See these articles: Cannot Exit MS-DOS Mode http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=151717 Cannot Quit MS-DOS Mode http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=130448 PattyL

If this is the retail version of Win98SE, then while you are running Windows, you simply put the CD in your CDROM drive and when the menu comes up, choose Setup. If the menu doesn't come up, use...

If it does not get past verifying DMI Pool Data, then either you have a hardware problem or something is not connected solidly. You may also have bad or mismatched RAM. Error Message "Verifying DMI...

Good job in figuring out the problem. PattyL "namsilat" <namsilat@rogers.com> wrote in message news:2r0sgv436qjtjob6mpc3sf10qodp3u1dpv@4ax.com...

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;152104 -- Richard G. Harper (MVP Win9x) rgharper@email.com * PLEASE post all messages and replies to the newsgroup so all may * benefit from...

Set your modem to dial *70 before it dials the number. This can usually be done as such *70, 555-555-1212

Hi John, First off, I'm using WinXP rather than Win98, so it seems the registry entries are not identical -- I have four entries, including the "default" entry. These entries have different names...

See this article for instructions: User Profile Settings Do Not Seem to Be Maintained http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=198628 PattyL "Emacee" <emacee@nospam.org> wrote in...

Please provide the exact message. I am familiar with a message that says that you have an operating system and need to have the"upgrade" version. This is because you are attempting to install an OEM...

Boot into Safe mode. Then go to Device Manager and remove the devices in System, the IDE controllers, and if the new motherboard has onboard sound, video, modem, etc. then remove anything that will...

The product key is not on the CD. It's on the documentation that was supplied with the CD. Your OEM supplier may be able to provide you with a replacement product key. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP...

Just wanted to say thank you for your help, this has helped me tremendously. Paul your open or save dialog screens are not sorted correctly? If so, take a look at these:

He will have to install an English version of W98--check on EBay or on line sites. Copies are getting scarce as MS no longer sells it. -- Regards Ron Badour, MS MVP W98 System Tips: ...

I have window 98 program running on my pc. I turned on the computer it went through the motions of signing on and mcafee virus scanner checking and then windows log on screen. Once I type the pw/id...

"Richard Alexander" <richard_alexander@ejpope.com> wrote: Boot the computer one last time with the old motherboard in place. Use Start - Run - REGEDIT Expand the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE category and...

I am not familiar with your terminology. What program are you using and what exactly is a browse window? Here is some info if you happen to be referring to the Explorer: Contents of the Open and...

"Ron Badour" <Sorry@NoAdddress.com> wrote in news:em85k6vRDHA.632@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl: Yes, indeed. I do have three machines with CDRs. I don't think I'll put the Win98 cd in the 'screetcher'...

I am not a mind reader so I do not know the level of your expertise. The information you list in your post is what I have to work with. Since you did not state that you tried an installation, that...

You can make one with the Fat32ebd.exe file located on the W98 CD: tools/mtsutil/fat32ebd However, the start up disk is only required to replace missing files if your PC will not boot into...

The W98 ProductKey is generally found on the Windows user manual, the certificate of authenticity, a sticker on the PC, or the sleeve or the jewel case the Windows' CD came in. The Key also might be...