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I am attempting to reload my OLD win98 2e OS due to a ongoing boot problem that has been occuring for some time now. Currently my pc will only start up in safe mode which there are various options such as -Safe Mode, Safe Mode w/Network Support, and a few others.....

Here's my problem. I have another PC on my home LAN which i would like to back up my data files to before wiping out my hard drive with the reinstall of the 98 OS. However, in Safe Mode my win 98 pc has no network connectivity so i can not access the hard drive (which i have previously been able to do under normal operations). I'm sure i need to load certain drivers, etc or kind of manually start the network devices in the safe mode in order to MAKE the connection.....I'm just not sure how to go about this.

Thanks for your help.

DaveM

...and you've tried booting the 98 machine with "Safe Mode with Networking" and it doesn't have the drivers loaded for the network card?

Another option is to pull the drive out of the problem machine, slave it to an existing one, pull the data you want off and reinstall the drive, format & reinstall 98.

Alan <>< Alan;
Thanks for the reply. LET me just say that when i select SafeMode w/Network support and WINDOWS boots up I go to winexplorer and in my folder search under networks I cant access my other PC, nor get email when I open outlook or connect to any web sites, yet my other pc (this one) has network connectivity.

The win98 pc was working fine Friday night (net work that is). I also have a flash/pen drive in the back USB port but it won't recognize that either. Thinking I could just cc on to this my data (not a lot 500 meg or so). The device mgr shows the "other port" and usb symbol but does not identify the sankisk item.

Your idea on removing hard drive was passed on to me by another online support person it's just I don't have the confidence (or may connection tools) to accomplish that so was trying to figure out how to get my lan connection working.

I am running Windows 98 first edition. I installed a Belkin F5D5000 network card and attempted to load the drivers. I received the message this device would only be compatible with Windows 98 second edition. I removed the network card and anything associated with it. I did use the device manager to remove the card before I PHYSICALLY removed the card from the motherboard. I purchased a SMC1244TX-1 which is compatible with windows 98 first edition. I installed the card and booted up the computer and the hardware wizard detected the belkin card. I called Belkin and they had me remove anything associated with belkin from the registry. They assured me this would TAKE care of the problem, it did not.
I called Belkin again and they could not offer any help with this problem.
I have used different slots for the SMC card, however, the wizard continues to detect the Belkin card, even thought it has been removed.
I have used the add hardware to try to install the SMC card but it will not detect the card. The computer still thinks the Belkin in installed.
I called SMC and told them of the problem and they replaced the card with the thought that it might me defective. I installed the new card with the same results. Would anyone have an idea of what the problem is here?Are you saying that you removed the Belkin, and all it's Registry entires, and rebooted, and then SHUTDOWN and installed the SMC and Windows id's it as the Belkin? Please also explain how you installed the SMC card. Do you have a driver CD with it? That is what you should use. Your first sentence is exactly correct in what I did to remove the belkin card.
When I installed the smc card in the slot, I then rebooted the computer.
Upon booting up, the wizard that detects newly installed hardware detects the belkin card. I can't never get far enough along in the process to install the drivers from the cd for the smc card.
I have attempted to use the add new hardware tool to get the computer to detect the smc card, but it never detects the smc card.
It seem as if there is something still in memory from the belkin card
installation; until that is removed, an install of the smc card is not possible.
There must be some registry entries left. If you do not want to go hunting, you might try removing it USING Device manager, and remove the card and reboot, and then try reinstalling the card and see if Windows picks it up. If so, use the CD to install it.

Another alternative is to boot to a command prompt, at the A:/ prompt type scanreg /restore (notice space before /) and hit Enter. Then CHOOSE to restore a recent registry that was before your card install.

If you contact InterVideo ask them for a Trial version of WinDVD 5.0 which was RELEASED for WIN98...
I still think it's the hardware and not the player as DVD's need ALOT of horsepower to RUN without being choppy.

YES Im still running with Windows 98! My problem began when trying to start windows I got a > WINDOWS PROTECTION ERROR> restart computer,this error would keep comming up with each restart.
I started the comp in safe mode and following the STEP BY STEP CONFIRMATION and going through process of elimanation that when I bypassed > symtdi . vxd < the computer started normally.
Any ideas about this because I haven't a clue and really no NOTHING when it comes to computers. Is there a FIX for this? Do I/can I just keep doing this to get my computer to start?
thanks in advance for any help!Anytime I got vxderrors I had to reinstall windows 98.Lizzee - WELCOME to the CH forums.

Symtdi.vxd is reported to be used by one of the Symantec products such as Norton AV etc. Are you running, or have you uninstalled, any Symantec PRODUCT? This is going to sound stupid.. but how do I do that?
Do I have to uninstall 98 first? My comp came with 98 already installed although I do have the Win 98 disc...Yes I do have Norton AV and am always having problems with it...Yes, well there you are, typical Norton headache.

I know you will probably have subscribed to Norton but I recommend that you cut your losses and totally uninstall it. The uninstall instructions are here although they refer to Windows XP rather than 98, you will have to tailor them to suit 98. e.g. item 1 refers to ERUNT which will not backup the 98 registry as it is intended for New Tech systems.

But first you should download a suitable FREE antivirus program which you can install after getting rid of Norton. I suggest AVAST from here.

But then you might want to persevere with Norton - your call.

Good luck
It worked (so far so good) I uninstalled Nort'n & Symantec keys. ALSO installed Avast, so far so good with that too!
thank you all for your help it was much appriciated!
lizzeeYou're more than welcome.

Good to hear of your positive outcome.

Are you noticing a performance increase with Norton out of the way ? ?
Just curious.

This Dell Dimension 8100 had Windows XP Home version. I made it dual boot with Windows 98 because one application that runs only in Windows 98 is needed. Machind worked OK as dual boot but Windows XP had issues , like runs slow, etc. I added 1 GB of Ram and Windows XP greatly improved. BUT, Windows 98 now won't start. Just continues saying "insufficient memory", and "remove utilities", etc., as another posting on this forum. I tried starting over, removed the 1 GB RAM, went back to the original 512M RAM. But now it occasionally won't display on the screen, or when it does, it still won't boot in Windows 98. So now it's just a Windows XP MACHINE. I hope there are some SUGGESTIONS to get this fixed as a dual boot machine again with the additional RAM. ThanksWindows 98 often has a brain fart when it has more than 512 MB of RAM to work with. You can find a potential fix and other relevant INFO here: http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=333688

I'm not certain what you should do to repair Windows 98. I'll have to poke around. Hopefully someone else will know what to do and post the answer while I'm poking. Here Ya Go...

The other option would be to RUN it in XP in a Virtual Machine enviornment...
Nevermind that...you would still need to make the above adjustments.Thanks for the suggestions, so far. Unfortunately the MaxFileCache was set to 32616 so CHANGING it to 524288 gave the same results, "Insufficient memory to run Windows." I've read the stuff in MS Knowledgebase but it's mostly over my head. Need more help, thanks.

I just reinstalled Win98 on a formatted disk. All WENT well except my "A" floppy drive does not work. "My Computer" SHOWS an A and B drive. I found that the B floppy works. My BIOS shows only an A drive installed.
How do I get my A drive back? Did you remember to re-install the MBoard DRIVERS ? ?
What happens when you try the floppy drive ?
Any error messages involved ? ?
Drivers installed, Actually, screen FREEZES if I click on the A drive. The B drive, which I shouldn't have, works just fine. A: and B: are standard on any machine...
Please restate what you have done and what is not working properly...
Some info on the machine in question would be helpful also...Did you do something inside the case? It looks like power cord is not CONNECTED to your floppy.Quote from: Adario on February 01, 2008, 07:51:33 AM

Did you do something inside the case? It looks like power cord is not connected to your floppy.

