Forum: Windows 9x / Me  May 16th, 2007 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 2,969 Re: windows not starting
Talked with a Tech friend about your problem.
Answer: Sounds like it is time to Format the hard drive and reinstall Windows 98 (you must have an authentic CD for the product code number entry during... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me May 15th, 2007 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 2,969 Re: windows not starting
If you can, try another monitor. Could be the monitor is defective ??
Without visual, it is hard to restore the registry back to an earlier setting or do anything else with the computer. Windows... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me May 12th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,358 Re: WIN 98 reinstall -- no sound
OK. Originally you said you had code 28 which has to do with audio drivers. Did you read through the site I sent you ?
Since you are now saying all this other stuff is not working too, my guess is,... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me May 11th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,358 Re: WIN 98 reinstall -- no sound
Hi Ed.
Thanks for your post-back.
If you use exterior speakers, you probably have checked the wire jack plug into the back of the computer making use it is tight and seated. Do you have another set... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me May 11th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,358 Re: WIN 98 reinstall -- no sound
Go to http://www.usbman.com/Guides/Error%20Codes%20Explained.htm, scroll down to code 28 and read through the steps to resolve your issue. If after you remove the hardware through the Device Manager,... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me May 11th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,358 Re: WIN 98 reinstall -- no sound
The following site will give you the meaning of code 28. Scroll to code 28 and follow steps to remove and reinstall your card.
http://www.usbman.com/Guides/Error%20Codes%20Explained.htm
Since you say... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 782 Re: troubles with msn messenger
You might try uninstalling MSN Messenger. It is possible, some of the requirements for it to run have been dropped or corrupted. After it uninstalls, restart your computer. Go to MSN and download a... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,290 Re: Cut and paste doesn't work
Since the PC does not have internet, it is unlikely (but not impossible) there is a virus. Have you tried both, using the keyboard to cut and paste, i.e. Control+X to cut and Control+V to paste as... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,198 Re: Windows ME / Display Problem
I read your post. You may already know about this program, 'BelArc', but, if not, there is a software available for 'free' download that will identify "everything" in your computer, monitor, drivers,... |
| Forum: Storage Feb 3rd, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 3,662 Re: Locked Hard Drive
Try this:
Unplug the power cord from new HD.
Check - Verify jumper is set to slave.
Leave Unplugged. Shut down computer. Wait a couple of minutes.
Restart computer. Clear all Cache, Cookies and... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Feb 3rd, 2007 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,652 Re: Drive has been locked by a disk utility
Go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/286810 and read about your problem.
Also, read about it at; http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000664.htm
Alternate Option: Click... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Feb 2nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 3,051 Re: pc wont start after removing battery?
Maybe it is not the computer...Maybe it is. First, check a few things:
Is the power cord plugged into the wall outlet and is it plugged into the back of the computer? Is the circuit breaker... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 29th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 3,051 Re: pc wont start after removing battery?
It is unusal to get any life at all if the Power Supply is gone, but, this sounds like what might be the problem from your last post. I think you are down to 2 options: could be the battery you... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 27th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 3,051 Re: pc wont start after removing battery?
Did some more reading about your problem. If you are getting 'any' activity/response (at all) chances are your power supply could be okay. Seems your problem could be in your CMOS setup / a conflict... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 26th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 3,051 Re: pc wont start after removing battery?
Did some reading around on the net at various sites about your problem. Mostly what I read centered around your video display card, your monitor or power supply. One thing suggested you might try,... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 26th, 2007 |
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| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 18th, 2007 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 3,066 Re: Win98SE no boot. Only get "COMPAQ"
If you were able to boot the computer previously, try starting your computer in 'safe' mode by turning on and while unit is booting, immediately start tapping F8 and continue tapping the key until... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 15th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,271 Re: Login Window Disappears
Assuming your logon is Administrator,
You might take a look at
C:\Documents and Settings and verify the settings are accurate for
logon Administrator in all instances.
Also, verify settings in All... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 15th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,316 Re: RunDLL errors ME
Have you tried a google search about your DLL error problems?
You might try this...First, back up the registry. If you have never done this, do a google search on what steps to take. Then after... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 12th, 2007 |
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| Forum: Web Browsers Jan 10th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,079 Re: IE7 Crashes
You might try going to Microsoft web site and download and (overlay) reinstall IE7. |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 10th, 2007 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,359 |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 10th, 2007 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 3,066 Re: Win98SE no boot. Only get "COMPAQ"
You might try this.
Restart computer into 'safe' mode. Click Start/Run and type in scandisk /all (note space between the k and the/)(DO A FULL COMPLETE SURFACE scan of the HD and covert any lost... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 8th, 2007 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,377 |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Dec 4th, 2006 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,182 Re: shell32.dll problem
Click on Start / Run and type in scanreg /fix
Windows retains copies of the registry each time the computer is started and it will reload the last good working registry. This might fix the problem. |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Dec 4th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,211 Re: folderoption
Click Start / Settings / Control Panel / Folder Option / View and select your choices.
If you do not see 'folder option' icon in your Control Panel, and you are using Windows ME, click on Start /... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Dec 4th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 972 Re: Kernel
You might try this. It worked for me.
Click Start / Run and type in scanreg /fix
Let it scanreg run and when complete, shut down computer.
Wait a couple of minutes and turn computer back on. |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Dec 4th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,040 Re: Winows ME problem
I suggest the following:
Windows ME has a restore feature you can go to and restore your computer back to a time when all was working okay. Click Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 26th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,115 |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 26th, 2006 |
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| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 26th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,351 Re: Primary drive 0 not found
Since you say Windows XP, go to http://www.theeldergeek.com/
this site deals 100% with XP and is loaded with helpful information. |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 26th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 2,683 |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 26th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 883 Re: Networking in 98
Noticed you never recived a reply to your post. The answer is no. You have to use a CAT5 cable with ethernet connectors on each end, one end plugs into your nic in the computer and the other into the... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 26th, 2006 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,556 Re: missing dll
I was out reading various posts in the community and happened across yours. Do you still have this problem or is it fixed ? |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 26th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,677 Re: Registry file was not found
You might try this. With computer off, insert your start up disk and start the computer. It will boot and give you a screen to select start up mode, normal, safe, step by step, etc. chose the step by... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 26th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 732 Re: Computer problem with ME
Go to http://www.symantec.com/security_response/print_writeup.jsp?docid=2002-112217-2953-99 and read about your problem. Suggest you print the page. There are a lot of instructions you will need to... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 26th, 2006 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,192 Re: Win ME Can't Install new programs
Did more thinking about your problem. Since you are using Windows ME, you have the System Restore feature available. Hopefully it is enabled. Click on Start / Programs / Accessories / System Tools /... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 25th, 2006 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 3,232 |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 24th, 2006 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 3,232 Re: Delete KERNEL32.DLL from C:\
Well, so to speak, I stepped up to the bar, shut down my computer to DOS. Changed prompt A: to C: and typed in dir/w to verify location of the KERNEL32.DLL. Then at the C: prompt, I typed del... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Aug 24th, 2006 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,192 Re: Win ME Can't Install new programs
Shut down to your DOS prompt. Change the A: prompt to C:
At the C: prompt type 'scandisk /all' (without the ' ' marks). Yes to correct all errors it finds. You can skip the undo but do save all lost... |
