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    - Saving harddrive data - Windows Explorer won't operate I have an old PC with original Windows ME - no patches or upgrades. I want to save all of my data onto an external hard drive, but my computer won't even allow me to use Windows Explorer. What should I do? Also, I have my Comcast internet connected to this computer along with a wireless router, and all my other computers in the house are able to connect to the internet via the wireless router. However, when I try to access the internet off this Windows ME computer, it does not allow me access and freezes up! It was not always this way. I just want to save my data and then do a clean install on this computer with updated software. Can anyone help me? Thank you. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294278
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    - WinME memory limit Hi everyone I will be "destroying" 2 PCs to build a "new" one the final result will be: Abit BP6 with 2 Celeron 500Mhz processors, 640 MB Ram, ATA66 integrated + ATA133 Promise PCI card. ATI All-in-Wonder 128 (Rage chipset) 32 MB AGP video card. 3 HD, 1 x 4.3 gb (C: WinME + progs), 1 x 80 gb (Data), 1 x 20 gb (E: Win XPpro + progs) I already have all the drivers that I'll need for both OS. It will be dual boot and my question concerns the WinME part. I understand that it will use only one processor but I've heard that Win 98 and ME have problems with memory above 512 MB and there need to be some command(s) added somewhere (.ini files?). It will be the first time I run ME above 384 MB RAM. Anyone could guide me in the right direction? TIA Dominique Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294276
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    - Last Versions of Software for Windows 98SE, + Current Software Still Supported Hello: I came across an interesting thread in the MSFN Forum that is listing "Last Versions of Software for Windows 98SE, + Current Software Still Supported." Of course, most, if not all, of these apply to Win ME as well as Win 98. To view the thread, take a look at: http://www.msfn.org/board/Last-Versions-of-Software-for-Windows-98SE-t105936.html . Cheers, O.J. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294265
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    - Max Win ME Hard Drive Size? "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message news:eLeJTmBdIHA.2688@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Win Me has problems with drives larger than 137GB due to not supporting > 48-bit LBA (which was only partially implemented in XP SP1 (Sept? 2002) > and not fully until XP SP2 (August 2004). > Hi Mike! Does the lack of 48-bit LBA mean: 1. That Win ME (and 98) can use hard drives larger than 137 MB, but that only 137 MB will be recognized and available for use - or - 2. That Win ME (and 98) will not even recognize drives larger than 137 MB, and thus can not use them? Could you please clarify how this works? TIA, O.J. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294264
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    - procedure question To those who run AVG 7.5 I've got a procedure question. After running the AVG updater, the process seems to stay loaded even after clicking the 'OK' button after the update is successfully downloaded. Which of the following should I perceive as the best way to manage this: A. Leave the process running. B. Kill the process with PView. C. Reboot...,the one I've been doing. Thanks. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294260
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    - exception 0E Windows ME, but in this respect probably no different from Windows 98. Random events when starting it: - booting from IDE 0 ... okay ... invalid system disk (can't even boot) - black screen with cursor (before desktop comes); it then sometimes reboots itself - can sometimes get into Safe Mode, will then always crash, usually within minutes but occasionally allowing to type a letter or two. It sometimes just freezes, at other times gives BSOD with : Windows Error / an exception 0E has occurred at 0028:C001DA in VxD called from 0028:C1493144 in VxD. This in one example - the details vary, though 0028:C seem to be always the same - Sometimes also the message, 'winword error in kernel32.dll'. I suppose this is not related, but mention it in case. It is a bit of an old dog, but I would like to keep it working another year. If anyone can help I'd be grateful. It seems to be a driver issue, but which? What is a 'virtual device driver' anyway? Isak, London Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294250
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    - choise to startup between W2K or XP after single install W2K my computer was installed with XP, have reinstalled W2K after reformatting harddisk (and removed XP). when boot, PC still offers choice between both, after 30 secs starts W2K autimatic. when I select XP, get error message; 'following file is missing or corrupt; <windows 2000 root>\system32\ntoskrnl.exe, please reinstall copy of file'. I want my computer to start automatic with W2K, although I have removed XP! or is there still a small part lft ? Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294239
