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I can answer most questions regarding Windows 95 and/or Windows 98.

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Like most people, started with Windows 95, then continued on with the other versions as they came available up to Windows XP. Am a local tech helping others when something goes wrong with Windows.

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In Category Windows 95/98

Subject	Date Asked

Digital Photos Upload	7/7/2008
Q: My Kodak Easy Share for W98 is now giving me noting but problems with zero help from Kodak and I am ... A: At this point wasn't sure, so I asked my brother for his advice, as I have a cheap digital camera ...
Dell Dimension 3100	6/27/2008
Q: I have a friend who manages an apartment complex that has a Dell Dimension 3100 running a program ... A: Have her start Windows in Safe Mode, go to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, under the Startup tab see ...
PC powers down	6/16/2008
Q: I have a Dell Dimension 2350 with Win XP Home and it will only stay on for about two minutes - any ... A: My first thought would be to turn the computer off, uplug it, take the cover off and remove any dust ...
installing 95 os onto my computer	6/9/2008
Q: I had deleted my operating system by accident and now i can't get my 95 os to install on my ... A: Do you have the boot disk - it is a floppy? If yes: After you boot up using the boot disk, choose ...
Uninstalling W98 and Microsoft	6/8/2008
Q: Is there any way to completely get rid of W98 and all of Microsoft? I have an HP Pavilion, Intel ... A: Asked a friend who came back with the following: Early in the installation she will be offered the ...
File transfer from a windows 95 PC	6/3/2008
Q: I need to transfer my data files from my trustworthy but old win95 PC. It has no USB/ethernet ... A: Looks like you'll have to use floppies, then transfer to a CD or directly to the newer PC. If it is ...
Keyboard	5/14/2008
Q: I know I have asked this question before, but I cannot find the answer now! I have just re-installed ... A: # In the Windows XP standard Start menu, click [Start] , and then click [Control Panel] . In the ...
Upgrade from Windows 95	4/14/2008
Q: I saw you helped someone else with this question. I am getting my Mom High speed internet and she ... A: Most DSL and/or cable connections work better with Windows XP or Vista. Microsoft explains How to ...
laptop upgrades	4/14/2008
Q: i have a compaq armada laptop that has windows 95 is there anyway i can upgrade to windows 98se ... A: You own Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 If you own Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, you should purchase the ...
Windows 98 color problems	4/4/2008
Q: I have a laptop with the Windows 98 software on it. I am not very good with technology, and even ... A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
windows 95	3/14/2008
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of windows 95 to other windows family. Can u give insights ... A: The way I see it, the only advantage to Windows 95 is that you can play DOS games or use the DOS ...
Old XP HD in New Vista PC - Can't Access Files	3/5/2008
Q: I have a lot of files on an HD that I took out of my dead XP PC. I put the HD into my new computer ... A: Check out what Microsoft states at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;326549 ...
windows 95 upgrade	2/27/2008
Q: I have windows 95 on a seperate computer and I would like to know if I can upgrade windows 95 to xp? ... A: Again will have to ask you to view the requirements for Windows XP at: ...
windows 95 upgrade	2/26/2008
Q: I have windows 95 on a seperate computer and I would like to know if I can upgrade windows 95 to xp? A: The odds are that you cannot do so. The following site explains Windows XP Home Edition System ...
NO CD	2/24/2008
Q: Some how I got windows 95 on my IBM Laptot I do not want it but I cant get into my laptop as it is ... A: Download the boot disk for Windows 98 at: http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm After you boot up ...
New Wireless DSL but Old PC/Software	2/8/2008
Q: First a little background info: I was getting so frustrated with slow dial-up (had free internet ... A: The router is for the computers only. Sorry for taking so long to get back to you, asked a friend ...
New Wireless DSL but Old PC/Software	2/7/2008
Q: First a little background info: I was getting so frustrated with slow dial-up (had free internet ... A: Was surprised to hear that they even hooked you up to DSL knowing you had Windows 98. Never heard of ...
Windows 98	1/28/2008
Q: I saw your post about trying to get songs off a Windows 98 machine. I am having that same problem ... A: Do you have the correct drivers installed for the flash drive? I would suggest going to the ...
display problem	1/24/2008
Q: I need to do a restore but don't know if you can for windows 98. My display is so big that I can ... A: Can you change the settings as described in Safe Mode? If yes, do so then reboot. Check out the ...
display problem	1/24/2008
Q: I need to do a restore but don't know if you can for windows 98. My display is so big that I can ... A: You should be able to right click an empty spot of the Desktop, choose Properties, under the ...
Upgrading Windows95 to XP	1/24/2008
Q: Lorry...how do I upgrade my PC that current has Windows 95 to Windows XP. What do I need to buy ... A: I doubt that you will be able to put Windows XP on a PC that has Windows 95, it would be cheaper to ...
Internet Explorer	1/21/2008
Q: On my home Computer, Internet Exployer has been deleted, and I now have no Internet. My service is ... A: If you go to Start, Programs, Internet Explorer is not listed, correct? Check out the following: ...
blank blue screen with working cursor	1/16/2008
Q: Hey Lorry Last night I went away from the computer (Toshiba Protege 7200 series with windows 98) ... A: My friend came back with: For Boyd, he would only be able to retrieve the data if he buys an ...
blank blue screen with working cursor	1/15/2008
Q: Hey Lorry Last night I went away from the computer (Toshiba Protege 7200 series with windows 98) ... A: Wasn't sure so I asked a friend of mine, he came back with: Is the computer plugged in and is the ...
Dead icons	1/12/2008
Q: I'm trying to help someone with a Windows 98 machine. The 1st problem is that the icons on the ... A: Check for spyware and/or viruses. I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a ...
hard drive space low	12/4/2007
Q: I am down to about 1gb of space on hard drive C on my compaq presario 5838 w/wind. 98se. Last night ... A: Am assuming that you scanned with Spybot also, right? Just want to make sure that there are no ...
hard drive disk low on space	12/4/2007
Q: I have a compaq presario 5838 with windows 98se. About 4 weeks ago I had over 9gb of space on drive ... A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Intenet Explorer go to: ...
Win 98 in XP box	11/25/2007
Q: I am running windows98 in a newer (but still old) XP box. Having trouble with win 98 recognizing my ... A: I would suggest purchasing Windows XP either at a business or store, or you might be able to ...
Windows 98 Startup	11/24/2007
Q: I rebooted Windows 98 S.E. from the floppy and CD; everything worked fine except I keep getting two ... A: Am assuming that you have an antivirus program installed, update it, then run a virus scan. I would ...
Fatal Error Exception	11/22/2007
Q: Lorry, I have an old friend (71 years of age) who is using a Digital HiNoteVP notebook running a ... A: RESOLUTION Warning This workaround may make your computer or your network more vulnerable to attack ...
windows 98 driver	11/21/2007
Q: I have an old computer running on Windows 98. It has a HP 6L printer. I am looking for a driver ... A: Since you don't have a Windows 98 CD, is it possible that one of your friends might? You might want ...
Windows 98 requirements for DSL	11/20/2007
Q: My son just received a computer from a friend of ours. It is Windows 98. We have Verizon DSL at ... A: You need to install a Network Interface Card (NIC). You can purchase one at Office Depot, Staples or ...
Win 98se problem	11/17/2007
Q: I'm trying to install win98se, after all the usual prompts, it tells me I may have a ... A: After you boot up using the boot disk, choose CD-ROM support, then type FORMAT C: Just follow the ...
help	11/15/2007
Q: I have a Packard Bell 610 Multimedia with Windows 95. My internet is not compatible with this OS, ... A: 2000 XP Office is an MS Office program, not an operating system which is what you need. Your best ...
Freeze-ups/ fatal exception errors	11/8/2007
Q: I have an AMD with Win98 SE. I have been having problems with the hard drive for a while having to ... A: If you can start Windows in Safe Mode, do so. Once there, run ScanDisk and Defrag. You might need a ...
about win95/98/200/xp	10/29/2007
Q: i want to know the definations of win95/98/2000/xp. what is the differences. A: Check out the following sites for information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_95 ...
format from safe mode	10/18/2007
Q: the computer boots up in safe mode(win.98). I would like to format my hard drive w/o saving any ... A: A floppy disc is like a blank CD except that it doesn't hold a lot of information. You can make ...
format from safe mode	10/18/2007
Q: the computer boots up in safe mode(win.98). I would like to format my hard drive w/o saving any ... A: After you boot up using the boot disk, choose CD-ROM support, then type FORMAT C: Just follow the ...
