Tech Support Guy Forums - Earlier Versions of Windows http://forums.techguy.org Problems in Windows NT, 95, 98, 2000, or Me belong in this forum. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:11 GMT vBulletin 30 http://static.techguy.org/v38/images/misc/rss.jpg Tech Support Guy Forums - Earlier Versions of Windows http://forums.techguy.org outlook http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/878757-outlook.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:02:08 GMT i cannot send any mail from outlook please help me i cannot send any mail from outlook please help me ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows kiddo 52 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/878757-outlook.html <![CDATA[Windows 2000 all partitions "damaged"]]> http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/878302-windows-2000-all-partitions-damaged.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:15:29 GMT Hello guys, I've been trying to install windows 2000 advanced server on my computer but it always shows me that the partitions are unformatted or damaged and when i try to format them it says that they could not be formatted because they are damaged (i used the same cd to install windows 2000 advanced server on virtual pc 2007 and it worked perfectly). however when I install windows XP or newer versions there is no such problem. Any help please? :) ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows KREATOR http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/878302-windows-2000-all-partitions-damaged.html Solved: problem with older compaq laptop http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/878240-solved-problem-older-compaq-laptop.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:29:54 GMT my dad has a compaq armanda 3500 when you start it up it says the hard drive detects imminent failure. if i press f1 to bypass this and start it up i get dropped into the dos prompt menu. if i use the comand prompt only option none of the normal... my dad has a compaq armanda 3500 when you start it up it says the hard drive detects imminent failure. if i press f1 to bypass this and start it up i get dropped into the dos prompt menu.
if i use the comand prompt only option none of the normal commands are reconized....
only ones that work are time,verify,ver,vol and path all others give bad command or file name notice.

tried booting from disk but it gives disk read error, same for flopy.
any ideas other than replacing the hard drive ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows kaiserfunk http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/878240-solved-problem-older-compaq-laptop.html W2K + System.ced Error http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/878204-w2k-system-ced-error.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:48:59 GMT Ok, now I've been reading about this error since I first discovered it on one of my older systems last night.

The only CD that I possess is the "upgrade" W2K, no recovery disks..nada. So, I'm reading that one must download these 4 "recovery" floppies, then use them to boot into the OS. How will doing this change the size of the "hive"? Will this work? Can I not do this via .iso CD? Also, is the recovery disk the same as the "boot disk" that I'm seeing in various articles?

Thank you in advance!

Keega ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows keega http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/878204-w2k-system-ced-error.html Win98Se Only Works in Safe Mode http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/878026-win98se-only-works-safe-mode.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:58:57 GMT Thanks for your site. I've been reading your threads and they are really helpful!

For me, today was one of those days when I should never have gotten out of bed ... Started the day fine, computer started and worked well (first time I have had this one going in ages, has always been reliable though. Just a few basic application error messages on the screen, ie. file missing in Microsoft Calendar etc. Never use Calendar so just deleted the program.

Basically, my current problem (Problem No. 1) right now is that Win98Se is only operating in Safe Mode (which I have selected on Startup myself), that is, the icons on the desktop only work in Safe Mode and can't open the Start Menu either on a proper start-up.

If I allow the computer to start itself it does so fine (I might ad without the usual start up melody which also stopped during all this ~ I have an internal sound card in the PC) and the first thing that happens is I receive a box saying "New Hardware Found" PCI Multimedia HW Device" and then it goes to the Add New Hardware Wizard and asks for a new driver for it. I have tried putting in my Win98 Solution Disk but it spins in the drive but does not do any more than that!

Note: I have not added any new hardware. I added a Karaoke program when I first started up (from disk) and did plug in some external speakers for a short time but both were working fine. What did come to my attention is that my LG Cyberlink CD/DVD-RW had a file error when I tried to open it to see if it was working. I tried reinstalling the software and have since deleted it completely as I thought it was the cause of some of my other problems but now can't seem to get the software to re-instal. This is problem No. 2. I have the original disk. I thought that I needed this software to be reinstalled so that the Dell Solution Disk would work. I do actually need this to work. I am not sure that it is working or not as disks spin in there. I could test it by looking at some pics stored on CD? But the software is definately not to be found on my PC.

