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    - I think I beat Silj. AdAware Update 01R233 22.11.2003 -- George (Bindar Dundat ©) MS-MVP This information is provided "AS IS" It may even be wrong! For Windows Troubleshooting Tips see; http://aumha.org/win4/a/tshoot.htm Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219680
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    - psapi.dll file missing When starting windows I get a required psapi.dll file is missing. What do I do to repair?? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219676
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    - Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library HELP When I try to run Windows, Norton, etc the program crashes and I get this message: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Program: C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\KTVSCN95.EXE R6025 - PURE VIRTUAL FUNCTION CALL Can someone please tell me how to fix things Greg Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219675
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    - Updates installation takes hours How come a windows update takes only 8 minutes to download, but then takes hours to install? I'm currently stuck in install hell for update No. KB828026. This happens to me all of the time. I have cleaned out my cache and my cookie folders and have no programs running except being on line. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219672
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    - is DISKSERV.exe a real ME file hi can anybody please tell me if DISKSERV.EXE is a real ME file thanks brucej Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219670
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    - Trying to link a Windows 3.11 laptop to a Windows Me desktop We have a dying laptop (running Windows 3.11) that has served us well for the past 8 years. Unfortunately, almost since the beginning, the floppy drive has not worked, which up until now, was fine. But now with the hard drive dying, there's a ton of work stored on that computer that we'd like to save elsewhere. We recently bought a desktop with Windows Me. Is there a way to connect the two computers in such a way to transfer the files on the laptop to the desktop? Someone has already suggested connecting the two - laptop serial port to the desktop parallel port. In fact, they're connected now, but no one wants to recognize the other. Any way to do this? (PLEASE?!) Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219665
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    - usb p2p network I am running a home network useing win me on all computers They are all p4 but diferent hardware I need to connect a laptop, (p3) which only has a usb port, into the system I did get a usb cable(female to female) which connects the laptop to one computer I thought mshome (direct cable network) would see the laptop but it did not Do I need software, and were can I get it Thanks for any help or sugestions Diabilo Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219663
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    - Resources and Stability Resource and Stability - I use Windows Me and have 128 MB of RAM. Since my computer was new I have always had problems with using resources and having to reboot. Also, error messages and stability have been an issue. However, resources are my main concern. I have tried all the known fixes, so feel my problem is inherent in my system. Are there upgrades in my hardware that would minimize these problems. For example, would more memory be of help? Thanks, Jerry Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219654
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    - Can't open .pcx files I sometimes receive .pcx files (wich I know are image document.) I have 2 computers, one with XP the other one with Me, and on both I can't open them. Does someone kow why? Thanks Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219652
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    - Windows ME screen layout and help When I re-installed Office 2000 recently, I was able to access help and the Help Window would re-size neatly alongside and to the left of the application Window in which I was working. This would enable me to easily glance at Help and the application at the same time Once I exited from Help then the application Window would automatically re-size itself to the original Window with which I was working This functionality has now gone: how do I bring it back? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219651
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    - Add/Remove Programs problem Hi, I have a small, but irritating problem. When I go into Control Panel Add/Remove Programs and remove some things it goes through the motions, says it is done, but the program is still on the list. Even after reboot they are still there. When I try to uninstall again, it doesn't do anything but jump back to the top of the list. Are the programs gone or not? How do I get them off the list? Any help would be appreciated. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219650
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    - windows protection error i'm getting the following message when my computer starts up: windows did not finish loading on previous attempt. windows protection error. system halted. choose safe mode. . . when i try to choose safe mode, it just starts the whole process over again and again. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219648
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    - Slow Boot Up, Bad Drive? Sometimes when I power up my Dell 1GHz system running Windows ME, the disk drive is slow to start up. The system hangs for 10 or 20 seconds with the blue Dell Logo screen before going to Windows. Usually the drive then starts up. I can hear the whine. Sometimes I need to power off and on again. Is this a symptom of a drive starting to go? Comments... Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219647
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    - Files needed under C: What are the files I need to keep at the root level of the C: drive under Windows ME? I have collected many with strange extensions like .win, .bmk, .new, .old. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219646
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    - Windows ME Update When I run scan under Windows ME Update, I get the following message "Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested page" I also get error number 0X800A138F CAn anyone help me with this? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219645
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    - Thanks Mike M. I appreciate it. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219639
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    - MAPI32.dll Thanks for your help. I used the stinger and it correct the problem. One thing remains, the program tells me that "C\Restore\TempA0052407.cpy" could not be repaired. It found 3 infected files but could only remove 2. Any ideas? Thanks again. You both are lifesavers. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219635
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    - updates im trying to up date critial updates and have no problem downloading them but they wont install automatly..help Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219632
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    - MAPI32.dll Hi and thanks for your help. I did mean MAPI32.dll The message box keeps popping up no matter what I do. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Alan Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219629
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    - firewalls how do i install a firewall for windows ME Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219627
