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  1. Install DOS 6.xx using a Win95/98 install disk?

    I saw this somewhere a few months ago and now I can't find it. I have an old PC game (RAMA) that won't run in Win 98. I have an extra case with the goods inside and an extra HDD ready to format. I'd...

    Started by jward52‎, 2011-03-04 14:59
    msdos, win95, win98
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    2012-04-19, 09:59 Go to last post
  2. win98se on winbook xl w/ virus

    I've got an old winbook xl running win98se with a disagreeable virus that won't let me download antivirus, closes ie with the error message "this program has performed an illegal operation and will...

    Started by BrPatrick‎, 2012-03-23 09:21
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    2012-03-25, 11:32 Go to last post
  3. Windows 98/Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility - won't work

    Self taught intermediate user here, no expert! Trying to clean up an old Windows 98, Compaq PC, Pentium III (to get rid of it), and it has worked great! I cleaned up everything I could think of,...

    Started by anniewr‎, 2012-03-05 19:31
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    2012-03-06, 16:00 Go to last post
  4. USB ports on a Win98SE system

    Have an old generic Win98SE (I've verified it's SE) system that I'm trying to use the USB ports on the back. There are two. I plugged in an 8gig thumb drive and it's light came on for about 2...

    Started by whftherb‎, 2010-05-11 00:14
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    2012-02-22, 11:57 Go to last post
  5. Looking for Win98se drivers for Samsung printers

    Good day to all. I am looking for Windows 98 or 98se drivers for a couple of Samsung printers. These are both USB printers but I plan to actually install them on Windows XP or Win 7 machines and...

    Started by DwayneR‎, 2011-12-28 17:17
    clx-3180, clx-3185, ml-1675, samsung printer
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    2011-12-28, 21:26 Go to last post
  6. Sudden loss of WWW on Win98 PC, network working / internet working

    An old Windows 98 PC that has had Outlook configured to check my Comcast mail for ages suddenly began returning "The server could not be found" messages (both send and receive) today. I worked with...

    Started by imjcarls‎, 2011-06-03 18:02
    http failure, mail server, outlook, windows 98
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    2011-06-03, 22:25 Go to last post
  7. W98SE, TPF, Avast, SpyBot, etc.

    Hi everyone with Windows 98SE! Because of DOS and earlier Windows applications I'm keeping, I'm keeping and using Windows 98SE. Right now, upgrading OS on this Pentium III 440 MMX, 655MB memory,...

    Started by RolandJS‎, 2010-12-18 06:22
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    2010-12-20, 09:07 Go to last post
  8. Windows Update not working

    I am refurbishing a Gateway system for a local Thrift Shop for resale. I do this as a volunteer. I reformatted and reinstalled Windows ME. When I first started Windows Update, it showed about 26...

    Started by trebor‎, 2008-09-21 02:30
    • Replies: 10
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    2010-07-22, 02:34 Go to last post
  9. Win 98 First Ed vs SE

    My ancient home PC isa Win 98 box I built myself. I installed an OEM copy of Win98 First Ed / 'Gold'. Since then I've tweaked it and patched it and as far as I know it has all the possible Win 98...

    Started by stuck‎, 2008-06-12 21:07
    • Replies: 9
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    2010-04-20, 09:45 Go to last post
  10. Not Enough Memory on 2Gb RAM Computer

    Windows 98 was not designed to recognize that much RAM. Have a look at some of these articles .

    Started by Rebel‎, 2005-03-16 18:14
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  11. Upgrading the old clunker

    Hello, I have a roughly ten year old Dell Inspiron laptop that I no longer use because of my shiny new desktop. The laptop does run well however, but I have Windows ME and IE 6 on it as well as...

    Started by Peppurr101‎, 2009-07-23 03:12
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    2010-02-04, 09:03 Go to last post
  12. 98 SE Service Pack

    98 SE Service Pack "UNOFFICIAL Windows98 Second Edition Service Pack 2.0.1 ( <img src=/S/free.gif border=0 alt=free width=30 height=15>ware) 16.3MB Microsoft has never released a service pack...

    Started by AlanMiller‎, 2005-07-03 14:22
    • Replies: 4
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  13. Upgrade to Win7 from Win 95?

    I have an original copy of windows 95, I later purchased a windows 2000 upgrade. Can these be upgraded to windows 7 or do I need to purchase a full version?

    Started by rwillcox‎, 2009-12-15 18:21
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    2009-12-16, 22:38 Go to last post
  14. Win ME Upgrade in Sun VirtualBox?