Hi. I'd like to KNOW how to have all folders open with the folders explorer bar in Win98 f.e. without having to set them manually each TIME. locking the toolbars doesn't work for that. I know Win98 is a sinking ship, but like a rat on a sinking ship, I'm trying to keep my head above water since I lack the ability to swim to another BOAT I don't quiet understand. Can you rephrase?maybe tell us without all the other stuff at the end if that is ok???I just saw this and i think you want to enable folders in a window to open without reusing the window. Go to Tools at the top of any folder, and HIT Folder Options and under the General tab select Open each folder in it's own [NOT the same] window. Then CLICK Apply on the bottom right. That should do it.

No need to apologize for still having to sail the W/98 ship; I used it up until last year. You can do more than what most people think with certain software, but it is inferior to XP.

Just got a used Compaq computer with Windows 98. Recently Hotmail.com has upgraded the homepage so that it has a rotating "loading" thingy -- and when I try to go to that page with this new computer, it brings the page up for about 2 seconds, and then the page blanks out COMPLETELY. I can STILL see the taskbar at the top, but cannot open my mail.

In trying to troubleshoot this myself, I upgraded my Flash Player, upgraded the Outlook Express...what else might help me open Hotmail? Need other drivers?

Thanks so much for any help you can give.
brooks
What version of IE are you using?I am LOOKING...don't see where to find that information... Quote from: brooks on February 09, 2008, 02:38:41 PM

I am looking...don't see where to find that information...

does anyone know how to get flash drives and usb external drives to work in win98SE if you don't know the driver maker or version?

I have an Acom Data usb 2.0 100gig Hard Drives (external) that shows up on my mac... but I need it on my win98SE computer. this is extremely important.

can any one help?Man win98SE is old upgrade to XP. did you get a disc with your external HD? 98 needs drivers to since it doesnt support plug n play oh some old mainboards dont support high volum of space like 100 gig.1. You should be able to use the "external USB Acom Data USB 2.0 100 GB hard drive" on your Windows 98SE system. The www.acomdata.com website indicates that their drives are sold with a CD containing the necessary drivers (and are compatible with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 PORTS). You may also download the necessary drivers from their site:

http://www.acomdata.com/scripts/downloads.asp

They have a limited selection of 100 GB drives, so I'm guessing you're looking for "Device Driver for External Hard Drives - USB 2.0 (Version 5.16 for Windows 98)"; but only you can determine that.

http://www.acomdata.com/customer_support/hd-support.html

2. Windows 98SE does not provide native support for most USB devices (exception is USB keyboard and MICE using legacy USB BIOS support). For other USB devices, you'll need to install a suitable driver. These drivers are provided by the manufacturer of the device.

3. General Installation Procedures for Windows 98 SE (check their user manuals if you want procedures from AcomData).

a. Install the USB 2.0 driver for the external hard drive.
b. Reboot the computer (on general principle for Windows SE operating system)
c. Connect "b" connector of USB cable to the external hard drive.
d. Connect power to the external hard drive and turn power on.
e. Connect "a" connector of USB cable to USB port (on computer - preferably a USB 2.0 port on back).
f. Device should be automatically detected and configured.

The reason you install the driver and power on the external hard drive before connecting it to the computer is so the operating system can detect the type of device connected (device tells operating system what it is when asked) and find a suitable driver (because you've already installed the driver).

Your device is probably backward compatible with a USB 1.1 port, but it will be slow. So slow (for a 100 GB device) that you may think the device is hung. Really should be using a USB 2.0 port on the Windows SE computer.

Your info worked well but it says for WindowsSE ver 5.16 and I have ver 4.10 how do I upgrade to ver 5.16?

The Pentium processor III is FAST enough according to the sources I have read from ACOM. any other help would be great. You hit the make and model dead on good obs...
Jason
5.16 is the USB driver version not the 98se version Quote from: Dusty on February 08, 2008, 02:22:26 PM

5.16 is the USB driver version not the 98se version

I have an Acom Data usb 2.0 100gig Hard Drives (external) that shows up on my mac... but I need it on my win98SE computer. this is extremely important.

the HDD does work on another computer so I know it is functional.

I'm trying to GET a windows 98 machine to ACCESS shared DRIVES on my new Vista machine on my home network but am having no luck. I got the XP machine to access Vista by creating and ID/pwd the same on Vista and XP. I did the same on Win98 but even with the ID having the same password as it does on Vista, when I click on the Vista machine in Network Neighbourhood, it only asks for a password (doesn't let me enter an ID), and no matter what password I TYPE in for the IDs I have on the Vista machine it says invalid.

Any way to get a win98 machine to access shared drives on a Vista?

A friend, who SOLD you that CD, might have used incorrect option while burning the CD, and made it unreadable on other computer.Well technically,the disc was produced by a company,that produce these images,they have sold several discs before and have never had a problem,until mine.
The disc was produced on vista,but was checked on xp before it was shipped to moi.
When i found fault with it,a family friend tried it on their laptop and it worked fine.
So i need help.....I'm out of ideas. Maybe someone else will chime in.Quote from: XdramakingX on February 13, 2008, 03:10:18 PM

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When i found fault with it,a family friend tried it on their laptop and it worked fine.
So i need help.....

Quote from: XdramakingX on February 13, 2008, 03:10:18 PM

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When i found fault with it,a family friend tried it on their laptop and it worked fine.
So i need help.....

If this is true.....

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Thats already been done,but its not working

How can this be ? ?

Do any CD's work on this Win98 machine ? ?

I need to changle the volume label

i bought a hard drive that was SUPPOSEDLY compatible with both windows 98 and vista from BJ's but couldn't use it as company bankrupt and could not download the extra program for windows 98 compatibility. i have a bunch of pics and video and music files (PROBABLY only about 500 TOTAL) on my old windows 98 dell that i would like to access separately so i can recycle the old computer and only use the new one i have. i would be fine having the old files on a portable player, but most of the new ones are not compatible with windows 98. i am not sure if the new zune would be compatible with 98 and vista which would be ideal for me. does anyone have any advice/recommendations? thank youMost MEMORY sticks will work with WIN 98. They just need a driver.
Hooking up old HD, as a slave drive in new computer, or in HD enclosure, would be another options.

I have an old ms-dos program that runs fine under windows 98. But under xp, the color screen is covered by equally spaced with dots and the color type face is spotty. With the black and white setting, everything is fine.
Can you help me?
The screen is vga, 800x600 using a sis 620 video card and philips 107b monitor.
It works fine under W98 (not using se).

Can you help mehttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q301911



How to manually configure the compatibility properties
You can configure the compatibility properties for a program manually if you do not want to use the wizard. The settings are the same as the options in the Program Compatibility Wizard.