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    - How Come I Need A Registry Cleaner For My Windows Computer? You need a registry cleaner for your windows computer because of the numerous errors, which occur from registry problems. You see, the registry is the place where your computer stores the configuration information about your computer and your installed programs so that your operating system can use them. It is the basic blue print, or directions, for your computer. So, if these get messed up, you are in trouble. To steer clear of these types or problems, keep a registry cleaner for your windows computer installed at all times. Maintaining the windows registry is an important step in keeping your computer healthy and running error free. Registry problems can include slow performance, computer crashing, and the annoying error messages that pop up. Do any of these describe you? If you do not understand them, then this is also for you. Have old drivers on their computer system that have not been removed. Installs or uninstalls software very often, including music, free software, and even videos.... Registry Repair: http://groups.google.com/group/regrepairsbv Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294234
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    - Internet explorer display problem Here is a problem I get sometimes on normal websites, like yahoo.com or cnn.com: ************************ =========================================================================== Error.txt File name: Error.txt =========================================================================== Action canceled Internet Explorer was unable to link to the Web page you requested. The page might be temporarily unavailable. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please try the following: Click the Refresh button, or try again later. If you have visited this page previously and you want to view what has been stored on your computer, click File, and then click Work Offline. ************************ Each time I click on properties it reads: res://C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SHDOCLC.DLL I looked in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM. The SHDOCLC.DLL file is present. This shows up where advertisements are are suppose to show a picture or animation in a web page. Any ideas? Thanks in advance, Martin Murray Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294224
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    - newest version of avast! antivirus released v4.8 Hello: For details see: Press Release: newest version of avast! antivirus released http://www.avast.com/eng/press-release-avast-4-8-released.html avast! antivirus Home Edition, anti-spyware & anti-rootkit for Windows http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-free-home-antivirus-antispyware.html Note that the new v4.8 still supports Win 9x/ME, although not all features are supported on these older platforms. But the good news is that there is still a good anti-malware package that currently supports these older platforms! Cheers, O.J. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294220
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    - Tap tap ... ... is this thing on? -- AM Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294211
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    - Reformat Hard Drive I have been given a Dell desktop running ME which I want to clean up and donate to a charity or needy person. It is apparent that the hard drive should be reformatted and Windows ME reinstalled. I have the original Microsoft CDs for Windows ME and all the other programs that were factory installed. What I need is detailed step-by-step instructions on how to reformat the hard drive and reinstall ME. Can you please help me? -- Don Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294197
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    - Mouuse Pointer Working after a while the mouse pointer disappears from the screen and the Cntrl key even does not locate it. After moving around a wildly bit it comes on and goes off. Same thing is on restart. I am not using any mouse utility. It is Windows Me drivers and it came with the computer. Any help? Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294161
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    - shimgvw.dll ImageView_Fullscreen error Windows 200 Service Pack 4 When trying to open images I am receiving this error. Any help would be appreciated to correct this. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294159
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    - Spybot & SpywareBlaster Updates. Don't forget the double immunization for Spybot and to be patient with SpywareBlaster/Mozilla/Firefox Update. Harry. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294157
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    - WUAUBOOT.EXE Why is my Sygate Firewall rejecting 'Wuauboot.exe'? It is not listed in the 'Applications' sector and the first time I noticed it happening. How can I correct it? Harry. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294144
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    - lost alternate keyboards/languages! I'm not sure when this occurred, but I just realized that I lost my additional keyboard/languages in Control Settings. The config allows me to Add a particular language, but when I click Apply, it just bleeps and nothing happens. It just has the basic EnglishUS language/101-keyboard in the list. How can I get the functionality to add Languages back? Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294143