Windows 98	10/11/2007
Q: How do you restore settings on Windows 98? I'm trying to help someone out. She doesn't know what ... A: How to Restore Windows Me, Windows 98, and Windows 95 Desktop Settings You can customize the ...
98 Windows temp folder	10/10/2007
Q: There are several items in the C:windowstemp folder with .dll extension going back to 1996. There ... A: The best thing to do would be to FDISK and reformat the computer. By doing that, you are starting ...
98 Windows temp folder	10/7/2007
Q: There are several items in the C:windowstemp folder with .dll extension going back to 1996. There ... A: The following sites explain what may be removed safely: ...
IE6 search results open in wrong window	10/3/2007
Q: I use IE6 on a Win 98SE machine. When I run a search the search results come up fine, but when I ... A: Not having used IE6 for quite awhile, came up with the following: Open Internet ...
Windows 95	9/4/2007
Q: My company computer running windows 95 crashed and it seems as its the hard drive or mother board. I ... A: I was assuming that since you had Windows 95 on a computer, you had the Windows 95 CD. Windows ...
Windows 95	9/2/2007
Q: My company computer running windows 95 crashed and it seems as its the hard drive or mother board. I ... A: You could get a new hard drive and install Windows 95 but for a few dollars more, you could get a ...
setup wizard Cd rom	8/25/2007
Q: I would like to know if you can help me. I have a linksys compact wireless-G USB Adapter I lost my ... A: The best I could come up with is the following site: ...
Cookies listing	8/20/2007
Q: Lorry How can I get to the listing of all the cookies stored on my Win98? I know I stumbled on this ... A: Check out the following for unzip programs: http://www.freebyte.com/fbzip/ ...
Cookies listing	8/17/2007
Q: Lorry How can I get to the listing of all the cookies stored on my Win98? I know I stumbled on this ... A: At the following site, scroll down and click on "Click here to go to the download of msvbvm60.dll": ...
Cookies listing	8/15/2007
Q: Lorry How can I get to the listing of all the cookies stored on my Win98? I know I stumbled on this ... A: It's been awhile since I've used Windows 98, so after doing a search on Google, came up with the ...
Instructions	8/15/2007
Q: Sorry to bother you again but i just downloaded the Winamp program but i dont know how to use it. Is ... A: No problem, that's why we're here to answer questions. Heck at one time or another, we were all in ...
Windows Media Player	8/15/2007
Q: The music files I'm using some are not MP3 So I went to that site you gaved me and it said that a ... A: Followup Hi Sara, How Many Songs Can I Fit on a CD? This entirely depends on what kind of songs ...
Windows Media Player	8/14/2007
Q: I have a normal blanck CD with 700MB of space I'm trying to convert it to a MP3 disc. Also I'm ... A: Are the songs already in the MP3 format? If yes, put them onto the CD. What program are you using to ...
internet	6/22/2007
Q: I have an 95 IBM.It It has the 98 version installed .I think it was build closier to 1997.Did they ... A: Sorry, it wouldn't be worht the price for DSL and/or cable. You canget a new computer, with ...
avg	6/16/2007
Q: I am trying to completly erase avg and reinstall it. I tried overriding it an error occurs , I have ... A: Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs and remove AVG from there. Before doing ...
Recycle bin W98	6/5/2007
Q: When emptying the recycle bin I get the following message "DC51 is a Wndows System file and is ... A: Regarding DriveCleaner, go to: ...
Recycle bin W98	6/4/2007
Q: When emptying the recycle bin I get the following message "DC51 is a Wndows System file and is ... A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
AcroRd32exe: or another version,maybe just 32	5/29/2007
Q: Recently received an email that required AcroRd32 exe: to open or read,I got a message that said ... A: I would suggest downoading Adobe Acrobat 5.0.5 from: ...
Folder options is not appearing in win xp.	5/19/2007
Q: we have machine with win XP o.s, having c,d,e,f drives. In the D drive i hiddened some folders. Now ... A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes spyware, available ...
cd multisession	5/13/2007
Q: Using an ordinary read-write CD to download files from the internet on it, I find that the CD after ... A: Whatever program you are using to write/burn the CD, you should be able to set it so it will not ...
Scan Disk	5/6/2007
Q: Lorry I have a PC with windows 98. When I run scan disk I get the following message, "scan disk ... A: Do the scanning and defragmenting in Safe Mode. When (or start doing it just before) Windows starts ...
help	4/19/2007
Q: i am on windows 98. on the taskbar there is a display button well i think it is and i right clicked ... A: The settings would be more like 800 x 600. To turn off the computer click CTRL - ALT and DELETE ...
Windows 98 Problem	4/17/2007
Q: I have a laptop with Windows 98. The taskbar somehow drifted to the top of the screen instead of ... A: Check out the following from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/247502 Perhaps you have ...
Win98Se and MSN Messenger	4/15/2007
Q: somehow I have lost ability to use Messenger. Still show as a running program ( MSG 32) but wont ... A: You could have a virus. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
Windows 95 /IE/ AOL	4/14/2007
Q: My girlfriend has my old Acer Aspire from 1998. It has Windows 95. She wanted and got AOL. In the ... A: Am surprised that the newest version of AOL works on Windows 95, many programs today will not even ...
Intermittant startup problems	4/14/2007
Q: Lorry I'm not sure whether this is a problem that falls in your bailiwick or not. I have an 8 year ... A: Sounds like the monitor is on its way out. If you can, hook up a different monitor and see what ...
errors on startup	4/11/2007
Q: I have a Compaq computer that runs windows ME. One of my CD drives couldn't open and the other CD ... A: Check out the following: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000425.htm ...
Display color problems	4/11/2007
Q: I have uninstalled a program & since then i have been unable to find the right display adapter & ... A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
windows 98	2/11/2007
Q: e im just woundering if i can download some thing off ur web site to take over to my sons desk top ... A: Do you have a Windows 98 CD? If yes, I would reformat and use that instead of ME, especially if it ...
upgrading Windows 95 to 98	1/27/2007
Q: Where can I purchase a new disk to upgrade my Windows '95 to '98? I would like to keep this ... A: Check out the following sites that lists different sites to purchase Windows 98 Upgrade: ...
Help w/ Win 98	1/26/2007
Q: It seems that some components of Win 98 are missing & I can not fix it. I am also having problems ... A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
reformat harddrive	1/21/2007
Q: I have an older laptop that came with Win.95 installed on it already. I am wanting to reformat it ... A: You can download a Windows 98 Boot Disk from: http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm Put that on a ...
Inaccessible floppy files	1/20/2007
Q: Lorry I'm not sure WIN is where my problem lies, but I don't see a better category to try. Recently ... A: After a lot of use, floppies will give out and not work correctly or at all. I would get any data ...
Restored windows 98	1/20/2007
Q: I used my resotre disk to restore my windows 98 now I am being ask for the 25 digit OEM code which I ... A: If you cannot start the computer in regular mode, I don't know of anyway to for you to find that ...
re: win 98	1/17/2007
Q: i just want to remove win 98 off the comp the add and remove programs wouldn't do it what other way ... A: If you are removing Windows 98, will you installing Windows XP? If yes, is the computer ready for ...
defrag Windows 98	1/8/2007
Q: Lorry. I cannot get past 1% on defrag of scan disc on W98. Can you help please. Kind regards Tony A: Do the scanning and defragmenting in Safe Mode. When (or start doing it just before) Windows starts ...
lost product keys for w/98	12/27/2006
Q: do you have the keys i need A: Lost product keys If you can start your guest operating system and that system is Windows 95, ...
How can I tell what kind of video card the PC has?	12/26/2006
Q: I was wondering if there is a way to tell what kind of video card is in the PC and also how many ... A: BeLarc Advisor will give you that information, plus lots more for free. You can download it from: ...
win98 se program transfer	12/24/2006
Q: with lots of programs (photo editing mostly) will I be able to transfer them to new PC using lastest ... A: On the new computer, use the CDs for the photo programs to install. If you downlaoded the programs ...
IE6 and Win98SE	12/24/2006
Q: I am trying to install IE 6, I can't connect to the internet until I do. When it starts to install, ... A: Go to Start, Programs, Add/Remove Programs, click on Microsoft Internet Explorer, click Remove, then ...
