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I hope you feel better soon. Did you read about Biotin in my posting? Why not try to find foods that could help your eyes. Remember when I said green tea ... please don't forget also and sip slowly to heal. Also tea bags under the eyes can help sooth, but won't fix health issues; of course. I also have eye trouble and now wear special glasses to correct double vision, but I don't nee them around the house as I've just gotten so used to it. I hope you all find way to enjoy this new years eve. My party days are over and I'm sober and in bed by 10 so I'm no fun anymore ... haha! Oh the memories of being in New York in the 90's ... OMG am I getting old. Some weekends I close down the joint and hardly no sleep. Those were the days - those were the days. The world has changed so much now and things aren't the way they used to be by any stretch, so I'm glad I'm not young trying to grow up in this 'new world'. I'm happy with my plants and fake fish on my end table. This new change was hard for people and I understand that. For me, that change was different, in that, I'm a hermit and a loner and have developed social phobia pretty bad over the years and people now are simply unapproachable. I'm quite social online, but very very shy in real life. Anyways... Nuff bout me. See you next year. Take good care MSFN and this forum rocks :)

that happened to me too after installing the newest version msi afterburner does not work for me either (kaspersky is buggy too)

True. Old stuff does not mean it is bad. And old stuff can still be very useful. In particular, windows xp is STILL a relatively lightweight and an useful OS.

My everyday belt is from the early 90s and is a two-sided brown-on-one-side black-on-the-other-side that is only ever worn with black-side-out. The two "layers" started to delaminate 15/20 years or so ago and is being held together with STAPLES - "good as new". edit - and the even better news, I'm still on the same belt buckle hole from the early 90s!

The catalyst for revisiting Windows 98 came after experiencing Windows XP re-activation issues following hardware changes. Mostly to keep an old Windows install around to play favourite games, plus it's still a fun system to utilize. Finally completed Road Rash - lol. For retro use, Windows 98 is pretty good, although most users may now have trouble finding a printer to work on this system, if that is desired. I have three printers at home, only one has Windows 98 drivers, all work with Windows XP. Printer manufacturers appear to have made these old printer cartridges hard to find and/or very expensive to encourage the never ending upgrade cycle. Finding an old Windows 98 friendly scanner shouldn't be an issue. I recently set up two Windows 98 systems. Nostalgic, the same user experience i remember. The installer actually takes quite a while compared to a lean Linux OS, but otherwise works well. Reasonably simple and lean OS, easy to set up and manage. NO ACTIVATION REQUIRED! Occasionally a little flaky but nothing that can't be fixed with some tweaking or a reboot. Once setup, no more updates required. As i still use Windows 98 era hardware on a daily basis (800 MHz systems, BIOS dates 1999-2001, RAM 384-512 MB), my interest was setting up and running this retro OS on bare metal. To wonderful surprise, finding hardware drivers was quite simple with a little searching. I ended up hoarding quite a few graphic, audio and network drivers, including Windows 98 'driver packs'. Anyone needing drivers, it may be best to search the manufacturer's sites first, as many are still archived and available, otherwise these resources should help: * https://driverscollection.com/ * http://www.network-drivers.com/ * http://www.driverguide.com/ I spent way too much time downloading Windows 98 updates, 108 in total, including 2To4DigitDateConversionTool.exe, many 'Q' updates, several 'KB' updates, unicows and a DirectX9 patch. Unfortunately, most were obtained from non-Microsoft sources, as updates are no longer available from Microsoft servers and a roll-up pack was never released. I did not want to use one of the unofficial update packs and purposely avoided updates related to undesired (for me) software, including Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Dial Up Networking, Macromedia Flash Player, MDAC, Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft Virtual Machine. From recent testing, both Internet Explorer 5 and 6 are essentially non-functional with modern browsing and Windows Media Player 9 no longer provides online multimedia browsing. I just wanted to keep my install relatively default and 'official'. Feel free to contact me if you can't find a desired update. In hindsight, unsure this effort was worthwhile as Windows 98 is now essentially a retro hobby OS. If a system is experiencing a specific issue, such as shutdown hang, applying a few specific updates may be warranted. Edit 1: Thread started in 2017 but going strong for now. Note this thread pertains to running vanilla Windows 98 SE. Please do not post misleading information that may not work in a vanilla Windows 98 SE installation, such as kernel mods, DLL swaps from other OS, custom re-compiles, higher software versions that may not run in vanilla Windows 98, etc. Thank-you and enjoy. Edit 2 & 3: Updated title.

To prevent user confusion, I strongly recommend disregarding the tutorials and contacting me directly instead about the extended kernel. The original post was removed as it was continuing to confuse users. There will be further discussion about the evolution of the extended kernel in the coming pages.