To configure the compatibility properties manually:1. RIGHT-click the link for the program that you want to configure, and then click Properties.
2. On the Compatibility tab, click Run this program in compatibility mode, and then click one of the following options: • Windows 95
• Windows 98
• Windows NT 4
• Windows 2000

3. Under Display settings, click the APPROPRIATE display mode for the program: • Run in 256 colors.
• Run in 640 X 480 screen resolution.
• Disable visual themes.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
5. Start the program.
Thanks for your reply, but I don't think it applies. The program is running in MS-DOS under XP from a .bat file. So there are no icons or anything else to right click on. Just a shortcut to the bat file, which starts the program.

The program works fine under windows 98.

Thanks again.Quote from: jimmywat on FEBRUARY 15, 2008, 12:51:00 PM

Thanks for your reply, but I don't think it applies. The program is running in MS-DOS under XP from a .bat file. So there are no icons or anything else to right click on. Just a shortcut to the bat file, which starts the program.

Rebooted my aging computer - Win 98SE Pentium III 450 256Mb - and it froze at Verifying DMI Pool. Tried rebooting with floppy but though the drive light flashes on start up it doesn't attempt to boot from it. In the BIOS the sequence is set to A C SCSI (OLD drive no longer in existance), but I've also tried A C CDrom etc.. I've switched the floppy drive to another, but same result - just won't boot from the floppy. I've checked all the connections to the hard drive, floppy etc.. Has my MOTHERBOARD or hard drive packed up? Any suggestions gratefully received...You write "the" floppy. Just a thought... if the floppy is as antiquated as the computer and OS, maybe it is corrupted or (partially or completely) erased?

Floppy disks are vulnerable to damage by factors including magnetic fields, moisture, humidity, heat, mould ("mold" in N. America), and just plain age.

Suggest you try creating a fresh boot floppy using a recently purchased blank floppy.

Possibly CMOS battery is flaking out? Are the system date + time as shown in the BIOS setup correct?
Thanks, but I made a fresh floppy Win98SE boot disc from the net. I've tried a couple and they were functioning before I wiped them. The BIOS time is correct.....(PS. I changed the battery, too)floppy drive could be crapped out, heads could be misaligned, etc.

boot up floppy seek is not disabled in the BIOS?

What actually happens? Will the PC not boot from ~~~ any ~~~ floppy, e.g. an MS-DOS one?
Thanks. I tried a DOS disc but the drive merely flashes on startup and then not again viz it won't boot from any disc. However, neither will my substitute floppy drive (could co-incidentally be dead, too, I suppose). Might try burning a boot CD on my (rather newer!) computer. If you have any other ideas they'd be welcome (only use the old one for the net to save putting antivirus on my new one - even 4Gb of RAM only just runs my music software).loose or defective floppy cable, (they get stiff and crack EASILY after 10 years!) floppy header on motherboard, floppy controller chip, wrong BIOS SETTINGS, succession of busted floppy drives, ....

Strongly suggest trying boot CD.

Currently have an older PIII with a licensed Win98SE OS at the cottage. The unit does not have a modem and no access to INTERNET. I may have accidently blown out one of the updates, downloaded at a time we still had the internet. If I can get access to the internet with another WinXP unit, could I download Win98 updates? or doe I need a Win 98SE unit? Equally important, how do you INSTAL them. Windows has a subdirectory in \windows called \updates. Do you just overwrite those and reboot?
Thanks for your help.I'm INCLINED to say, don't worry about it. SINCE many MS updates are security related and you don't use that computer on the Internet, why bother with the updates? If you insist, you can get all updates in one download here: http://exuberant.ms11.net/98sesp.html

Where do i go from here?


OS load in progress...

Starting WINDOWS 95...

Microsoft (R) Windows 95
(C)Copyright Microsoft Corp 1981-1996,

A:\&GT;_Quote from: dwright on March 09, 2008, 12:14:05 PM

Where do i go from here?


OS load in progress...

Starting Windows 95...

Microsoft (R) Windows 95
(C)Copyright Microsoft Corp 1981-1996,

A:\>_

Hi

I have costly PROGRAMS that run on Windows 98SE I want to
run the software on XP or 2000 or ME, will any of these
versions run 98 software?

thanks in advance

Mark SWhat is the name/version of that program? Do you have installation DISK?Usually, yes. It does depend on the program however.

Like Broni said, need to know the name and version of the program(s) in question.thanks for answering

most important software

Corel Draw 9 & PhotoPaint 9
Perfect Works 3 by Novell
QuickBooks 4 (not costly but 700+ customers info in database)
MS Office 97


less important software

Creative (MP3 player)
Visioneer 6
HP 830c printer drivers

Do you have installation disks for all of them?Yes I have the install CD's for all the programs

I PUT the QBooks CD into an XP pc and it did nothing
but it was the public library computer so it may not be able
to read install CD's.A Library PC will not allow you to read an install CD...this is by design.Use friend computer. You can ALWAYS hit "Cancel", when you see, it's ready to install.

TMOUSE (01) and a long numerical/test string that tells me the mouse will not LOAD.

THEREFORE, I restart laptop in safe mode where only the Accupoint mouse works. I check the device mgr. and a PS/2 mouse is reflected in Com 1

Do I need to remove the PS/2 from the device mgr.? I am afraid if I do, I may have problems with the Accupoint mouse not reading.

By the way, Accupoint only works in safe mode. I cannot get it to WORK in normal. Therefore, I am in a catch 22 where I cannot add NEW hardware and I am stuck with only being able to be in safe mode to even use the computer.

Help! Frustrated - I just want to clear up mouse issue so I can reboot in normal mode and add a com 1 port mouse that will work.
I do not have my win 98 startup disk or toshiba recovery. How do I get what I need to fix the PROBLEM.?Try to run System File Checker: http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/start-142.html

I have a minor problem I recently 1)upgraded from win98se to XP. 2)upgraded from a WD20gig HD to maxtor 200gig. I want to have a dual boot system with WIN98se
I loaded WIN98SE from CD-ROM and restored from a msbackup from the WD drive.
But I DISCOVERED that it's missing ontracks.386. I figured I would simply strart from scratch(CD-ROM FILE). but I soon discovered i had forgotten what the network SETTINGS were.
I had usually simply restored from back up. I use AT&T DSL though a (wired) router.
network setting are currently the default installation configuration. when I try to start connection SHARING It says network not complete. What are the configurations

Hello everyone,

I have a PROBLEM that just started occuring today. I was trying to set up a USER account on my Windows 98 OS and realized that it wasn't as user friendly as I thought it was going to be. We originally no specific user before and never was prompted to sign in.

I have fixed part of this, but my e-mail is still messed up. It won't receive anything without me putting a name in a logon BOX. Since I have deleted the user name from the USERS file, it doesn't recognize any name.

I'm sure it is just a matter of getting a checkbox unchecked to get rid of it, but I am having a hard time finding where it could be.

Any ideas,

Angry and frustrated.

Hey dont know if anyone remebers my last post but I have/had a project on this old laptop that has windows 95 I was concerned about saving the data but now I am not I just want to get the most out of this very old laptop.

I have windows 95 CD and windows 98se somewhere. I would like to konw which is best. Or I can do linux the thing is the software I want to run can go on windows or mac so if I do linux it would have to be able to run an emulater (dont know if the hardware will support it).

Here is everything I know about the laptop.

Compaq Armada 1505 Dm
Pentium MMX (i think it is 200mhz)
64 RAM

PROBLEM
Windows will not start because I renamed a CRITICAL folder.

All advice welcome.