98	12/16/2006
Q: had 98 reinstalled. now my help menu is gone. freezes up. leavs black mark on mointor when i conect ... A: I would reformat Windows 98. After you boot up using the startup disk, choose CD-ROM support, then ...
Win98 only boots into safe mode	12/6/2006
Q: Turn on the computer one morning and it boots into safe mode. Reboot dozens of times and that's all ... A: At the following site, scroll down until you see,"Windows 98 Starts in Safe Mode": ...
windows 98	12/6/2006
Q: yes i deleted my windods98se by misstake i got the windows se disk but can find the product key to ... A: The numbers you need should be on the paper holder of the Windows 98 SE CD. If you cannot start ...
Start Windows	12/4/2006
Q: The only problem is it trys to install my Windows 98 upgrade but it asks me for the original windows ... A: The local computer club might have a Windows 98 CD you could have, maybe your friends - ask around. ...
Start Windows	12/4/2006
Q: I have a computer that was purchased at a yard sale 1 year ago. Vision 350MZ Windows 98. Last week ... A: Check out the following: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;188867 You can ...
windows 95 laptop	12/3/2006
Q: How could I get my 95 laptop on the internet?Hi, i have a windows xp desktop and a laptop and a ... A: If you want to connect to DSL, you will need to install a NIC(network) card in the laptop. If you ...
windows 95 laptop	12/2/2006
Q: i have a windows xp desktop and a laptop and a windows 95 laptop. i have broadband (DSL) and a ... A: To make the XP and 95 machines see each other you have to make sure client for Microsoft Networks is ...
reloading win 95	11/30/2006
Q: I got an old coputer and wanted to restor it just to have a play toy. I went through a bunch of ... A: Download a Windows 95 boot disk from the following site and put it on a floppy: ...
circle square triangle problem	11/25/2006
Q: I tried to download Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4 but it wouldn't work because I can't download ... A: Do you have access to a computer that you could download Spybot, put it on a CD and then install it ...
circle square triangle problem	11/24/2006
Q: When I try to download a lot of things such as the Goggle toolbar a circle, square, and triangle ... A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes spyware, available ...
Explorer (Not IE) crashes (Win98)	11/21/2006
Q: Explorer Crashes When Right clicking desktop to create New Folder (or anything) If the pointer ... A: Go to Start > Run and start SFC.EXE from here. Open the "Settings" to make sure, that SFC searches ...
Windows 95 startup error	11/21/2006
Q: I figured out that the computer is not reading or something like that my C:\ drive. Sorry, But can ... A: It sounds like the hard drive is bad. You could try another hard drive but you could get a new ...
help	11/20/2006
Q: my windows 95 has the problum that when it starts up it say that C:/ comup saying there is no ... A: WINDOWS 95/98 SCANDISK Windows 95 improved the functionality of scandisk, as did Windows 98; to run ...
windows question	11/20/2006
Q: I have a document for example a purchase agreement and I have a company’s name where I don’t want to ... A: Inserting and embedding. WordPad works with other features of Windows so you can insert or embed ...
Windows 95 startup error	11/20/2006
Q: Ok I got Windows 95 OEM. So how do I reinstall windows?So there is no way to bypass anything? Or ... A: Put the copy of the bootdisk on a floppy, put the floppy in drive, start the computer. After you ...
Windows 95 startup error	11/18/2006
Q: ok I don't have my Windows 95 disk. So now what do I do?I have a older computer with Win95.I shut it ... A: Try starting the computer in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key until you get a window with various ...
Windows 95 startup error "Insert bootable disk in appropraite drive"	11/18/2006
Q: I have a older computer with Win95.I shut it down one day and then tried to get on it. It gets to ... A: Put the copy of the bootdisk on a floppy, put the floppy in drive, start the computer. You might ...
PLEASE HELP ME!!	11/17/2006
Q: My question is, is that my computer is a "Micron". Its a Windows 98 and the problem is is that my ... A: There's two things that come to mind, try updating the video drivers or check for viruses and/or ...
windows 95/ microsoft office 2003 professional	11/11/2006
Q: can you tell me why it isnt compatible with windows 95yes i would like to know if microsoft office ... A: As mentioned earlier, to run MS Office 2003 you would need to have Windows 2000 or XP. Windows 95 ...
windows 95/ microsoft office 2003 professional	11/11/2006
Q: yes i would like to know if microsoft office 2003 professional is compatible with windows 95 why or ... A: To run MS Office 2003 PRO you need Microsoft Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows XP, or ...
Q's About the IBm Thinkpad 760 EL	11/2/2006
Q: Thnaks And Happy Late Halloween A: Happy late Halloween to you too! Microsoft lists the requirements for Windows XP Home at: ...
win 98 audio driver?	10/23/2006
Q: I have no sound. When I go to my sound mixer/ volume control it says no driver installed. How do I ... A: If this is a brand name computer, go to the manufacturer's site and download the driver for the for ...
Missing VXD file(s)	10/16/2006
Q: Followup To Question - Hello, My Win 98 (or 95-?) PC suddenly does not boot up to Windows due to ... A: Am well aware of that. I was hoping that you could download the program, put it on a cd and try to ...
Missing VXD file(s)	10/16/2006
Q: My Win 98 (or 95-?) PC suddenly does not boot up to Windows due to several "missing VXD" files (1 ... A: If your computer starts with an error that it can't find MRTRATE.VXD. You probably uninstalled ...
256 or true color on my micron computer	10/16/2006
Q: My computer use to run in 256 or high color and on day it went in to safe mode. Now it will only run ... A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
Missing VXD file(s)	10/13/2006
Q: My Win 98 (or 95-?) PC suddenly does not boot up to Windows due to several "missing VXD" files (1 ... A: To resolve this issue, reinstall Quicken 2000 or Quickbooks 2000. To to do this, follow these steps: ...
Screen colors	10/12/2006
Q: Reformatted hard drive and reloaded Windows 98 Upgrade. Now the color selections are 16 or 2 and ... A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
Windows 98 SE	10/11/2006
Q: Just started everynight at 12:02 my computer boots up on its own. I have not loaded any new ... A: One of the following sites might be beneficial: ...
robert_nelson_02@yahoo.com	10/10/2006
Q: I need the password for windows98 to make windows98 work.do you know it? A: Am assuming that this is your computer, correct? Check out the following for information: ...
windows 95	10/7/2006
Q: My Mother just bought an ibm 300pl and it has windows 95 on it. I would like to upgrade to at least ... A: You could install Windows 98 but not for free. You would need the Windows 98 CD and startup disk to ...
installing win98se on a win95 computer	10/6/2006
Q: I recently received a computer from a friend, it's a compaq pressario and it has windows 95 already ... A: You need the Windows 98 boot disk, you can download one from: http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm ...
harddrives	10/5/2006
Q: i have an hp that quit working. i took the harddrive out and saved it. i also have a gateway 2000. ... A: Asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: The HP drive is configured for the dead ...
Windows 95 can't find modem	10/3/2006
Q: I have a old Gateway computer p5 pentuim, when I installed a new hard drive several years ago, the ... A: Have you tried goping to the manufacturer's site and downloading the drivers from there? Check out ...
Windows98	9/29/2006
Q: I have a windows 98 i'm giving to my son,, someone installed xp in it, now how do I get it back to ... A: How to remove Windows XP To remove Windows XP, follow these steps: 1.Restart your computer in Safe ...
windows	9/24/2006
Q: I have an old Samsung Laptop operating on windows 98 pentium I processor. It was working fine until ... A: It's possible it's a loose wire, if it is, you might want to take it to the local computer repair ...
Can not empty recycle bin	9/23/2006
Q: I am using Windows 98SE and I have the icon for the recycle bin on the desktop. I right click and go ... A: To resolve this issue, follow these steps: 1.Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control ...
Password reset	9/22/2006
Q: I have a frined who has a laptop and she forgot the password to log onto Windows, do you know what ... A: Check out the following for information: http://www.loginrecovery.com/ ...
E-mail	9/20/2006
Q: Lorry, I hope you can help me! I have Windows 98 2nd Edition. When I receive E-mail in Outlook ... A: You can't solve the problem because it's caused by an incorrect setting in the sender's e-mail ...
