Windows Update would not install new updates, so I had to completely reinstall win98se. The setup would not function properly so I had to del the whole Windows folder in dos. After a successful install, the problem is that win98 falsely detects that I have a modem when it is in fact a network...

when i turn on comp.and it loads some a black screenappers and says file creation error then finishes loading how can i get this to go away

Hi Everyone, After reinstalling Windows, the computer freezes up at the first dialog box ( the windows setup screen where it asks you for your name and company). I can get into Safe Mode, and all the programs from the installation disk are there. I've formatted the hard drive 3 times hoping it was...

hello there, i have intel 810e mboard, having 128 sd ram i wana to update my ram nowadays i heard about ddr sd ram ... i want to know that my mboard will support the ddr sd ram???

How do I stop my PC from starting in Win98 MS-DOS mode? For some unknown reason it started itself in MS-DOS mode, and even though it says to type EXIT to return to WIN 98, this does not work - it just keeps starting in MS-DOS mode.

While reloading Windows 98 I received an application error "suwin caused segment load failure in module KRNL386.EXE at 0001:116E". I've searched and searched and searched. But no luck. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks for the help in advance! W E Bradshaw(Bill)

Could anyone tell me what I need to do if I have a windows 98 and want to upgrade to windows 98SE and I have it on a disk. I just want to make sure that I will not lose anything that I have on my computer now. Does anyone know if it erases everything and starts all over or how does it work if you...

I have a computer with win 95 already installed and I need to upgrade to win98. Does anyone have the upgrade disk, I only have the full version.

After opening to windows 98 desktop, my laptop locks up when the welcome screen comes up. The mouse still moves, but I can't open anything. Installing this took up almost all of my drive space too.

I am having a problem with installing my Windows 98 for a clean formated hard drive. Plus it does not have MS_DOS program on there, so what can I do?

when i go to start up the computer, i get this message. Because windows was not shut down properly , scan disk is checking "C" drive for errors. Then the computer goes through process of checking for errors.I have shut down all the windows properly, but i still get this message. WHY?? can anyone...

Three problems with new instal of Win98 SE (on new hard drive) may interact. 1. Explorer and Outlook Express will not print, complaining it cannot find c:\windows\system\shdocllc.dll\preview.dlg Printer is correctly installed (and prints Borland Sprint=EMACS OK.) 2. Message on boot:

dear good folks as my printer and CD-RW drive are working erratically in Windows XP Professional, i converted the c: partition of my 20 GB Seagate (ST320432A) to FAT 32. then i booted the machine using the Windows 98 startup disk and started the computer with CD-ROM support and proceeded to install...

1208: ANSI code page English (United Kingdom)is not installed Hi, i am trying to install some software that requires english (U.K.)I have checked regional settings and i only have english (New Zealand) and english (United States). Is there anyway i can download/install english (U.K)and how?...

the laptop is compaq presario 1694, amd k6-@2/450, 64MB,after win98 setup , when reboot ,the message" windows protection error, you neeed to restart your computer" appeared, even in safe mode (not all times)

I have my original '98 disk. But I have lost the product code. I am building a new PC because my old one no longer functions. I have ordered XP pro upgrade. I'll need to load '98 first though. Is there anything that can be done about getting the product code? Thanks,

I have win 98 SE and it just started not loading. All I get is a cursor blinking in the upper left corner of the screen. I can boot from a floppy OK and access the C; drive and do directory listing. When I run scandisk I get an error that a file name isn't correct for long file names and I need to...

I want to network a Win98 computer in a separate room and be able to boot it just by controlling the power supply. Is it possible to boot it without the keyboard or mouse, or without requiring any responses from them? (Password not required). What about the shut down? TIA

Somehow I am missing the help answer file. I am not sure but, I can go to ms window help, ask a question and,after pressing next for the right dialog box comes up blank. Please, can someone give me an option to try as i am not very good as how to proceed! Thanks for any answers that anyone can...

Hi all, I was given a Gateway 2000 P5-133 desktop computer, I have been trying to get all the components working so I can install win98 on it, it currently had win95 and does boot up. My intent is to fdisk and format the drive to do a clean install of win98se. I've replaced the floppy drive,...