Re: Windows 98SE Error message

November 28, 2007

Re: Windows 98SE Error message

glee, did you ever consider getting work with MS...writing clear instructions

to simple problems. I'm resurrecting an old Compaq Presario 2286 desktop as a

glorified typewriter, and lost 'MSODISUP.VXD'

in the shuffle as I didn't realize what the previous owner had there. In

short after a month of Microsoft la-de-dah stonewalling, Novell

disconnectedness, vague written directions from both companies, offers of

reinstalls on the VXD only from pricy and questionable on-line sellers, and

downloading a lot more of Netware than I ever wanted hoping to pluck up this

precious little gem, and endless time wasted to no avail surfing techie

forums...you solve my problem in one short note.

Garumph, now what I am I going to do for aggravation?

Well, a happy

Thanksgiving to you, too!

ares

( archaeology

Missoula, MT )

"glee" wrote:

> * If you connect to a Novell Netware network, remove and reinstall the Novell

> Netware client in Control Panel> Network, or extract the missing file from the .cab

> files on your Windows CD, or from the .cab file location on your hard drive, to the

> Windows\System folder, using the"Extract one file" option of System File Checker

> (SFC).

>

> Using SFC to extract a file:

> http://www.rickrogers.org/sfc.htm#1pp

> http://www.rickrogers.org/sfc.htm#2pp

>

> HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files:

> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;129605#5

>

> * If you do NOT connect to a Novell Netware network, then go to Control Panel>

> Network, and remove the Netware client, then reboot.

>

> If the error still appears after that, you will need to delete the Registry sub-key

> that is making the call for the file:

>

> Click Start> Run, type: scanregw and click OK.

> When prompted, create a backup of the Registry.

>

> Click Start> Run, type: regedit and click OK.

> In the left pane of the regedit window, navigate to this key:

> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD

>

> Expand that key by clicking the + sign next to it, and look for a sub-key named

> MSODISUP

> Right-click that sub-key and click Delete on the menu that appears.

> Close Regedit.

> Reboot.

>

> Keys in the Registry Editor (regedit) look like folders, but are not. You navigate

> as you would in Windows Explorer, however, clicking the + signs to expand the keys

> and see their sub-keys.

>

> Be very careful not to change or delete ANYTHING other than what I mentioned. A

> mistake in regedit can cause Windows to not start.

>

> This KB article shows an example, but referring to a different error message and

> file name:

> Error Message: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed to Run Windows:

> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=280135

> --

> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+

> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

>

> "apk_player" <apkplayer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:31DF10F1-8B7C-41F9-9083-85EE683DC66E@microsoft.com...

> > I get this error message when booting up my Windows 98SE: Cannot find a

> > device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows application. The

> > windows registry or SYSTEM.INI file refers to this device file, but the

> > device file no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try

> > uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program.

> > If you still want to use the application associated with this device file,

> > try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file.

> > msodisup.vxd

> >

> > Any ideas as to what this means and how to fix? Thank you.

>

November 28, 2007

Re: Windows 98SE Error message

Re: Windows 98SE Error message

Glad to hear it helped you. Just write Microsoft and tell them to send me a lot of

money. I need it! ;-)

So, are you an archaeologist in Montana? I was an anthropology major in college

(physical, cultural), but never finished and so I got no degree....or I would

probably be digging there now.

--

Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+

"ares" <ares@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:CE2D4996-7E8B-49F3-A4CA-EE073BD64667@microsoft.com...

> glee, did you ever consider getting work with MS...writing clear instructions

> to simple problems. I'm resurrecting an old Compaq Presario 2286 desktop as a

> glorified typewriter, and lost 'MSODISUP.VXD'

> in the shuffle as I didn't realize what the previous owner had there. In

> short after a month of Microsoft la-de-dah stonewalling, Novell

> disconnectedness, vague written directions from both companies, offers of

> reinstalls on the VXD only from pricy and questionable on-line sellers, and

> downloading a lot more of Netware than I ever wanted hoping to pluck up this

> precious little gem, and endless time wasted to no avail surfing techie

> forums...you solve my problem in one short note.

> Garumph, now what I am I going to do for aggravation?

> Well, a happy

> Thanksgiving to you, too!

> ares

> ( archaeology

>

> Missoula, MT )

>

> "glee" wrote:

>

>> * If you connect to a Novell Netware network, remove and reinstall the Novell

>> Netware client in Control Panel> Network, or extract the missing file from the

>> .cab

>> files on your Windows CD, or from the .cab file location on your hard drive, to

>> the

>> Windows\System folder, using the"Extract one file" option of System File Checker

>> (SFC).

>>

>> Using SFC to extract a file:

>> http://www.rickrogers.org/sfc.htm#1pp

>> http://www.rickrogers.org/sfc.htm#2pp

>>

>> HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files:

>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;129605#5

>>

>> * If you do NOT connect to a Novell Netware network, then go to Control Panel>

>> Network, and remove the Netware client, then reboot.

>>

>> If the error still appears after that, you will need to delete the Registry

>> sub-key

>> that is making the call for the file:

>>

>> Click Start> Run, type: scanregw and click OK.

>> When prompted, create a backup of the Registry.

>>

>> Click Start> Run, type: regedit and click OK.

>> In the left pane of the regedit window, navigate to this key:

>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD

>>

>> Expand that key by clicking the + sign next to it, and look for a sub-key named

>> MSODISUP

>> Right-click that sub-key and click Delete on the menu that appears.

>> Close Regedit.

>> Reboot.

>>

>> Keys in the Registry Editor (regedit) look like folders, but are not. You

>> navigate

>> as you would in Windows Explorer, however, clicking the + signs to expand the

>> keys

>> and see their sub-keys.

