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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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support 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: Windows ME Support Tag: 219507
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    - No sound. Lost applications Help! I first lost my sound, and now I noticed that I do not have "accessories" (scan disk, compress). I don't have a whole heck of a lot of experience...the trouble shooting guide recommends that I do application recovery, however it does not tell me how. Any suggestions will greatly be appreciated Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219505
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    - slow boot up Boot up has become very slow. Dr Watson gives me the following mmessage:- Windows 32bit VxD message server has altered windows system files. What can I do? Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219500
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    - How can I disable Windows auto update? Hello - I am now suddenly getting popup notices of a Windows Update. I do not wish to allow such updates, so, is there a way I an disable this function? Best regards, Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219499
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    - Cannot delete infected file AVG Antivirus shows my computer infected with the Trojan Horse "DOWNLOADER.TOONCOM.K", and "DOWNLOADER.EXE" is trying to access the internet. When the anti-virus tries to delete the file "C:\_Restore\Temp\A0347590.CPY", I get an error message saying the file cannot be moved/deleted. I get the same message when I try to delete the file manually ("source file may be in use")....PLEASE HELP!! Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219498
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    - Software Problem I am having a problem using my AOL 9.0. I've contacted AOL several times and they told me it was a problem with Windows. The problem is that everytime I click on my AOL icon it opens up to a blank screen; the only thing visible is the title bar and menu bar. Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219495
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    - Exporer problems. It wont open my comp/docs etc... Had a problem with games keep freezing/crashing. tried to sort. Reinstalled windows as last hope. Got there but windows mucked up graphics driver (nvidiatnt32). Sorted that but now when i try and open my computer, my docs and others the error "EXPLORER CAUSED AN ERROR IN WMPDXM.DLL EXPLORER WILL NOW CLOSE" "TRY CLOSING DOWN SOME OTHER PROGRAMS". I only had explorer and system tray running. Found out the errpr is to do with a windows media player shim of the original filename of "64SHIM". Unistalled and reinstalled latest media player. NO joy. tried to download IE6 latest sp wont do it because of "other programs running" which there arent, only explorer and system tray apart from net of course. please help im going mad with frustation. Birman Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219493
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    - Taskbar Frozen After starting or rebooting my computer, the clock on the taskbar takes about 5 minutes to load (also, I cannot click on anything on the task bar -or even use the windows key on the keyboard- until the clock has loaded). After a period of time, the entire taskbar freezes. I am able to Alt-Tab between programs and able to open new programs from the desktop, but I cannot click on anything on the taskbar, and no new programs opened or closed are reflected on the taskbar. Any advice would be deeply appreciated. Thank You, Sharon slw215@hotmail.com Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219492
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    - Administrator Rights Hello, I was trying to install AT&T Internet service, and thier tech support says that I need to know the administrator password to install the software or register it. I only have one user created and have never logged on as anyone else. I thought I was the administrator. What happens when I try to register I get an error on thier software that says, unable to complete because account is inactive. I don't think it's a Windows problem, but they say it is. Thanks, Kit O. Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219488
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    - Action Cancelled On parts of most internet sites, I get a blue "i" on a sheet of paper, with the words Action Cancelled - Internet Explorer was unable to link to the Web page you requested. The page might be temporarily unavailable. But the rest of the page is ok, what have I done wrong? I tried System restore but to not avail. Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219482
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    - opening links when I click a link it doesn't open to full screen I always need to hit maximize for a full view on screen Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219480
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    - DM error Every time I turn on my computer I get a DW error message - it says "DW error" and I need to close this box and then I can continue to boot up. I am using Windows ME. Any suggestions on how to fix this???? Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219479
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    - file system Hi guys Which is the best file system for ME to be running on? Im running it on fat 32 but am seeming to get a lot of blue screens? any advice welcome Thanks Debby Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219478
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    - IE GONE CRAZY IE is causeing me a proplem (i explore has encountered/and caused errors in unknown. and sometime kernel32.dll comes up and close the application i already upgrade to ie 6.0 and i can't close any of the pop up.and my delete button won't work i have to close out of the iexplorer.please can someone help? Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219473
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    - File association - how to? Novice friend has windows ME. How does he set up file associations? He can't open .jpg files and wants to associate .jpg files with Paint. Thanks Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219471
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    - error Anyone know what this means "Error in NvQTwk Missing entry:NvCpIDaemon Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219468
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    - Rundll32 has caused an eror in setupx.dll I cannot go into Windows setup. It gives me the error message "Rundll32 has caused an error in setupx.dll". Anyone know how to correct it? Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219466
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    - Computer shuts down while in use I am at my wits end here, while using the PC ( playing games, etc..) my PC screen goes blank and the mouse ( Trackball ) shuts down. this also happens when left alone for a period of time. The only way to get the PC going again is to switch it off manually then switch it back on again. I have no idea why this happens or how to fix it. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219465
