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DOS Program does not see SCSI devices. by Dan
This is exactly why people now need to have dual-boot computers with 98SE and XPPRO. Microsoft has forced our hands and created this annoying but now necessary situation. People can still buy 98SE via Ebay or another site. However, I hope Microsoft will sell or give the 9x code to the...
February 14th 05 05:52 PM
by Dan Go to last post
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W98 Root Update file by Jakster95
All I need is the latest or last rootupdate file. I have been looking for the last 2 days. Anyone know where I can find it? Thanks.
February 14th 05 05:11 PM
by Dan Go to last post
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Device File by Boojum
After uninstalling Firefox and reinstalling MSN last night, this morning I was presented this message when loading Windows: Cannot find the device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows application. The Windows Registry or STSTEM.INI file refers to this device file, but the device...
February 14th 05 05:05 PM
by Dan Go to last post
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Winlogon.exe by Curious
I have a user that will get this message periodically throughout the day. My gut tells me he has either a bad memory chip or a corrupt windows installation. Here's the message... "Winlogon.exe @017F..." any suggestions?
February 14th 05 04:39 PM
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control panel: international and language options by Luigi
version in use: Windows 98 SE is it possible to add new languages in the list of the international options of the control panel folder? If so how can I do? I need to add Japanese. Thks
February 14th 05 04:13 PM
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incorrect character displayed by mark
hello. im running win98 with all the updates that i know of. my problem is that in msn messenger and pages displayed on ie: certain characters specifically the quotation marks and other special characters, are displayed as a little black box. does anyone know how i can change that little black box...
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February 14th 05 04:15 AM
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Malware attacks AntiSpyware Beta Program by Dan
I thought people would enjoy commenting about recent secuity developments. Here is the link to PC World that explains how malware is now attacking Banking sites. http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,119641,00.asp Also see this link about a Yahoo toolbar in Mozilla Firefox...
February 14th 05 04:15 AM
by Dan Go to last post
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Ccleaner - Virtual Machine by Solkeys
I am running the Ccleaner program but it closes the following is the error message. Visual Basic Virtual Machine detected an error condition which was not handled by the application. Module Name: MSVBVM60.DLL Description: Visual Basic Virtual Machine Version: 6.00.9782 Product: Visual...
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February 14th 05 04:12 AM
by Dan Go to last post
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SCANREG /OPT ? by Bill in Co.
What do you mean by a "manual compact" of the registry? Kentiguous wrote: Is SCANREG /OPT reliable, or would it be safer to do a manual compact of the registry? Ken -- Remove the '4' to reply via email
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February 14th 05 04:02 AM
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DOS Program does not see SCSI devices. Att: Chris and Gary MVP's by Dan
Well I still feel that XP needs to have their own maintenance operating system. Now let us see if Gary S. Terhune and/or Chris Quirke will respond to your comments, Alex. "Alex Nichol" wrote in message ... : Dan...
February 14th 05 04:01 AM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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upgrade to xp - language error by Clive Downunder
I am attempting to upgrade from 98SE (4.10.2222A) to XP Pro and have upgrade kit which says on box it is possible!! When you run disk you get error message "The language of this installation of Windows differs from the one you are installing. The option to upgrade will not be available". From the...
February 14th 05 01:02 AM
by Brian A. Go to last post
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Windows 98 get's stuck with start-up by Fish
When I start my computer It will start windows but get's stuck on the screen where I have to fill in my password. I can't get it to work. I have started the computer in safe mode and run msconfig and tried various combinations on the general page but nothing works. Can anybody help me? Susanne
February 14th 05 12:45 AM
by Brian A. Go to last post
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harddisk fail by ski5366
I'm trying to run delpart to reinstall the os on a system but i keep getting the error message "Secondary master harddisk fail" and "not ready reading drive c:". Is this telling me that my hardrive is fried or is there a way to troubleshoot this problem? This occures when i boot up with a dos...
February 14th 05 12:39 AM
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Recover folders and files accidental reformat by Davepens
My pastor accidentally reformatted the D partition on his hard drive. Is there a way to recover his folders and files. Is there a recovery program you can recommend? Running Windows 98. Thanks for any assistance!
February 14th 05 12:26 AM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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Missing file problem on Win 98 start up by JKP
I installed a linksys wireless B adapter to my system which I later realized needed Win 98 SE. So I uninstalled the software and the PCI card adapter, but now on startup I'm left with this message: Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows application. The Windows...
February 13th 05 11:59 PM
by Brian A. Go to last post
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Display Fault by Dave
I gave my old system to my daughter and reloaded Windows 98, now I am having display issues. The only options I have are 16bit and 2 color (I do not have the origianl monitor drivers) I tried removing and reinstalling the generic driver but I still only get 16bit and 2 color. I also keep getting...
February 13th 05 11:56 PM
by Brian A. Go to last post
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Bootsector Write Virus by MikeDiamond1234
Previously Windows 98 was installed on my machine (presumably FAT partition). Due to problems with Windows 98 starting up, i decided to re-format the C partition on the hard disk but kept getting the message "BootsectorWriteVirus, Continue y/n?". Is there any procedure I should use in order to...
February 13th 05 10:03 PM
by Jeff Richards Go to last post
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How to delete the Win386.swp file by Philip Lim
Hello Please help me how to delete the Win386.swp file I tried, access denied. Thanks. Philip
February 13th 05 09:34 PM
by PCR Go to last post
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Mystery Desktop Icon by Old-timer
I have a folder icon with (no name) on my desktop. I can't open it (double click and nothing happens). When I try to delete it, I get the message: "The items you are about to delete cannot be stored in the Recycle Bin . .. " Can anyone tell me what this might be and whether I'll get into...
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February 13th 05 07:33 PM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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How to make Invisible computer name? by Reina
Hello there.... I want to make my computer name at the "control panel - network - identification" be invisible, so other computers at my LAN can't see my computer name. They will be see as 'unknown' if they try to scan my LAN (as if I'm offline). I mean they will not know if I'm online. Could you...
February 13th 05 07:32 PM
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