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Error 44 kebugcheckex by Eddy
Over the last week I have been locking up with the following message. Have to turn computer off to get out. KEBUGCHECKEX: called b c002b547 Error code is 44 Parameters: de573c5 0 0 0 System halted._ The numbers are sometimes different but the 44 is always the same. Have run adaware several times....
February 19th 05 10:33 AM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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CDRom in Safe Mode by Menno Hershberger
Is there any way to make the CDRom show up in Safe Mode? I have the drivers configured properly in config.sys and autoexec.bat and can see my CDRom from "Command Prompt only". But in Safe Mode, the drive just doesn't show up. I can think of many reasons why having it available would be very...
February 19th 05 08:48 AM
by Bill Watt Go to last post
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Can't open folders & more by JV
Hi, For some reason my computer stopped allowing me to open folders and more. I double-click on folders, control panel, etc... and nothing happens. If Iclick on a folder then press ENTER...Folders don't open that way either. Any ideas?
February 19th 05 05:49 AM
by PCR Go to last post
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Netdc error on boot up by eric
When booting W98 a dialog box appears with Netdc file missing error. Can anyone tell me where I can download the missing file or how to repair this fault ?
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February 19th 05 02:18 AM
by Brian A. Go to last post
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UPDATE: Changing Default Browser, Netzero Problem by Brad
Hi, I fixed the problem in an unusual way. At the Dos prompt, I went to the "Internet Explorer" location in "Program Files". I used "Zero" (V1.1) which I once downloaded from simtel.net's utilities. I think it may have been located in directory utilities. This program will remove the "body"...
February 19th 05 01:07 AM
by PCR Go to last post
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Windows Help Problem. by Ben L.
The Windows Help tabs, Context, Index and Search show only squares not text. What do I do to correct?? Thks.
February 19th 05 12:55 AM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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Help! Windows 98SE microphone doesn't work- TIA by Hugh Candlin
"John Hawkins" wrote in message ... I never tried using the microphone on my system before, but I recently got a USB hub and now have the option to use a PC camera. However, I cannot get the microphone to work, I've tried...
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February 19th 05 12:23 AM
by PCR Go to last post
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Dos screen error by Terry
Win98SE I have noticed the following text lines when I startup (or reboot), on the dos screen.: 1line = "Mode select code page function completed" next line = "Bad command or file name" Pc proceeds to boot ok !!!!??
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February 18th 05 11:39 PM
by Terry Go to last post
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Another Mystery Desktop Icon by Old-timer
I'm running Win 98 and have a "MS" icon on my desktop with the name "~". I can't seem to open it with any of the programs I've tried - I keep getting the message that "~" is not a valid file. When I click on "Properties", there is only one "General" tab with the following information: Location: ...
February 18th 05 11:21 PM
by Old-timer Go to last post
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Floopy Drive Seeks at Shutdown by J. P. Willis
I have win 98 where the floppy drives comes on the seek for 3 seconds at shutdown. How can this be stopped or prevented.
February 18th 05 07:32 PM
by Menno Hershberger Go to last post
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Exiting to original DOS prompt? by Don Phillipson
Donald G. Davis wrote: Since I upgraded from Win3.1 to Win98 years ago . . . I usually shut down from the command prompt with the following DOSKEY macro: : doskey quit=rundll32.exe shell32.dll,SHExitWindowsEx 1 or you could use: RUNDLL.EXE user.exe,exitwindows
February 18th 05 07:17 PM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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Opeing Page by Solkeys
I know that this does not belong in this group but this is the most knowledge group.Very often when browsing from one page to an other it will take very to even start opening , and the two blinking monitors on the taskbar stay dark the only way I get it to start faster is my trying to get mail so...
February 18th 05 06:16 PM
by Solkeys Go to last post
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Changing Default Browser, Netzero PROBLEM by Brad
Hi, My default browser on one of my computers (Win98) is Netscape 7.1. I recently installed Netzero on that computer. Note: I use dial up. Every time I launch Netzero, it insists on launching IE. I checked Netscape's "preferences" and it is set as the default browser. I went to Netzero's...
February 18th 05 03:47 PM
by Brad Go to last post
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MSN quickie by jane
Hi guys,, Just wondering if anyone has managed to download the apparent update yet? Is is just a Win98 thing? I have stopped getting dialogue boxes stating I must update. (when I connect to the internet) My msn has conked-out, I have no contacts visible anymore and none of msn's start-up procedures...
February 18th 05 03:30 PM
by PattyL Go to last post
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Mouse Problem by Venkat
Hi, I have windows 98 in my PC. I use serial logitech mouse. The problem is whenever i restart the machine the mosue does not work. Then i go to the system manager, remove the COM 1 and when i restart the machine it works. Then again after shutting it down and when i restart it does not work....
February 18th 05 03:03 PM
by Gary S. Terhune Go to last post
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Shortcut to Control Panel by Hugh Candlin
Here's a tip some of you might find useful. It adds a cascading Control Panel Menu to the Start Menu, right beside Windows Update, so that you can make a Control Panel selection with 2 mouse clicks. As you read this, do the following: 1 Right-click the Start Button and choose Explore
February 18th 05 11:59 AM
by C Go to last post
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Strange behaviour by Chuck
Anyone got an explanation for this? Last weekend windows explorer started hanging any time I right-clicked a file in a particular directory. The machine is 6 years old so I figured maybe the HD is having problems, so I ran scandisk using the "thorough" option. Now those files are fine, and the...
February 18th 05 11:24 AM
by PA Bear Go to last post
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cdrom not working by Joe K
I helped someone with a win98. I could not get the cdrom working. I turned off computer ,unplugged cdrom and then plugged it back in and turned on computer and it doesn't recognize it.It's not in the device manager. How do I troubleshoot? Before doing this I did a virus scan and cleaned out the...
February 18th 05 07:19 AM
by Hugh Candlin Go to last post
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Activate Word without starting new Word instance by Larry
I would be great to find a way to activate Word without starting a new Word instance. I think I asked about this a year or two ago, and didn't get anywhere. Any ideas?
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February 18th 05 01:56 AM
by Larry Go to last post
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System Resources? by Bob Johnson
I seem to be pegged at 61% after unchecking most of my SU items, plus a defrag and reboot. What am I missing? TIA Bob --
February 18th 05 12:13 AM
by PCR Go to last post
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