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    - Temp Files in Windows folder Samples: fffd195b_{0BC73C3A-5BE4-433E-8BC4-55801AAD9FC6}.tmp fffd195b_{FFF4892C-2C19-4D27-B043-085F76BEEA44}.tmp fffebecf_{63D05A78-3DF2-433F-83A6-31FDB60012D8}.tmp fffebecf_{B5F1BB85-1F6E-44BE-B1AD-7D4301CE7935}.tmp These are the temporary files being created daily in C:\Windows folder. it only started recently in Windows folder. Any help to stop them? Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294133
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    - Re: Belarc Advisor When asking about the content of the new updates, I received this answer from Belarc Advisor's support service: "The security definitions update gets only a new security definitions file, describing the Microsoft security update bulletin in details the Advisor can use to see which security updates are missing and apply to your computer." For whatever it's worth and especially the Loom (I had a need to know myself). Obviously WinME and less wouldn't 'have' to be included when updating, since no newer updates are available, but anything beyond Me and upwards would be 'advised' to use the updated version. Hope this doesn't draw any 'friendly fire'. Harry. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294130
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    - Upgrade Can I upgrade from Windows ME to Vista? If so, can which software should I use new software, purchase the back-up software or download from the website.... Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294124
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    - Changed .exe files I attempted to reinstall Windows ME from the Options direstory in Windows and then all my .exe files became .lnk files. I cannot rerun Setup.exe nor Restore nor run any .exe file. I cannot connect to the Internet. The good news is, I can boot up in Safe mode or Regular mode. And I can view pictures by right clicking on a file and clicking Open With -> Irfanview. The same with .htm files Open With -> Internet Explorer. I can't open .html files. My file associations must be deleted. I need to associate .exe files with a program to run them. A Ubuntu disk works ok, but I don't want to install it because it won't access the Internet. And it erases my hard disk. I have no A: drive or read/write CD drive anymore, just a plain CD-ROM drive. I need a Windows Me bootable install disk for CD-ROM or a Windows XP bootable install disk, I suppose. My icons are all plain blank icons. I'm sure someone put a virus on my computer. I am using my 2nd computer with Windows 98 to write this and access the Internet. Any help will be appreciated. I've come to depent on my computer. Thanks! Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294112
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    - Ot: Snow Well, another blast of snow here today and an extra foot on the ground. I walked out of my house today and climbed atop of my snowbank and from my new vantage point I can look down and observe the top of Mount Everest... John Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294094
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    - Start-up Disc I can't create a startup disc (floppy) after a clean ME re-install. When it gets to 49% a file WINEBDO.400\EBD\IO.SYS won't copy. New disc doesn't help. -- Corday Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294091
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    - Problem with computer freezing while using IE 6 This is making me nuts. I can't figure out what is causing this behavior. I have Windows ME (fully patched and updated). I have an old NetVista 2276 (which, I think, is known for freezing problems). Mostly, it locks up (or freezes) when I am using Internet Explorer 6 (fully patched and updated) and loading some heavily graphic site like Mapquest or Google Maps or Webshots. I have a different harddrive than the one originally installed (so it's a used hardrive installed about two weeks ago). I have a different version of Windows ME. The original one (OEM) got destroyed when the hardrive failed. I've seen this freezing behavior when using Windows ME in combination with Internet Explorer 6. The freezing also happened (but, MUCH-MUCH less) when I was using Ubuntu with Firefox. I ran an 8-1/2 hour memtest about a week or so ago -- with no errors. I thought it might be something to do with Ad-Shield but still happens when Ad-Shield in not installed. The thing that I find really interesting is that the computer froze much-much less when I was using Ubuntu with Firefox. I haven't tried Windows ME with Firefox to see if that would also cut down on the freezing. This freezing is recent behavior -- past six months or so. I was initially wondering if it had something to do with the harddrive failing. Obviously, not, since I've replaced the harddrive. Anyone got any idea what else can be causing this or how I can narrow it down further to see where it's coming from?? Oh, it can freeze dozens of times in an hour. This is not just a couple of times a time, intermittent behavior. Thanks. Barb Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294090
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    - Belarc Advisor Latest version is 7.2x. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294086