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    - Does win ME keep a record of events such as unhiding files or opening a certain program? just wondering if win ME has some kind of log file that records events and operations conducted on a computer, like whether files have been unhidden, or whether an email application was opened up, and at what time. Does this feature exist? Thanks for any feedback. Tom Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219464
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    - windows protection error i was playing americas army and the computer was taking to long to load map so i pressed the reset button on computer..now when i boot up computer i get windows protection erro-system halted you need to restart windows...computer will boot up in safe mode though what causes this issue Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219463
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    - Windows ME & ansi.sys We have loaded Windows ME onto a system and we need to run a Accounts Recievable program under DOS. So, we have an ANSI.sys that we use. Everytime the system restarts it zeros out the byte size on ANSI.SYS. ????? Any Solutions, Sheri Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219462
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    - missing .dll After booting up my machine I receive 2 error messages. 1) Rftray has caused and error in Kernel32.dll Rftray will now close 2) A required .dll file AUHKNEW.dll was not found What is going on? Any assistance would be much appreciated. Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219461
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    - Autoinstall on start of WIndows ME Step by Step Interactive Everytime I start my computer with windows ME a window opens with the setup for the Windows ME Step by Step Interactive. I tried to install and uninstall it just after, but comes a message:"The log file C:\Windows\mrun32.isu is not valid or data has been corrupted. Uninstallation will not continue. I tried to restore this file following article 129605 from knowledge database - How to extract original compressed files - but it didn't work. Actually it worked the file was restored succesfully, but the problem continues. Step by step continues to come in the start. My computer is not defragmenting also...Disk defragmenter hangs after choosing disk to defragment (article 218160) Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219460
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    - open window limit? Why would it tell me I have reached an open window limit when all I am trying to do is go to AOL? No other applications are running, at least none that I am aware of? Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219459
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    - i cannot get into any of my programs from my computer my mouse will not work. my computer keeps saying rundll. my computer will not let me into any of my programs. i can get into all of my programs from the local library computer. Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219448
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    - ME difficulties does anyone notice how windows ME comes with so many problems? Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219445
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    - Defrag problem I tried to run defrag and it would only go to 10% and then start all over again.; This went on fo hours and never went past 10%. Is this a programs running in the background problem? If so how do I get around it? My computer has never been defragged due to this problem. Any help appreciated. Cheers Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219434
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    - picture saving problem i'm trying to save my pics to a cd-r/cd-rw. it will not work for some reason. it keeps giving me a message saying "access denied. make sure the disk is not full or write protected." they are brand new cd's. i called emachines and he said the disc has to be formatted. i never had this problem before and i also have a fujifilm cd-rw and the pics save with no problem. any suggestions would be appreciated. Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219430
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    - ME to XP I am thinking of upgrading from ME to XP. Has anyone done this upgrade, and what problems, if any , were encountered. Thanks, Jeff Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219422
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    - Global.SW mystery file (4 Gb) I found a 4 gig file on my computer that I can not explain. Don't know what it is or where it came from. I'm running windows ME (upgraded from 98) on a Gateway Desktop. I've seen others with the same problem (linked below) and some answers speculating what it could be (along with a lot of posts in different languages) but have found no believable answer. A virus scan and Adaware scan turn up nothing... http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=gPlX9.2378%243x1.39713%40nasal.pacific.net.au http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&selm=13a001c321e3%246bb3e3b0%24a601280a%40phx.gbl http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&selm=7pp5mvosbp69c1b0apet5kf0r6u5pnk9jf%404ax.com http://groups.google.com/groups?q=global.sw+group:microsoft.public.*&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&group=microsoft.public.*&selm=057101c3109c%245e147f10%24a301280a%40phx.gbl&rnum=5 ANYONE KNOW? Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219418
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    - Download I,m trying to download a driver update from the Intel site and everything appears OK except that it always stops with 1 second left of the download, even though the envelope thingy is still flying across. Any ideas please. Many thanks. Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219414
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    - Ad-aware 01R232 20.11.2003 http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?s=4042247220ebe9f3864030fd5ce7596c&showtopic=15092 <snip> Included are newly added signatures for: FastWebFinder, IDGsearch, WinFavorites. Updated signatures for: Adsincontext, AsinLover (2 variants), CoolWebSearch (4 variants), istbar.dotcomToolbar, IELoader, MainPean Dialer (2 variants), Rads01.Quagrogram (2 variants), SearchSquire, VX2.BetterInternet. </snip> -- siljaline MS - MVP Windows IE/OE ______________________ (Please reply to group as reply address in invalid) Tag: Windows ME Support Tag: 219410

Is Microsoft going to discontinue support of ME in 2004
as well or just 98 and 98SE?

Re: Windows ME Support by Burt

Burt
Fri Nov 21 13:19:27 CST 2003

It sounds like they are....

Burt
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"Monica" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:010d01c3b055$fb2c0260$a301280a@phx.gbl...
Is Microsoft going to discontinue support of ME in 2004
as well or just 98 and 98SE?

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