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    - MAPI32.dll I recently recieved an error message pertaining to the above. It reads MAP32.dll exception It says it has something to do with my email account structure. Can anyone help? Thanks. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219621
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    - fonts How can I restore the MS fonts in Windows/FONTS? I have lost some that I use and have others added later that I want to get rid of. Can I download the TT fonts from MS site? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219618
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    - shlwapi.dll - deleted file Using a file "cleansing program" I must have deleted a file and error message involving the above reference came up. A friend tired to fix the problem, but now the error message does not come up, but windows does not load. All that is present on my screen is my wallpaper. I may have the deleted file in my recycle bin - but how do I access it. I have a restore date but how do I access it. Do I have to reinstall Windows ME. I understand that if I do I have to delete IE as well. Funny how all this seemed to happen with by last download of IE security patch 3 days ago. Even when I used my cleansing program, I was still able to use my computer - until I rebooted..hmm What is the best avenue to take. I don't want to lose programs and files (video and music)... Thanks Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219617
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    - nvarch16.dll I was told to9 reinstall the drivers, i tried and got this message, what do i do. file 'nvarch16.dll' was not found. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219613
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    - Programs loading on startup How do i stop internet explorer attempting to load a web site on startup of Windows. Thanks Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219612
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    - errors I am trying to install a software program and the following message appears "No cache filelist". What does this mean. Secondly, I received a reply from a previous question and was told I need to update my drivers. How do I do this. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219610
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    - Windows Update Catalog Is there any way to know which of the updates are necessary since some appear to be surpassed by later ones and some seem to be cumulatives of previous ones? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219609
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    - IE refreshing When I open Internet Explorer and select the C drive it opens and all of the icons start flashing. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219606
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    - IPHLPAPI.DLL On start up I get a message stating that this file cannot start. Check the file to determine the problem. I found 4 files with the same title and ran virus scan and it found no problems. Where do I go from here. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219603
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    - Hard drive space issue I'm running Windows ME on my HP Pavilion Laptop, which has an 8 GB hard drive. I recently started getting messages about the disk drive running out of room, so started deleting files and programs. It seems each time I delete something the space is immediately sucked up by something else, not sure what. I've run virus scans, clean disk, scan disk and disk defrag. Any ideas? I also noted a large amount of space being taken up by C:\Windows\TEMP...exactly what is this file and can any of it be deleted safely? (It's not Internet temp files, those have been deleted) TIA for any advice! Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219601
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    - Windows ME Support Is Microsoft going to discontinue support of ME in 2004 as well or just 98 and 98SE? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219599
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    - System Boot Anomaly Last week I installed the following Windows updates: KB824145 for IE6 SP1 KB825119 for Windows ME and KB828026 for Media Player. Since installing these updates I've been experiencing a number of system anomalies. How about it Microsoft? Are these updates contributing to issues described below? Issue 1: The hyperlinks, e.g., My Documents, My Computer, etc. no longer function from the Start Menu ( see the thread of my post "Loss of Hyperlink Functionality" from 11/19/2003). Removing one of the updates (IE Update Q824145) as suggested by one of the respondents had no effect. Issue 2: For the past two days I haven't had a single clean boot of my computer. The process advances to the stage with a blank blue screen (the desktop background) and hangs. The mouse is useless for little more that running the cursor around on the screen. The only response from the keyboard comes when I press CTRL-ALT-DEL. This invokes a sound from within the machine that makes me think that a rapid-fire mechanical woodpecker (metalpecker?) is attacking the hard drive. The only recourse is to power down. Naturally, on the subsequent reboot ScanDisk is activated (Improper shutdown detected. Checking disk for errors.). Previously I've been able to [CANCEL] / [CLOSE] ScanDisk when I knew that I had not shut down properly and the boot sequence would resume and complete. Now if I try to [CANCEL] / [CLOSE] ScanDisk the system hangs and it's back to a power down/reboot attempt. Fortunately, letting ScanDisk run to completion - over the course of 8 to 12 minutes - results in a resumption of the boot process culminating in a successful reboot. Now the kicker. The reboot issue may not be associated with any of the updates. Examination of C:\SCANDISK.LOG reveled the following: ******************* Microsoft ScanDisk for Windows NOTE: If you use an MS-DOS program to view this file, some of the characters may appear incorrectly. Use a Windows program such as Notepad instead. Log file generated at 09:28 on 11/21/2003. ScanDisk used the following options: Standard test Automatically fix errors Drive Local Disk (C:) contained the following errors: The drive contained an error in its FSInfoSector. Resolution: Repair the error Results: Error was corrected as specified above. ScanDisk found errors on this drive and fixed them all. ------------------- What is FSInfoSector and what's its function? If ScanDisk was able to fix the error why do I continue to have problems? Is the reported 8 to 12 minute ScanDisk time appropriate for an 80 GB hard drive (about 30% full)? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219595
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    - ME shuts down computer When I was using WIN 98 with a different mother board, the program would stop at the shut-off warning screen without actually turning the computer off. With ME and a new mother board, the computer turns itself off. Is this turning the computer off, a function of ME, or the Bios (can't find it there?) or the mother board? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219594
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    - Windows ME Startup errors About half the time during my startups I get one of the following messages: 1. Windows protection error. You need to restart your computer. System halted. OR 2. An error has occurred. To continue: Press Enter to return to Windows, or Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your computer. If you do this, you will lose any unsaved information in all open applications. Error: 06:0045:00005865 Press any key to continue I then need to restart the computer manually then it starts fine and performs fine. This has been going on sporadically for some time. Any ideas? Thanks! Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219593