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    - If at first you don't succeed, rip a SystemRestore file? (to fix a 'Allo ME World I'm still trying to recover from a snafu while replacing my Nv GeForce 4 Mx440 with their FX5200. I'm about halfway there - if I'm lucky. If you winME veterans would scan my plan and vette it against your experience, then I would very much appreciate it. Feel free to tell me I don't understand but, while you're at it, please point the way to the light switch.... I got the FX5200 running on a backup drive. Seemed so easy when I had the right stuff at the right time. Problem now is cleaning up the original system drive. I got the Nv driver series off their web. If I a driver cd/floppy came with the fx5200, I lost it. Or maybe that's why it was such a bargain when I bought it? I thought the following seven step program would do: 1. From sweet running system drive: use DeviceManager to identify the driver file names associated with the fx5200 device. Save names in a skeleton batch file. 2. Use a focussed Search to find the full paths with those file names. Add them to the skeleton batch file. 3. Finish up the command file to extract each of these files from a SystemRestore .cab file. 4. Write the batch file and RestorePoint .cab file to a CD. 5. Shutdown system, swap problematic drive in, sweet running drive out. 6. Boot on winME Emergency Boot Diskette. Run the batch file. 7. Have the winME Install CD / Nvidia driver series CD handy then boot to normal mode. Especially for Mike Maltby - can System Restore .cab files be used this way? Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294083
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    - Symbols Several years ago, I recall learning in this NG that Alt+0176 inserted the degree symbol, however I don't recall the background. I don't believe that this come from the Character Map so would appreciate if someone would clarify. I would like to see what other symbols are available using theses codes. Thanks Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294071
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    - New Def. for Spybot There are three retroactive ones, I believe. Harry. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294068
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    - KB891711 recommended? Is the the above KB recommended? Does the new version fix the BSD's and other problems people have been reporting with this on their WinME/98 pcs? Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294058
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    - PC boots in Safe Mode, but no desktop icons I am aksking for help on behalf of my friend whose PC is giving him big time trouble. I don't know what he did, but when he tries to reboot normally, a blue screen appears with the message Windows Protection Error. He can boot into Safe Mode, but there are no desktop icons, not event the Start icon or clock. Nothing except his wallpaper. Can he do a Windows ME repair installation? What else can he try? Without the Start icon, he can't even go into Run, msconfig. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. -- Not all those who wander are lost. J. R. R. Tolkein Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294052
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    - Windows upgrade Can M E be replaced with XP operating system??? What would be the system requirements? -- CAL Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294051
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    - Lock desktop Is there a means, even third party, to lock the icons on the desktop so they can't be moved or deleted and no new ones can be added? I'm dealing with a user who likes to "play" with the desktop and I keep having to make service calls because things are messed up, duplicated, or missing. - Bill Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294037
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    - Another Spybot Update Immunizations count for ME: 49805 Don't forget to immunize before and "twice" after the update (v.1.5.2). Harry. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294032
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    - hlp with browser win all i did nothing works wont retain settings Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 294005
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    - win size k brainiacs cant resize win sec window cuz it wont keep settings got a clue ttfn Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293967
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    - forced adapter update now Error: 0D : 0347 : 000181C I replaced a GeForce4 MX440 a Kaser FX5200 128 MB Nvidia graphic card. It's box says it has some nice Nview Multi-Display capabilities and "TV-out support (NTSC/PAL) TV system". Will it support a decent flatscreen? I keep System Monitor on and lately began seeing the system "ekg" flatlining for about 10 seconds, then resuming for 10 seconds, and so on. Also recently an occasional black screen on the monitor it shares over a KVM switch it has shared for years. Monitor & switch probably OK since they act normal with the XP system I'm building. Now I'm seeing blue screens right after logging in, error: 0D : 0347 : 000181C. My googling turms up corrupt program instructions (maybe due to bad opcodes and the like?). And these often come from using wrong video drivers.. I tried forcing the Display applet to switch from the GeForce 4 to a FX5200 and that was a fight. The system says the drivers are unsigned. But it seems to resist changing the adapter to plain old system VGA also/ Any suggestions on getting this old guy bavk to work? This homebuilt is on a Gigabyte 7VT600P-RZC mob, 400 watt MGE psu(should I get a bigger PSU?), 1 GB DDR RAM(Should I add 1 or 2 GB RAM?). CPU is an Athlon XP 1066 MHz. HTH Oceanside Bob Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293949
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    - eav antivirus eav antivirus 4 win me good or bad Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293919