What critical folder? How and why did you do this? Why don't you RENAME it BACK again?
Quote from: mrhobbeys on January 16, 2008, 01:02:41 AM

I was getting an error about an iso file during start up but because I was trying different things I had read on other sites and now I have a bigger problem because I can no longer start in safe mode. I have found a Win 95 cd
INFO:

Compaq Armada 1505DM

Horrible bios with out normal function so I can not boot from the CD

64 MB mem

100-200 mhz

starts with only mem check afterwards Makes noise that suggest I can boot from the floppy (no floppy drive on my computer, although I could put one in if I have too

after that I see the win 95 screen then a few sec later says:

While initializing device IOS:
Error: An I/O subsystem driver failed to load.
Either a file in the .\iosubsys subdirectory is corrupt,
or the system is low on memory.


When safe mode was working one of the things I tried was renaming the suspected folder as I had read that somewhere else I now know that was a huge mistake.

Please help......

Makes sense to me.
I built a computer for my Step Father a few years back. AMD Athlon 1900 if I recall. I tried to load 98se on it and had nothing but problems. (he was trying to save money) Went to XP and it has been running strong ever since.

I liked 98se, but I found I had to reboot every couple days to clear the memory. I like XP, and I have Vista on my laptop and like it also.OH Joy...another Poll.Didn't you vote for Win 2K several times, already?Not this time...

But thanx for remembering !Oh, change of heart?Yes as a matter of fact...i seem to be spending 90% of my time on this buggered install of Vista.
How it got so bad i'll never know...Don't blame me. All Vista tweaking programs, you volunteered to download, and try....heheheQuote from: BRONI on March 23, 2008, 08:38:21 PM

Didn't you vote for Win 2K several times, already?

98 is just plain too old, not to mention constant BSODs.

Windows ME must be the worst OS ever.

Hey guys, as stated, having trouble connecting an old Dell laptop w/ Win98 to the Internet. Here's what I've done.

Linksys Wireless-G Notebook adapter via USB port in the back:

drivers installed properly and the monitor for the network came up right, but even though I entered the right PASSCODE it turns up "No association with Access Point"

direct-line connection to "Access Point" (C610 has an ethernet built-in to the side) but I'm STUCK on what to do-any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks. Already tried support services and they weren't any help as usual

the C610 has a new Win98SE installation, so there are NO DRIVERS (that's why i am trying to CONNECT to the net to GET them)

thanks again!on a side note, i tried putting the drivers on a cd-r from a computer with the Internet and putting it in, but it doesn't WORK, the C610 reads the disc as blank If the machine you put them on a CD with it's probably XP with an NTFS file system which would explain Win98 not seeing them...
Throw them on a thumb drive which most if not all are FAT32.whoops, problem was resolved, thx patio! i didn't REALIZE that modern compies don't CLOSE the disc lol, something just so simple...

I work for a company that has a very old computer with Windows 98 on it. The only thing it has on it is a floppy disk drive. No USB, nothing. So I figured I could save the excel and word files to a disk and take them home and save them and e mail them via my Windows XP computer. No such luck. So what I NEED is a walk down of how to do this. Understand the old MACHINE is very old and very very SLOW! There are some very important files on there that I have no desire of trying to retype into the newer machine. Oh and when I PUT the floppy in my Windows XP it asked for me to format the disk..So please please give me a walk through!POSSIBLE solution: http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t308215-win982k-floppies-wont-open-in-xp.html, post #9

Hello,
Here is my issue.

I have an IBM Think pad 600 - Pentium II, 6GB harddisk, NO FLOPPY drive. This is a new harddisk since the earlier one crashed.I am TRYING to install OS on this

I have a PC that runs Windows XP SP2.

I have the Windows 98 CD but this is not a bootable one.

Now I would like to install Windows 98 on the Thinkpad. For this I would NEED to create a CD thats bootable on the laptop so as to use this to enter into the DOS and format the harddrive as well as contains the Windows 98 files that I can later use to install. How do you I go about USING my PC to create this bootable CD ROM.
I researched and some said I COULD do this from the control panel (of my desktop) but since I have an XP on it I am wondering if this would create bootable CD for XP. Or am I wrong here ?

Please let me know.


Thanks
AlexWelcome to the CH forums.

Try one of the iso images here..

Good luck

Have 1999 Micron PC (now P-III-550), originally with W98 and 13GB DRIVE single partition:

- Added a 60GB drive to use as XP Pro boot disk / primary drive after partitioning in roughly thirds. XP is SP2 updated.

- No other OS partitions, but allowed cable swap of drives to move back to W98 during the "migration" (60GB would not be seen). Original 13GB is now second disk.

- Did not remove W98 then but have never used it since (too unreliable)

- Added different graphics card and replaced CD-RW later so W98 will not likely boot.

- Have a recent full back up of the second disk

- Down to a few meg space on all partitions

- Looking for ways to get rid of the W98 system files from original drive without losing any of the original app support files that might have been put under "WINDOWS".

- Prefer to not wipe 13GB then move most everything back over.

This isn't a classic uninstall to me, but may be it is though W98 isn't "running".

Any IDEAS? Not clear on what you want to accomplish so i'll ask a few questions...

Is the XP drive the main HDD?
What do you mean when you say you need some system files from Win98 ?
Do you switch cables to boot to the Win98 drive ?
Anything on the Win98 drive has nothing to do with XP running properly so i would just format the whole drive and be done with it.

Personal data from there though should be backed up first...

There's no reason to move XP over to the 13G drive...use it for storage instead.Clarifications:

Per BULLETS 1 and 3, XP is on 60 GB HD and is active system.

Per bullet 7 I don't need W98 system files, just files that apps may have put in the windows area (if any).

Per bullet 3 I do not boot to W98, and because of hardware changes I doubt that I could if tried.

I know XP doesn't use W98 files and I could format 13GB (bullet 8 ) but I do not know which apps will be orphaned by restore of all but W98 system file areas from full back up.

13GB already stated as secondary (bullet 2). As indicated in bullet 6, I am low on space and want the W98 files I no longer use to be gone.

Anyone else have any ideas or advice on utilities?

That's alot of bullets...i'm still unclear on why you are worried about losing anything from that drive...
If it's a program it would need to be re-installed under XP anyways...
If there is data such as documents or photos just back them up and wipe the drive...When I installed XP on the 60GB, I do NOT recall reinstalling anything that was on the 13GB drive. I just had both drives connected and installed XP on the60GB and the apps that I have on the 13GB worked just fine.

I installed office 2002 for students to get Word 2002 on 60GB. Apps on 13GB include AOL, MS-works, and Word 97. Each Word runs independently, each with a different license string. other apps are there too, so they must be looking at the 13GB drive for data.

Hi, I need help in setting up a pop up message on Win95 & 98 machines whenever these machines boot up to the windows. Do not wish to use StartUp menu as is it easily REMOVE by USERS. Is there ANYWAY to set it in ***.ini or ***.sys files? ThanksWhat pop-up are you talking about? Username, and password?kind of disclaimer to the user on using the pcs that PREPARED by the company. Not the username or password screen. The pop up message should appears after the Username & password.