Note: this PC also has a CD Rom Drive but it does not open nor have any lights so I don't think it works and never use it.
I also updated Windows Media Player 9 and this originally had an error message but then worked fine when I tested it a second time. Ohh the joys of working with Win98 or is it just me???. I also experienced several "internet explorer" errors which told me they would send an error report and that I had to shut down and restart my computer.

So Im wondering if this PCI Multimedia Audio Device Driver issue is somehow affecting the operation of my PC. Or maybe the sound card? Or these other error messages?

I also have an error saying ICON.EXE missing. I have not looked into where this fits into everyting. The "Missing Shortcut" Box comes up and Windows searches and then stops. As nothing is happening I cancel this action. It wont cancel or go away so I hit control/alt/delete to see what is going on and it shows Explorer (Not Responding). There is also an unknown program doing something. Basically the computer stall at this stage and I have to keep control/alt/deleting and ending tasks but this still does not make my PC icons and Start function work again. So I end this task, Missing Shortcut Box remains on the desktop. All Icons and the Start function do not do anything if I click on them. I am going around in circles here and need some expert advice (could get in the guinness book of records for starting a PC so many times in one day trying to solve this one! If you can give me some direction, suggestions, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks Blue_J

P.S. Have also tried restoring from DOS prompt using
%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe which did not work.

Have also looked in Device Manager (in Safe Mode) and LG CD/DVD is not listed anywhere.

Can't connect to net on this PC but could download files on another (preferably not zip as a bit difficult for me) and somehow open them on this one, ie. a diagnostic program. Am also worried about losing my photos as can burn to CD but may be corrupted if I use Nero in Safe Mode. ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows Blue_J http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/878026-win98se-only-works-safe-mode.html stop error with blue screen http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/877409-stop-error-blue-screen.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:58:24 GMT stop:0x0000007b (0xffof3898,0xc0000006,0x00000000,0x00000000) INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE THIS IS THE MESSAGE IGET AND IT WONT ALLOW ME TO USE SAFE MODE HELP! stop:0x0000007b
(0xffof3898,0xc0000006,0x00000000,0x00000000)
INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE
THIS IS THE MESSAGE IGET AND IT WONT ALLOW ME TO USE SAFE MODE
HELP! ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows suzyvriver http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/877409-stop-error-blue-screen.html <![CDATA[Windows 2000 won't start]]> http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/877260-windows-2000-wont-start.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:03:47 GMT Hi, Ive got a windows 2000 machine, not sure on specs, but it freezes on the starting screen, it does exactly the same in safe mode, and ive tryed using the last known good configuration is there anything else i can try or a way of diagnosing... Hi,
Ive got a windows 2000 machine, not sure on specs, but it freezes on the starting screen, it does exactly the same in safe mode, and ive tryed using the last known good configuration

is there anything else i can try or a way of diagnosing it (software/hardware problem)?

thanks sam ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows sam@acorn-wood http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/877260-windows-2000-wont-start.html file missing or corrupted c:\windows\command.com http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/877236-file-missing-corrupted-c-windows.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:40:49 GMT I was given an old Compaq LTE 5400. Starts out fine says it's starting windows 95 but then I get this error.


The following file is missing or corrupted: C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS
There is an error in your CONFIG.SYS file on line 15

The following file is missing or corrupted: C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS

The following file is missing or corrupted: C:\WINDOWS\IFSHLP.SYS

The following file is missing or corrupted: COMMAND.COM
Type the name of the Command Interpreter
(e.g., C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND.COM)
C>


Any ideas would be GREATLY appreciated. It's been years since I had to deal with C prompts :o

I've tried reloading windows 95 but no dice. I've pressed F10 and change the setting so it boots by disc but no dice. It does pause when I typed after the C> A: setup.exe It seems to try to run but then comes back to the command.com error.