    My attempts all fail, yet I believe it can be done. Win ME is listed among the VBox choices. I have W2K Pro happily virtualling (and used for dozens of legacy gfx pgms), but no luck so far with...

    Started by walterius‎, 2009-12-10 17:25
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    2009-12-14, 02:59 Go to last post
  15. Video Drivers Compaq Armada Laptop

    I was recently given a laptop with Windows 98SE installed, but not booting up. The laptop is a Compaq Armada 1750 Notebook PC 6333/T/6400/D/M/3. It was presenting missing and corrupt errors for...

    Started by DocWatson‎, 2009-02-20 14:54
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    2009-12-08, 07:13 Go to last post
  16. DOS COMMANDS

    Still running DOS, trying to find the ASSIGN command. I have a D Drive and want to assign it to E, but my programs will only work in DOS. I am running the DOS. Attrib works, DIR works, MD works, RD...

    Started by rjbphillipsiii‎, 2008-02-20 23:16
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    2009-12-03, 20:50 Go to last post
  17. Video display problem

    I'm running one machine here on Win98. I know. I know. It's old. But it's necessary. The video card is NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 MODEL 64. The problem is that the video display, some time ago, started showing...

    Started by AlStewart‎, 2009-05-29 20:57
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    2009-06-04, 06:33 Go to last post
  18. upgrade from ME

    Is it possible to upgrade a PC from ME to 2000 or XP? Is it at all possible to buy the software? I would leave the PC with ME. it runs very well and has done so for years, but my printer (shared...

    Started by annpa‎, 2009-03-20 13:29
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    2009-03-29, 21:21 Go to last post
  19. Windows Proection Error

    On our older computer, running Windows 98, we get an error message when starting: Windows Protection Error You need to restart your computer When we restart, we can do so in Safe Mode. But if...

    Started by jefnl05‎, 2009-03-06 11:57
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    2009-03-11, 13:07 Go to last post
  20. Can't Reach Apply/OK Buttons

    I have a Celeron PC that I'm troubleshooting because its USB ports aren't working. The current screen resolution is only 16 colors, at 640 x 480. I want to put it at 256 colors, but when I go to...

    Started by JJDetroit‎, 2009-03-09 08:01
    • Replies: 5
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    2009-03-09, 11:51 Go to last post
  21. add screensavers

    I am setting up an old system for a local charity thrift store for ultimate sale. It is running Windows ME. When I installed ME I went with the "standard" settings and all of the screensavers did...

    Started by trebor‎, 2009-01-26 13:55
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    2009-02-28, 12:13 Go to last post
  22. a print driver

    This is probably not going to happen BUT I'll ask anyway. My elderly neighbor purchased an HP OfficeJet J4540 All-in-one printer without looking at the requirements. It has print drivers for Win2000...

    Started by skitterbug‎, 2008-10-29 04:21
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    2008-11-04, 10:02 Go to last post
  23. Backup

    Trying to back up an old machine running Windows 98. Neither a Western Digital (black) Passport nor the newest SanDisk USB sticks have drivers for Windows 98. Any suggestions for a suitable...

    Started by jefnl05‎, 2008-08-07 03:34
    • Replies: 13
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    2008-09-13, 04:33 Go to last post
  24. System will not RESTART

    I am re-doing a GATEWAY Select 650 for a local Thrift Store which received it as a donation. I do this as a volunteer at the Thrift Store which supports the local Humane Society. The system will be...

    Started by trebor‎, 2008-08-07 11:08
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    2008-08-08, 05:32 Go to last post
  25. Partition Problem

    Also found something else. Went to CP Management and found that the rest of the HD C is "Unallocated". I guess that is the part called E. What can be done to change that??

    Started by pauliez‎, 2008-07-18 14:28
    • Replies: 5
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    2008-07-19, 22:36 Go to last post
  26. Odd message when using S (714846) was moved to the Computer Security and Backup board

    The thread entitled Odd message when using S can now be found <a href=http://www.wopr.com/cgi-bin/w3t/showthreaded.pl?Cat=&Board=security&Number=714846&page=0&view=expanded&sb=5&o=31&part=>here</a>....

    Started by HansV‎, 2008-06-07 16:58
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  27. JET DB update

    Hello, I notice that MS has released new patches (May 2008) for the Jet DB, but since Win98 is no longer supported includes no information about using the updates with Win98. I'm using Office...

