What exactly does the "Explorer" process do? I assumed it is the graphical "shell" executing atop Windows OS (which provides basic processor, memory and I/O management services) which controls desktop, task bar, and the starting of new applications. Is that correct? I get confused between...

Just had to do a reinstall of Win98 after my daughter destroyed it with multiple layers of spyware and scumware which I couldn't remove. The reinstall went fine, however, I notice after booting, that the CPU pegs up to 100% and stays there. Using TaskInfo (utility to show Windows...

Just had to do a reinstall of Win98 after my daughter destroyed it with multiple layers of spyware and scumware which I couldn't remove. The reinstall went fine, however, I notice after booting, that the CPU pegs up to 100% and stays there. Using TaskInfo (utility to show Windows processes/threads...

What exactly does the "Explorer" process do? I assumed it is the graphical "shell" executing atop Windows OS (which provides basic processor, memory and I/O management services) which controls desktop, task bar, and the starting of new applications. Is that correct? I get confused between...

i cannot start the system. i have a black screen which tells me i have a wins file missing. how do i replace this file to correct the problem if i can't get into windows.

Any help will be appreciated. Everytime I start my pc, the scandisk starts because my computer was not shut down properly, and then my desktop comes on with no icons or task bar, just my background picture. I am unable to click on anything (obviously) and cannot start anything. Please help. I...

I had a bunch of junk, at least I thought it was junk, in my C:\Windows\Temp folder that could not be sent to the Trash, so I did what I have done on previous occasions and that was to delete the Temp Folder. Now when I boot the system, I get a MSDOS window that lists 3 lines C:\ Del...

Hi, is it possible to change a setting to get quickview to open in a maximized window? I have tried maximizing then closing then reopening, but it defaults to a small size. Is there something in the registry that I can change to alter this? Also similar question for notepad app

I had a bunch of junk, at least I thought it was junk, in my C:\Windows\Temp folder that could not be sent to the Trash, so I did what I have done on previous occasions and that was to delete the Temp Folder. Now when I boot the system, I get a MSDOS window that lists 3 lines C:\ Del...

I've been using 98 for the longest time, saw no need to upgrade. In an attempt to clean up IE's temp files to speed things up, I deleted the contents of 'c:\windows\downloaded program files'. Suddenly explorer crashed. Not that unusual, so i rebooted. Windows tries to start, i see my wallpaper, i...

-----Original Message----- I am receiving an error message at start up that says. Erro starting program msvcirt.dll a required file is not found. Also something about Libraries? I am a novice, help .

My IE browser keeps locking up and then restarts my computer. This only happens when i use my browser on-line. I can use everything else including my chat services but when I use IE it is locking up or freezing my computer and sometimes restarts my computer. It does this when one of few things...

My IE browser keeps locking up and then restarts my computer. This only happens when i use my browser on-line. I can use everything else including my chat services but when I use IE it is locking up or freezing my computer and sometimes restarts my computer. It does this when one of few things...

When I go to shutdown Windows 98 SE, I get a message saying something to the effect that Windows is having trouble ending RNAdmin. I have to chose End Task in order for shutdown to complete. Any idea what is causing this?

Does Win98se have to be installed in the C drive in order for it to work properly? I have it already on one of my hd's that also has XP home in another partition. I would like to 'copy' the c drive that has win98se into another an external backup hd, and yet be able to boot it.

I have a HP laptop with 98SE on it and after about 45 minuted of use it shuts down. Then every time I try to startup it just shuts down after about a minute of loading. I have tried to boot in all modes and it still does the same thing. Any suggestions? My fans seem to be running so I am not...

I have a HP laptop with 98SE on it and after about 45 minuted of use it shuts down. Then every time I try to startup it just shuts down after about a minute of loading. I have tried to boot in all modes and it still does the same thing. Any suggestions? My fans seem to be running so I am not...

W98. Person noticed memory only showing 32 instead of 64. Took out memory & reinserted. Now when hit power button, it won't stop beeping & nothing will come up on the monitor. Tried putting in each memory stick by itself in different slots, but didn't help. They are being properly seated. Any...

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hi ive got a problem with my pc im running win98 and some how god only knows how ive managed to wipe a dll file off my pc so not all of it works right sigh .... do any of you know where i can get a msvcr71.dll file from ive tried one site but it just wigged out my comp as you can tell not such a...