>>

>> Be very careful not to change or delete ANYTHING other than what I mentioned. A

>> mistake in regedit can cause Windows to not start.

>>

>> This KB article shows an example, but referring to a different error message and

>> file name:

>> Error Message: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed to Run Windows:

>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=280135

>> --

>> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+

>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

>>

>> "apk_player" <apkplayer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:31DF10F1-8B7C-41F9-9083-85EE683DC66E@microsoft.com...

>> > I get this error message when booting up my Windows 98SE: Cannot find a

>> > device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows application. The

>> > windows registry or SYSTEM.INI file refers to this device file, but the

>> > device file no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try

>> > uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program.

>> > If you still want to use the application associated with this device file,

>> > try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file.

>> > msodisup.vxd

>> >

>> > Any ideas as to what this means and how to fix? Thank you.

>>

November 28, 2007

Re: Windows 98SE Error message

Re: Windows 98SE Error message

"glee" wrote:

> Glad to hear it helped you. Just write Microsoft and tell them to send me a lot of

> money. I need it! ;-)

>

> So, are you an archaeologist in Montana? I was an anthropology major in college

> (physical, cultural), but never finished and so I got no degree....or I would

> probably be digging there now.

> --

> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+

>

> "ares" <ares@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:CE2D4996-7E8B-49F3-A4CA-EE073BD64667@microsoft.com...

> > glee, did you ever consider getting work with MS...writing clear instructions

> > to simple problems. I'm resurrecting an old Compaq Presario 2286 desktop as a

> > glorified typewriter, and lost 'MSODISUP.VXD'

> > in the shuffle as I didn't realize what the previous owner had there. In

> > short after a month of Microsoft la-de-dah stonewalling, Novell

> > disconnectedness, vague written directions from both companies, offers of

> > reinstalls on the VXD only from pricy and questionable on-line sellers, and

> > downloading a lot more of Netware than I ever wanted hoping to pluck up this

> > precious little gem, and endless time wasted to no avail surfing techie

> > forums...you solve my problem in one short note.

> > Garumph, now what I am I going to do for aggravation?

> > Well, a happy

> > Thanksgiving to you, too!

> > ares

> > ( archaeology

> >

> > Missoula, MT )

> >

> > "glee" wrote:

> >

> >> * If you connect to a Novell Netware network, remove and reinstall the Novell

> >> Netware client in Control Panel> Network, or extract the missing file from the

> >> .cab

> >> files on your Windows CD, or from the .cab file location on your hard drive, to

> >> the

> >> Windows\System folder, using the"Extract one file" option of System File Checker

> >> (SFC).

> >>

> >> Using SFC to extract a file:

> >> http://www.rickrogers.org/sfc.htm#1pp

> >> http://www.rickrogers.org/sfc.htm#2pp

> >>

> >> HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files:

> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;129605#5

> >>

> >> * If you do NOT connect to a Novell Netware network, then go to Control Panel>

> >> Network, and remove the Netware client, then reboot.

> >>

> >> If the error still appears after that, you will need to delete the Registry

> >> sub-key

> >> that is making the call for the file:

> >>

> >> Click Start> Run, type: scanregw and click OK.

> >> When prompted, create a backup of the Registry.

> >>

> >> Click Start> Run, type: regedit and click OK.

> >> In the left pane of the regedit window, navigate to this key:

> >> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD

> >>

> >> Expand that key by clicking the + sign next to it, and look for a sub-key named

> >> MSODISUP

> >> Right-click that sub-key and click Delete on the menu that appears.

> >> Close Regedit.

> >> Reboot.

> >>

> >> Keys in the Registry Editor (regedit) look like folders, but are not. You

> >> navigate

> >> as you would in Windows Explorer, however, clicking the + signs to expand the

> >> keys

> >> and see their sub-keys.

> >>

> >> Be very careful not to change or delete ANYTHING other than what I mentioned. A

> >> mistake in regedit can cause Windows to not start.

> >>

> >> This KB article shows an example, but referring to a different error message and

> >> file name:

> >> Error Message: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed to Run Windows:

> >> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=280135

> >> --

> >> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+

> >> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

> >>

> >> "apk_player" <apkplayer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> >> news:31DF10F1-8B7C-41F9-9083-85EE683DC66E@microsoft.com...

> >> > I get this error message when booting up my Windows 98SE: Cannot find a

> >> > device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows application. The

> >> > windows registry or SYSTEM.INI file refers to this device file, but the

> >> > device file no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try

> >> > uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program.

> >> > If you still want to use the application associated with this device file,

> >> > try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file.

> >> > msodisup.vxd

> >> >

> >> > Any ideas as to what this means and how to fix? Thank you.

> >>

>

November 28, 2007

Re: Windows 98SE Error message

Re: Windows 98SE Error message

Glee-If MS (with apologies for the association to those disabled

by the affliction) isn't already paying you large amounts of money just to

be you... by all means come on up and enter the program here. UM Missoula is

a good school and when one gets past the 'residence' period rather

inexpensive, I'll gladly receive bills in your name so you can prove you were

here NOW. We need you...I was just looking at the Library catalogue...and NO

ONE has done a thesis on computer applications here, since 1986. That was

Dori. The only language she could speak was PASCAL, but fortunately as a grad

student, she didn't have to deal with an English requirement. Her thesis was

mostly accepted, because no one on her committee could understand her well

enough to contradict her, and then she did

put the State Archaeological Records on line. I know I got stuck with the

thousands of site forms to code...at work study rates almost comparable to

minimum wage.

Don't worry about it...coming back in isn't so hard...and cute lil Ashley

in Forensic

will love you..guaranteed.

Come Home!

Darrel

Gradual Student w/ the

Cultural Heritage Option

Member of the Missoula

Historic Preservation

Commission

(professional representative)

...and such