Forum: General
January 8th 08, 01:19 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,980
Need help finding the right forum
As a long time loyal Windows 98 SE user, I have decided to purchase a
new-to-me computer with Windows XP preloaded on it. I don't, however, see a
Windows XP forum like this one. The only ones...
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Forum: General
January 8th 08, 01:15 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,571
Choppy video
Hi, I just joined in and would like to add a tiny bit of advice. What seemed
to work with my P11 300mhz machine was (as already mentioned) let the file
download completely first AND right click on...
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Forum: General
November 24th 07, 02:25 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 2
Views: 929
Video adaptor driver
Thanks for the reply. As it turns out, it seems I had the wrong driver. It
seemed to work, but when I connected to the internet, any flash movies,
refreshing of the page, ect...cause the screen...
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Forum: General
November 24th 07, 02:18 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,940
Maximum memory on Win98
Did I hear correctly that Windows 98 cannot handle memory more than 512 MB?
If I'm wrong, what IS the maximum memory for Windows 98? And what happens
when that "too much" limit has been exceeded?
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Forum: General
November 24th 07, 02:16 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,739
PCI graphics card for Win98?
Is it wise to install a PCI graphics card? The on-board graphics adaptor is
working fine. The highest setting is true color - 24 bit. I don't know if
32 bit is better to have. So, I've...
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Forum: General
November 22nd 07, 05:03 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Boot problems
When it comes to problems I cannot figure out, I use the three R's...Reboot
in MS DOS mode, Reformat, and Reinstall! Takes me about 4 hours to get the
system back up and running like before...
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Forum: General
November 22nd 07, 04:54 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,217
Computer does not stay running
I'm not an expert, so my advice may not be good...but it does sound like a
hardware problem. CPU fan (if one exists) not working, power box fan not
working properly, bad CPU connections or CPU...
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Forum: General
November 22nd 07, 04:36 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 2
Views: 929
Video adaptor driver
Just the other day, I got a "new" computer from work. It's a Compaq Deskpro
EN. The case is of the small type...I believe it's called small form factor?
Anyway, I took the HDD and CD burner out...
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Forum: General
November 17th 07, 04:21 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,927
Reformat, Reinstall, and updates
Never mind. My wife just phoned me and asked why Facebook wasn't working
properly. I guess I do need the critical updates after all! If memory
serves me correctly, I needed both the updates and...
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Forum: General
November 17th 07, 04:06 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 4
Views: 636
Windows Cannot Find Error
When I first read the message title, I was thinking:
"Windows Cannot Find Error...that's a good thing it can't find error!" But
seriously, I use Acrobat Reader 4.0 I like what oldversion.com...
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Forum: General
November 17th 07, 04:01 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,022
Power Schemes Gone
I'm sorry for the multiple posts. I usually participate in this
newsgroup thru the OE newsreader but my posts weren't showing up. I've
now accessed this group thru Google.
Understandable! Did...
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Forum: General
November 17th 07, 03:57 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,927
Reformat, Reinstall, and updates
Last night, I reformatted the HD and installed everything all over...AGAIN!
It's actually quite a peaceful past time lately! I was just wondering
something. After I installed the Yahoo messenger...
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Forum: General
November 17th 07, 02:38 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Putting Win98se on a P4 2600mhz
Hey, 98 Guy...
So everything runs beautifully with a CPU clock speed over 2.2 GHz? Does
that make the flash movies (like on You-Tube) play smoothly? What
suggestions would you have to make them...
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Forum: General
November 17th 07, 01:51 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,022
Power Schemes Gone
Please read my reply to you in your prevous post. You'll see that you don't
need the CD to set up those power schemes again.
But in case you're wondering about how to restore the schemes more or...
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Forum: General
November 17th 07, 01:31 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,067
Problem installing large program
I once tried installing MS Office 2000, a 2-disc installation, which was
taking painfully long to install (it takes long enough when everything's
working optimally!). I found that Nero's InCD was...
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Forum: General
November 17th 07, 01:18 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 5
Views: 865
Lost My Power Schemes
You can just create your own new schemes. I assume you must have deleted the
schemes that came with Windows 98 by default...the "Always On" power scheme,
Portable/laptop scheme and so forth? You...
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Forum: General
November 17th 07, 01:08 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,604
WSAEHOSTUNREACH (Error 10065) *WTF*
Read here ---- http://support.ipswitch.com/kb/WSK-19980714-EM06.htm
Might not be a local problem. Doesn't sound like anything serious.
This is from...
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Forum: General
November 17th 07, 01:01 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Putting Win98se on a P4 2600mhz
Actually, I think your computer might just be the one doing the burning while
Windows 98 just turns to ashes! Apparently there's timing issues with a CPU
of that speed and Windows 98. You said...
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Forum: General
November 15th 07, 05:02 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,840
help with Windows Protection Error
Hi Bruce. I just finished going through the same thing myself. Look at the
post "Windows Protection Error? Whoa!" Although it may not help you answer
any of your questions, it may start to give...
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Forum: General
November 14th 07, 09:08 PM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,710
blindman.exe file
That's okay to do. It's okay to uncheck everything except systray, scan
registry, explorer and a few other items you want to keep, like msn
messenger, yahoo, or whatever else you want/have. Did...
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Forum: General
November 14th 07, 08:00 PM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,710
blindman.exe file
When you say this is the one you unchecked, do you mean in msconfig? I don't
think download plus.lnk is a Windows component.
"vince" wrote:
After search the only file that comes up is...
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Forum: General
November 14th 07, 04:45 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,710
blindman.exe file
FIRST - Go to Start Menu Settings Folder Options. Then select the View
tab. Look for the box marked "Hide extensions for known file types" and make
sure it is unchecked. You want to see the...
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Forum: General
November 14th 07, 03:01 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,710
blindman.exe file
Okay, glee...you got to it 2 minutes before me! And I was SO close to having
the glory! Just kidding!
"glee" wrote:
What you apparently did was install Spybot, then used it to disable some...
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Forum: General
November 14th 07, 02:58 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,025
Windows 98 Time Zone Update
Interesting. I don't keep up with time zone changes as I don't use standard
24 hour days. I have my own time system which allows for shorter work weeks,
but longer days. The plus side is, I get...
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Forum: General
November 14th 07, 02:49 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,710
blindman.exe file
They say third time's a charm. Let's see if it holds true! I found more
info on blindman.exe...
Some of you may have noticed a new file blindman.exe inside the Spybot-S&D
folder, and have asked...
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