:confused: help
noidea36 ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows nodiea36 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/877236-file-missing-corrupted-c-windows.html Solved: Windows ME and UBUNTU http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/877114-solved-windows-me-ubuntu.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:53:56 GMT I have an old 80.6 gig Maxtor hd. It has ME and Ubuntu on it. Is there any way to get Ubuntu off without bothering the ME OS. I need all the space now for ME. I know it is old, but the friend I am giving it to has a 20 gig hd with ME and only 254... I have an old 80.6 gig Maxtor hd. It has ME and Ubuntu on it. Is there any way to get Ubuntu off without bothering the ME OS. I need all the space now for ME. I know it is old, but the friend I am giving it to has a 20 gig hd with ME and only 254 RAM that is the max RAM he can put on the motherboad. So if I can remove Ubuntu he can have a little better computer that has 1 gig of RAM and he is familiar with ME. I am looking for my old hard drive that had XP on it before I got the new computers with Vista, but so far no luck.
Sluggo ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows sluggo123 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/877114-solved-windows-me-ubuntu.html lost my 98 install cd http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/876875-lost-my-98-install-cd.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:49 GMT I am wondering where can I go online to download a good copy of 98 or 98SE full install to burn to cd. I am trying to install on an old dinasaur. I have been given several discs, most were upgrades, one was a burned origional with missing files. ... I am wondering where can I go online to download a good copy of 98 or 98SE full install to burn to cd. I am trying to install on an old dinasaur. I have been given several discs, most were upgrades, one was a burned origional with missing files. Could someone please help? ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows krispy_kritter http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/876875-lost-my-98-install-cd.html Solved: Intermittently getting Stop Errors http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/876673-solved-intermittently-getting-stop-errors.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:55:40 GMT I have a system that is running Windows 2000 Professional as the base software and the OEM software attached to it to run my MRI systems. When booting up in mornings it might take 5-6 times to get system to come up. It will also sometime boots right... I have a system that is running Windows 2000 Professional as the base software and the OEM software attached to it to run my MRI systems. When booting up in mornings it might take 5-6 times to get system to come up. It will also sometime boots right into the Bios settings. I've tried several different HD that was pre-loaded. I bought a new HD and was going to format HD and re-load Windows 2000 Pro. Unable to format HD and load software got this error message.

*** STOP: 0x00000024 (0x0019025E, 0xBFEAAE88, 0XFID7EF00,0XFID7EB58, 0XBFEAAE88)

*** Address BFEAAE88 base at BFE93000, Date stamp 3ebc05a5 - Ntfs.sys
Beginning dump of physical memory
Physical memory dump complete. Contact your system administrator or technical support group.

Motherboard ASUS P5PE 2400 Mhz ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows d_azle1108 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/876673-solved-intermittently-getting-stop-errors.html Windows 2000 WINLOGON exe. error cant boot! HELP!! http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/876237-windows-2000-winlogon-exe-error.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:49:37 GMT I am a beginner to computer logic, but my laptop has gone down and I need it desperatly for my business and my studies. I have a Toshiba that I bought off craigslst about two weeks ago while my four-month old Acer (big mistake??) is being shipped to... I am a beginner to computer logic, but my laptop has gone down and I need it desperatly for my business and my studies. I have a Toshiba that I bought off craigslst about two weeks ago while my four-month old Acer (big mistake??) is being shipped to Texas for a motherboard replacement. Everything has been great w the Toshiba.

The Laptop has Windows 2000. I tried to download MSN Messenger to chat with my brother in the middle-east. After messenger installed and I tried to run it, it let me login then said there was an exe. error and had to shut down. I thought maybe restarting Windows was needed to finish the apps install

Well, when the laptop restarted, it went to Windows load screen, then begins to load my background and stops, saying WINLOGON.exe has generated errors and the system needs to reboot. I tried booting in safe mode, and Iget the same message. The only thing I did was try to install messenger, so Im assuming thats the issue! PLEASE HELP! I own a chocolate company and a fairly locally successfull marshmallow shop, so I am more than willing to send you a nice goodie box if you can help me out!!! ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows chipoltecowboy http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/876237-windows-2000-winlogon-exe-error.html Acer Travelmate 800 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/876197-acer-travelmate-800-a.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:20:47 GMT I am having some issues with my Acer Travelmate 800 Laptop. It wouldnt boot up at all, so I plugged it into the wall and tried again. It still wouldn't boot. So I took out the battery and left it plugged in and it booted. It boots and goes to the windows 2000 loading screen. Once it does that it says that I need to insert the service pack 2 disk. It says the NT5INF.CAT file is missing. SO, I downloaded service pack 2, and burnt it to a disk. I put in the disk and clicked enter and it is now asking me to type the path where the file is located. I have no idea what I need to type in there, or if I am even taking the right approach. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME!