Hello, Someone please help me. I decided to take a Compaq ArmadaE500 from a relative for my young daughter so she can play games and not ruin my computer. Except, I think I ruined hers! I have been trying to load a printer (HPv40) but it locked up mid download. Now I can't start it. I can start it but I always have to turn it off and then on, I get the check system disk error because I wasn't able to shut down properly. Then I get to enter network password and it won't let me bypass this step. This is where it locks up. I try safe mode and it still asks for the network password, I lock up and then I force a shut down. Can someone help me. I'm trying to get to safe mode so that I can get rid of the printer drivers.
Thanks
DonnaQuote

Then I get to enter network password

2. The Plan. You should be able to boot to "Command Prompt" from startup menu. Then you can and should verify the integrity of the file system. You can also reload an older version of the registry (one dated before your problems occured). You should be able to recover from this problem. If you are able to successfully boot into Windows (safe mode), I would recommend you defrag the file system since it probably hasn't been done in a while.

3. Startup Menu. Hold down the F8 function key (or tap it about once per second or faster) as you power on the system.

If F8 doesn't work for you, restart your computer and hold down the CTRL key during the Power On Self Test (POST). Holding down CTRL may interfere with some POST chores, such as setting up the keyboard or initializing a SCSI controller. If this happens just release CTRL until the POST resumes, and then hold it down again.

Once the POST is complete, the Startup menu should appear:

Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu
============================

1. Normal
2. Logged (\BOOTLOG.TXT)
3. Safe mode
4. Step-by-step confirmation
5. Command prompt only
6. Safe mode command prompt only
7. Previous version of MS-DOS

Select the "Command prompt only" option and hit "Enter".

Here is a question for everybody here. I wanted to INSTALL windows 98 on a second hard drive that I will be puchasing in the near future. but not sure if 98 can install on a SATA hard drive. If not, what is the earliest windows OS that can? Thanks!This ARTICLE may help, for starters.O man this is gonna be a lot more difficult than I thought lol. I read this "Beware that changing this configuration on a working system will probably kill an installation of Windows XP." My problem is, I have XP on the computer sounds like I will lose it? Or is that if i partition on the same hard drive? I was thinking of buying a second hard drive and doing it that way. Will that save me from losing XP?I didn't read a lot last night, but from what I saw, you should be able to install Windows 98 Second Edition on a SATA drive.Hmmmmm idk if its possible with a second hard drive. Would windows 2000 be better? like was 2000 BUILT for SATA, or at least better than 98?I would go with Win2K if it is available to you. I don't know if it's being actively supported by Microsoft at this point, but I know there's more drivers available for it, since it is a more recent operating system, and should SUPPORT SATA.

I'm having big problems starting up.
I've serched and tried to start up in safe mode but as it starts in safe mode it says YOUR PROGRAM IS MAKING AN ILLIGAL LINK CALL TO A DLL FILE.
Close.
I try to close the box, but get no further.
Is there a way that i can start win 98 in safe command prompt mode?, or sort this in bios?
Any help, more than welcome.

cheers,

Shane.1. More information please:
o Operating System. Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition?
o Computer Make/Model Number or Make/Model Number of motherboard if not a "Brand Name" computer configuration.
o Total amount of system RAM installed.
o Video card make/model number, if known? Or is it onboard video?
o Which anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-adware, firewall software are you using, if any?
o Do you have a valid installation CD for your operating system?


2. Problem Description. What happens exactly, error messages, if any, what happened before this started, what you have tried.

Quote from: shane1708 on April 09, 2008, 02:12:49 PM

I've serched and tried to start up in safe mode but as it starts in safe mode it says YOUR PROGRAM IS MAKING AN ILLIGAL LINK CALL TO A DLL FILE.

Startup Menu. Hold down the F8 function key (or tap it about once per second or faster) as you power on the system.

If F8 doesn't work for you, restart your computer and hold down the CTRL key during the Power On Self Test (POST). Holding down CTRL may interfere with some POST chores, such as setting up the keyboard or initializing a SCSI controller. If this happens just release CTRL until the POST resumes, and then hold it down again.

Once the POST is complete, the Startup menu should appear:

Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu
============================

1. Normal
2. Logged (\BOOTLOG.TXT)
3. Safe mode
4. Step-by-step confirmation
5. Command prompt only
6. Safe mode command prompt only
7. Previous version of MS-DOS

Select the "Command prompt only" option and hit "Enter".

In normal mode it loads the clouds background but no icons, the screen dosn't seem to be frozen (the mouse still moves the arrow).

I did the F8 thing to get safe mode, i'll try again to get the exact error code.

It's windows 98, not SE. Pentiun II 233mhz.
the machine dosen't hold that much value to me,( it is 10 years old now), but i would like to retreive some files, photos and such.
is there another way to do this? mabye swap the hard drive to another machine.

Add a backup drive and max out your ram. This will maximize the mach. Then live with se.

Was using Juno when a large error message occur in a window stating that juno program occured an error. When I clicked ok to shut window, the internet connection stopped but windows 98se froze up.I couldn't shut it down so I just turned computer off. On start up microsoft scandisk starts automaticly,when it reaches 50% complete a WINDO appears with message[Scandisk detected an invalid long file name entry on this drive but was unable to fix it .To fix this problem,run scandisk for windows.
I can't get past this message.I hit enter for ok to close windowbut keyboard doesn"t respond. The window wont close.I tried hitting exit while scandisk was runing It won't respond either.
I tried putting in a win98se bootdisk but it doesn't even read floppy on start up.It never did. before either.I think I should mention that if I left a floppy in by mistake on start up before I never got a messge of an invalid startup disk.
How can I get start up to not run scandisk ?I can,t get to command prompt. Is there something in bios that is not letting floppy disk not to be read on startup?
Right now the computer is froze when scandisk message appears.Won,t load win98se
Thanks

You need to get into BIOS and select the option to boot from floppy first. If you don't KNOW how to do this, watch the screen carefully when you first SWITCH on; somewhere you will see an instruction to hit such-and-such a key (or key combination) to enter BIOS and change settings. If you don't see any such message, google "how to enter BIOS".

Once you're in BIOS, select an option to "boot from floppy disc first", or words to that effect.

You should be able to boot from your Win98SE floppy now. Once you've got a DOS prompt, run the command "ATTRIB C:\*.* -H -R" (without the quotes) and then run the command "DIR C:\". This should reveal all the system files in the root directory of C. If any of the system files has a filename longer than the 8.3 DOS standard (possibly as a RESULT of virus activity), then assuming you can identify what the filenames are supposed to be, you can rename them MANUALLY and try rebooting (good luck).

Do the same for the Windows\System\ and Windows\System32\ directories.

If this doesn't work you may well have no alternative but a complete reformat and re-install. Unless someone who really does know what he is talking about can give you a better answer before then.

I want to save photos from my old unconnected 98fe pc but can't find a driver to put in a cd burner.I want to get rid of the 98 pc to make room for my new laptop station.Would like HELP PLEASE or suggest another method that won't cost the earth.Thanks.Quote

can't find a driver to put in a cd burner

98fe driver wanted ...why do you need a driver

Same here, but I had another one with Win 2K. In fact, I still have it in running condition.I saw that you still have 2k running - I SKIPPED that too!

Let's SEE: DOS (I can't remember version when I started, but it was early - had Word 1.0 and two 5-1/4 floppy drives!) - once I got the hang of things, I DUMPED MS DOS and went with DR DOS, much better; win 3.0; win3.1 (I hated both Windows and stayed with DOS for a long time - had a "task switcher" that would allow me to "multitask" in DOS); Win 95; Win98, then SE; XP; Vista.

I think that 98SE was my favorite of all time.Quote

I think that 98SE was my favorite of all time.

