I have stuff in msconfig/startup that is bad stuff that
is in hidden files.  I have unchecked it, but want to edit
it out.  I also want to unhide the file and delete it.  I
have run Norton, and Ad-ware, but neither one picks this

Hello, i'm am experiencing issues with Windows 98 SE and
my screensavers. With any screen saver i select and then
let it run, i will come back and move the mouse and it
says "Screen Saver" as one of the items in the taskbar but

Like others, I cant find my original 600x800 setting
displays which i had originally. I reloaded windows 98
but the 480x640 still is the only choice offered. Please
help

Windows 98, Dell desktop 4100, NVIDIA RIVA TNT
Without my changing any settings in Display, the opening desktop icons
have been has been rearranging themselves.  Along with this unwanted
behavior, the color and pixel settings also change.  I find that if I

Under Window98 (or 98SE), when I am deleting a large
number (say 100) of files, my system freezes for a while
(~20 seconds). In other words, it does not allow me to
continue to work on another application or window. I have

can i just copy the se over the original without having to
format the whole thing, when i try it keeps saying that
the current setup is to old
please help

Did Scanreg /restore  a week or so ago,(around the 5th. of May,2004)
trying to correct some problems,
(it worked BTY) But I understand Scanreg /restore  only goes back or
saves the last 5 start up's.

I have 2 sets of speakers thet work on other computers but
do not work on this one run by windows 98. I hear the
words in the background but their is a high distortion
over powering the clarity of the words my troubleshoter

Microsoft doesn't make it easy to contact them, so if this
is the wrong forum, perhaps someone can direct me to the
proper authority in this matter.
Yesterday, I began receiving messages through my ISP email

No, I'm not trying to rip MS off. I have an old computer
thant I'm donating to a local rehab program (thdy get no
financial support at all). I had XP installed and have
taken it off so that I can use that license on my

i have corrupt files on my pc running win 98, and was
wondering if reloading windows 98 onto my computer would
repair these files, but dont know how to do this. I also
need to know how to make sure that any files or programs i

How on earth do I get this off my P.C. It pops up lately
all the time and I believe it has something to do wit win
zip

I need to reformat windows 98 and I have the format disk
but need to know the steps to go about it.Help needed ASAP

I typed in a password last nite - thinking that it was a
good thing?! - and now can't remember what I typed!  DUH!  
Does anyone know how to override the passwords if one
can't remember what they typed in.  I've just spent the

I accidently hit a wrong button yesterday and caused a
dialog box - red circle with a white X - with the
words, "This program has performed an illegal operation
and will be shut down. If the problem persists, contact