UPDATE:

I read online that I could try to recover my system by putting in a newer version of windows. So I tried installing windows XP. I get the windows blue screen to show up, it starts to load all the drivers. It says that windows is going to begin setting up and then just as it goes to the next page the laptop shutsdown completely and turns off. I have tried re doing this about 8 times. I also tried going into the bios to turn off the auto shutdown but there is a password set up. I tried phoenix, PHOENIX, CMOS, BIOS and none of those work.
Someone please help, this thing is driving me nuts. ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows katelynn17 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/876197-acer-travelmate-800-a.html WIN98 bloated swapfile http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/875986-win98-bloated-swapfile.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:29:46 GMT I kept getting messages about the drive being full and it turns out that the swapfile in my WIN98 machine has grown so big that there's only enough space left on the partition for the Operating system and the virus scanner. Even minor work (eg updating the virus software) triggers the "drive full" window. Is there some way of shrinking the swap file? If not, how do I get around this?
T. ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows tandanus http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/875986-win98-bloated-swapfile.html Windows ME beeping. What the beep? http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/875450-windows-me-beeping-what-beep.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:57:55 GMT I have a Gateway laptop with Windows ME/2000. It pretty old, but has worked well for a long time. Just recently, It started this fainting beeping noise. It changes pitch a lot and sometimes it just goes away completely. I don't have a CD in the drive or anything, and I don't think it's coming out of the speakers. Is my computer 'bout to croak?
Thanks,
Tom :) ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows colleyvtc http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/875450-windows-me-beeping-what-beep.html Solved: Upgrade Presario 1277 to XP? http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/875437-solved-upgrade-presario-1277-xp.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:44:42 GMT I recently got a hand-me-down laptop from an uncle. The laptop is a Compaq Presario 1277. I had to reformat the computer from an old 98 disc lying around because the OS was inaccessible when I received it. Now, my question is: Would it be possible... I recently got a hand-me-down laptop from an uncle. The laptop is a Compaq Presario 1277. I had to reformat the computer from an old 98 disc lying around because the OS was inaccessible when I received it. Now, my question is: Would it be possible to upgrade this laptop to XP? I have an XP Home Edition disc...but what I want to know is if the laptop could handle it.
Laptop Specs:
AMD-K6 3D Processor
124.0 MB RAM
32-bit file system/virtual memory
If anyone else has any questions about the laptop, I should be able to answer them. If the upgrade is possible, what am I going to be able to load onto the laptop program-wise? ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows bjf98 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/875437-solved-upgrade-presario-1277-xp.html the application failed to initialize properly 0xc0000005 help please http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/875415-application-failed-initialize-properly-0xc0000005.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:07:45 GMT i am running on a windows 2000 professional 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195 Dell OptiPlex GX620. now i have downloaded a .exe in this cause a includes file for spybot. when i try to launch this exe it gives me this error.... i am running on a windows 2000 professional 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195
Dell OptiPlex GX620.

now i have downloaded a .exe in this cause a includes file for spybot. when i try to launch this exe it gives me this error. http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ENnlcuNXqmE/SvaUlwkJc1I/AAAAAAAABA0/1W6q7_I_hL4/error%20copy.jpg]error image
i have tried re-downloading it but still not working. any help would be good. an guide with images would be even better

-Thanks-
-posted at 1257580980 unix-


 ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows spykiller http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/875415-application-failed-initialize-properly-0xc0000005.html Links are dead http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/875298-links-dead.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:20:12 GMT Strange issue here. Using W2K sp4 and outlook exp v6. When I get an email from friends that contain a link to something (safe), click on it, all I get is an IE totally blank page. I can copy the link, open IE and paste in the address window and then... Strange issue here. Using W2K sp4 and outlook exp v6. When I get an email from friends that contain a link to something (safe), click on it, all I get is an IE totally blank page. I can copy the link, open IE and paste in the address window and then go to the site. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows sidbub http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/875298-links-dead.html CPU usage oscillates in weird pattern http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/874993-cpu-usage-oscillates-weird-pattern.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:55:58 GMT I have a Win2k sp4 system with little running on it. It's been running a bit slow so I looked at the task manager and found something very bizarre. The CPU usage was varying from 0-100% but it was creating a sine wave pattern on the performance map (see below). Upon checking the process list, I found that it was "system" that was doing the deed with only a small amount of memory in use. Any ideas as to what could be causing this strange pattern?
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]]> Earlier Versions of Windows Wysocki http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/874993-cpu-usage-oscillates-weird-pattern.html Windows 2000 Pro Installation from Cab File? http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/874355-windows-2000-pro-installation-cab.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:09:15 GMT I bought a used Windows 2000 machine and it didn't come with a CD. Now it's acting up bad years later and I want to do preferably a clean install. (Re-install if no choice.) I don't want to buy a disc because I should just buy a new PC for a little more but I don't have the money now.

