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98 boot disk. by K
Hello. Please I need some help. Where can I download the files to make a Win 98 boot disk. Thank you very much.
January 17th 06 07:12 AM
by Alan Edwards Go to last post
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98 boot problem by Otto H. Kiehn
I have a problem getting a "New" computer running Win.98 to boot a Dos portion of a program. Try to make it short. The computer is at a local golf course running a golf program for windows and can run in Dos for members as well. On the old machine I had a simple Autoexec.bat file...
April 24th 05 10:11 PM
by Otto H. Kiehn Go to last post
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98 CD by Starting Over
Someone has given me an old system with 98, but it needs to be reformatted. I don't have the disks to reformat with. Is it possible to buy this?
January 28th 05 06:36 AM
by Alan Edwards Go to last post
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98 freeze,s on startup by rob
heres one for the smart ones. i installed 98 on a older pc a friend has the same one with no problems. i was able to install the o/s but every time the program restarts it finds the plug&play device,s sets them up 2 times then freezes on the last attempt. so every time i switch the thing back on it...
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98 freezing on startup by admiraljack
After I downloaded Netscape Navigator from an ISP disk my windows froze on the Win98 screen during the restart. I went into safe mode and deinstalled the Navigator and then did a restart. Same problem. Win98 froze on the flag with win98 page. Then I did all the suggested troubleshooting...
September 28th 04 07:02 PM
by admiraljack Go to last post
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98 hangs at setup by rick56
I am reinstalling Windows 98 SE after partitioning and formatting the C: drive. I had successfully flashed the bios to "see" the 30GB hd. Before the old bios only saw 8GB of the drive. At the point where the Windows 98 setup screen appears and I click continue, the progress bar goes to 11-13%...
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February 17th 06 08:19 AM
by Bill Watt Go to last post
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98 install by samiam7795
I'm trying to go from win2000 to 98,for gaming reasons.When put in the 98 disk and click on anything it says please insert cd.Can I just uninstall 2k,if so how?
June 20th 04 12:55 PM
by Li'l Roberto Go to last post
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98 install problem by mvgberg
Trying to reinstall windows 98 on gateway desktop currently having bootup problems with existing installed 98. everything seems fine until get to "sit back and relax while windows installs". before I have time to relax Generic Installer Error Message SU99405 UPDATEInis = processing error....
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March 7th 07 11:50 PM
by mvgberg Go to last post
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98 install? by slimjim
A friend ask me if I could look at some laptop computers he bought, to see if they worked. they both had 95 on them, but instead of an upgrade he want me to wipe it clean. I reformatted them both and loaded the 1st laptop with no problems. the 2nd one contenues to reach 56%, then a message comes up...
October 7th 04 12:54 PM
by PattyL Go to last post
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98 lock up by Jonathan
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.
July 18th 04 06:43 AM
by Jonathan Go to last post
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98 or XP on Win 95 by genista
A long time ago I have installed Win 95 on my PC. I would like now to install Win 98 or Windows XP. Is that possible ? Where to get the download ? What is the price ? My PC Pentium 133 MHz is equipped with 64 MB ram and 40 GB hard disk. Many thanks. 14 Jun, 11:00pm (GMT+2)
June 15th 04 12:48 AM
by Jeff Richards Go to last post
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98 overlay on XP by JLP20
In a nutshell, my XP went South and can't be repaired. reinstall of XP wipes drive clean and I want to save some photos and data from past two weeks. First, is it possible to install my old generic 98 OS onto the same hard drive as the damaged XP without altering data files. Second, if this is...
December 30th 04 09:32 AM
by Jeff Richards Go to last post
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98 product key by kabetzke
i bought a laptop from a guy and had to reformat the drive and had a 98 SE cd but can not find the product key can anyone help me?
October 6th 04 12:02 PM
by TORNESTEDT ULF Go to last post
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98 SE booting issue by APH
Hi have a laptop with 98se on it. Boots perfectly in safe mode, but wont boot in normal mode- gets half way and hangs. is there a log file that i can use to try and establish what is causing the problem. Also any other ideas how to resolve - gratefully appreciated thanks Alex
May 26th 04 08:04 PM
by Ron Martell Go to last post
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98 SE setup hang by SteveB
Windows 98 SE hangs while installing on a Dual Tech Laptop when it gets to the Setting Up Hardware part with 11 minutes to go. I have tried the fixes using the System Configuration Utility and also the troubleshoot and help screens in safe mode. Any ideas would be gratefully appreciated.
November 4th 04 11:45 AM
by PattyL Go to last post
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98 se upgrade recognition by o-scope
I have what I believe is a retail upgrade disk for 98 to 98se. However, the OS is not recognizing/reporting that the current os is second edition. some of my programs will not run without the SE version. Anyone seen this before? any easy fixes? thanks
September 29th 04 02:57 AM
by Jeff Richards Go to last post
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98 Start/Programs not opening the programs by lamajama
I just installed a clean W98 on an old system. All the programs loaded are available through the desktop icons but nothing will open through the start/programs menu - regardless if I have installed a new program myself. Eg Start/Programs/Accessories will expand but not open any programs. Help!!?!!!
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April 10th 05 08:09 PM
by billw Go to last post
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98 startup by paul
i keep getting message su995035 when i try to set up win98 for an invalid command opion was specified check command line does any one know what i am doing wrong
June 23rd 04 01:46 AM
by Jeff Richards Go to last post
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98 to 98 se by Dsquared
I have an old Micron computer, running 98. I have the oem 98 cd, 98 boot disk, etc. I also have a 98se upgrade cd that I purchased some years ago to go from upgrade from 95. The upgrade cd says "for users of Windows 3.1 and 95" Can I upgrade the Micron Windows 98 to se with this cd? Thanks in...
January 6th 06 08:56 PM
by Bill Watt Go to last post
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98 to 98se upgrade by behind the times
I recall that microsoft offered a CD that would upgrade from 98 to 98se for $9.95. Well I am finally ready but can find nothing on the microsoft website. Is it still possible to do this upgrade? Please don't tell me that I should move on to ME or XP. Thanks in advance.
August 28th 04 07:12 PM
by same boat Go to last post
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