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Windows 98 start up problem
Having problems loading Windows 98. Windows 98 starts to
load then switches off. Prior to this problem I did a Quick Claen of the my computer using Mcafee QC. Not sure if this is coincidence. Also I do not have a Windows 98 disk since my PC came with Windows loaded. So I guess I can't do a reinstall? Anyone any suggestions? |
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Windows 98 start up problem
Hi Martin,
You might try restoring a good copy of your Registry, *prior* to running QuickClean. Re-boot your machine, and hold down the CTRL key until a menu comes up. From the options given select "Command Prompt Only" From the Command prompt type "scanreg /restore" (without the quotes). Select a copy of the Registry PRIOR to running QuickClean. Re-boot your machine, and see if that cures it. Post back with your results. **There is a space between scanreg and the / ** HTH, Curt -- W98 Support & Discussion: http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi Windows How-tos and and Freewa http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/ Windows Help & Discussion: http://forum.aumha.org/ --- "Martin" wrote in message ... Having problems loading Windows 98. Windows 98 starts to load then switches off. Prior to this problem I did a Quick Claen of the my computer using Mcafee QC. Not sure if this is coincidence. Also I do not have a Windows 98 disk since my PC came with Windows loaded. So I guess I can't do a reinstall? Anyone any suggestions? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.690 / Virus Database: 451 - Release Date: 5/22/04 |
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What is QC supposed to clean ?
"Martin" wrote in message ... Having problems loading Windows 98. Windows 98 starts to load then switches off. Prior to this problem I did a Quick Claen of the my computer using Mcafee QC. Not sure if this is coincidence. Also I do not have a Windows 98 disk since my PC came with Windows loaded. So I guess I can't do a reinstall? Anyone any suggestions? |
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Hi Steve,
I did a little research before I posted, and it cleans Internet history, cookies, Temp files, and then the kicker--It also cleans your Registry for you! Lovely! FYI: http://us.mcafee.com/root/package.as...c3/default.asp Curt -- W98 Support & Discussion: http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi Windows How-tos and and Freewa http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/ Windows Help & Discussion: http://forum.aumha.org/ --- "Steve Baron - KB3MM" wrote in message ... What is QC supposed to clean ? "Martin" wrote in message ... Having problems loading Windows 98. Windows 98 starts to load then switches off. Prior to this problem I did a Quick Claen of the my computer using Mcafee QC. Not sure if this is coincidence. Also I do not have a Windows 98 disk since my PC came with Windows loaded. So I guess I can't do a reinstall? Anyone any suggestions? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.690 / Virus Database: 451 - Release Date: 5/22/04 |
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The real kicker is that registry cleaner comes from McAfee.
"Curt Christianson" wrote in message ... Hi Steve, I did a little research before I posted, and it cleans Internet history, cookies, Temp files, and then the kicker--It also cleans your Registry for you! Lovely! FYI: http://us.mcafee.com/root/package.as...c3/default.asp Curt -- W98 Support & Discussion: http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi Windows How-tos and and Freewa http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/ Windows Help & Discussion: http://forum.aumha.org/ --- "Steve Baron - KB3MM" wrote in message ... What is QC supposed to clean ? "Martin" wrote in message ... Having problems loading Windows 98. Windows 98 starts to load then switches off. Prior to this problem I did a Quick Claen of the my computer using Mcafee QC. Not sure if this is coincidence. Also I do not have a Windows 98 disk since my PC came with Windows loaded. So I guess I can't do a reinstall? Anyone any suggestions? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.690 / Virus Database: 451 - Release Date: 5/22/04 |
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Hi Curt,
tried it but got bad command or file name! M -----Original Message----- Hi Martin, You might try restoring a good copy of your Registry, *prior* to running QuickClean. Re-boot your machine, and hold down the CTRL key until a menu comes up. From the options given select "Command Prompt Only" From the Command prompt type "scanreg /restore" (without the quotes). Select a copy of the Registry PRIOR to running QuickClean. Re-boot your machine, and see if that cures it. Post back with your results. **There is a space between scanreg and the / ** HTH, Curt -- W98 Support & Discussion: http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi Windows How-tos and and Freewa http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/ Windows Help & Discussion: http://forum.aumha.org/ --- "Martin" wrote in message ... Having problems loading Windows 98. Windows 98 starts to load then switches off. Prior to this problem I did a Quick Claen of the my computer using Mcafee QC. Not sure if this is coincidence. Also I do not have a Windows 98 disk since my PC came with Windows loaded. So I guess I can't do a reinstall? Anyone any suggestions? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.690 / Virus Database: 451 - Release Date: 5/22/04 . |
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Windows 98 start up problem
Hi,
does my investment in Macafee QC not seem like a good idea? M -----Original Message----- The real kicker is that registry cleaner comes from McAfee. "Curt Christianson" wrote in message ... Hi Steve, I did a little research before I posted, and it cleans Internet history, cookies, Temp files, and then the kicker--It also cleans your Registry for you! Lovely! FYI: http://us.mcafee.com/root/package.asp? pkgid=126&WWW_URL=www.mcafee.com/myapps/qc3/default.asp Curt -- W98 Support & Discussion: http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi Windows How-tos and and Freewa http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/ Windows Help & Discussion: http://forum.aumha.org/ --- "Steve Baron - KB3MM" wrote in message ... What is QC supposed to clean ? "Martin" wrote in message ... Having problems loading Windows 98. Windows 98 starts to load then switches off. Prior to this problem I did a Quick Claen of the my computer using Mcafee QC. Not sure if this is coincidence. Also I do not have a Windows 98 disk since my PC came with Windows loaded. So I guess I can't do a reinstall? Anyone any suggestions? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.690 / Virus Database: 451 - Release Date: 5/22/04 . |
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Windows 98 start up problem
Hi Martin,
I'm not sure where to respond, as you have two threads going now. A great deal of us in this NG don't care too much for McAfee products, but the concern with QC is the Registry Cleaner aspect. All/any "Registry Cleaners" *must* be run with caution. They have the potential of mucking things up far worse than no cleaning at all. HTH, Curt -- W98 Support & Discussion: http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi Windows How-tos and and Freewa http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/ Windows Help & Discussion: http://forum.aumha.org/ --- "Curt Christianson" wrote in message ... Hi Martin, You might try restoring a good copy of your Registry, *prior* to running QuickClean. Re-boot your machine, and hold down the CTRL key until a menu comes up. From the options given select "Command Prompt Only" From the Command prompt type "scanreg /restore" (without the quotes). Select a copy of the Registry PRIOR to running QuickClean. Re-boot your machine, and see if that cures it. Post back with your results. **There is a space between scanreg and the / ** HTH, Curt -- W98 Support & Discussion: http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi Windows How-tos and and Freewa http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/ Windows Help & Discussion: http://forum.aumha.org/ --- "Martin" wrote in message ... Having problems loading Windows 98. Windows 98 starts to load then switches off. Prior to this problem I did a Quick Claen of the my computer using Mcafee QC. Not sure if this is coincidence. Also I do not have a Windows 98 disk since my PC came with Windows loaded. So I guess I can't do a reinstall? Anyone any suggestions? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.690 / Virus Database: 451 - Release Date: 5/22/04 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.692 / Virus Database: 453 - Release Date: 5/28/04 |
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