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Win 98SE as a second operating system by Dave
I just replaced my Win98SE comp with one running Win XP. I had a lot of backed up files (.qic) on the 98, which conveniently you can't restore in XP. I have a second HD partitioned into four 10 gig roots (mostly empty). Can I install my Win98SE system on one of those second HD directories,...
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February 15th 05 01:30 PM
by jane Go to last post
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Starting a program before windows loads by Paul
What exactly do I enter and where if I want a program to run before I log into Windows 98 VIA Client for Microsoft Networks. For example I want to run: C:\PROGRA~1\LINKSYS\WIRELE~1\Startup.exe Basically I am having the problem with a Wireless network card. If I try to log in after turning on the...
February 15th 05 12:28 PM
by Alan Edwards Go to last post
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Notepad On Start-Up by Gizmo
When my computer boots up to the desktop the notepad will open up with the title 'desktop' and have the following in the notepad.... Default={5984FFE0-28D4-11CF-AE66-08002B2E1262} {5984FFE0-28D4-11CF-AE66-08002B2E1262}={5984FFE0-28D4-11CF-AE66-08002B2E1262} PersistMoniker=file://Folder.htt
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February 15th 05 08:18 AM
by jane Go to last post
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MSN, it has started by jane
Hello, I dont know if I am the first, but I fired up the net just now and got a message that if I didnt upgrade msn I wouldnt be allowed to use it. What would be the word that sums this kind of action up, I can think of a few bottom-of-the-barrel types. Just goes to show how vulnerable everyone is...
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February 15th 05 07:33 AM
by Dan Go to last post
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How to create a bootdisk to access the CD-RW? by David H. Lipman
There aren't really CDRW drivers for DOS. If you need to read from the CDRW drive use standard CD Device Driver such the Oak CDROM Driver that comes with the Win98 Emergency Book Disk. -- Dave
February 15th 05 07:05 AM
by Jeff Richards Go to last post
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XP suddenly doesn't boot up by Shopper
I'm posting from old HD with win98. I have a problem and can't get XP to boot. This happened very suddenly, without warning. I had a program (Snag-it) which I wanted to run and got an error message so I thought I would re-boot. I shut down normally and now XP comes up with this horrible screen...
February 15th 05 06:22 AM
by Shopper Go to last post
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XP won't boot by Shopper
I'm posting from old HD with win98. I have a problem and can't get XP to boot. This happened very suddenly, without warning. I had a program (Snag-it) which I wanted to run and got an error message so I thought I would re-boot. I shut down normally and now XP comes up with this horrible screen...
February 15th 05 06:06 AM
by Shopper Go to last post
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How to disable Network Password? Windows 98se by evber
This just started and I've forgotten How to disable Network Password? Your help would be appreciated.
February 15th 05 03:57 AM
by evber Go to last post
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Win98SE over Win98 OEM by Patch
I picked up a copy of Win98SE upgrade & I was thinking about installing it on top of my Win98 OEM. Is this going to cause problems? I have installed SP2 on my OEM installation, will I have to reinstall SP2? I have a dual boot with XP Pro, will this screw up my dual boot? Thanks
February 15th 05 01:44 AM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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pc acting strangely by GeorgeLM
Not sure where to ask this question. Maybe someone can provide info. My wife teachs some computer classes at a school and she has a student that occassionally has dental work and has some xrays and medication. It seems that whem he has this done and comes comes back to school and her class strange...
February 15th 05 12:35 AM
by Dan Go to last post
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HP printer and new motherboard not working together by SnowFlakeNV
I bought an HP 1310 Series All-in-one unit last December and it worked fine for 2 months until I had my ABIT motherboard replaced with an ASUS motherboard. Now the printer prints very, very slow. The printout looks fine. The HP support tech thinks it is a USB device problem. In Device...
February 15th 05 12:27 AM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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Running in directory mode. by Sarah81
Hi. I just inherited an HP Pavilion running WIN 98. I don't have the software, so I'm coming to all of you in the hopes that you can help me. It's running in directory mode (i.e. like Win 3.x - no Start menu, no desktop access, that sort of thing). I need to make it run in regular mode, but I...
February 15th 05 12:24 AM
by glee Go to last post
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removing from msconfig startup by zara
I've got a number of entries in the startup section of msconfig that I'm not using (I removed the checks). Would appreciate info on how to remove the entries since they're cluttering up the screen. Thanks.
February 14th 05 10:44 PM
by Ron Martell Go to last post
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Explorer - This program has performed an illegal operation. by Francis Chew
Dear All, The constant pop-up of Explorer - "This program has performed an illegal operation .........." keep appearinng regardless of whether I'm surfing the net or doing any job not only irrated me but also caused the computer to shut down and restart again half way in whatever job you are...
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February 14th 05 09:09 PM
by Dan Go to last post
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Windows 98 SNMP by Tony
Hi all do you know how can i install snmp service on a windows 98 se thanks Tony
February 14th 05 08:05 PM
by David H. Lipman Go to last post
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Scan disk & Defrag problems by Barbara Z
Been working on an older HP4445 with Win98. Doing a lot of system maintenance with spyware/virus programs, but having a problem with scan disk. When I try to run defrag, it stops at 4% checking drive for errors, and says that the defrag can't be completed due to errors. Run ScanDisk. When I try to...
February 14th 05 07:34 PM
by glee Go to last post
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Win 98 Start up by Arif Mehal
Whenever I start my PC, after a few seconds the folder My Computer opens by itself. What is the reason for this? Arif
February 14th 05 07:25 PM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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98SE shutdown hangs-Compaq AMD K6-2 by Ed
I was given a Compaq with the AMD K6-2 533 MHz processor. The "restore" CD installs Win98SE. In this "original" configuration, it works fine. After loading some games and MS Office, it hangs forever on shutdown. I also noticed this problem when I was trying to install the hard drive from my...
February 14th 05 07:14 PM
by Ed Go to last post
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Recover folders and files on reformatted D partition by Davpens
My pastor accidentally reformatted the D partition on his hard drive. Is there a way to recover the folders and files? Is there a recovery program you can recommend? Running Windows 98. Thanks for any Assistance.
February 14th 05 06:36 PM
by Ron Badour Go to last post
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Display Issues - Win98SE by LDL
When I select the Screen Saver tab on Display Properties, the PC hangs and tab never displays. I have to End Task. Sometimes I notice run32dll is on the task list. Playing around, I noticed my taskbar was not set to auto hide. I set it to auto hide and now the screen saver tab comes up. I...
February 14th 05 06:06 PM
by LDL Go to last post
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