RE: windows 95 and aol version	9/20/2006
Q: My sister has a computer with windows 95 what version of aol does she need to use? How can we get ... A: Don't think you could find a download of an AOL version that would work with Windows 95, sorry to ...
no operating system	9/17/2006
Q: i have a toshiba laptop(not sure what make or model but it runs on windows 98). it says it can't ... A: Microsoft expains how at their site: http://support.microsoft.com/?id=136630 You should print out ...
Windows 98	9/12/2006
Q: I try to format the c drive from Dos and it tells me something is still being used in the c drive. ... A: To reformat Windows 98: After you boot up using the startup disk, choose CD-ROM support, then type ...
delete hard drive	9/8/2006
Q: i want to delete my hard drive on my 98 windows before i give it away can you help me? A: Smart move, you'd be surprised how many people do not erase their drives before giving their ...
windows 98 protection error	8/31/2006
Q: Computer was working fine. Next day I turned it on and after the "Microsoft Windows 98" screen ... A: At the following site, scroll down until you see,"Windows 98 Starts in Safe Mode": ...
deleting windows 95 installing 98	8/30/2006
Q: i tried to delete windows 95, so i can install 98. now i can't get my computer to do anything. i get ... A: You would have to reformat. If you don't have a startup disk, go to Start \| Settings \| Control Panel ...
Uprading from Win 98 to Win98 SE	8/30/2006
Q: I have a HP Pavilion 6465 PC with Win98. I want to go wireless to communicate with my other Apple ... A: You would have to purchase Windows 98SE but I wouldn't advise that, as Microsoft no longer supports ...
Windows 98 change icon	8/25/2006
Q: How do you change icons when the Display Properties: Effects tab, change icon, default icon, ... A: Check out the following for information: ...
Computer freezing	8/22/2006
Q: hope you can help me i have a Presario 5838 with windows 98. i have completed restored all the files ... A: Check out the following from HP regarding how to do a system recovery: ...
I need help asap	8/21/2006
Q: Ok thank you i downloaded it and i installed it but while i was installing something else a ... A: That was the only site I found for that download, sorry. Have you tried using System Restore? Go to ...
WINDOWS 98	8/21/2006
Q: i have a problem with my windows 98 hp tower u no the thang that u load a floopy and cd into well i ... A: If you have the Restore/Recovery CD, this is the time to use it. If not, try taking the pc to the ...
User Intervention Required	8/9/2006
Q: I reboot the computer 2 times after re-installing the printer driver. I made sure that the printer ... A: Not knowing what kind of printer you have, the odds are that the following would be the same ...
screen size and colour settings.	8/8/2006
Q: Lorry thanks for your prompt reply. I have checked in properties and background and there is no ... A: You need to locate the drivers for the graphic card abd then update them. If this a brand name ...
reinstalling windows	8/8/2006
Q: I have windows 98se and it has become too loaded with junk and everything got messed up on it. I ... A: Did you backup anything of importance, for example Address Book, Favorites, etc.? If not, do that ...
screen size and colour settings.	8/7/2006
Q: I have just reinstalled windows 98 into a laptop as I had a few problems with it, and I only really ... A: Try right clicking the Desktop, choose Properties, under the Background tab, click the arrow next to ...
win98 internet speed restriction	8/5/2006
Q: there is a setting that sets the limit to 1.5mb somewhere. When my cabel modem speed went to 3mb, ... A: Not sure, sorry. Have you contacted your cable company, they should be able to tell you which ...
D: drive has been erased	8/4/2006
Q: I don't know how it happened,But somehow my D: drive has been erased, therefor my computer won't ... A: Comment from tfjeff Date: 07/07/2004 10:29PM EDT Comment if that doesn't work, enter bios light ...
windows 98	8/1/2006
Q: I was trying to erase programs on an old emachine computer and did not realize should not of tried ... A: Do you have the Restore/Recovery CD that came with the eMachine? If yes, you should be able to use ...
Missing Windows95 VXD and DLL Files	5/31/2006
Q: Missing Windows95 VXD and DLL Files. I had an old win95 computer I am giving to a niece and I ... A: NOTE: If you have previously set up Dial-Up Networking and have added items such as phone numbers, ...
Desktop	3/28/2006
Q: I use windows 98.The problem is this that the icons arenot seen on the desktop of my computer.Only ... A: Missing all icons on my Windows 98 desktop. Cause: Active desktop is enabled Solution: If ...
boot up disk	3/25/2006
Q: I want to erase my hard drive, but I need a boot up disk. How do I make one for windows 98SE A: To create a setup boot disk in Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and Me, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, ...
dial up problem	3/25/2006
Q: Well, maybe it is really not a Win 98 dial up problem because I have no problem getting on the ... A: Asked a friend for their advice, he came back with: He could probably get rid of the connection ...
System freeze during reboot	3/25/2006
Q: Sorry I forgot to say it's windows 98Hi My system freezes in the middle of displaying the windows ... A: I'm sorry, thought I sent the site for Windows 98. Please forgive me? Thanks! This is the one I ...
windows 98 external hard drive	3/21/2006
Q: I cannot find an external hard drive that is supported with windows 98. I have 1200 songs in mp3 ... A: Check out the following: http://www.psism.com/portablehd.htm ...
Windows 98 Product key	3/18/2006
Q: I am in the process of a full recovery of another original IBM Aptiva soft ware, but cannot finish ... A: V. Macaya, How to find Product ID in Registry (98 & ME) First Click on Start/Run/ ...
Hard disc partitioning	3/7/2006
Q: Sir, I am using windows-98 second edition, and now I want to partition my hard disk into 4 ... A: Check out the following: http://www.pcworld.com/resource/printable/article/0,aid,73826,00.asp At ...
Product Key	3/4/2006
Q: I have lost my product key for my window's 98 disc.Where can I get it? Thank's Tommy A: How to find Product ID in Registry (98 & ME) First Click on Start/Run/ and type "REGEDIT" now do ...
Scandisk problem	2/25/2006
Q: Using Win 98 SE When trying to run Scandisk on "C" drive, the system first starts to check the ... A: Do the scanning and defragmenting in Safe Mode. When (or start doing it just before) Windows starts ...
Windows 95 Registry/Start up problem	2/25/2006
Q: I recently received a computer form my gather in law. It is a Compaq presario Desktop, with Windows ... A: You could contact Compaq and explain the situation, where they would most likely charge a small fee ...
Menu?	2/21/2006
Q: I have an older laptop, running in Windows 95. It is mainly good for games or just writing (notepad) ... A: I;m assuming that you want to password protect My Documents, if correct, please check out the ...
Transfer files	2/16/2006
Q: Can I transfer the contents from one hard drive to another without using a program like Ghost. I ... A: Check the information that came with yours. Check out the following: ...
FOLDER OPTIONS IN WINDOWS EXPLORER	2/14/2006
Q: Sir, Windows 98 is working fine for me. But the "Folder options" in windows explorer is not ... A: Anand, With Windows Explorer opened, go to Tools, Folder Options. The following sites have more ...
repair 98	2/13/2006
Q: gentleman: kindly indicate methods and/or freeware to repair and optimise the performance of windows ... A: What is wrong with Windows 98SE, what is it doing? Regular maint. would be to scan the disk, defrag, ...
Laptop Power	2/12/2006
Q: I have a Dell Inspirion laptop. I just replaced the battery. In order to prolong battery power, I ... A: Not having a laptop, I asked a friend of mine who teaches computers at the local college, he came ...
error message	2/9/2006
Q: upon starting my pc/ win 98, i have been getting an fatal error message, OE AT ... A: Check for viruses, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym Click ...
startup	2/3/2006
Q: How can I stop the system page from popping up when I start my computer.I have windows 98 SE. ... A: If you want to Remove Version number from the Desktop, please see the following: ...
format hard drive	1/13/2006
Q: First I did not delete the primary partition and "format c:" only went to 5% and then terminated. I ... A: The following sites explain how to use FDISK: http://www.5starsupport.com/tutorial/format.htm Try ...
format hard drive	1/12/2006
Q: How are you? I am very frustrated about reistalling windows 98se on my computer. I started using ... A: Am assuming that you used FDISK to remove the partitions, correct? ...
Internet access	1/12/2006
Q: I have a 6-year old basic IBM Aptiva system with Windows 95. I use CompuServe as my ISP and my ... A: I would suggest purchasing a new computer with Windows XP on it. You can get a computer for anywhere ...
