How do I stop these distastefull pop up from Microsoft.
Thanks Bob

When adding a new divice like a camera, a window pops with
a bar saying 'Updating Windows Hardware Directory' or
something to that effect. The problem is that the bar
stays at 0%, and no matter how much time I give it, it

Hi Group.  Something happened to my settings. I have large
icons and the color's ate distorted. When I go into
display and click on settings I slide the fonrt size to
800x600 then change to 256 color. When I change to 256

I downloaded Windows Media Player 9 Series and was given a
message to cancel (after 1-1/2 hrs.) and use Windows
Update to obtain fix Q290700 (System Restore fix). I
requested this update thru Microsoft Windows Update, it

My friend has Windows ME on their system, with me having
Windows 98.  Is there any way I can install Windows 98 on
their system as well, so that they can enjoy some of the
games that I play?

how do i delete the search history when i am seaching for
files or folders

 I wish to migrate from Windows ME to Windows 2000 but
don't know where to begin. How can I back up my programs
and files before uninstalling ME and what's the best way
to make a clean uninstall and install.

how can i delete all the stuff that opens everytime i boot
up, sittiong on the taskbar along the bottom of the
screen. i have tried deleting from the start menu but
windows says "are you sure you want to send this item to

I've been having several problems with Windows ME; causing
Ctrl/Alt/Del freeze-ups, etc.  This mainly happens when
I'm using a re-installed IE (updated to 6.0.2800.1106).  
I'm also using the Beta 6 version of MSN Messenger -

I cannot get MSCONFIG to run.  If I type msconfig in the
RUN window, it will not load.  Anyone else have this
problem with ME, and is there another way I can get to
MSCONFIG?  Is this another virus attack?  Reply to

windows me will not restart, (freeze a second windows
logo) but can shut down and do a cold boot. have taken new
hard drive and run windows me in (doing a cold shut down
when it was trying to do a restart)needless to say after

Reinstalled ME from CAB files on a preconfigured Sony
VIAO.  Receiving following error
Explorer has caused an error in <unknown>
Tried unselecting all "Selective Startup" boxes in

I downloaded ie 6.0 and then installed it, then i got an
error saying i needed my windows me cd ,but it windows
came with the computer. So i kept clicking cancel untill
finally it said to restart, so i did. My screen comes up

I purchased a windows ME cd from a yard sale. The original
cd case was not with it. I can't load the program without
the number. Can I use the product key from my windows 98
cd? How do I get the number?

What do I do to fix this error?
setup32 has caused an error in kernel32.dll