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02-14-2005, 10:34 AM
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I am using my computer with windows98 for the past 5 years.Of late i find that after a bad shutdown the scan disk does not run automatically and the computer freezes on start up on windows 98 screen.I have to use the boot disk to start the computer and then get into windows from dos.Then the scandisk runs and i am able to boot the machine.What could be wrong?.How do i correct this?Can anybody help.
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02-14-2005, 12:18 PM
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Sounds like it's time for a Windows reinstall - or the hard drive is on its way out. Do a thorough scandisk in Windows, or do a surface test in DOS scandisk.
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02-17-2005, 01:18 PM
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. . . I imagine you've probably run the diagnostics that glc recommended by now, so if all's well with the hardware - and you're ready to try a reinstall, here's a guide for an "over-the-top" type of reinstall (it's from the Tips & Tricks forum here at PC Mechanic) http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=70846
Of course, if you have good backups, and all the device drivers you need - you also have the option to wipe the drive clean and do a fresh install. . . . Gary |
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02-20-2005, 10:26 AM
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thanks gary.
one of these days i will attempt reinstall. Mean while i would like to report one more problem. i have a camera moni-me from che-ez.The driver for this works with windows 98 SE.They dont guarantee wiyh windows 98.They have asked to install SP1 for win98 and tried.I did this and was not successful.Is there any thing that i can do to make it work with windows98. thanks |
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02-20-2005, 10:40 AM
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If you don't have 98SE, nope. You can upgrade to 98SE with an over the top install if you have a 98SE CD.
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02-21-2005, 10:44 AM
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dear glc,
can i do the over the top reinstall of windows 98SE over windows98,using the same procedure given by Gary.What about the product key.Do i use the windows 98 key. Thanks |
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02-21-2005, 11:02 AM
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Yes, do the over the top install as per the link that Gary provided. Use your SE product key.
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02-27-2005, 01:44 AM
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Dear Sirs,
Thank yu for all the help.I was able to install Windows 98SE over the top of win98 following your tips and it worked fine.I was able connect my digital camera also. regards rajas3 |
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02-27-2005, 10:56 AM
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Make sure you get all the updates for 98se from Windows Update. Especially if you use that machine on the web.
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