When I installed Windows XP on my other PC I noticed it copies from the disc to a Cab Folder. I wonder if I can use a Cab folder on my 2000 PC to do an install. Or copy the Cab folder to disc and run it from there. ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows Segasonic http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/874355-windows-2000-pro-installation-cab.html install on laptop with no cd/floppy issue http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873911-install-laptop-no-cd-floppy.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:24:43 GMT HI i am trying to install Windows 200 or XP on my laptop which has no floppy or cd drive i try doing the method where you hook it up to a working computer via usb and make it bootable for dos and run the installation is goes though to the part... HI i am trying to install Windows 200 or XP on my laptop which has no floppy or cd drive i try doing the method where you hook it up to a working computer via usb and make it bootable for dos and run the installation is goes though to the part wehere you restart and i get ntldr is missing i also tried sperate partitions didnt work any ideas? ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows azngmr http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873911-install-laptop-no-cd-floppy.html Folder changed to 32kb file http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873855-folder-changed-32kb-file.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:40:24 GMT I was just checking out my marriage pics and i noticed that a folder that containted some photographs named "Court Wedding" has changed to this 32kb file with no program associated with it. These are some very imprtant pics. There are also some other folders, mostly mp3 files and pics which have faced the same fate.
I pray that somebody please help me to retreive this one folder. The rest of the folders are not that relevant.

Thank you.

I'm on Windows XP SP3 ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows PrinPoo http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873855-folder-changed-32kb-file.html Making a profile the default profile in 2000 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873756-making-profile-default-profile-2000-a.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:29:41 GMT I'm making an image and I need all users to have certain settings on the PC. The major thing is I want every user to already have several "trusted sites" entered in IE. I forget how to copy over the settings from a profile into the default user profile. Can you explain?

Thanks ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows helpviavideo http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873756-making-profile-default-profile-2000-a.html Explorer.exe error in Windows 2000 Pro http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873741-explorer-exe-error-windows-2000-a.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:18:30 GMT Hi, When my Broadband modem is connected to the PC and when it is ready to use the internet I keep getting the error message *explorer.exe has generated errors and will be closed by windows. You will need to restart the program* and the message... Hi,

When my Broadband modem is connected to the PC and when it is ready to use the internet I keep getting the error message explorer.exe has generated errors and will be closed by windows. You will need to restart the program and the message disappears. The desktop flickrs for sometime and then come back.

I have scanned for Virus, infact they were around some threats, ran sfc /scannow command rebooted my PC still no go, installed Wise disk cleaner software cleaned the hard disk, installed registry Glary Register repair software repaired the registry and rebooted the PC still no go.

When I disconnect the PC from my BB modem via RJ45 cable the problem does not occur.

Can anyone look into the issue and give me a solution. ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows arunk05 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873741-explorer-exe-error-windows-2000-a.html Windows 98 Error http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873376-windows-98-error.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:28:01 GMT HI i have an old windows 98 compaq presario and i havent used it in a while. and my friend gave me a newer XP based computer im not sure which i junked the cpu after stripping all the drives and whatnot out... but to the point i put its hardrive in... HI i have an old windows 98 compaq presario and i havent used it in a while. and my friend gave me a newer XP based computer im not sure which i junked the cpu after stripping all the drives and whatnot out... but to the point i put its hardrive in my older computer and it just started over heating and shut down. after i took it out and put the old hardrive in i plugged the NEWER monitor it is a Model 9512_AB1 IBM flat screen monitor from the XP based computer.... when i plug it up and run the old computer i get a device not found press any key to continue error. i would THINK this is because i dont have the drivers or something for it. :) thanks if u help ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows frokido http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873376-windows-98-error.html 98SE Internet Connection Sharing http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873313-98se-internet-connection-sharing.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:12:59 GMT Hello
I have a computer running 98SE (can be ME if that would be significantly easier though I am terrified of the "Windows protection error. You must restart your computer" bluescreen that came up once a week without fail when I did use that OS, forcing a reinstall)
I get my internet through a wireless 802.11g lan card in pci and that internet connection I want to send through the serial port to share it (using a serial null modem cable).