Win 98SE Registry Import	1/11/2006
Q: I will go to the links that you have given me and follow the necessary steps. In the beginning I ... A: Right click the file(s), choose Properties, uncheck all boxes under Attributes - after you move the ...
Win 98SE Registry Import	1/11/2006
Q: I have Exported the Win98 SE register to a location D:\ with the file name "Registry.reg" after I ... A: Check out the following: http://kb.iu.edu/data/aifl.html ...
dvd playing	12/30/2005
Q: i cannot get my dvd's to play. had no problem before. to give you as much info as possible i had ... A: Try updating the drivers for the DVD player. Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or ...
slow pc	12/22/2005
Q: I have an older pc running windows 98. After I have been on the Internet a while and check my mail, ... A: If you play games on the computer, you should defrag more often. Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, ...
DVD - extremely slow & can't copy	12/19/2005
Q: I have a 2.5 GHz with 1MB RAM computer. I installed a DVD ROM and a DVD burner. I copied a 400 MB ... A: Wasn't sure so I asked a friend for his advice. He came back with: I am not familiar with either of ...
Photos	12/19/2005
Q: Me again.I managed after your advice to alter my photos from Word to another programme. The photo ... A: Check out the following: http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,110334,00.asp ...
Saving Favorites	12/18/2005
Q: "Hello Lorry, I'm running Windows 98 SE How can I save my Favorites to a CD. I have tryed looking ... A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to File, Import and Export, that will bring up the Import/Export ...
Photos	12/18/2005
Q: All my saved files of photographs have changed to Word files and they open with a string of ... A: Associate a File Extension with a File Type 1. In Windows Explorer or My Computer, locate the ...
Win 98 Clipboard viewer	12/4/2005
Q: me again, how are you doing. Today I accidently save a bunch of pictures I was working on the the ... A: To get the Clipboard Viewer back: 1.Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. ...
cannot save HTML web pages	12/1/2005
Q: Followup To Question -Followup To Question - Hello Lorry, I tried to save an email as a HTML ... A: You can download Mozilla from: http://www.mozilla.org/products/mozilla1.x/ Mail & Newsgroups Junk ...
cannot save HTML web pages	12/1/2005
Q: Followup To Question -Hello Lorry, I tried to save an email as a HTML document in one of my folder ... A: I have Windows XP PRO, usually I use Mozilla, not IE as a browser. I used IE when trying to save ...
cannot save HTML web pages	11/30/2005
Q: I tried to save an email as a HTML document in one of my folder and it gave me the following ... A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab click Delete ...
Strange toolbar	9/2/2005
Q: I can't seem to get rid of a strange toolbar which is stuck on both IE and Windows Explorer. It has ... A: Not knowing what spyware programs you used, try downloaing Spybot Search & Destroy and enable the ...
Win98>win98SE	8/31/2005
Q: Lorry: thanks for getting back to me so quickly! So, it sounds like you're saying there isn't a free ... A: The only free patch for Windows(any version) would be the Windows Update. You mentioned that you ...
Win98>win98SE	8/31/2005
Q: I just got a new version of Quicken that seems to need Windows 98SE to work properly and I have ... A: Today you can get a new computer with Windows XP Home, monitor, keyboard, speakers and even a ...
Start up	8/28/2005
Q: Lorry, I had a terrible time starting my computer. Pushing the start button resulted in about two ... A: Forgot to add, thanks for asking about the hurricane. We were under a storm warning for two days, ...
Start up	8/28/2005
Q: Lorry, I had a terrible time starting my computer. Pushing the start button resulted in about two ... A: Sounds like the hard drive is failing. If you can, start the computer in Safe Mode, go to Start, ...
USB/Desktop QUICKCAM problem	8/26/2005
Q: I had a Logitech Quickcam messenger plugged into my computer, which runs Windows 98SE. It worked ... A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
Fatal Exception Error	8/21/2005
Q: My parents have rung me to say that their Win98(SE I think) PC has suddenly reported a Fatal ... A: Have your parents do the scanning and defragmenting in Safe Mode. When (or start doing it just ...
win 98 freeze	8/13/2005
Q: i have been running win98 and i have the same problem for the past year or so.the os freezes up on ... A: Check for spyware. Download Ad-AwareÃ‚Â® SE Personal Edition, a free program that you can download ...
Unresponsive keyboard and mouse after updating Windows 98	8/13/2005
Q: My reserve computer is a Dell laptop with Win98 which I regularly update. The latest Windows update ... A: In safe mode, try running a virus scan, am assuming that you have an antivirus program installed. ...
Outlook Express on Win98	7/29/2005
Q: I have a Win98 machine that is experiencing disk access problems. I am trying to off load files ... A: This article describes how to back up and restore your messages, Address Book, mail accounts, and ...
sending pictures	7/28/2005
Q: I have saved pictures but i cant seam to be able to send them all i get is the # of the picture when ... A: Are the pictures saved in a JPG format? To send a picture using Outmial Express as an attachment, ...
Windows 98se	7/25/2005
Q: Could you please help me with the following which I believe is caused by a corrupt file, When I ... A: Check out the following sites: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315209 ...
windows 98	7/21/2005
Q: i recently gave my son my windows 98 pc which has give great service from new while he was getting ... A: As I explained earlier, if you are trying to save the files, the Microsoft site can help. The other ...
error message	7/17/2005
Q: when i power up my computer i get the message- fatal exception OE occured at 0028:C027D5F6 in VXD ... A: Try updating the video drivers. Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate ...
warnings	7/15/2005
Q: my nane is mark and i have a problem.i'am running windows 98 and a warning keeps poping up.and the ... A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab click Delete ...
windows 98se	7/6/2005
Q: my computer was infected recently with the Trojan virus smitfraud.c which caused it to ground to a ... A: Regarding scanning and defragmenting, do it in Safe Mode. When (or start doing it just before) ...
IE 6 dies	6/25/2005
Q: Followup To Question -Followup To Question -Followup To Question -Followup To Question - Hello, ... A: I thought it was over also, but, when you sent,"Thanks, will do.Best regards,Marvin", that appears ...
Connection	6/24/2005
Q: I'm on broadband and I've just starting using the program 'LimeWire'. Initially it starts off fine ... A: Some ISPs are blocking P2P sites, you can verify that ith your server. P2P sites aew known for ...
IE 6 dies	6/15/2005
Q: Followup To Question -Followup To Question -Followup To Question - Hello, Lorrie, I was ... A: Try running Ad-aware SE again - don't forget to check for updates first. That is the only thing I ...
98	6/13/2005
Q: Forgot to tell you I tried safe mode already to no avail.If you have anymore ideals.I would ... A: Did you disable the screen saver? Right click an empty spot on the Desktop, choose Properties, under ...
Speed up computer	6/12/2005
Q: I have several computers at home and at the office and they running Win 98, Me, 2000 & XP. Some are ... A: Check out the following from Symantec: ...
Internet Closes Slow	6/12/2005
Q: Goodmorning and how are you today...my problem is,after closing from being on the net,if,i i go ... A: It's possible. With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab ...
windows 98 question	6/11/2005
Q: I have a question regarding Windows 98. In my taskbar, I have an icon for Task Scheduler(next to my ... A: By disabling the Task Manager, you will stop any programs that automatically run at certain times. ...
98	6/10/2005
Q: My computer will not finish a scandisk or a defrag.What can I do to solve this. Thanks ,Jerry A: Do the scanning and defragmenting in Safe Mode. When (or start doing it just before) Windows starts ...
Memory	6/9/2005
Q: I have a NEC PC with Windows 98. I have Excel. This morning I was able to get into Excel and add ... A: Open Internet Explorer, go to Tools, Internet options, under the General tab click Delete Cookies, ...
IE 6 dies	6/9/2005
Q: Followup To Question -Hello, Lorrie, I was suddenly hospitalized a few days ago and your reply to ... A: It warms my heart to know that there are still "good" people out there. You know what scares me? It ...
IE 6 dies	6/5/2005
Q: Followup To Question - Hello, Lorrie, I was suddenly hospitalized a few days ago and your reply ... A: When you go to http:/sarc.com/ Scroll down past Virus Definitions, under that - there's a bunch of ...
IE 6 dies	6/3/2005
Q: Lorrie, I was suddenly hospitalized a few days ago and your reply to my last question expired ... A: Hope this finds you feeling better. Had another thought regarding this problem. I would suggest ...
