I'm trying to access the System Configuration Utility in W98SE, but it won't stay open. I go to Start, Run, type in msconfig, then Ok. The Utility window opens for about a second or two, then just disapears as though I X'd out of it, although I didn't. I'm trying to check my Start-Up list to clear...

Hello -- I used to run Win98 and Redhat Linux on a dual-boot desktop (AMD K62 chip, 450 MHz processor, 128 Mb RAM). I gave this computer to a friend, who wanted Win98 only on it. He recruited me to help wipe out the old partitions and install Win98 SE from scratch. Let me note now that I cannot...

I have Windows 98 Second Edition on my system. I am currently getting an error that reads: Title Bar: Explorer Red Circle w/white X - This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down. If the problem persists.......... Details: Explorer caused an invalid page fault in...

I keep receiving "Microsoft Connection Manager..Service profile is damaged. Please reinstall service profile" message when attempting to download large files...Have searched for info...What do I need to do and where to I find data to re-install...Thanks

Hello, Lately I have been experiencing problems with my computer. I was playing a game online (Counter-Strike, and when I quit out of it, a pop-up was on my desktop. I closed it out, and then I noticed two new icons were on my desktop. They were named weirdly, kind of like "oo" or "o12g". Then...

I have a problem with my help window when I use troubleshooting. It gives me the options window but when I choose a problem option & click on next it gives me a blank screen. Please help if anyone knows how to resolve this problem.

i somehow deleted recycle bin from my win98se and dont know how to bring it back. the only way that i delete trash im my recycle bin is by using disk cleanup so can anyone tell me how to bring it back

The message I'm getting at each startup is that DLL can't load, msnp32.dll cannot be found, and that Microsoft Network is not available. I can click OK and carry on regardless, but its getting to be a bother and I assume that this is a problem that ought to be sorted out. If anyone has any advice...

I have attached an "Open With" program to my zip files in the "Open with" dialog box, that is not a Zip program. Window98 has attached the shortcut icon to all my zip files. When I double click on the zip files Windos98 opens the other progarm. How do I reverse this error? How do I access the "Open...

does windows 98 have a firewall built in...????if so how do i no if it is working.

I have a new puter and I installed 98-SE aftter partitioning and formatting and have all drivers installed except ethernet driver. This is a Intel Pentium 4 - 2.80GHz and I have the Intel Desktop Board D865PERL and presently I have 256 RAM. I can't figure out what is up!! I don't see the ACPI...

When trying to log on I get the Windows 98 screen, it looks like it's trying to load the desktop and then I get the following message: MSGSRV32 caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL at 0177:BFF76758 I never get the start button so cannot shut down normally. I use the start button...

Just bought a second-hand Laptop which has Windows 98 installed however when you turn the system on it tries to boot from disk then returns you to DOS page - what command do I need to type to boot up??

After installing a USB photo card reader I received this error on reboot. I removed all the software using safe mode. Still have some error message. Help?

I recently transfered a text file directly from NOTEPAD to works without opening works. In other words I simply transfered the desk top icon of the text item directly over the top of the works Icon. Now, when attempting to open Works I am told this was not a valid WIN32 application. Can anyone...

when I tried to defrag it would go to 1% then start over and over and oover. Scan disk does the same. When I exit and press f8 and select safe mode it still opens in regular windows. Have I been hijacked? Also when I go to msconfig and take something off of startup and reboot the things that I...

I used to be able to play .avi files. Now I can't, no matter which video program I try to use including MSFT's Media Player and Winamp. Any suggestions on how I can get it to work again? Thanks! Eric

I had to reinstall win 98 se the other day and now my MMorpg doesnt run. I had this problem when i first installed the game but after a windoes update everything ran fine. The problem is that the load time is unbearable. When the game was running fine I had no lag and maps loaded in under 2...

For the past several weeks, Explorer runs on my PC full time. This taxes my system and I finally have to just shut it down and quit working on the Net. I get these warnings "resources are dangerously low," and I have no choice but to shut down. My PC DID NOT USED TO DO THIS AND IT'S DRIVING ME...

I was at a web site and clicked on a link to try and open a small recording, when it was done downloading I was asked which program to use to open it and I picked media player and it doesnt work but now everytime I try and open it, it uses media player to open it (which wont work) and I cant change...