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win98 2gb ram install
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win98 2gb ram installed.but not windows 98 intalled.error message.win98 2gb ram not support.what feasibility |
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tamer wrote:
hi win98 2gb ram installed.but not windows 98 intalled.error message.win98 2gb ram not support.what feasibility Be sure your motherboard supports that much memory and it's flavour. For memory supported by Windows 98 look he Windows 98 & WinME Memory Management http://aumha.org/win4/a/memmgmt.htm |
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tamer wrote:
hi win98 2gb ram installed.but not windows 98 intalled.error message.win98 2gb ram not support.what feasibility Be sure your motherboard supports that much memory and it's flavour. For memory supported by Windows 98 look he Windows 98 & WinME Memory Management http://aumha.org/win4/a/memmgmt.htm |
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tamer wrote:
hi win98 2gb ram installed.but not windows 98 intalled.error message.win98 2gb ram not support.what feasibility There is no known instance of Windows 98 every being used successfully on a PC with 2 gb of RAM installed unless the MaxPhysPage parameter is used in System.ini to limit Windows 98 to 1.5 gb or less. If you have more than one operating system installed on the PC and need to have 2 gb (or more) of RAM installed for the other operating system(s) then you need to add the following line to the [386enh] section of the system.ini file for Windows 98: MaxPhysPage=60000 which will prevent Windows 98 from using more than 1.5 gb of the installed RAM. Note that you may have to reduce this value, as some machines do not operate with more than 1 gb of RAM with Windows 98. The setting would then be: MaxPhysPage=40000 And if Windows 98 is the only operating system installed on this computer then you should reduce the installed RAM to only 1 gb. That is almost always more than Windows 98 will ever need, unless you are running some very specialized memory intensive applications. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca Syberfix Remote Computer Repair "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." |
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win98 2gb ram install
tamer wrote:
hi win98 2gb ram installed.but not windows 98 intalled.error message.win98 2gb ram not support.what feasibility There is no known instance of Windows 98 every being used successfully on a PC with 2 gb of RAM installed unless the MaxPhysPage parameter is used in System.ini to limit Windows 98 to 1.5 gb or less. If you have more than one operating system installed on the PC and need to have 2 gb (or more) of RAM installed for the other operating system(s) then you need to add the following line to the [386enh] section of the system.ini file for Windows 98: MaxPhysPage=60000 which will prevent Windows 98 from using more than 1.5 gb of the installed RAM. Note that you may have to reduce this value, as some machines do not operate with more than 1 gb of RAM with Windows 98. The setting would then be: MaxPhysPage=40000 And if Windows 98 is the only operating system installed on this computer then you should reduce the installed RAM to only 1 gb. That is almost always more than Windows 98 will ever need, unless you are running some very specialized memory intensive applications. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca Syberfix Remote Computer Repair "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." |
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Hi Ron,
I triple-boot a computer into Windows 98 SE, Windows ME and Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 on FAT32 File System in a Compaq Presario 5714 computer, then I gutted it. I moved all the Drives out and moved them into a new Case with a new Motherboard, Processor and 2 GB of Ram. I reformatted and reinstall all operating systems, sucessfully. I have no problems with Windows XP Home Edition SP 2 or Windows ME. However, with Windows 98 SE, while I was able to install the system and have it work to a degree, I found I was unable to access Windows 98 SE, Safe Mode with 2 GB installed and getting the Graphics to work The mouse pointer was messed up. It look like a Box. No problems with Windows ME, as long as I limit the Ram Memory Windows ME sees to 512 MB. Safe Mode works with Windows ME, but not Windows 98 SE. Suggestions? Why Windows 98 SE? Because QuikSync3 works fine with Network Magic installed in that operating system, but can't get QuikSync 3 to work with Network Magic installed in Windows ME. This is the value of multiple booting the computer. You get to see what works and what doesn't, using the same piece of equipment. Why using multiple operating systems? Programs no longer being supported for use in newer operating systems. Programs no longer being updated, that one likes. -- thecreator "Ron Martell" wrote in message ... tamer wrote: hi win98 2gb ram installed.but not windows 98 intalled.error message.win98 2gb ram not support.what feasibility There is no known instance of Windows 98 every being used successfully on a PC with 2 gb of RAM installed unless the MaxPhysPage parameter is used in System.ini to limit Windows 98 to 1.5 gb or less. If you have more than one operating system installed on the PC and need to have 2 gb (or more) of RAM installed for the other operating system(s) then you need to add the following line to the [386enh] section of the system.ini file for Windows 98: MaxPhysPage=60000 which will prevent Windows 98 from using more than 1.5 gb of the installed RAM. Note that you may have to reduce this value, as some machines do not operate with more than 1 gb of RAM with Windows 98. The setting would then be: MaxPhysPage=40000 And if Windows 98 is the only operating system installed on this computer then you should reduce the installed RAM to only 1 gb. That is almost always more than Windows 98 will ever need, unless you are running some very specialized memory intensive applications. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca Syberfix Remote Computer Repair "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." |
