The caveat with "WIN /wx" is: If somehow the "new configuration" (warm boot) DOS program executed twice, then the system files were totally wiped. That is, the *.wos files will themselves have the...

"duane" <dmyers@h2net.net> wrote in message news:0a2a01c34c9d$93a66d40$a001280a@phx.gbl... You can get an antivirus program free from www.grisoft.com -- quicker and more convenient than backing up...

"pcv" <pcv@earthlink.net> wrote: Try a good viewer. Not all graphics viewers show GIF animations. This one does: http://www.irfanview.com -- Tim Slattery MS MVP(DTS) Slattery_T@bls.gov

I don't have "apphelp.dll" or "userenv.dll" at all in this Win98SE, fully updated. I suspect Thomson has mixed/matched his operating systems. -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post,...

IF ALL CAPS BOTHERS YOUR EYES - PERHAPS YOU EITHER NEED TO CHANGE YOUR INTERNET FONT SETTINGS OR GET YOUR EYES CHECKED...

You must have somehow got the file USBPort.dll file pasted into the start-up folder and Windows is trying to start it up but can't because DLL files aren't start-up programs. Look for the file using...

You don't say what your processor is. If you have a pre-MMX processor, the latest 56K modems will not install. But if you have a Pentium 1 MMX, Pentium 2 or higher, or an AMD K6 or higher you...

I seem to have fewer tildes growing out of my toenails with penicillin. But, no, it isn't a cure. So, definitely I'd rather have TMI. Please hurry. -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this...

When trying to access something from a website this appears:"The plugindid not initialize properly" sometimes it reads:"The plugin was found, but an error in the plugin has occurred" Can anyone help...

1) Make sure you have a startup disk (floppy) which works correctly. By this, I mean reboot with the floppy in the drive. You should be presented with a menu during startup which offers the choice of...

Hi Linda, Try using the "Install New Modem Wizard", get there by: Start>Help, select "Index" tab and scroll down to "installing modems", and click "display". In the right-hand pane at the top...

Kim <kbeyer57@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:003301c34c77$0eb97440$a301280a@phx.gbl... What value are you entering in the NAMED box?

"Doug Kanter" <dkanter@frontiernet.net> wrote in message news:<odxRa.94$iu2.4@news02.roc.ny>... Aww fooey, and I was thirsty. Delete WindowsUpdate folder, WUTemp folder, Temporary Internet Files,...

well. he said he received the computer October of '99. I was under the impression that Microsoft didn't allow the preloaded distributions of the operating system without the install/recovery...

Hi Phill, Windows 98 can use 512MB quite handily, but it requires changing an entry in one of the .ini files. Many times 1.0GB of ram can also be used. You begin running into problems around 1.5GB...

Nathan Townsend ya self m8??? <the_real_slim_fluffy@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:091f01c34c46$ee3665f0$a301280a@phx.gbl... When you insert the CD, you are offered the option to check your...

Phill, It is said to be ~ 1 Gb. But probably best results might be somewhere in the vicinity of 640--768...

Better you create your own one. Check if there is a Bootdisk.bat file in C:\windows\command folder, it should be placed there by the setup. At dos prompt (no need to run windows) change to...

Thank you for your prompt replies. Because my replacement HD was just that in a plain box and not the full retail presentation pack I didn't get a utility diskette/cd-rom or even a manual. However I...

Hi. I'm running Windows 98 SE. I recently decided to defragment my hard drive using the Windows Disk Defragmenter tool. After about six hours, the whole job was complete. I defragged once more, just...