I have a Win98SE that keeps spawning one tmp file, in windows/tmp,
that I can't erase. And each time windows boots, it creates a new .tmp
file in that directory. The previous tmp file can be deleted. But not
the new one. How you tell which 'process' is using this file, which

Looking for an NG for win 98 home networking. Any such animal exist? Thanks,
Steve T.

Hi Can anyone help with this one, computer shuts down on
its own after any period of running time and restarts on
its own. Thanks.

Can I delete ActiveX controls without harming anything.
Recently had a virus. Checked my Downloaded Program Files
and found at least 1 program that I am unfamiliar with.
Name: 093f9cf8.......

I have Windows98...when I start the computer it will go
through the normal start up process and when it gets to
the Microsoft Logo screen that is as far as it will...I am
totally lost for a correction to the problem...anyone who

For some reason I cannot now use Find from the start menu
and there are some other things going wrong. Sometimes the
system seems to stall. On the programme list I am getting
Msgsrv lited as Not responding. What can i do to clean the

I currently have a Desktop PC with Windows 98SE.
Connected to internet via cable modem via 10/100 Ethernet card.
Have ordered new Laptop with Windows XP Home.
Ready to purchase Linksys Wireless 11g router and wireless notebook adaptor

since I reloaded my computer with windows 98, the virtual
realestate tours will not function....any help?

Not sure quite what happened, but for some reason I am now unable to right
click on the desktop to bring up the Display Properties window. I am able to
get to it via Control Panel however.
I know it is a minor thing, but I miss it sometimes. Just lazy I guess.

Can Microsioft updates for windows be stored on disc for
later use?

I have been getting the following error message,
generaqlly several times a day and usually when on the
internet (not always):
     "This program has performed an illegal act and  

People of MPwin98G_D
I have been having problems with lockup of my Solitaire game (see
previous posts) and have finally isolated the problem to McAfee
VirusScan.  McAfee is being very helpful in trying to solve the

Recently, I am receiving the following error message anytime I try to use
Control Panel which has caused the computer to be non-functional:
RUNDLL32 caused an invalid page fault in module RUNDLL32.EXE at
0167:00406000

hola:
I just made a new install of Win98 and all drivers, everything is cool (in
device manager, no device market with !). But every time the machine boot
found a new Unknow Device during the add new hardware winzard process.

When i start my computer (win 98 SE), there is a start up
error which says "WINDOWS HAS DETECTED A
REGISTRY/CONFIGURATION ERROR, CHOOSE COMMAND PROMPT ONLY
AND RUN SCANREG", and when i do that, the system hangs