Hi Dan,

"Dan" wrote in message
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So, Star is your plan to format now and go with a dual-boot 98SE/XP Pro.
This is the way my system is configured with c:\drive having 98SE with
Fat32
and d:\drive having XP Pro. with NTFS. I have not bothered with extra
partitions but it is something that I may end up doing down the line.
Also,
I have only a little knowledge of the registry and my skills mainly lie in
trying to get PC's clean from baddies. (aka spyware, viruses, malware,
adware, etc. -- my word for all of it) It is kinda nice that 98SE does
not
even know that XP exists and I am currently working to get my 98SE install
nice and ready and then I plan to work more on getting XP Pro. configured
properly.

* yes, mine was configured the same, I formatted 3 partition though, 98se
automatically goes to C:\ and was installed first, D:\was my partition for
data, E:\was XP F:\my Iomega zip, etc....

My plan may be to purchase 2000-Pro, I like it and it's a step up from
98-se.

Apple computers are okay but I hate using a one-button mouse.
Also, if you are a big artist, music fan or computer graphic designer then
an
Apple may be best for you but if you are an all-around computer user then
I
suggest Windows. Finally, there is even Linux to consider which I hear
has
more stability than Windows but I have not used it. Remember that to have
the largest software library at our disposal then Windows is the way to
go.
I hope someone more knowledgeable than myself can help you fix your
computer.
BTW, can you possibly return your computer and get a brand new one. I
think
that Dell computers are fairly cheap or you could always build your system
from the ground up. Perhaps the refurbished parts are somewhat defective.
I
actually have never used a refurbished computer.

No, Dan, I built my P-3 while taking A+ certification, all new parts!! After
2 yrs.I had problems. A tech at Boeing & old friend rebuilt it for me, all
new, MB, P-4 cpu, etc..... I bought everything new, CD-RW, DVD, etc....
Maxtor HD not new, Iomega not new and modem is old, new floppy drive
though!!

I particularly don't like working inside the box, the MB can be hard to
place in the case. I TB-SHT Windows for myself and others. I'm strong on
partitioning, formatting & installing Windows and devices. I can usually
get a system up, even if it means taking it down and doing a clean install.
A+ is not my calling, however I require a working puter!!

I'm not a geek or Windows guru, I just do the above well!!

Star

"Star" wrote in message
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: Dan,
: No Dan, P-4, new MB and P-4 cpu....(6) mos. ago. It was a P-3, new ram
and
: ram upgrade, HD is Maxtor and excellent, no conflicts and h/w except
modem
: and Iomega zip are relatively new!! The puter was only 2 yrs. old when
it
: was refurbished, the Jetway MB had leaky capacitors. I also put in a
CD-RW
: and a DVD.
:
: Oh well....... sigh I've been looking a MAC's, I just want stability.
I
: didn't install XP most recently, had been dual booting. Have also been
: considering the purchase of W-2000 Pro.....
:
: No one has responded, except you...... sigh disappointed, Star
:
: "Dan" wrote in message
: ...
: I am sorry to hear about your troubles, Star and I wonder if you have
an
: old
: PC that has some hardware that is failing.
:
: "Star" wrote in message
: ...
: : Again, I'm looling for help/clarification from MVP or *savvy* user.
: :
: : The exact OE is..............0028:C027F8AB VXD VMM06
: :
: : I have a new install of Windows... two wks. old.
: : The system has not been stable. I'm backing up everyday.
: :
: : Google didn't come up w/exact match.
: : 0028 VXD VMM06, had more luck.
: :
: : Windows starts up to this OE, I do ctl./alt/del and Windows
continues
to
: : load *only to be desktop w/selected bkgrnd color, mouse pointer that
: : moves......, and nothing more. I do ct/alt/del, I see only
PC-cillin
: : running, no Explorer.
: :
: : I do ctl/alt/del and restart and, Windows will load normally.
: :
: : I went to Jim Elshelman's website, one of the best for Windows
errors.
: : I learned about this being a W95 problem and,
: : I learned about setup problems in W98.
: :
: : Can someone help.... RE this error and starting a W98 or W98SE
puter,
: what
: : the fix may be.
: :
: : I have such instability that I'm almost ready to take the puter
down,
: : partition, format and do another clean install of
: : Windows.
: :
: : I'm burned out, I love W98se, I have W-XP, I've been learning the
: internals
: : of Windows for yrs., you *must* if you want to maintain your OS. No
pun
: : intended, I'm ready for a Macintosh!!
: :
: : Thank you,
: : Star
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