IE 6 dies	5/31/2005
Q: Lorrie, I was suddenly hospitalized a few days ago and your reply to my last question expired ... A: Sorry to hear you were in the hospital, hope you are feeling better now. With Internet Explorer ...
Win98 starts up automatically	5/31/2005
Q: My son uses win98 as his operating system and has the following problem no one seems able to ... A: When he click s Shut Down, in the next dialog box is Restart checked? If he is running Windows 98 ...
Re: question	5/28/2005
Q: Good day, Can you tell me how do I erase the directory of search strings and terms I used for ... A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tols, Internet options, under the Content tab click the ...
microsoft errors	5/22/2005
Q: a.I have been getting error message;(every session) Explorer has caused an invalid page fault in ... A: Do you have more than two programs opened when you get these errors? The odds are they are due to ...
installing recovery disk	5/21/2005
Q: I'm trying to fdisk, and it seems to be working and deleting the partitions, but when I exit fdisk ... A: Check out the following from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q255867/ Make you sure ...
opening links while using internet explorer	5/18/2005
Q: I use WIN 98 SE. I use IE 6.0.2800 My PC is a Dell Dimension 4100. I find that I am unable to open ... A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab click Delete ...
Ad-Aware	5/17/2005
Q: I'm back. I tried to follow your instructins regarding Ad-Aware but had a problem. I downloaded ... A: After you run the Ad-aware SE scan and you get the windows showing what was found, check the top ...
VxD problem	5/17/2005
Q: Some time when I turn on my Computer and start to do something, the monitor screen turn black ,then ... A: Perhaps the following would be easier: ...
VxD problem	5/17/2005
Q: Some time when I turn on my Computer and start to do something, the monitor screen turn black ,then ... A: When you start Windows 95 or 98, you may encounter this odd error message: There are no spare ...
Freezup	5/8/2005
Q: I recently reinstalled Windows 98 and solved many problems. But now, when on the internet for a ... A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet options, under the General tab click Delete ...
2	5/5/2005
Q: 1.On Comaq Presario MV700 on Email when DELETED file getts stuffed I can simply click on delete all ... A: Regarding the Compaq,do you save any of the messages in folders, instead of the IN box? An easy way ...
How to install Windows 98	5/5/2005
Q: I have the sofware of Windows 98. I put the software in cdrom and no installing. I restarted my ... A: A boot disk is a floppy, usually when you purchased Windows 95, 98 or 98SE you would get the boot ...
98SE not shutting down...	5/4/2005
Q: Intermittently, our PII-450 128MB system running 98SE won't shut down. It will always do a restart ... A: Check out the following site for information: http://www.online-tutorials.com/folder9/918.htm Have ...
help?	5/3/2005
Q: "There is not enough memory available to create or display the graphic.Quit one or more programs ... A: I'm fine, thanks and hope you are also! Evidently the Windows 98 computer is low on memory. Usually ...
Video Problems	5/3/2005
Q: I downloaded video clips. They are formatted as .avi and .wav. They are recognizable by DivX and ... A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
drives and aol screens	4/30/2005
Q: My DVd drive will not play cd, etc because of drive letter, I think it use to be "O" but I chg. it ... A: Make sure the CD is in the correct drive. After putting CD in drive, double click My Computer, if ...
Restore Folder	4/29/2005
Q: in my restore folder I have over 3 gigs of temp files. I don't know why there are so many. I would ... A: When you reduce the amount of disk space allotted to System Restore By using Control Panel or Disk ...
Printing in 98/ME	4/27/2005
Q: Is there a way to make color pages, i.e. web pages default to a different printer other than the ... A: She has to make the color printer the default printer. Go to Start, Settings, Printers, right click ...
Display	4/26/2005
Q: My screen shrank. I have a one inch blank border which makes the screen small. I tried increasing ... A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
disk cleanup	4/22/2005
Q: After running disk cleanup I get the following message- cleanmgr has caused an invalid page fault in ... A: I would do a scan and defrag. Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, ScanDisk. When that ...
MINSPS	4/17/2005
Q: My computer keeps saying there are no spare stack pages. It may be necessary to increase the setting ... A: When you start Windows 95 or 98, you may encounter this odd error message: There are no spare ...
Cannot get but two display colors 2 and 16	4/16/2005
Q: Lorry, I recently reformatted and reinstalled W98 on my HP laptop. Now I am unable to get a full ... A: Check out the following: http://www.techsupportforum.com/computer/topic/47734-1.html ...
WIN98 login?	4/16/2005
Q: How do I delete/stop/remove WIN98 login? A: Delete Login Password Go to Start-Settings-Control Panel, double click Passwords, click Change ...
Dial-up errors	4/11/2005
Q: It was resolved by someone who is now in the States so not sure that I can get an answer from him. ... A: You mentioned that you ran HiJack This, did you check the site with the tutorial I sent you? Do the ...
win98 lockup	4/10/2005
Q: Followup To Question - Recently my explorer will not close It disappears from the toolbar but ... A: To remove Spyware.Marketscore, follow the directions given at: ...
win98 lockup	4/10/2005
Q: Recently my explorer will not close It disappears from the toolbar but doesn't really close Most of ... A: I couldn't find anything regarding "spyware.marketplace" when I did a seach on: ...
Dial-up errors	4/10/2005
Q: It was resolved by someone who is now in the States so not sure that I can get an answer from him. ... A: The following site has a HijackThis log tutorial: ...
win98 lockup	4/9/2005
Q: Recently my explorer will not close It disappears from the toolbar but doesn't really close Most of ... A: Try going to Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, highlight Microsoft Internet ...
No display during bootup & after.	4/9/2005
Q: This is a weird problem, at least for me... Perhaps you can help point me in the right direction? ... A: I'd check voltages or just splurge and get a new supply. If that isn't the problem, it's probably ...
start up	4/8/2005
Q: I got rid of the 2 programs starting up that I didn't want by following your instructions, thank ... A: Regarding Ad-aware SE, "Click here to select drives and folders", that means to actualy click there ...
start up	4/8/2005
Q: I seem to have problems with 2 programs starting when windows starts that I don't want and can't ... A: Go to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, uncheck the two items you mentioned, click Apply, then OK. Have ...
windows 98se	4/4/2005
Q: When I'm online and click on a link in an email in order to open it, the link will open only if ... A: I would suggest that you download Internet Explorer 6 from: ...
winfiles	4/2/2005
Q: greetings from australia, where i'm struggling to get my old win95-driven machine sorted out. i ... A: Check out the following site for information: ...
Windows 98	3/25/2005
Q: I have a question in regard to windows 98. First of all one of my computers at home has never been ... A: You would have to reformat. After you boot up using the startup disk, choose CD-ROM support, then ...
Missing files	3/25/2005
Q: I have a problem with Windows 98 which seems to be occurring since installing and un-installing Nero ... A: aquaris 11/03/03 ? Seen this same question somewhere else...! any way....if your DSL provider has ...
bootup	3/24/2005
Q: I recently did a partial restore on my puter.. I am runnin 98se with ie 5.0.. I would like to ... A: Think it would of been better if you did a full restore. Have you filled in the information ...
defragmenting 'freeze'	3/21/2005
Q: My system is WIN 98SE, P3, 320RAM, 60GB, IE, OE, and it is used primarily for e-mail, browsing and ... A: Just a suggestion regarding Norton AntiVirus, look for a sale price that includes a rebate for ...
os	3/21/2005
Q: 0002. - if i have windows 95 ( i think that is pentium), is it possible to upgrade it to the latest ... A: You can have an internet connection with Windows 95, you need a modem and a phone line. The first ...
System tray	3/13/2005
Q: How can I remove icons from the system tray on my Windows 98SE machine? Thanks, Mark A: Go to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, under the Startup tab uncheck the programs you don't want or ...
Dial Up & Home Page	3/8/2005
Q: I have Windows 98 and am on Dial Up and can usually solve simple problems myself but this one is ... A: Sounds like someone could be controlling the computer, I would install a firewall program like ...
Corrupted Outlook Express, Version 6	3/8/2005
Q: Followup To Question -Followup To Question -Followup To Question -I am using Win 98 OS on my ... A: I've asked around and no one seems to know the answer, I know that isn't what you wanted me to say ...
low system resources	3/7/2005
Q: I'm running Win98 SE with 256 Meg RAM. Only a short time after rebooting, I get the message "low ... A: Check for viruses and/or spyware. Go to: http://sarc.com/ Scroll down and click on,"Free Online ...
