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Forum: General January 8th 08, 02:19 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 3
Views: 1,956
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General January 8th 08, 02:15 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 11
Views: 1,548
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 24th 07, 03:25 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 24th 07, 03:18 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 10
Views: 1,929
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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?
Forum: General November 24th 07, 03:16 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 10
Views: 1,727
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 22nd 07, 06:03 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 22nd 07, 05:54 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 9
Views: 1,208
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 22nd 07, 05:36 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 17th 07, 05:21 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 1
Views: 1,908
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 17th 07, 05:06 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 17th 07, 05:01 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 17th 07, 04:57 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 1
Views: 1,908
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 17th 07, 03:38 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 17th 07, 02:51 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 17th 07, 02:31 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 3
Views: 1,060
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 17th 07, 02:18 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 17th 07, 02:08 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 1
Views: 1,572
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 17th 07, 02:01 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 15th 07, 06:02 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 13
Views: 1,826
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 14th 07, 10:08 PM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 1,698
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 14th 07, 09:00 PM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 1,698
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 14th 07, 05:45 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 1,698
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 14th 07, 04:01 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 1,698
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 14th 07, 03:58 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 4
Views: 1,012
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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...
Forum: General November 14th 07, 03:49 AM Posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 1,698
Posted By Paradoxdb3
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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