hi, i have windows 98 and i had to re install my hewlett packard programs and now the screen pops up with product key #...i have a certificate of authenticity but it has a product id#.not key?..can anyone help me please:):):):

I have an older Dell Latitude CP that I am trying to re- install windows 98 Se on. the machine itslef DOES NOT have a COE sticker on it. The Official Guide and the original DELL Cd RE-INSTALLATION CD don't have it either. The manuel wioth the Cd syas to look on the computer itself- but no COA...

I want to change the FIND icon on the standard toobarso that it uses the EXCITE search engine instead of NETZERO. Thanks in advance especially if this is something I shoud have known a long time ago. Art

Is there a list somewhere of registry entries for owner's names? I am using an OLD laptop to run Microsoft Word 97 in night school until they can fix the scheduling screw-up and put us in a lab. This laptop was given to me over 5 years ago by my mother's cousin when she upgraded. I changed the...

Is there a list somewhere of registry entries for owner's names? I am using an OLD laptop to run Microsoft Word 97 in night school until they can fix the scheduling screw-up and put us in a lab. This laptop was given to me over 5 years ago by my mother's cousin when she upgraded. I changed the...

I am also looking for a way to change the primary language on both Win 98 and 95 systems.

I've been using ME for about 2-3 years, and I'm sick and tired of it's instability. I'm trying to change the OS to 98SE, and I'm not having much luck. Apparently, the person who loaded ME onto my computer didn't let ME create the proper files to let it uninstall. As far as I can figure out, my...

I was thinking of getting a SPANISH keyboard and then realized I had more questions: Do I have to set somewhere in Win98 that this is now a Spanish keyboard? And if so, where? If the above is true, does every command in Windows now become in Spanish? Or is it simple? In that the keyboard merely...

Hi all, Is it possible to change a Key ID number after an install of W98SE? I used the wrong number and I would like to make my number machine my actual documentation. thanks, charles......

I must change the MTU setting in the Windows 98 registry. The default value of 1500 is creating problems with a VPN that I access via a DSL ISP. Where in the registry is the MTU setting found so that I may amend it to a slightly lower value. This is a known and documented issue . Microsoft has...

I am British I want Favorites to say Favourites - how do I do this? Thanks

My main OS is win98se. the 40g slave drive I put in had (i think) windows nt on it, I formatted it and instead of showing 40g it now reads 2.05g and I have discovered that it is fat16 instead of fat32. I have been formatting and converting all day to no avail, can anyone help a poor semi ignorant...

When I go to open a file, or save one using the "save as" option, the files listed in the subsequent dialog box appear to be in a random order. I remember that there a trick to change it so they would be sorted the way I choose by default, but I can't remember how to do that. I'd like them to...

How do I change a computer which boots with Dutch language to boot with English Language. It is a Windows 98 Operating system You could send your help via Thanks

Is it possible to change the login name on a (networked) win98SE computer that I have passed on to my wife. Currently the computer name is myfirstnameinitial - that will stay so I don't have to reconfigure any network settings The Windows logon is my FirstName Initial Surname with a password and...

For some reason, whenever I try to open Windows Help system, it insists on displaying the information in the right hand panel in an EXTREMELY tiny point size. It's EXTREMLY hard on the eyes to attempt to read it. Is there any way to change it to something more readable? This is more suitable for...

I need to use windos 95, but my computer has install windows 98. I try to installe 95 over 98, but I get a message that say "neither of the operating systems will work" I wonder if anybody know what to do in this case? Adriannin

Just reinstalled Windows 98 and 99% of all my programs. Just wanted to say thanks for all your technical help. But I 've just got a few questions left. 1) I saved all my email from Outlook Express but which folder do they go back into? 2) I have an annoying clicking sound that happens every time...

Computers For Kids is a registered charity that is need of unwanted software. Win98 and up for PC and OS9 or better for Mac preferably. We donate refurbished computers to needy children and would like to load them with software. If you can help we can issue tax receipts for your donation. Please...

My system is corrupted so that I cannot run a clean boot from the System Configuation Utility. The Pulldown Menu Flashes for an instant but retracts before application can be set and run. This also happens when the msconfig.exe is selected. I believe the system configuration has been sabotaged...