Reinstall Windows 95	3/6/2005
Q: I did those steps already, but when i get to D:\> (my cd drive), after typing in setup, it says "Bad ... A: Asked my brother for help on this question, he came back with: Shouldn't be a bad hard drive ...
Reinstall Windows 95	3/6/2005
Q: I recently tried to to reinstall my windows 95 (i know it's old, but it's the only thing i can have ... A: After you boot up using the startup disk, choose CD-ROM support, then type FORMAT C: Just follow ...
Dead PC	3/6/2005
Q: My Windows 98 PC is dead. When I turn on the power, the power supply fan turns on, and a light on ... A: Sounds like the power supply needs to be replaced. Check ou the following: ...
system resources	3/5/2005
Q: howdy. johndouglasdahl@aol.com and crimendelsiglo@aol.com i asked this question 2 wks ago without ... A: What are system resources? The term System Resources actually covers two main areas of Windows ...
Corrupted Outlook Express, Version 6	3/5/2005
Q: Followup To Question -Followup To Question - I am using Win 98 OS on my system. However, I have ... A: Outlook Express automatically makes a new Sent folder, as long as you set it to do so. With Outlook ...
Corrupted Outlook Express, Version 6	3/4/2005
Q: Followup To Question -Followup To Question - I am using Win 98 OS on my system. However, I have ... A: Sometimes you have to double click to make the name change. At this point, I would contact your ISP ...
Corrupted Outlook Express, Version 6	3/4/2005
Q: Followup To Question -I am using Win 98 OS on my system. However, I have upgraded to Outlook ... A: You have to rename any of the DBX folders, including the ones you renamed. Where it states: "5.Type ...
Corrupted Outlook Express, Version 6	3/3/2005
Q: I am using Win 98 OS on my system. However, I have upgraded to Outlook Express - version 6 for ... A: RESOLUTION Rename the Folders.dbx file: 1.Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or ...
small camera icon	3/2/2005
Q: My question is this: when typing something on Microsoft Word a little camera icon pops up in the ... A: Do you have it set on "Auto-save", which is a good thing? Change how often you want Word to save ...
download windows 95	2/27/2005
Q: --- Hi lorry..... I remember about a year ago a co-worker gave me a link where i could d/l a copy of ... A: Depending on what files are corrupted, you might require the Windows 95 CD. In the meantime, do a ...
download windows 95	2/27/2005
Q: Where can i download win95? A: You cannot download Windows 95, you would have to purchase it. Doing that may prove hard, as Windows ...
cookies and clones	2/27/2005
Q: To free up disk space, can I delete all cookies and also clones that I find via the "find files and ... A: A Cookie is a message given to a Web browser by a Web server. The browser stores the message in a ...
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Q: Followup To Question - So Lorry. Win 98 ATI graphics card.Since I downloaded the driver for this ... A: You're not the first who who tested my knowledge and probably not the last, sorry to say. At one of ...
Popup box on desktop from IE	2/22/2005
Q: I am usning windows 98 and Internet Explorer 6. I am having a small problem that I can't figure out ... A: Have you checked for viruses or spyware? Go to: http://sarc.com/ Scroll down and click on,"Free ...
So Lorry. Win 98 ATI graphics...	2/21/2005
Q: So Lorry. Win 98 ATI graphics card.Since I downloaded the driver for this board and it works ... A: Check out the following site regarding Sigmacom 5500: ...
Repairing Windows 98 o/s	2/21/2005
Q: First thank you for helping a beginner like me! I have 2 computers- new and old. The old computer ... A: Check out the following from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/188867/EN-US/ Let me know ...
Internet Explorer Problems	2/19/2005
Q: ..I tried everything you suggested but it didn't help. We are using Windows 98, so thought that ... A: Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, highlight Internet Explorer, click ...
Problems with my display settings	2/18/2005
Q: Maybe this is my problem ...when I go to device manager and click listed devices there are 2. One ... A: At the following site scroll down until you see "C&T Video Drivers", and click on it to download the ...
Problems with my display settings	2/17/2005
Q: I am hoping you can help me. I am currently working on my bosses laptop. It is a Compaq Armada 1700 ... A: Have you tried updating the graphics driver? Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or ...
Hewlett packard 656c printer problems	2/10/2005
Q: I have a Hewlett Packard 656c printer and having problems with my usb. It will not detect it. I have ... A: Once at the Device Manager, click the plus (+) sign next Ports(COM & LPT), the printer will most ...
Creating system disks in Win95 for ThinkPad	2/9/2005
Q: Lorry. I thought I knew what I was doing. I acquired (cheap) an old Thinkpad 760ED, running Windows ... A: I asked my brother for his advice, he came back with: Sounds similar to the IBM I've got. I ...
WIN98 won't shut down?	2/8/2005
Q: When shutting down my PC WIN98 I always get an error message: This program is not responding. How ... A: To find out which program is causing the problem, hit the CTRL-ALT & Delete key, that will bring up ...
error message	2/7/2005
Q: I am running windows 95 on a dell desktop. I wanted to install norton anti virus, when i did, i got ... A: The requirements for Norton AntiVirus 2005 are Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. Norton AntiVirus 2002 was the ...
window 98 & 95 problems	2/5/2005
Q: First of all I must thank you for your kind attention. I am an employee of a large multinational ... A: Both Windows 95 and Windows 98 are basically outdated, especialy when considering they are being ...
win 98 reinstall	2/2/2005
Q: I'm running win 98 first edition which has been on my computer since new (Spring '99). Everything ... A: The main reason why many people reformat is to remove the misc. files/folders on their computers, in ...
download problem	2/2/2005
Q: I have windows 95 w/ie 5.5 and am unable to download anything. I beleive something is set wrong. ... A: When you ran Ad-aware, did you or could you do the following? Check for updates before running ...
upgrade windows 95 to windows 98	2/1/2005
Q: Can I put windows 98 over windows 95 to upgrade it...??? Not a clean load , just copy over.. A: No, it won't work. If you have the full version of Windows 98, you should reformat. If you don't ...
MSconfig problem?	1/30/2005
Q: Followup To Question -Followup To Question - Thank you I'll try all suggested! Answer - Hi ... A: Do you have both of the above DLLs? If not, you can download them from: http://www.dll-files.com/ ...
annoying window!	1/30/2005
Q: Lorry You have helped me before so thanks before I start! I am using Windows 98 and every time I ... A: Download Ad-Aware® SE Personal Edition, a free program that you can download at: ...
.gif files	1/30/2005
Q: Operating System: Windows 98 Let me ask the question by first explaining what I did... I went to a ... A: Asked a friend for advice, he came back with: First thing that comes to mind is the site is using ...
MSconfig problem?	1/29/2005
Q: Followup To Question - Thank you I'll try all suggested! Answer - Hi Raven, If it doesn't help, ... A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab click Delete ...
Upgrading to windows 98	1/29/2005
Q: I have an old PC that we use up at our cabin just to get onto the internet and check the weather, ... A: First thing, make sure the computer has what is required to run Windows 98SE: ...
MSconfig problem?	1/28/2005
Q: Answer - Hi Raven, If it doesn't help, let me know and we'll take it from there. Have a great ... A: To find out which programs are running, hit CTRL-ALT&DELETE. If it's a program you don't recognize, ...
MSconfig problem?	1/26/2005
Q: WIN98: How to correct unrecognized commands(line 2/line 7) in MSconfig? I get this on my screen when ... A: With the information you gave me, I would suggest that you check for spyware and/or viruses. ...
Keyboard	1/26/2005
Q: Fujitsu Siemens Myrica Computer Windows 98se. 450meg Pentium 4.192 MB Ram. 40GB Problem: Keyboard ... A: My name is Lorry, not Kevin and to be honest with you, Kevin would probably know the answer for ...
Windows 98 second edition	1/25/2005
Q: I have a CD RW that plays on my friends computer with windows XP, but it doesn't play on my computer ... A: 2. RE: CD drive won't read CDRW data jspr57 Apr-19-02 07:00 PM In response to message 1 Most normal ...