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    - Blue screens & file syst. Hi guys the errors ive being getting are "file name vfat(01) + 0000a646 error oe : 0028 : c004a046 i know oe errors are often linked to software incompatabilities but i have nothing special onlt what came as standard Any suggestions Debby Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219592
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    - To much memory? I recently found out that ME only supports up to 512mb of memory, I have 768mb plus. I have been having alot of blue screen errors and vairious things freeze up. Is there a patch that will enable all my memory and free up my system? Thanks Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219591
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    - VxDMon in the _Restore file i accidentally changed the "opens with" in the properties. i dont know how to fix it. some body PLEASE help me.i dont know what to change it back to or if i can change it back. PLEASE HELP !!!!!!!! Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219580
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    - Disk defragmenter hanging The disk defragment first begins to check drive for errors and seconds later " drive's contents changed restarting.." to begin again " Checking drive for errors" on and on... I already tried the knowledge base # 218160 - Disk defragmenter hangs after choosing disk to defragment - suggestions, cleaning up the disk, scanning it for errors, scanning it from DOS prompt, running an antivirus, turning off all programs. Reinstalled windows.....nothing worked. Any suggestions? Thanks Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219564
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    - corrupted or not valid log file Step by step Interactive insists in its own installation everytime the computer is turned on. Step by step interactive cannot be uninstalled, because of a mrun32.isu file is corrupted or missing. The error message is " The log file C:\Windows\mrun32.isu is not valid or data has been corrupted. Uninstallation will not continue." I already tried alternative 129605 and 265371 from the knowledge base - How to extract original compressed windows files and how to extract and replace a protected file in windows. Does anyone one know if Microsoft still has an ftp provider for this kind of missing file? Thanks Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219562
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    - disk drive I am running Windows ME. When I try to save data to my CD drive I get a message "you do not have permission to open this file see the owner or administrator" This is on my home computer. What am I doing wrong? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219554
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    - HTML messages in Outlook When I compose a new e-message in Outlook in HTML format, attachments do not show up at the receiving individuals computer. If I change everything to Plain Text format they receive my attachment just fine. Is it not possible to have an HTML format with attachments. I see the attachments at my end but nothing at the receiving end. TIA Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219548
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    - OE Mail Rules Problem I've just reformatted my C drive and I have tried to import my mail rules from my mailrules.reg file which I'd saved on my D drive. I also re-installed my blocked senders in the same way .Windows tells me these have been done successfully. However, although I can see all my blocked senders on the list, no mail rules are present. Any ideas? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219540
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    - Mail Rules I've just reformatted my C drive and I have tried to import my mail rules from my mailrules.reg file which I'd saved on my D drive. I also re-installed my blocked senders in the same way .Windows tells me these have been done successfully. However, although I can see all my blocked senders on the list, no mail rules are present. Any ideas? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219538
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    - C:\_RESTORE\ARCHIVE\fs*.cab anybody tell me what does the C:\_RESTORE\ARCHIVE\fs*.cab do? I've disabled system restore. It seems everytime I turn on my computer it generates a new fs*.cab automatically. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219536
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    - Missing dll and assorted error messages On boot up I get 3 error message box's 1) error starting program a required ddl file, ecomwr.dll, was not found 2) error starting program a required ddl file, icqrt.dll, was not found 3) update error reading information from the registry! can anyone explain what I need to do in order to get these problems solved. Where do I go to retrieve or repair or reinstall in order to eliminate these messages and get my computer running properly again? I would appreciate anyone's opinion at this point. Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219518
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    - missing .dll and set up files I noticed a few weeks ago that I kept getting errors like setup was unable to locate the _setup.dll file, and error in autorun.exe. How can I restore my missing files without reformatting my whole system? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219517
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    - explorer cause error in kernel32.dll,will now close does anyone know what the problem is? when i go to check my e-mail i get msg that reads as follows; explorer has caused an error in kernel32.dll,explorer will now close.I was using rogers hispeed internet at the time. Took computer in to get looked at but not fixed. phoned for tech help from rogers and they told me I might have to uninstall and reinstall windows me over again;just wondering if that is true or is there another solution. please reply to e-mail address above thank you very much Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219516
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    - " Save As " since i have downloaded the up-dates and the internet explorer 6.0 , i am not able to " click on " > save as ,on pictures and place into folders,files,documents , i only get a Dog-eared page,that can not be opened in any way ? these are of all formates ? need help ,please , replyes can be sent to Dr00101100@wmconnect.com. thank you Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219510
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    - PING Mow Mow! Heard anything about Q245145 causing OE to crash during composing re: Shell Light-weight Utility Library attempted to use a null data pointer variable. Module Name: SHLWAPI.DLL Description: Shell Light-weight Utility Library Version: 6.00.2800.1276 Product: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation Application Name: Msimn.exe Description: Outlook Express Version: 6.00.2800.1123 Product: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation ? Shane --- Mr Bennett half way down the street is certified insane. Accountancy did for him. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.542 / Virus Database: 336 - Release Date: 18/11/2003 --- Mr Bennett half way down the street is certified insane. Accountancy did for him. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.542 / Virus Database: 336 - Release Date: 18/11/2003 Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219508
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    - cab file Received two different pop up windows with unable to locate file 'prelnsTT.exe'was not found C:WINDOWS\TEMP\susp.exe Source file C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\susp.exe' Destination C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\susp.exe=susp.exe' Windows Me came with the computer where can I locate the above files to install? Tag: WinMe compatibility with Win98 Tag: 219507