Hi everyone, I've been given an old notebook computer a really old one it's running Windows98SE, the guy who gave it to me said it had not been used for 18 months. the fist time i turned it on i got a the message Invalid Hibernation Partition/File...Run HDPREP did that NOTHING happened HDPREP doesn't exist. I put a music CD in, it didn't work,i went into device manager nothing wrong there went into the properties of the CD everythings OK there to, so i restarted the computer i then noticed the error message this driver is provided by Oak Technology Inc..OTI-91X ATAPI CD-ROM Device Driver, Rev D91XV352 (C) COPYRIGHT Oak Technology Inc 1987-1997-Device Name MSCD001 No Drives found aborting Installation..C:\ LH C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\MSCDEX.EXE/D:MSCD001 DEVICE DRIVER NOT FOUND MSCD001 NO VALID CDROM DEVICE DRIVERS SELECTED, i get this message even when i use the Windows98 boot disk,now it's been years since I've used DOS I've had to relearn it all over again i think I've tried everything, I've been in the Config & Autoexec this week more times than I've had hot dinners all year it still won't work I'm beginning to think it might be the CD-ROM itself but i have no way of testing it. Next i tried the USBs,the USB pendrive i have needs drivers to work in Windows98 I've got the drivers but guess where they are on the CD that came with the pendrive,my CD-ROM won't work! i downloaded some drivers for the USB supposed to work with 99.9 of USBs installed them put the pendrive in and hey presto it got recognised trouble is i can't copy from or to it it won't even play the music files that's on it,one error message tells me to see the administrator the other one tells me to put the original disk in I'm getting really fed up now. So now to the hard part the next time i start the notebook apart from the error messages about HDPREP and no CD-ROM drivers the last error message i get now is Error: An I/O subsystem driver failed to load Either a file in the .\iosubsys subdirectory is corrupt or the system is low on memory. I think you might be able to guess what i said when i saw that,well I've tried this - The maximum cache size is set by adding a "maxfilecache" line to the vcache section of System.ini. The following example shows what an entry in System.ini would look like to set the maximum cache size to 6MB: [vcache]
maxfilecache=6144 but guess what it didn't work and according to Microsoft this is not supposed to happen in 98 only 95. So I'm stuck, that's as far as the computer will go even in safe mode can anyone HELP please thank for listening regards Roger. Oh yeah the notebook has whopping 32MBs of memory and a huge 6GB hard drive, a AMIBIOS power MANAGEMENT Ver 1.5 and a Motherboard with no name.Post both your autoexec.bat and config.sys files...Hello again, thanks for the quick response. My Config.sys is as follows
device=C:\windows\himem.sys
dos= high,umb
device=C:\windows\emm386.exe noems
devicehigh=C:\mscdex.sys/D:mscd001
device=C:|windows\dblbuff.sys
devicehigh=C:\windows\IFSHLP.SYS
lastdrive=z

the AUTOEXEC.BAT is
echo off set path=C:\windows;C:\
LH C:\windows\command\mscdex.exe/D:mscd001

i hope this helps thanks alot, RogerTravel to bootdisk.com and DLoad the WIN98SE bootdisk...
Make sure it is the one with CDROM support on the list.
Use the file to create a bootable floppy and see if the CDRom works now.
If so you may need to do a repair install.
There is a method that will save your data so post back with your results for further instructions...Hi, patio
I had all ready done that, but i've just done it again and i'm still getting the same messages may i point out though that the first message reads, No Drives found aborting installation,Drives not Drivers however the cd-rom is being recognised in the bios RogerHello again, Is there any way of by passing this Error: An I/O subsystem driver failed to load Either a file in the .\iosubsys subdirectory is corrupt or the system is low on memory. so i can at least start windows98, that is without cd-support thanks Roger
Hi. Is there anybody there? can you help me? RogerHi can anybody help me with this problem?Quote from: rogerlewis on July 02, 2008, 04:35:55 AM

Hello again, thanks for the quick response. My Config.sys is as follows
device=C:\windows\himem.sys
dos= high,umb
device=C:\windows\emm386.exe noems
devicehigh=C:\mscdex.sys/D:mscd001
device=C:|windows\dblbuff.sys
devicehigh=C:\windows\IFSHLP.SYS
lastdrive=z

the AUTOEXEC.BAT is
echo off set path=C:\windows;C:\
LH C:\windows\command\mscdex.exe/D:mscd001

i hope this helps thanks alot, Roger

Quote from: Broni on August 03, 2008, 10:19:27 PM

BTW, you're getting close to a bar. 130 more posts.

Where the heck have you been a whole weekend? Playing GOLF with patio?

hi everyone... Im just trying to figure out if a windows 98 os can be installed inside a windows xp os without doing a PARTITION.. what I mean is that I can have a dual boot (windows 98 and windows xp ) but the hard drive is not partitoned.. If it is possible.. can anyone give me the instructions....thank you Your best bet is to use free M$ Virtual PC: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=04D26402-3199-48A3-AFA2-2DC0B40A73B6&displaylang=en
No partition, no dual boot needed.thank you for the reply... YES, I ALSO know that process, but I'm trying figure if I can install directly the windows 98 inside windows xp (without downgrading, partitioning or even using virtual machines).Quote

if I can install directly the windows 98 inside windows xp

Quote

if I can install directly the windows 98 inside windows xp

The only way, I'm aware of is virtual PC.

Installing Windows 98 after Windows XP would overwrite the boot record. You'd have to run Windows XP Recovery Console (from CD) to restore the Windows XP boot loader. (Hope it works!)

hi everyone

i have just got a used laptop from the local college and it has been totally wiped windows INCLUDED, i was told to get hold of a floppy disk with windows 95 on it just to get my laptop working.

i have the disk and when i put it in the laptop it SAY starting windows 95

then it comes up with

Microsoft(R) Windows 95
(C)COPYRIGHT microsoft corp 1981 - 1996.

A:\>

i dont know wot to type in now

anyone know

thanks guys Quote from: Hearny on August 02, 2008, 11:00:35 AM

hi everyone

i have just got a used laptop from the local college and it has been totally wiped windows included, i was told to get hold of a floppy disk with windows 95 on it just to get my laptop working.

I NEED to run a 16-bit WINDOWS program on Windows 98. I have been using it before on this computer until recently. Every time I run it it says "out of memory" but I have about 50 MB free (I know thats not much it is an old computer). This program that I am using uses only about 2 MB of memory. Why won't it work? Quote

I have about 50 MB free

My friend has a computer that has Windows XP , pre-installed. I have an old computer that has Windows 98SE on it. Can anyone tell me how I can transfer XP
and the files from their computer, to mine. My computer has a larger hard drive, 80GB, verses 20GB, and also 512MB, verses 256MB. I have a 2GB flash drive,
but I'm not EXACTLY sure how to do this.
A step-by-step answer would really help.
I would greatly appreciate any help, I could get.
Thanks in ADVANCE,

Bug56
A pre-installed version is made to work on only one computer: the computer it was installed on. It's not legal nor would it work. If you want XP on the other computer, you'll need to purchase an XP CD for it.Thanks, quaxo. I appreciate the reply. Not exactly what I wanted to hear.
The reason I don't stay with 98SE is all of the new printers don't want to work with this system. She recently purchased a new all-in-one.
Even with the downloads and fixes from the COMPANIES, they just don't work right.

Thanks again,

Bug56.