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    - Daylight Savings Time I had completely forgot about DST when I reinstalled Windows ME a few months back. Today I downloaded a copy of TZEDIT and went through the procedure of resetting DST, including the last 2 instructions of selecting a different time zone in DATE/TIME (Control Panel) and then reselecting the proper time zone. For some reason, it's not catching. Any ideas? Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293904
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    - .BMP file I am finding it quite difficult to post here an error report created by WinMe by using the Print Screen key and saved in .bmp format in WinMe Paint utility. How can i solve this problem? Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293903
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    - InstallShield problem Hi; About 2 weeks ago, while dl'ing new defs for Spybot S&D, a newer version of Spybot began to self-install. Without thinking (which is the cause of most of my problems!), I let it proceed. Halfway thru, it choked. I dl'ed the new version and successfully installed it but it brought my system to a crawl, so I uninstalled it and re-installed the older version. Since then, I can't install any other programs. I get the following message: Setup Initialization Error Setup has detected that unInstallShield is in use. Please close unInstallShield and restart setup. Error 432 Using Process Explorer, I don't see unInstallShield running so I guess a registry key was corrupted, but which one and what should it be? Any help would be greatly appreciated. TIA...gjw -- George J. Wallace Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293864
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    - NO PLEASE STOP ALL I WANTED WAS YOUR HELP ENOUGH HURTING ME Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293862
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    - Ad-Aware SE Personal Defs file Try to click to download it http://download.lavasoft.com/public/defs.zip Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293859
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    - Connect via dialup Modem works fine (can fax etc.). Under add/delete programs/windows resources "Communications" 6.3 meg is grayed out and when opened shows 0.0 megs for phone/ dial up options. Can't connect to Internet (I'm on a different computer now). Tried to open a new TCP/IP protocol, but it always reverts to only the non-address ones already installed. Port 110 is probably where everything works from (or not?). -- Corday Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293850
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    - hey yo i c u r nt hlpn me y im nt bad ppl nellie Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293824
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    - Reinstall: Cancelled Due to 'underwhelming support' the post 'Reinstall' is terminated. For any personal requests concerning this subject, please e-mail me. Harry. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293823
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    - Spywareblaster Update 3/4/08 Alias Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293800
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    - An Outlook Express error I'm running OE ver 6.00.2800.1807. The follow error message appears when I'm in any newsgroup and my dial-up connection drops me. MSIMN caused an invalid page fault in module SHLWAPI.DLL at 01a7:70a754e4. Any suggestions? Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293798
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    - Reinstall My BelarcAdvisor reminds me to 'Reinstall' UPD323255 and UPD811630, two 'Hotfixes'. I managed to find them on WU, download and then install them to C:\. That probably should have been C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\, because it doesn't show in BA. I am able to locate the files, but what to do with them in order to replace the old ones? Clicking on the provided link in BA didn't bring the desired results. Neither did dragging them to the 'place of the old ones'. I am hoping... Harry. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293793
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    - hide and go seek come out come out wherev u r any ppl gonna hlp me tellie nellie Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293775
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    - New AVG AV 8.0 no longer supports Win 98/ME Hello: I noticed on another group a message that AVG has just released a new v8.0 of its' anti-virus product. Unfortunately, the new v8.0 does *not* support Win 98/ME - only Win 2K and up. However, at least for the moment, AVG Free v7.5, which does support Win 98/ME, remains available. But at some point, if AVG follows past tradition, AVG Free 7.5 will be replaced with AVG Free v8.0. See: http://www.grisoft.com/ww.product-avg-anti-virus#tba2 and http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/us/frt/0#details . Cheers, O.J. Tag: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? Tag: 293771

Can I install it on a 80GB laptop? Should the partitions be of limited size?

Re: Windows Me on a 80GB hard disk? by Alias

Alias
Wed Apr 16 11:46:40 PDT 2008

cool_boy wrote:
> Can I install it on a 80GB laptop? Should the partitions be of limited size?
>
>

Yeah, make them all less than 16.9GB or at least make C that size or
smaller. You'll be thankful when you go to defrag.

Alias

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