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plugin did not initialize by susie
I get this message when attempting to download certain items...consequently the download will not complete. For instance a free ad-aware scanning/removing application. Does anyone know what this is or how to rectify the interruption??
September 22nd 04 01:34 PM
by Sandi - Microsoft MVP Go to last post
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Win 98 Standard Problem by Arbaca
I added new software with Netgear Wireless Card and got Blue Screen of Death. Somehow, I removed BSOD, and had computer working perfectly - including internet connection via wireless - but then startied receiving message "IE (6) - This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut...
July 14th 05 02:07 PM
by Sandi Hardmeier - MVP Go to last post
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IP address translation by Robert Hanley
Hello, I am running Win98SE on a Compaq notebook and am trying to connect to the internet through my router. I am able to ping an internet site if I use their IP number, but cannot ping them by using their name. The address comes back as 0.0.0.1 when using their name. When using IE6, I can reach...
October 13th 05 03:12 AM
by RCS Go to last post
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Win98 (NOT SE) Not Liking Ethernet Cards by inkedskin108
I've got an old computer that I'd like to get Internet on, but it runs Windows 98 First Edition, and therefore doesn't have support for Ethernet cards (only dial-up). Anyone got any ideas on how to help? Thanks, ~inkedskin108
September 5th 05 10:26 PM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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IE6 Strangeness by Dan Curnow
(also posted to microsoft.public.win98.internet.browser) Hi, A couple of things have gone a bit strange today, I'm guessing they're both connected... 1. The Home Page setting is greyed out and can't be changed in ToolsInternet Options. I am confident there is no virus on the computer; I've...
October 20th 05 05:45 AM
by VINNY Go to last post
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Device manager entry by Phill_mhw
Hi, I recently upgraded my PC by changing the motherboard and the CPU. I inserted the old hard drive which had Windows 98 SE on it and everything pretty much worked like a dream Windows loaded all the drivers OK - that is except 1. In the device manager I have a question mark against a device...
March 8th 06 11:10 PM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
5 1,241
Help! Winlogon.exe problem by dimotorsports
Hey all, I visited a site a couple weeks ago that ran a script on my machine. My antivirus caught it (Norton) and quarentined the virus (tannick.b). I thought all was good until I started my pc the next day and received a XP error stating "Winlogon.exe encountered a problem and must be shut...
October 29th 06 06:16 PM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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Internet Explorer by Patty
For some reason, my internet explorer is not working when I click on the icon on my desktop. It will work when I sign onto AOL but to just get onto the internet, it won't open and it freezes up. I can't even shut down through the "start" menu. I have to actually push the button that turns the...
December 30th 06 02:05 AM
by Patty Go to last post
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How do I repair IE in Win98SE 4.10.2222A? by SlickRCBD[_2_]
I rarely use IE for web browsing over Mozilla/Firefox, but a few things are messed up on my old system that I think repairing/reinstalling windows explorer would help fix. I vaugely remember something about an option somewhere to "repair internet explorer", but I can't remember where it was. I...
March 19th 08 04:02 PM
by Gary S. Terhune[_2_] Go to last post
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Internet explorer doesn't work by Hoof Hearted
My Win98 pc is connected to the internet via a Netgear wireless router. Last week I installed Norton Internet Security. Since then, Internet Explorer just says page cannot be displayed. The strange thing, is that from the Dos Prompt I can ping ip addresses and website names succesfully. If this...
July 3rd 05 06:54 PM
by Galen Go to last post
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windows update by Kevin
Hello. I am trying to run windows update on a windows 98 machine and it will not run. It comes up with an error stating there was a problem. It happens after you choose scan for updates. Please advise. Thank you. Kevin
February 22nd 05 06:40 PM
by Galen Go to last post
5 1,035
Deleted Iexplore.exe & Need to downlaod it again by Ashamalla
After cleansweeping my hard disk I could not connect to the internet by clicking on the big blue "e", as I used to do before. I get a error message asking me where to find the Iexplore.exe file. Using the "Search", the file is not in my computer. I have downloaded Ie6explore (I guess), tried to run...
September 30th 04 12:04 PM
by Sandi - Microsoft MVP Go to last post
5 1,261
Sluggish internet by Kirika
Internet surfing is sluggish and rather laggy. When I attempt to access a webpage like yahoo.com, there will be no internet activity whatsoever for a minute or so, then the page will load normally. This problem is across the board for any webpage. After some time of surfing, the problem recurs. Any...
October 9th 04 03:48 PM
by Sandi - Microsoft MVP Go to last post
5 1,064
Further questions on HOSTS file by FACE
The key has been added to registry with value pointing of the directory location of HOSTS. HOSTS file is locked as read-only except when being locally updated by me. Numerous entries exits in the HOSTS file and new ones are being made as they occur. It appears to be working with the exceptions...
October 24th 04 01:09 PM
by Sandi - Microsoft MVP Go to last post
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Runtime error by Paradoxdb3
Hi. I have been getting a runtime error message lately on certain websites. I wrote down the error message and here's what it says: A runtime error has occured. Do you wish to debug? Line 8 Error: Object required When I click yes to debug, it gives me this next message:
November 14th 04 10:35 AM
by Sandi - Microsoft MVP Go to last post
5 1,206
Ddhelp.exe & Gdi.exe cause general page fault while opening msn.co by Marie
Problem began while in msn.com; friend logged in for her email. While logging out, the message below came up and I continually receive this message when attempting to open msn.com. MESSAGE IN WHITE BOX: DDHELP caused a general protection fault in module GDI.EXE at...
November 30th 04 02:11 PM
by Sandi - Microsoft MVP Go to last post
5 1,879
Logging on into the internet takes much time by Javad Hoseiny
I have a win98 SE, and when tryin to connect to the internet using my dial-up modem, after seeing the message of "Logging on into the internet", I have to wait much, until it gets connected. What's the reason? Javad IRAN
December 17th 04 02:55 PM
by Sandi - Microsoft MVP Go to last post
5 1,072
Blank page after log in on hotmail by vic457
I have now 2 systems one with Win 98 and the other XP Pro that were plaged by popups and viruses. Now that they are clean I can not log onto hotmail or my bank. I get a blank page and the lower left corner says "done". I have tried all of the SSL fixes. Any help would be...
December 17th 04 02:55 PM
by Sandi - Microsoft MVP Go to last post
5 1,305
DNS problem by Jeff
On my windows 98 PC, I can ping by IP address at the command prompt, but not by DNS name. When I go to IE (ver 6 SP1) neither way works. I am on a DSL connection and have tried with both dynamic and static IP's. I my laptop on the DSL connection, and it works fine. I re-installed TCP/IP and...
February 15th 05 07:06 AM
by Sandi - Microsoft MVP Go to last post
5 1,288
home page by cagailey
I am unable to retain ie home page of yahoo, everytime I open ie microsoft page of download get it now shows up. How do I get my home page yahoo to show up?
November 19th 08 02:16 PM
by Don Phillipson[_5_] Go to last post
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