Excuse the cross post, however, Windows 9X is just as vulnerable, if not more, than using outdated applications in other OSs. A basic explanation is found he http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=5473&tag=nl.e539 I suggest following the linked materials, and further research into the various...

As far as I can tell from doing a few experiments with 7-Zip, reading the documentation that comes with it, and browsing a few pages of the 7-Zip Support forum at SourceForge, 7-Zip entirely lacks an absolutely basic feature of WinZip, which is essential for saving and restoring complex structures...

On my notebook i have installed WIN XPSP2 on partotion C(NTFS). Then I have created partition E on the same hard disk(D is CD drive), and format it to FAT32 situable for instalation of WIN 98. The problem for me is how to install WIN 98 to E drive, without deleting WIN XP, and with boot menu to...

In sooo many posts that aggravated dear terhune, he made it more than clear that he wasnt interested in christ, and was not fussed about god; just wondering what his last words on earth were? also wondering if his missus used a priest (emissary of god) to say stuff over his burial? (as if thats...

Any chance of configuring Win Media Player v.9 to play DVDs under Win98? MS web site information seems narrowly focussed on v.11 and I doubt that runs under Win98. (WinDVD v.4 used to run OK, supplied free with Chaintech software for Envy modem card: but will no longer run or reinstal (reporting...

I last installed Win98SE a little over three years ago, and a number of niggles have developed. I'm still putting off that evil day when I have to completely reinstall Win98SE and start to dual-boot with Ubuntu Linux, which will probably be my next main OS. Meanwhile, it would help quite a lot if...

Jack wrote: Are there any native registry-repair tools, for Windows 98 or are there any known/trusted third-party registry repair tools that are shareware or free. Norton SystemWorks 2002 has several registry repair / optimization tools (WinDoctor, Optimization Wizard). Read the...

I experienced a Script Error on my email. In trying to find out about the problem I came across Registry Easy. I did the free scan and it found about 800 problems. However it cost $35 to buy the software. Does anyone have any experience with this software and is it worth the price? Thanks

The Backup My PC 5 does not reset the archive bits when performing a Disaster Recovery backup. Thereafter to do incremental backups the archive bit needs to be reset. Including Hidden and System bits. Does anyone know a good way to do this? Thanks, Bill Snow

What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems? What to look for? How to choose? What criteria? Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to choose? Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups, or dedicated groups, for the various...

Excuse the cross post, however, Windows 9X is just as vulnerable, if not more, than using outdated applications in other OSs. A basic explanation is found he http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=5473&tag=nl.e539 I suggest following the linked materials, and further research into the various...

Any chance of configuring Win Media Player v.9 to play DVDs under Win98? MS web site information seems narrowly focussed on v.11 and I doubt that runs under Win98. (WinDVD v.4 used to run OK, supplied free with Chaintech software for Envy modem card: but will no longer run or reinstal (reporting...

When I turn laptop on a message c:/realmode appears, now what? HELP

When I turn laptop on a message c:/realmode appears, now what? HELP

What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems? What to look for? How to choose? What criteria? Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to choose? Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups, or dedicated groups, for the various...

98SE - Avast 4.8.1335 - VPS file version 100120-1 Just a small old ThinkPad - 96 MB RAM - 4GB HDD. Was out of town for 3 weeks, machine off, so no VPS updates. When I tried to update Avast on the 12th, the 4.5 MB download got 85% completed then it hung. Got an error message saying there was...

Jack wrote: I have Acrobat 6.0 and lately when I click on IE links to download PDF files, all I get is a blank page with a small icon in the top right corner. Right-click on the link and select "save to file". That way, the pdf file will be downloaded to your PC where you can open it...

ernie wrote: Is there a version of Flash player 9 which does not crash IE6sp1? Why are you a luser and still running IE6 as your web browser? Do you like hitting your head against an anvil? Why aren't you using FireFox 2.0.0.20?

I went to a website that said you have to download some plug-in to view this video. Ok, I went to the website and it came up with 'free' Quicktime for WinXP, Vista, and Windows 7. I'll bet it's over 3 times the size of Quciktime that ran on Win98 , so where can I find Quicktime that runs on Win98?

Jack wrote: I have Acrobat 6.0 and lately when I click on IE links to download PDF files, all I get is a blank page with a small icon in the top right corner. Right-click on the link and select "save to file". That way, the pdf file will be downloaded to your PC where you can open it...