I bought a computer with WinMe. The problem is that my
digital camera, scanner and games that were Win98
compatible will not run on my computer. Is there a patch
I can download or some way to make these Win98 compatible
devices work on my computer?

Re: WinMe compatibility with Win98 by AAH

AAH
Sat Nov 22 10:20:13 CST 2003

Have you tried it ?
Most programs run in WIN98
should run in WinMe.
Particulary USB devices run
lot better in WinMe than Win98.

"Sheldon" <locke1986@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:064d01c3b0e4$052e0540$a401280a@phx.gbl...
I bought a computer with WinMe. The problem is that my
digital camera, scanner and games that were Win98
compatible will not run on my computer. Is there a patch
I can download or some way to make these Win98 compatible
devices work on my computer?

Re: WinMe compatibility with Win98 by Jack

Jack
Wed Nov 26 10:05:21 CST 2003

You need WinME-compatible drivers for these several devices, from the
vendors of the tools.

And possibly the WinME USB 1.1 files:
http://www.usb-drivers.com/drivers/63/63237.htm and download
"usb-WinMe.exe" , which contains WinMe's usb related files
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"Sheldon" <locke1986@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:064d01c3b0e4$052e0540$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> I bought a computer with WinMe. The problem is that my
> digital camera, scanner and games that were Win98
> compatible will not run on my computer. Is there a patch
> I can download or some way to make these Win98 compatible
> devices work on my computer?