Windows 98
Windows 98 help and discussions.
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Power Schemes Gone
by Guest DaffyD®- 4 replies
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My power schemes have disappeared. What file(s) do I download from the cd in order to restore the schemes? Thanks. -- { : [|]=( DaffyD® If I knew where I was I'd be there now.
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re-installing 98
by Guest kplumm- 8 replies
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I wiped a corrupted computer of win 98, only to find I didn't have the installation number to type in when I reintalled it. A way round this?
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Safely removing a USB device
by Guest Bill Watt- 5 replies
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When I connect my camera phone to my Win98 SE desktop it won't shutdown and I need to do a reset. I saw the option to safely remove it somewhere but can't find it again. It won't shut down if I leave it in or take it out. It connects to a USB port. My XP Notebook has an icon in the Sys Tray that you can right click and safely remove it. I also posted in Alt.windows98. If I get the answer there I'll post it here and vice versa. Any ideas? Regards, Bill Watt Win98 Computer Help & Other Information http://home.ptd.net/~bwatt/
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Problem installing large program
by Guest S1L1Y1- 3 replies
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Lately I am having a problem I am trying to install a program file that is about 500MB and when it gets to about 3/4 way my computer semi freezes, after 12 hours in was almost finished but I could not wait. I am installing the program from a CD. I still have at least 6GB left on my hard drive, and I checked my memory cards and are still good. Sol
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WSAEHOSTUNREACH (Error 10065) *WTF*
by Guest cityslicker@madmail.com- 1 reply
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WTF is this error? I just got this one, and it said "Reported by Winsock Driver: WSAEHOSTUNREACH (Error 10065). What does this mean, and what do all those letters stand for?
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When copying a bootable partition to
by Guest b11_- 4 replies
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When copying a bootable partition to an empty partition, what folders and files in the bootable partition root directory should _NOT_ be copied to the empty partition?
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Is 98 Affected by the URI Problem Fix in 11/13 Update?
by Guest smith- 4 replies
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http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,139598- c,windowsbugs/article.html described a patch in the 11/13/2007 Windows udpate that fixed a "URI problem" described as critical. The article said the bug did not affect Win 2000. Does anyone know if the explosure affects Win 98?
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Computer shuts off by itself
by Guest vintageman@no-spam.com- 3 replies
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This is a Pentium III, 1000mhz system. I ma running Win98se. It worked fine for several months. About a week ago, it just suddenly shut off while I was typing a message on the newsgroups. The other night it shut off when I was not using it, but sitting near it watching tv. Today I left it turned on, but not online. I went away for 2 hours and when I came home it was shut off. Just the computer shut off, not the monitor or other accessories. It's NOT an electrical problem, only the computer goes off. It's not a virus or spyware, I have scanned thoroughly. Windows works fine, as does all the software. I DO NOT get any error message or crash, the compu…
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No desktop icon and start menu
by Guest Natalie John- 5 replies
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No Desktop icon and start menu i am using win 98 When I boot the computer, it brings me to user profile page that displays correctly. When I chose a profile loads and the screen is blank other than the desktop wallpaper. No Task bar, start button, icons, nothing but wallpaper. The only way to access the system is through control-alt-delete and choose "new task". From new task I can access all programs, even can choose desktop and it shows the desktop icons that you can open. Does anyone have a cure??????????????????
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Opening File Types
by Guest Frog- 3 replies
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How do I designate what software opens what file types? I currently have Quick Time Player on my system, and this software automatically grabs/opens every .jpg file that I download. Is there some way to designate another software program for this purpose? What is the general feeling about Quick Time Player--good/not so good/bad? Is there something better than this software package? I somehow got this software on my system during the addition of another software package, and it has taken over. My internet connection is via SeaMonkey, if that makes a difference. Thanks for your help, Frog
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blindman.exe file
by Guest vince- 15 replies
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downloaded a spybot system to get rid of spyware. after running i removed the spybot and now everytime i start up a box comes up[ saying Program cannot be found windows cnnot find blindman.exe. file. This program is needed for opening files of type "disabled startup file" can anyone help an old guy...Thank you vince
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Window98Se edition
by Guest Ica- 2 replies
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When I click on start, programs, it showes as empty. How can I correct this problem. My files are still there but it does not show the list of my program files. Thanks, Ica
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USB ports don't work on Win98SE
by Guest Tooter102- 17 replies
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My husband has an old Dell 200Mhz machine that originally came with Win95. Upgraded recently to Win98SE, hoping to get the two factory 1.1 USB ports to work. They still don't. Under Add New Hardware, I was supposedly successful in adding a "USB Composite Device" and a "USB Root Hub". But after doing that, they still did not appear under Device Manager. Any ideas what else I can do?
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re-installing 98
by Guest kplumm- 2 replies
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I wiped a corrupted computer of win 98, only to find I didn't have the installation number to type in when I reintalled it. A way round this?
