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freeing "backup" disk space by
patrick
We had a gateway computer that came installed with win98. Recently, we found
a CD labeled "Second Edition" and installed that.
During the installation, it asked if we wanted to keep a "backup" which
would take "up to 110 MB" and we chose yes.
How do we now delete that backup so that we can use...
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USB for IBM Thinkpad with Windows 98/SE by
Shakiya
I have an IBM Thinkpad with windows 98/SE. I am not quite sure if it actually
uses windows 98 SE. How can I get the laptop to recognize my PNY 2.0 flash
drive and a wireless internet card? I tried installing the wireless internet
card and it needs me to use a windows 98 SE cd, where should I get...
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USB driver problem w/Sony camera? by
patrick
We have a Sony DSC-P71 camera that was working previously w/ Windows 98 via
a USB cable to download images.
Recently the computer would freeze when connecting, and we had to
power-cycle the machine to regain control. Sometimes the downloads would
work, other times it would require a power switch...
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February 5th 07 03:56 AM
by patrick
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how to use safe mode? by
[email protected]
Hello,
Here's a computer question that I should have known the answer to,
about ten years ago . . . .
I have a desktop computer, running Windows 98SE. It had been
working. Suddenly, it will boot in Safe Mode but not in normal mode.
(To be more specific, when I try to start it in normal mode, it...
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windows 98 second edition by
cab
When I restarted my PC and it got to the screen where you have a username and
password an error appeared. It told me i needed to re-install windows. I
tried starting in safe mode and the same error appeared so I tried to go into
ms dos mode and from here I am stuck. I noticed when my pc was booting...
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Lost OEM product key by
Frankie
My HP Desktop came with an OEM Windows 98 installed. It crashed so I used the
CD to restore the system to its original configuration.
Now it is asking for the Windows 98 product key code before it will activate
it; but I have none. The computer now gives two choices. Enter the product
key code...
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daylight saving time by
OM
Hi,
Anyone know if there is a patch/utility available for fixing the new DST
on Windows 98?
Thanks
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installation problem by
Alan Mills
I;m trying to install Windows 98 SE on a Dell Dimension XPS R350. I've
got a new OEM version of the software (unused and sealed). I've tried
doing a clean installation by formatting the hard drive and doing a
setup from the CD. The installation goes well to start with until it
starts to look for...
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Uninstall Toshiba Easy Internet? by
Cheryl
Hello,
Fresh install of OEM Win98SE on a Toshiba Satellite 1605CDS laptop (new in
2000). Installed Mozilla Firefox and Mozilla Thunderbird for internet access
and email. I'm giving this laptop to my sister and don't want to confuse
her, so I'm removing anything I feel is extraneous. Does anyone...
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January 21st 07 06:42 PM
by Cheryl
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Ghost Restore Sets REadOnly Bit by
[email protected]
Only close to the correct NG for this but......
I did a format and reinstall using Ghost2003. W98se runs OK and some
apps run fine, others won't run.
Most of the files were restored with the R (REadOnly) bit set. Now
it's a windows or DOS maneuver to restore the archive bit to
essentially a whole...
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Ghost Backup Restores As ReadOnly by
Richard Beacham
Maybe not exactly the right NG for this but......close.
I did a disk format and restored via DOS, W98se using Ghost2003.
Many of the files were written back w/ the R (ReadOnly) bit set.
Windows boots OK, some apps have no problems, others won't run.
The question is how to easily reset the R bit to...
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How to Backup/Copy/Image a Tweaked OS and Software? by
Cheryl
Hi,
I'm giving my sister a Win98SE laptop (new in 2000). Her first computer. She
lives in another state. I just committed over a week of my time
customizing/tweaking the GUI, installing hardware, software, etc. I kept
meticulous installation notes, BUT if she needs to 'start over', rather than...
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January 15th 07 02:32 PM
by Cheryl
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Win98se and large disks by
Lars-Erik Østerud
What will happend to a 250GB disk with 4 x 60GB partitions under
Win98se? As long as the disk is connected though USB from an external
USB cabinet Win98se sees all 4 partitions and can read/write as normal
But will this work diffrently when I hook up the disk to the internal
S-ATA controller and...
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Laptop PC Card Eject Problem (Minor Issue?) by
Cheryl
Hi,
I've been posting my laptop questions at japan.comp.toshiba and not
receiving any replies, so thought I'd try here if I may? Maybe there's a
laptop computer hardware newsgroup you could point me to?
Have a laptop. Installed a SMC PC Card (LAN) to connect to a router which
connects to a...
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January 12th 07 08:02 PM
by Cheryl
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Successfully Run OLD Software on OLD OEM Win98SE Laptop? by
Cheryl
Hi,
I have a couple of software programs that were once installed on my Win95
desktop that I can give to my sister if they'll run okay on a Win98SE laptop
(new in 2000). The laptop *appears* to meet the system requirements of the
software. See laptop specs and software system requirements...
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Win98SE broken - need to re-install by
Graham
I am trying to help my neighbour. His installation of W98SE has "broken".
When booting from the hard drive, it says several files including
explorer.exe are missing and that windows should be re-installed.
So how to do it?
We can't get the hard disk boot to go far enough in either normal or...
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January 12th 07 12:11 AM
by Graham
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MS PS/2 Intellipoint Mouse v4.10 'Sticks' or 'Halts' by
Cheryl
Hi,
I Googled this and didn't find much.
New install of OEM Win98SE on a Toshiba Satellite 1605CDS laptop. I read
where someone was told to look for updated drivers for their video card to
solve the mouse-sticking issue. The laptop has a ATI Rage LT Pro graphics
controller (not really a card?)...
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January 11th 07 11:16 PM
by Cheryl
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TCP ports open or used? by
DJW
I am running windows 98SE and trying to use PC to PC calling in Yahoo
messenger 8. As soon as I try to accept a call from someone running XP
with a firewall Yahoo messenger crashes. I crash but not the other
person.
I went to yahoo messenger help and I quotethem:
What ports are used by Yahoo! Voice...
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Finding Ext Devices to Work w/Win98SE Laptop (specs incl) by
Cheryl
Good Morning to All,
This is a long one, but I hope you can help with some questions I have.
(I've also posted this at japan.comp.toshiba)
(laptop specs at the bottom)
I'm giving my disabled sister (who is 46 and very smart) a laptop (new in
2000) to use as a desktop (always connected to...
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January 11th 07 12:54 AM
by Cheryl
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Can't Uninstall TweakUI v1.33 - Add/Remove Programs Listing Gone by
Cheryl
I've Googled this and am still searching...
Fresh install of Win98SE on a Toshiba laptop (new in 2000).
Downloaded and installed TweakUI v1.33 for Win98SE on a laptop. When
immediately rebooting, a black screen appeared with 7-8 thin lines/dots at
the most top-left corner of the screen. This...
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January 10th 07 02:24 AM
by Cheryl
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