Disk scanner	1/23/2005
Q: My computer is five years old and doesn't function optimally. For instance, my built-in ... A: Do the scanning and defragmenting in Safe Mode. When (or start doing it just before) Windows starts ...
windows/setup/dbf.	1/22/2005
Q: Im running windows /98 while in C drive when I go to different software I get a popup across my ... A: Sounds like spyware trying to install. Download Ad-Aware® SE Personal Edition, a free program that ...
loading canoscan FB320P to windows 98se?	1/22/2005
Q: Help Lorry:),..hope ya had a great holiday:) Question please: I use windows 98se, 20 mg HD, over ... A: For starters, try searching at Canon: ...
System resources question	1/19/2005
Q: I need help figuring out what's OK to uncheck in my startup folder. My problem: System resources ... A: First question, do have Windows 98SE? If not, according to Time Warner RoadRunner. you should not be ...
Scandisk wont work In Win98	1/18/2005
Q: I try to run Scandisk in Win98SE and it locks up my computer. Is there any way to tell what progam ... A: Do the scanning and defragmenting in Safe Mode. When (or start doing it just before) Windows starts ...
Win 98	1/14/2005
Q: I can not access my Device Manager in System properties. My computer is in a Basics mode (Packard ... A: Starting Device Manager with a Mouse 1.Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control ...
registry	1/11/2005
Q: 1- hi 2- i am looking to the file that contians registry information 3- thankz Answer - Hi ... A: The Registry is a database used to store settings and options for the 32 bit versions of Microsoft ...
Invalid DLL file	1/8/2005
Q: I am using Windows 98SE. Last week, I began having a LOT of lockups (where, after closing different ... A: I would check for viruses. Go to: http://sarc.com/ Scroll down and click on,"Free Online Virus and ...
Darkest just before dawn.	1/7/2005
Q: Lorry: Happy New Year and many thanks for your prompt and very detailed reply! I promise to pass on ... A: I asked my brother for his advice on thisFirst I asked him: According to: ...
slow computer	12/16/2004
Q: My son's computer takes a long time to start up and runs very slowly, it seems to be overloaded. Can ... A: Download Ad-Aware® SE Personal Edition, a free program that you can download at: ...
98 slow	12/15/2004
Q: when i play cards on 98 sc it shufles slow. i check performace and it says 57%processor useage. i ... A: Even thoughnyou ran Spybot, I would suggest that you download Ad-Aware® SE Personal Edition, a free ...
Windows 98 control panel access	12/10/2004
Q: Can not access control panel in windows 98. Click control panel icon and error message "access ... A: Found the following posted by haranj at the following site: ...
problem with homepage	12/9/2004
Q: .. I fixed my sloooooooooooow loading webpages, it was the W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.t virus. Now i can not ... A: I knew that you have to run the check using IE, with ActiveX has to be enabled, but...this is ...
problem with homepage	12/9/2004
Q: .. I fixed my sloooooooooooow loading webpages, it was the W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.t virus. Now i can not ... A: Go to: http://sarc.com/ Scroll down and click on,"Free Online Virus and Security Check" Write down ...
blank home page	12/6/2004
Q: ....... my home page (google) is blank on IE6.... i hit home on my toolbar but i just get a grey ... A: Download Ad-Aware® SE Personal Edition, a free program that you can download at: ...
Safey mode	12/5/2004
Q: I have windows 98 and i am unable to run safety mode to run disc defragmenter, please advise thank ... A: Do the scanning and defragmenting in Safe Mode. When (or start doing it just before) Windows starts ...
PC is not deteting RAM memory	12/2/2004
Q: My PC has a 32MB & 128MB Ram which totals it to 160MB RAM. But over a few days back it is only ... A: Most likely it's bad memory and needs to be replaced. For a slow computer, do the following: With ...
Screen jumping	12/1/2004
Q: I am having a problem with my screen jumping. When I try to scroll down or up the screen will scroll ... A: Have you checked for spyware? Download Ad-Aware® SE Personal Edition, a free program that you can ...
how can i identify a driver	12/1/2004
Q: please how can i identify a driver for my sound and vga cards installed on win 98. please can you ... A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
Error	12/1/2004
Q: Frequently, after visiting certain web pages, I have received a message on Ddhelp "This program has ... A: To resolve this issue, follow these steps: 1.Download the current version of DirectX. ...
upgrade from 95 to 98	11/30/2004
Q: Mom has a packard bell running windows 95. I think the memory is somewhere around 60 and maybe the ... A: The following site has a list of the requirements: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182751 If your ...
unwanted favorites on Windows 98	11/29/2004
Q: Followup To Question - Recently some 20 or so items appeared 'out of nowhere' in my M/s Internet ... A: Found out that it could be a virus causing this problem. Go to: http://sarc.com/ Scroll down and ...
unwanted favorites on Windows 98	11/29/2004
Q: Recently some 20 or so items appeared 'out of nowhere' in my M/s Internet Explorer 'Favorites' list. ... A: When doing a deep scan with Ad-aware, it appears to stall but in reality, it is still going. ...
printer driver	11/28/2004
Q: I am using XP. I am trying run my old printer on this. I have a HP Officejet T45xi. It's a little ... A: You mention that HP has a download available, I would suggest you download that even if it means it ...
error messages	11/28/2004
Q: I have Windows 98. I am constantly getting 'cannot display page' whenever I try to sign into eBay.. ... A: Go to Windows Update and download the CRITICAL UPDATE(S) that are available. Do you have ZoneAlarm ...
unwanted favorites on Windows 98	11/28/2004
Q: Recently some 20 or so items appeared 'out of nowhere' in my M/s Internet Explorer 'Favorites' list. ... A: Download Ad-Aware® SE Personal Edition, a free program that you can download at: ...
98SE	11/24/2004
Q: My computer has become very sluggish and slow over the last couple months (98SE). I am good about ... A: Don't reinstall just yet. Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Go to: http://sarc.com/ ...
dynamic link library	11/22/2004
Q: when I start my computer,it says I am missing DLL files..(Dynamic Link Library files??) Any idea how ... A: You can download the missing DLL files from one of the following sites: ...
Can't access aol.com	11/16/2004
Q: I can't access my aol email from my compaq presario notebook 1240. It says something like: this ... A: Try clearing the browser cache. In Internet Explorer, g to Tools, Internet Options, under the ...
Quick Question	11/14/2004
Q: I was wondering if you can install XP on a HP computer, or is HP proprietary in regards to the ... A: Good question, yes you caninstall Windows XP on a HP computer. When installing Windows XP, the ...
how to delete history	11/13/2004
Q: i am opening few site and i want to delete the cookies and the history . tell me the procedure so ... A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet options, under the General tab click Delete ...
adware	11/13/2004
Q: I have been trying to clean up my daughter's computer. She has alot of junk in there. Now, when I ... A: When you ran Ad-aware, did you check for updates before running program. Then follow the directions ...
Desktop Icons	11/12/2004
Q: To: Lorry From: Anne Re: Desktop Icons OS: Windows 98SE Recently, I have been losing the ... A: Have you checked for viruses or spyware? Go to: http://sarc.com/ Scroll down and click on,"Free ...
Windows 98 problem	11/11/2004
Q: When my pc is starting up a window about Calendar Error appears. It states that "Calendar can't find ... A: RESOLUTION To resolve this issue, reinstall Works Calendar. If you continue to receive the error ...
Windows 98/Common client	11/4/2004
Q: I had to uninstall and then reinstall Windows 98. Here is the problem. Gone by the wayside is my ... A: Do you have the information for when you purchased another years support from Sysmantec? Have you ...
Windows Desktop	11/3/2004
Q: My problem is this. On my desktop where the writing is under my icons. They have suddenly appeared ... A: It could be spyware and/or a virus making the change. Download Ad-aware 6, a free program that you ...
?????????????	10/31/2004
Q: like your idea,but i cannot access windows to create startup disk are there any other ways around ... A: At the following site, click on Windows 98 OEM: http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm Another ...
?????????????	10/31/2004
Q: just tried the page u suggested and followed all instructions on method 3 could not get the error ... A: I would suggest reformating the computer. After you boot up using the startup disk, choose CD-ROM ...
?????????????	10/30/2004
Q: getting advice from your page you gave me but i cant do a lot because i cant get into windows to do ... A: Can you start Windows 98 in Safe Mode? The following site from Microsoft explains various ways to ...
Google preferences	10/30/2004
Q: My system is WIN 98SE and every time I log on to Google and conduct a search, only 10 selections per ... A: The only thing I can think of is, are you allowing JavaScript to run the browser? Reason being is ...
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