I can install ICS but in the settings there is nothing to select as Internet Connection and my wireless connection appears in the home network box at the bottom of the window.

I set up a null modem in the modem setup wizard and it all seems to be a success until I click on modems and the list is empty, though it actually seems to have appeared in the device manager. I cannot select that anywhere on the ICS configuration screen.

Does anyone know how to share a wireless connection with internet over serial in 98se?

PS please dont say use ethernet because the system I am trying to get connected to the internet is an Atari Falcon, and is set up correctly to receive internet. ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows kickback999 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/873313-98se-internet-connection-sharing.html Unable to start computer http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/872820-unable-start-computer.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:52:52 GMT I have a Compaq Armada laptop using Win98. My problem started when I was reinstalling win98SE when the power failed and I did not know. It had 30 mins left to compete the install. I did not know the powe had failed and I kept using the Alt.ctrl... I have a Compaq Armada laptop using Win98. My problem started when I was reinstalling win98SE when the power failed and I did not know. It had 30 mins left to compete the install. I did not know the powe had failed and I kept using the Alt.ctrl del to start it up. I did it 3 time and the problem started. Now I cannot get to A or D drive ar even get to safe mode.

First it was the system.ini file and I renamed it. Then I igot an additional error message that the vmm32.vxd is requried to run windows and it is not in my path. I had renamed the ini file to "ch". I had also did restore of the registry to 09/23/2009 but did not help. I am not a pro at this and would need instruction in applying the instructions. I would appreciate anyone's help.

Val ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows tino2003 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/872820-unable-start-computer.html Transferring files from older PC to NetBook...??? http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/872597-transferring-files-older-pc-netbook.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:33:36 GMT I have an older Dell PIII and was wondering if there was a way, perhaps via USB to transfer files... ie images, music etc... to a newer PC, maybe even a NetBook of some sorts. Can this be done? Easily? I know these things tend to be relative.... I have an older Dell PIII and was wondering if there was a way, perhaps via USB to transfer files... ie images, music etc... to a newer PC, maybe even a NetBook of some sorts.

Can this be done? Easily? I know these things tend to be relative.

Thanks in advance

~ david ~ ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows BigDaveinNJ http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/872597-transferring-files-older-pc-netbook.html <![CDATA[win98 can't find pcmcia card]]> http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/872508-win98-cant-find-pcmcia-card.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:54:40 GMT Hello,
I recently installed windows 98 on my old old laptop:P
But!..
I tried a lot of things to get an internet connection.
But I couldn't do one thing because my laptop says: 'Insert a PCMCIA card' while I already have one (even two sometimes) in my laptop.
I installed the driver.

My PCMCIA car is:
BenQ AWL100

and it is compatible with win98.

Can someone please help me?:)

Many Thanks.
Sluijsens ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows Sluijsens http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/872508-win98-cant-find-pcmcia-card.html clearing hard drive http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/872496-clearing-hard-drive.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:27:20 GMT Can someone please tell me how to go about wiping everything off of my hard drive. I have a Gateway Desktop running ME and used approx 3/4 the space of a 20gb hard drive. I want to clear it off and install XP. Thank you Can someone please tell me how to go about wiping everything off of my hard drive. I have a Gateway Desktop running ME and used approx 3/4 the space of a 20gb hard drive. I want to clear it off and install XP.

Thank you ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows speedrunner http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/872496-clearing-hard-drive.html flash drive mystery http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/871673-flash-drive-mystery.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:51:26 GMT I gotta compaq presario 5w270 and just recently had the need to use the usb's for a flash drive and nuttin. The drive shows up in the tray and will let me shut it down but it doesn't show in windows explorer and devise manager has a yellow ecla. next to usb drive and another next to usb disk. The drive works fine in an xp machine. I tracked down the factory drivers for me but it will not install them. Is it something real simple I am missing ? I hope

any help Thanks in advance
I'm climbing out onto the edge of the building now ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows slipkid http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/871673-flash-drive-mystery.html SYSTEM.INI device file not found http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/871641-system-ini-device-file-not.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:39:16 GMT sorry if im in the wrong place to post this but i need some help & im new here. here is my problem:

a friend of mine dropped a older model compaq presario off at my house for me to look at for them. im not new to computers but i have never come across this message before. when you start the computer (its a laptop, i am on my computer)it shows the windows 98 screen but then comes up "windows registry or SYSTEM.INI file refers to this device file, but the device file no longer exists."

also tells me to press any key to continue but no matter what i have pushed, it shuts its self off. i have even tried F8 to get it to come to the boot screen but it still shuts off.

i REALLY need help please & thank you.