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have missing partition/memory on my slave drive
by Guest Jutta- 2 replies
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My Xp went down. Missing ntldr, spoke to support and was told to make my drive a slave on my second comp. windows 98. Did that and can only see what was the d side and the c does not show, no files and the memory is missing too. Memory on the d side and files sre ok. Any help is appriciated.
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Windows Preotection Error? Whoa!
by Guest Paradoxdb3- 20 replies
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Just started getting this message upon startup TODAY!!! There's no VxD or other descriptive text with the error. Here's what happened (at least twice today). INTRO The computer is OFF. I hit the power button, get the IBM splash screen and then Windows begins to load. All normal stuff. As Windows loads, the boot screen (in my case, a modified logo.sys) pops up and all the various drivers begin to load as is evident by the flashing lights on the various hardware hooked up through the USB. Again, all normal stuff. Then the boot screen then turns to a black screen (normal again) but instead of Windows continuing to load and show the logon screen…
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'Error Deleting File' when empty Recycle
by Guest SANTANDER- 4 replies
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Each time I empty the Recycle Bin, I get the error message: 'Error Deleting File': "Cannot delete J+lijs_cl: Cannot find the specified file. Make sure you specify the correct path and filename." The Recycle is emptied normally, just this error message irritates. Several years ago, the PC has been infected with virus, so these is consequence of the virus removal procedure. Where the error is located? Regards, S.
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Re: 250 GB drives - please help
by Guest alvinamorey@notmail.com- 1 reply
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Re: 250 GB drives - please help On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:07:53 -0800, "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> wrote: > >"98 Guy" <98@Guy.com> wrote in message news:47363BF6.67EC8BA3@Guy.com... >> Rod Speed wrote: >> >> > > What do I need to do to get my system to >> > > recognize and boot from a 250 GB drive? >> > >> > Upgrade the OS for starters, 98SE doesnt support drives over >> > 128GB properly. >> >> The problem for win-98 and drives larger than 128 gb is the >> protected-mode driver ESDI_506.PDR. There are modified/fixed versions >> of it available via th…
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Scanreg /fix /opt
by Guest Paradoxdb3- 3 replies
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First off, thanks to PCR for this little gem! I knew about scanreg /opt, but did not know about the /fix switch option. Does typing both /fix and /opt after scanreg in DOS compact the registry AND optomize (defrag) it? How about using only scanreg /fix. And why, PCR, did you suggest on another thread to repeat the scanreg atleast twice more? Next, I understand that a registry greater than 8MB cannot be fixed/optomized with this DOS command. My SYSTEM.DAT and USER.DAT files together are just over 8MB (although the Windows DOS scanreg utility reported that it successfully fixed the registry - took about 10 - 15 minutes). What about an external app…
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cant run scandisc or defrag
by Guest neuroj- 5 replies
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I have windows 98se and had to have my hard drive replaced. They installed a 130GB. Every time i try to defrag or scandisc it says not enough memory to run. Question is i have 511 ram. When i look at my computer/properties/perfromace/virtual /memory it says c:\-2261MB free I have never seen a - before. Any ideas
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Adding a USB 2.0 card
by Guest jasmine@hutmail.com- 4 replies
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I have a Pentium III, 1GH computer with Win98SE. The usb ports are 1.1 Can I add a USB 2.0 card (PCI type)? I have a slot available, but will 2.0 work with Win98 and on this older computer? It seems everything now wants 2.0, although my camera card reader works on 1.1 even though it says it needs 2.0. ~V~V~V~V~V~
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just what i needed
by Guest xztheericzx- 2 replies
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i'm eric. joining a couple boards and looking forward to participating. hehe unless i get too distracted! eric -- xztheericzx
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Defragmentation.
by Guest Rod- 18 replies
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I am aware I can defragment in safe mode, just curious as to why suddenly, after 5 years, my defrag is doing what others have experienced, and aborting half way through and starting again? I always use "end it all" with av shut down. any ideas? Thank you very much.
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Win98SE config probs
by Guest Robert Baer- 21 replies
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Am trying to config Win98SE from scratch and have the following serious problem. Run the Internet Wizard, use manual as i already have an ISP. Put i all parameters possible and then have to diddle modem for 115Kbaud, max FIFO; have to diddle dialing for always use area code; and some other diddling i do not remember to get the damn dialing to work correctly. *First* time, IE does automatically "launch" dial-up, connect, etc. **Problem #1: Absolutely hate it taking forever to login (booting an original 1980 IBMPC XT was faster). So i am on the net (whoopee - except i am asleep due to long wait). Close browser, disconnect. Try IE again, sa…
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Wow - no Daylight Savings Time posts (!)
by Guest 98 Guy- 24 replies
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I have to say I'm impressed. No posts related to the new DST rules.