    Started by FNapoli‎, 2008-05-15 21:13
    • Replies: 2
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    2008-05-15, 21:33 Go to last post
  28. How to change screen resolution

    An enquirer asked me how to change the screen resolution of their Win 98 PC. Evidently, one of the kids changed it or something did. <IMG SRC=http://www.the-highway.com/Smileys/giggle.gif> When...

    Started by Pilgrim‎, 2008-03-31 20:24
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    2008-04-01, 11:27 Go to last post
  29. 98 boot fail after CPU upgrade (693850) was moved to the Hardware board

    The thread entitled 98 boot fail after CPU upgrade can now be found <a...

    Started by HansV‎, 2008-03-21 18:19
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    2008-03-21, 18:19 Go to last post
  30. ALARM CLOCK

    IS THERE A PROGRAM WHERE YOU COULD SET A QUICK REMINDER AND HAVE THE COMPUTER GIVE YOU AN ALARM ? NOT THE OUTLOOK CALENDAR OR TASKS, BUT JUST A STAND ALONE PERHAPS SHAREWARE PROGRAM ???? Would like...

    Started by rjbphillipsiii‎, 2007-11-11 18:50
    • Replies: 10
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    2007-12-27, 00:09 Go to last post
  31. Generic Thumb driver.

    I wasn't sure where to post this, W98 or software find. I noticed the thumb driver query previous, so was inclined here. Loungers may try ...

    Started by rodly‎, 2007-12-14 00:10
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    2007-12-14, 00:10 Go to last post
  32. Registry backup

    I'm told that I should backup the registry before manually uninstalling a program - How do you do that? I've been scared off of EVER touching the registry, so I want to be sure I don't do...

    Started by raybee‎, 2003-01-31 01:47
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    2007-10-23, 00:47 Go to last post
  33. How do I move Start + Taskbar + System Tray back?

    Accidentally moved Start button, Taskbar and System Tray to right side of screen...how do I get them back into a row at bottom of screen? (Windows 98). Joel

    Started by jefnl05‎, 2007-09-16 15:49
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    2007-09-30, 19:09 Go to last post
  34. Changing 98OS to XP pro OS

    I have a PC with 98se OS and would like to replace the OS with XP pro. Not up grade. I have installed upgrade advisor and can't make heads or tails from the results. What info is needed to know if I...

    Started by pauliez‎, 2007-06-18 18:31
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    2007-07-06, 06:19 Go to last post
  35. LiveChat - OS Dependence?

    Can someone help me understand if the software that Earthlink uses for their LiveChat support option might be OS dependent? Until last Sunday, 6/10/07, Earthlink's LiveChat worked or did not work...

    Started by baumgrenze‎, 2007-06-13 03:54
    • Replies: 1
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    2007-06-21, 11:19 Go to last post
  36. Dual Boot + File Format

    Hi, I've got a dual boot machine. Windows XP on the C Drive, Windows 98 SE on the D Drive. These are two physical hard drives. Both are formatted FAT32. The only files used by Windows 98SE on...

    Started by JFD‎, 2007-06-12 18:50
    • Replies: 1
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    2007-06-12, 19:27 Go to last post
  37. Win98 Boot CD

    I'm able to boot from my Win98 Boot CD. However, when I attempt to run "Hard Drive Mechanic", the error "Found Extended Memory Handler" pops up. The suggested solution is to remove the "autoexec.bat"...

    Started by cangrejero‎, 2007-06-02 12:03
    • Replies: 3
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    2007-06-02, 15:47 Go to last post
  38. Log of Print Jobs

    I am running Win98 SE2. I would like to know if the OS includes a routine that creates a file that logs the time when recent print jobs were sent to a system printer. I'm trying to determine when...

    Started by baumgrenze‎, 2007-03-28 17:41
    • Replies: 3
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    2007-04-08, 07:28 Go to last post
  39. Turbotax - No Win98

    I was more that a bit miffed to learn that I should have read the fine print carefully. It is late in the season to warn others that TTax 2006 is not Win98 compatible. I learned when I tried to...

    Started by baumgrenze‎, 2007-03-01 06:03
    • Replies: 2
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    2007-03-01, 20:44 Go to last post
  40. won't recognize USB key

    My Toshiba laptop (Portege 3480CT) with Win98 on it will not recognize my USB keys -- even if I open up System and refresh USB mass storage and USB hub. Rebooting with the USB key installed does not...

    Started by randywebb‎, 2007-02-27 18:32
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    2007-02-28, 15:38 Go to last post

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