl High Speed Internet. The Primary Network Logon is set at Windows Logon, such that when users logon on to windows they are logging on to network at the same time. Since there is no Network Logon with this configuration and many online AS and AV and FW that make system calls to the disk, I am having problems running the maintenance programs like Scandisk and Defragmentation. If I drop the FW while online the system will get hammered. If I go into Safe Mode, does this disconnect the machine from the internet so I can run these programs?
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Can't Install MicrSoft Bookshelf 94
by Guest PSRumbagh- 2 replies
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I have an old desktop PC (Pentium II, 300 MHz, circa 1997) running Win98 Second Edition with a Diamond Viper V550 video card. When I try to install MicroSoft "Bookshelf 94" I immediately get an error message that Bookshelf 94 needs VGA or better and the installation stops with no apparent work around. The Viper V550 is presently set to 800 x 600 pixels, 32 bit color. Would "lowering" the settings to VGA values help? How to proceed with the Bookshelf 94 installation? This computer is being given to a disabled friend who has no computer experience. -- Posted via http://computerhelpforums.net Forum to USENET Gateway
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Can't Install MicrSoft Bookshelf 94
by Guest PSRumbagh- 2 replies
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I have an old desktop PC (Pentium II, 300 MHz, circa 1997) running Win98 Second Edition with a Diamond Viper V550 video card. When I try to install MicroSoft "Bookshelf 94" I immediately get an error message that Bookshelf 94 needs VGA or better and the installation stops with no apparent work around. The Viper V550 is presently set to 800 x 600 pixels, 32 bit color. Would "lowering" the settings to VGA values help? How to proceed with the Bookshelf 94 installation? This computer is being given to a disabled friend who has no computer experience.
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Registry Write Protected
by Guest Warren- 6 replies
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I was trying to disable some programs from starting up by editing registry, when I noticed that none of my changes are taking effect. I have no idea how or when it became locked. How do you unlock it? -- Posted via http://computerhelpforums.net Forum to USENET Gateway
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Registry Write Protected
by Guest Warren- 6 replies
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I was trying to disable some programs from starting up by editing registry, when I noticed that none of my changes are taking effect. I have no idea how or when it became locked. How do you unlock it?