I hope this is the right forum for this problem.

The fonts on my computer have always been crisp looking, but as of today they've become "fuzzy"(like a bad .JPEG image or something) with a glow around them. I've tried restarting my computer multiple times, which hasn't done anything. Also have increased/decreased the font size and it STILL stays the same Dx

It's not just on the INTERNET, but all over my computer-- even in paint my writing gets a glowy look to it. Images are getting slightly blurred/glowy too.

Example: HTTP://img211.imageshack.us/img211/1720/fuzzcx5.png

Is my poor '98 begining it's slow desent into death? ;__;
COULD this just be a moniter problem?

I haven't installed/uninstalled anything in over a month now.The image you put up looks normal to me, can you try another monitor as a test?

Hi there,

First of all my apologies for the long post, but I really need your help. I am a novice to intermediate at best.

I use 98SE and have been for years now. I was using my PC and got a lock up, rebooted, and was asked for USER information and then cd key.

I typed that in, and got an explorer error when I got to the desktop followed by the screen freezing.

I reinstalled 98SE over the old version (full installation SINCE I don't know any other way) and managed to get to the desktop. HOWEVER, I noticed that SEVERAL non windows programs were no longer functioning and the add / remove programs list was completely empty. I tried installing some of the programs again and it said they were are already installed.

I tried looking for the updates (including I.E. 6 and O.E. 6) they weren't at the MS site so I used one called Softpedia autopatcher (http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Auto-patcher-for-Windows-98SE.shtml)

When I installed the auto patcher and it gave me various missing dll messages (including several in the Catroot folder) but continued installing. Now IE and OE work fine but I still have several programs that don't, they aren't listed in the add / remove list so I can't remove them to reinstall them.

I also don't know what to do about these missing dll's and other files the patcher couldn't find.

I ran my anti virus and it found a couple of viruses. I really don't want to reformat and would prefer to find another option.

My question to you guys is should I either:

1) remove the patcher, INSTALL 98se over the old one again, add the patcher again and hope for the best

2) Try and find a way to add the missing dll's and other files that are missing.

3) I have another older PC with the 98SE on it. Could I take the missing files from that computer to the other one? (I don't know where to put them though).

Even my keyboard is not working right, the @ is where the " should be (and visa versa) and the hash mark doesn't work. I also seem to have an older version of word (instead of the usual Word 97 version), despite having updated everything.

Computer Stats:

98SE
40G Hard Drive
512 ram
512 Nvidia Graphics Card
Avast anti virus


Many thanks,
JoeDid you do a complete install or run the recovery CD that comes with Windows 98SE?I did the complete installation. I'd recommend CLEAN reinstall: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How-to-install-Windows-98-t9803.html

The subject DRIVER has a file name: hp_990-enu-win9x_ME.zip . It is no longer available from hp's website as of June 2007 for download. Every website that I've tried to get the driver from apparently takes me to hp's website, which is then a dead end. Is there any other way that I MAY TRY to obtain this driver?Is your printer one of these: Software & Driver downloads?The website that you gave me is HP's and they will no longer make that driver available. (What I understand is that once Microsoft no longer supported WIN 98SE, Hewlett-Packer (hp) destroyed all of there copies of WIN 98SE drivers.) What I need is for somebody who still has a copy of that driver and could send it to me. This is because it appears that all the websites that I found that claim to be able to get you a copy of that driver link you back to hp's. And that is a dead end.Try here...

http://driversguide.com/

You can get a free membership and download drivers...to a point. I JOINED for $29 and it has saved my bacon (though I don't eat bacon ) more than once.

Alan <>< Quote from: ale52 on May 05, 2008, 07:53:00 AM

Try here...

http://driversguide.com/

You can get a free membership and download drivers...to a point. I joined for $29 and it has saved my bacon (though I don't eat bacon ) more than once.

Alan <><

Hi there,

I searched the FAQ and the archive, but didn't find any satisfied answer so far.

So here's my problem:

i'm trying to INSTALL W98 on a relatively old PC for my 9 year old son. When i boot the PC with the W98-cd rom, for some dark reason, the computer sees the internal memory as drive a:\ and the 3,5"" - drive as drive b:\. W98 wants to make a bootable disk during installation, but it can't be written on a:\, since this is the internal memory. How can i set the virtual drive a:\ into the real drive a:\? In other words: how can i tell the computer that W98 should make a bootbale disk on b:\ instead on a:\?

Many thanks in advance!If this is that old or has been sitting for quite some time i'd suggest replacing the CMOS battery which retains the basic info that tells the machine what devices are present...

Quote from: ytsejam on May 06, 2008, 02:13:26 AM

When i boot the PC with the W98-cd rom, for some dark reason, the computer sees the internal memory as drive a:\ and the 3,5"" - drive as drive b:\.

I am running a Pentium I 133 MHz machine with a 300 GB HDD partitioned into C, D, E, F. It has been running fine, Internet access O.K., etc. but I CONTINUE getting this message: Your C; drive is running out of space." I would delete or move many files to correct this issue BUT I don't know what files/folders to move/delete. Is there somewhere a list of essential files need by Windows 98? Thanks for any HELP.For Windows to run properly, I would stay out of C:\Windows and to keep all your programs, stay out of C:\Program Files

I suggest running CCleaner to delete your temp files (and the contents of your recycling bin).
Windows Disk CLEANUP might help clear some space as well.

You can also move some files from C drive to the other partitions in order to get more FREE space in C drive.Quote from: J Guy on May 19, 2008, 08:32:56 AM

Your C; drive is running out of space.

hey i am trying to fix and older computer so my four yr old can play some educational games and such but as of right now it has windows xp and runs really bad. it originally had WIN98. how do i put 98 back on it. i need to make a cd with 98 on it and install it but i dont know how and where to get it. please help. thanks.
also how to i amke it work faster create more space or WHATEVER. it is an ibm aptiva 2153-e2u.You have to buy a legal Windows 98 licenced install disk. Around $50 to $100.




i THINK the only place you may be able to get windows 98 is from Microsoft, if they evenn have them anymore. they have cut all support for windows 9x operating systems. they are not avaliable in any SHOPS anymore thoughQuote from: programming_pat on May 19, 2008, 10:04:39 PM

i think the only place you may be able to get windows 98 is from Microsoft, if they evenn have them anymore. they have cut all support for windows 9x operating systems. they are not avaliable in any shops anymore THOUGH

My usb doesn't see my new external cd burner. I downloaded the fix for this but it doesn't do anything. It recommends doing something with BIOS. What is that? My digital camera works on usb, but my webcam quit working years ago, but I don't use it so I never tried to fix it. Is it all related??
ThanksCheck with the drive manuf for Win98 drivers...almost all USB devices will need drivers to run with Win98 as USB was just a tear in MS's eye back when it was released.Sorry
What is a drive manuf for win98? I downloaded what was suppose to fix this from Microsoft, but it didn't do any good. Is the external drive I got suppose to supply something for this? I don't have a clue (can't you tell).Microsoft did not provide software drivers for USB CD burners with their Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition operating systems. In ORDER to use your "new external cd burner", you need to provide the appropriate driver software to interface between the operating system and the device. Normally, you would get this from the manufacturer (of the CD burner). However, for "newer" devices they may have decided not to incur the cost of developing and maintaining a driver for an operating system that Microsoft no longer supports.