Quote:
Originally Posted by HavingProblems1 (Post 6997747)
is there anyway to download a recovery CD off the internet for a Compaq Presario? i am on my desktop but am trying to get a laptop to work.
]]> Earlier Versions of Windows HavingProblems1 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/871641-system-ini-device-file-not.html Looking for Windows 95 Wallpaper http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/871463-looking-windows-95-wallpaper.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:57:46 GMT One is the bubbles and forest. It sounds odd but i want to customize my pc so that it looks like the old Windows 95. I really want these, thanks. if you can send me a link or two thanks. One is the bubbles and forest. It sounds odd but i want to customize my pc so that it looks like the old Windows 95. I really want these, thanks. if you can send me a link or two thanks. ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows WindowsWallpaper http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/871463-looking-windows-95-wallpaper.html Solved: Gameport Joystick will not work in win95 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/871125-solved-gameport-joystick-will-not.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:22:16 GMT I have tried 3 different sound cards an audiopci a sound blaster 128 and a sound blaster 16 and in the device manager it displays the same problem over and over code 28 drivers for this device are not installed. I have uninstalled and reinstalled... I have tried 3 different sound cards an audiopci a sound blaster 128 and a sound blaster 16 and in the device manager it displays the same problem over and over code 28 drivers for this device are not installed. I have uninstalled and reinstalled drivers and devices and am running out of options. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Version- Windows 95 b with USB support
Sound Card- Creative Sound Blaster 16 ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows ryanhe http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/871125-solved-gameport-joystick-will-not.html Solved: usb sticks. http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/871094-solved-usb-sticks.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:17:45 GMT Hi to all:) I have an old windows 98se pc which i have resserected from the spare room really just cos i like playing with things. I have reloaded the system and all seems fine but it wont recognise any usb stick that i plug in.Basically it says the... Hi to all:) I have an old windows 98se pc which i have resserected from the spare room really just cos i like playing with things. I have reloaded the system and all seems fine but it wont recognise any usb stick that i plug in.Basically it says the driver needs updating and when i try to do that from the 98 disc it cant do it. I put the stick in the usb socket on my xp system and found its drivers in WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS.and copied and pasted them to a disc, then transferred the disc to the98 system and pasted them to the same location,but of course, it dosn't work!!!
I would appreciate any ideas anyone has to be able to get the usb drive working on the old 98 system.
Many thanks in advance.

bringe54. ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows bringe54 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/871094-solved-usb-sticks.html Solved: Please help me, i need pprotection for my pc. http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/870774-solved-please-help-me-i.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:08:49 GMT My PC is a TOWER COMPAQ PRESARIO running WIN ME. My Computer is now UNPROTECTED since AVG 7.5 is no longer available for WIN ME. Please advice me what other free virus protector can I use. Thanks My PC is a TOWER COMPAQ PRESARIO running WIN ME. My Computer is now UNPROTECTED since AVG 7.5 is no longer available for WIN ME. Please advice me what other free virus protector can I use. Thanks ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows rickytico http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/870774-solved-please-help-me-i.html FCB Unavailable! How to fix this? http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/870625-fcb-unavailable-how-fix.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:56:38 GMT I'm seriously a extreme beginner at this whole machine coding/command prompt usage. I wrote a program and as I was using MASM to create a .exe file and all that jazz, I got a severe error. And then came this....

FCB Unavailable.

HOw do I fix this?? Step by step please!!

What should I type into the command prompt word by word?

I have been researching this and it seems people have solutions but I don't know how they have inputted them. Also, it seems that my first step should be to increase FCBS.....but again....HOW DO I DO THAT???

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

THank you to anybody who can help.:up: ]]> Earlier Versions of Windows Blah937 http://forums.techguy.org/earlier-versions-windows/870625-fcb-unavailable-how-fix.html