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win98 2gb ram install
Hi Ron,
I triple-boot a computer into Windows 98 SE, Windows ME and Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 on FAT32 File System in a Compaq Presario 5714 computer, then I gutted it. I moved all the Drives out and moved them into a new Case with a new Motherboard, Processor and 2 GB of Ram. I reformatted and reinstall all operating systems, sucessfully. I have no problems with Windows XP Home Edition SP 2 or Windows ME. However, with Windows 98 SE, while I was able to install the system and have it work to a degree, I found I was unable to access Windows 98 SE, Safe Mode with 2 GB installed and getting the Graphics to work The mouse pointer was messed up. It look like a Box. No problems with Windows ME, as long as I limit the Ram Memory Windows ME sees to 512 MB. Safe Mode works with Windows ME, but not Windows 98 SE. Suggestions? Why Windows 98 SE? Because QuikSync3 works fine with Network Magic installed in that operating system, but can't get QuikSync 3 to work with Network Magic installed in Windows ME. This is the value of multiple booting the computer. You get to see what works and what doesn't, using the same piece of equipment. Why using multiple operating systems? Programs no longer being supported for use in newer operating systems. Programs no longer being updated, that one likes. -- thecreator "Ron Martell" wrote in message ... tamer wrote: hi win98 2gb ram installed.but not windows 98 intalled.error message.win98 2gb ram not support.what feasibility There is no known instance of Windows 98 every being used successfully on a PC with 2 gb of RAM installed unless the MaxPhysPage parameter is used in System.ini to limit Windows 98 to 1.5 gb or less. If you have more than one operating system installed on the PC and need to have 2 gb (or more) of RAM installed for the other operating system(s) then you need to add the following line to the [386enh] section of the system.ini file for Windows 98: MaxPhysPage=60000 which will prevent Windows 98 from using more than 1.5 gb of the installed RAM. Note that you may have to reduce this value, as some machines do not operate with more than 1 gb of RAM with Windows 98. The setting would then be: MaxPhysPage=40000 And if Windows 98 is the only operating system installed on this computer then you should reduce the installed RAM to only 1 gb. That is almost always more than Windows 98 will ever need, unless you are running some very specialized memory intensive applications. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca Syberfix Remote Computer Repair "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." |
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"thecreator" wrote:
Hi Ron, I triple-boot a computer into Windows 98 SE, Windows ME and Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 on FAT32 File System in a Compaq Presario 5714 computer, then I gutted it. I moved all the Drives out and moved them into a new Case with a new Motherboard, Processor and 2 GB of Ram. I reformatted and reinstall all operating systems, sucessfully. I have no problems with Windows XP Home Edition SP 2 or Windows ME. However, with Windows 98 SE, while I was able to install the system and have it work to a degree, I found I was unable to access Windows 98 SE, Safe Mode with 2 GB installed and getting the Graphics to work The mouse pointer was messed up. It look like a Box. No problems with Windows ME, as long as I limit the Ram Memory Windows ME sees to 512 MB. Safe Mode works with Windows ME, but not Windows 98 SE. Suggestions? What value do you have for MaxPhysPage in the [386enh] section of the system.ini file for Windows 98? Have you checked with the new motherboard manufacturer's web site for any updated drivers for Windows 98? Also for any tech support notes regarding Windows 98 on that particular motherboard model? Sometimes old technology and new technology just won't mix. Have you considered using VirtualPC and running Windows 98 that way? Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca Syberfix Remote Computer Repair "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." |
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"thecreator" wrote:
Hi Ron, I triple-boot a computer into Windows 98 SE, Windows ME and Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 on FAT32 File System in a Compaq Presario 5714 computer, then I gutted it. I moved all the Drives out and moved them into a new Case with a new Motherboard, Processor and 2 GB of Ram. I reformatted and reinstall all operating systems, sucessfully. I have no problems with Windows XP Home Edition SP 2 or Windows ME. However, with Windows 98 SE, while I was able to install the system and have it work to a degree, I found I was unable to access Windows 98 SE, Safe Mode with 2 GB installed and getting the Graphics to work The mouse pointer was messed up. It look like a Box. No problems with Windows ME, as long as I limit the Ram Memory Windows ME sees to 512 MB. Safe Mode works with Windows ME, but not Windows 98 SE. Suggestions? What value do you have for MaxPhysPage in the [386enh] section of the system.ini file for Windows 98? Have you checked with the new motherboard manufacturer's web site for any updated drivers for Windows 98? Also for any tech support notes regarding Windows 98 on that particular motherboard model? Sometimes old technology and new technology just won't mix. Have you considered using VirtualPC and running Windows 98 that way? Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca Syberfix Remote Computer Repair "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." |
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