What operating system(s) are listed as being supported on the box the external USB CD burner came in? Does your computer system meet the minimum hardware requirements listed on the box?

Did the burner come with an installation/documentation CD? If not, the drivers are usually provided as downloads from the drive manufacturer's web site.

What is the make and model number of the external CD burner?Yes, my computer is listed on the Iomega external cd driver. It was the only one I found that said that. I used the trouble shooting procedures from Iomega, and I thought I downloaded everything they said I needed, but nothing happened. I don't always understand everything they talk about and their instructions are very hard to follow. The last thing they say is to change the BIOS. There is no instructions for that and I can't seem to find help with that.
I did notice today that in the Device Manager under Hard Disk Controller it says "! Iomega Win 98 USB Disk Controller" (code 10)
That wasn't there yesterday.
I have spent $30 updating drivers and doing registry repairs but nothing has worked yet. I don't know If I'm doing things right. On registry repair it comes up with several missing files and one is "Wondows\INF\catalog\usb.cat" Does that mean anything?
ThanksIt means that whatever USB drivers that were included with that version of Win98 are either missing or corrupt...
Do you have a Win98 CD ? ?1. Computer/Motherboard. What is the make and model number of the computer (if brand name) or the make and model number of the motherboard (if not a brand name computer)?

What is the processor and processor speed? (e.g. Pentium II, 350 MHz)

How much system memory does your computer have?

2. Iomega CD Burner. What is the "model number" of the external IOmega CD Burner?

3. Registry. Go easy on the registry repairs. You probably don't need to use any third party "registry" software. The "scanreg" program provided by Microsoft may be used to optimize (scanreg /opt), fix (scanreg /fix), backup, and/or recover your registry.
Quote from: crash98 on May 01, 2008, 07:30:52 PM

On registry repair it comes up with several missing files and one is "Wondows\INF\catalog\usb.cat" Does that mean anything?

I am a holdout Windows 98 user (800 MHz Pentium III processor, 256 MB RAM). After every new RELEASE of a Microsoft OS since then, I've heard each one has significant problems which kept me from getting a new system. My computer will be 8 years old in June, but now I'm having problems with the sound not functioning unless I re-boot several times - sometimes when I go to shut down I get blue screens saying I have fatal exception errors OE & OD and when I go to any Web sites that require Shockwave, that really upsets my system.

I've been shopping around for a new system and wanted some advice on what is a good brand to buy, what OS to get, RAM speed, memory, processor, etc. The choices are much more numerous than 8 years ago. Any advice appreciated. Thanks.Before we give you any recommendations...

What's your price range?

What will you be using the computer for?

Once we have that...we can make some recommendations to you.Probably not over $1000. Just basic computer use like word processing and spreadsheet database. Internet browsing with email access and online gaming (not high-end gaming, though).Your price range is well within the means of getting you a decent PC for what you'd like to do with it.

I'm not going to recommend any custom build information, because...based on your post, you'd probably want someone to recommend a specific brand...with some great specs, to satisfy the replacement of your currently outdated system.

If you're looking to get a decent PC for the price...there are several computer manufacturers you can go to: Dell, Gateway, HP...the list goes on and on.

One thing you may want to keep in mind, though, when looking at pre-builts: Always take into consideration the support you get from them. Most of the afore mentioned manufacturers outsource their support...so if you have a problem...and call them...you'll be speaking to someone who doesn't have a good grasp of the English language...and will sound like they're reading from a manual.

Another aspect is the operating system...do you want the latest Windows OS (Vista), or would you rather have XP? You could also look into a MAC, but if you want to keep the price LOW...then stick with a Windows based PC...and I would strongly recommend XP over Vista...any day. However, this will probably cause an argument here...and I'll just leave it at that.

I'd like you to take a look at a couple of websites I'm going to be sending your way...

This is what you should know about them: They are USA based manufacturers and their support is maintained in the USA...not India...if you catch my drift.

The two companies are: Micron PC and Systemax. Their computers are well built...reasonably priced...and supported here in the USA.

MPC has a desktop you can configure (E-2610) starting at about $600. Of course, you can configure it the way you'd like...but the standard specs should suit you just fine. The only thing I'd add is maybe a little more memory and a monitor of your choosing. Still within your price range.

Systemax also has some great desktops...the Venture H356 is reasonably priced...also configurable to your liking.

Again...I'd recommend Windows XP...minimum P4 processor, at least 1GB RAM, a decent size hard drive (at least 80GB), on-board video and sound is sufficient for what you have in mind...a DVD/RW or CD/RW, or a combo drive. The addition of a monitor will still keep you within your budget...and I'm more than positive you'll be quite happy with your purchase.

If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free.


All my best...Thanks for the advice and your detailed and honest reply. It just seems so much more complicated with more brands and more components than 8 years ago. Even the processor - Intel (Pentium or Celeron) or AMD (K6, Duron, Athlon or Thunderbird). I get dizzy thinking about it.Just keep in mind, what you're going to be using the computer for...or what you may intend to use it for in the future.

You'll want a computer that can handle any upgrades...and last you another 8 years.

...and you're welcome...

I certainly hope I was able to help without making it too confusing for you. It's really not that difficult, when it comes down to it.

Again, all my best...

Keep us posted as to what you decided to do...

BTW...if you decide to get an HP, Compaq, or eMachine from Walmart...DON"T...a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...I used to work for them...and I know how truck loaders and/or unloaders handle the merchandise.LOL. I hear ya about the "big box" store computers. I did look at the MPC ANS Systemax Web sites. Only Systemax is offering Windows XP that I could determine. What's the difference between XP Home and XP Pro? Which would be better for me in a home, non-business setting?windows xp pro version has more advanced features, such as better networking. If you can get XP professional over XP home, then go for it. i have personally have always used XP proQuote from: programming_pat on May 27, 2008, 06:21:21 AM

windows xp pro version has more advanced features, such as better networking. If you can get XP professional over XP home, then go for it. i have personally have always used XP pro

I am installing windows 98 s.e. on old computer for access giveaway. My question deals with a messsage that pops up when I try to boot up to 98 s.e. and get this message. QUIT one or more memory resident programs. Insufficient memory to initialize windows, remove unnecessary utilities from config.sys and auotexec.bat files?? I cannot not bootup to 98 s.e. and finish the o/s installation?? Need help on what to do next??I assume that there is memory installed in the computer. Shut the computer down, unplug from the wall socket, ground yourself and remove and re-seat the memory. 1. System RAM. How much system RAM is installed in the machine (in MegaBytes or GigaBytes)?

2. What type of installation MEDIA did you use?
a. Microsoft "Retail" Installation CD, OEM Installation CD, or something else?
b. Upgrade or Full Installation CD?

3. What KIND of installation are you performing?
a. Clean Install: Installation to clean empty hard drive.
b. Upgrade Install: Install over an existing operating system.

4. How did you initiate the installation?
a. From a Windows 98 SE startup disk (floppy) boot.
b. From an existing operating system on the hard drive.

5. At what point during the installation did these messages first appear?
Quote from: thomasjm on JULY 28, 2008, 03:13:03 PM

My question deals with a messsage that pops up when I try to boot up to 98 s.e. and get this message. Quit one or more memory resident programs. Insufficient memory to initialize windows, remove unnecessary utilities from config.sys and auotexec.bat files?? I cannot not bootup to 98 s.e. and finish the o/s installation??

I am installing windows 98 s.e. on old computer for access giveaway.