Summary: For a long time, there have been 2 choices for extended kernels and both of them have their exclusives that aren't present in the other extended kernel. WildBill's extended kernel has many exclusive ntdll functions, SxS support, and a few exclusive functions in other files. BlackWingCat's extended kernel has many exclusive kernel32 functions (and some in other files). The big issue is that ntdll and kernel32 cannot be mixed, forcing people to choose between a better kernel32 or a better ntdll. The main goal of KernelXE is to eliminate this issue. ⚠️ This is beta software. Don't expect it to be stable. ⚠️ KernelXE Lite: KernelXE Lite is a smaller and reduced version of KernelXE that only contains files that are stable and compatible with BlackWingCat's extended kernel. KernelXE Lite is not compatible with full KernelXE and is meant to be installed on top of BlackWingCat's extended kernel. rv1 changes: Added custom BlackWingCat ntdll.dll with RtlIpv6StringToAddressExW and RtlSetLastWin32Error. ⚠️ Make sure to install the WildBill Update Collection BEFORE KernelXE. It is required and your system will be unbootable if you install KernelXE first. ⚠️ Downloads: KernelXE v0.2.4.2 KernelXE v0.2.5-rv1 Lite WildBill Update Collection The future of KernelXE and what I have been doing: As kernel32 grew, problems started to occur, like blank spaces in code, bugged code, and not enough space to add certain things. I decided to re-extend kernel32. This means redoing the entirety of .patch, which is where all non-Microsoft code is stored. Specifically in kernel32, I haven't had enough space in .data to add the data needed for some LCID related functions that are extremely commonly used in programs. I have already re-extended gdi32, and I may re-extend some other file if I need to. There won't be a new release of KernelXE for a long time, but when it finally comes, KernelXE may actually be a suitable alternative to BlackWingCat's extended kernel. Changelog: Public Beta 1: Initial Public Release Public Beta 2: Exported real CreateActCtxW as CreateActCtxB to prevent explorer.exe crashing. Added CreateActCtxW stub to take care of programs that call it while fixing the real function. Moved QueryUnbiasedInterruptTime, SetThreadStackGuarantee, K32EmptyWorkingSet, and GetNativeSystemInfo to .text Added idndl.dll, normaliz.dll, and the nls files normaliz.dll uses to the update package. v0.2.3: First version of KernelXE with new versioning system Full changelog inside update installer. v0.2.3.1: Added updated DirectSound library Added updated hotplug.dll and stobject.dll Added Windows Server 2003 msvcrt.dll Added BlackWingCat's Reiwa compatible locale.nls v0.2.4: Added PAE Added this HAL Timer fix Added Windows Vista msvcrt.dll Added KeAcquireInStackQueuedSpinLockRaiseToSynch and HalConvertIdtToIrql to all HALs Added KernelXE branded bootscreens Added some ntoskrnl functions (list in full changelog) v0.2.4-rv1: Added exFAT stuff (update.inf was weird) v0.2.4.1: Removed exFAT stuff Fixed and cleaned up update.inf Replaced Vista msvcrt with Server 2003 msvcrt (Vista msvcrt causes a BSOD related to winsrv) Added Kernel Mode Driver Framework Added WinUSB v0.2.4.2: Added some user32 stubs requested by piotrhn Added a missing piece of code in CreateActCtxB Updated msvcrt to 7.0.6002.22755 (Vista) Changed version block to check if the NT major version is 5 and removed NT minor version checking. Fixed loading bar not appearing in bootscreen Lots of new files Programs: Relocation Section Editor - Only one that handles huge relocation tables like the one in ntoskrnl. Executable | Source Code

Hello everyone, can you write to me what updates Windows 2000 needs today and what are the modern basic programs that can be run on this system.

Happy new year to you and D.Draker too, and I hope also it becomes the best year!

Wishing you ALL a happy New Year, may 2022 be our best year!

Happy New Year and all wishes to come true ! See ya in 2022 !

Good news : you won't die . Just rest more and eat LESS salt . Exersize (not heavily) to create blood flow . It's your NECK !! Bad blood flow . High pressure . Need to relax .

Solve captcha to buy a loaf of bread , thanks but no thanks . I ignore and boycott such "shops". Do you know we train AI for them for free (as slaves) ?

Hi @msfntor, sounds like 'floaters'. For most a nuisance that needs to be tolerated but the root cause can be urgent. Modern living is hard on our eyes. Too many screens and bright lights, small living spaces. Remember the 20/20/20 rule, rest (close) your eyes when possible and train yourself to blink deliberately and slowly. It probably won't fix the problem but your eyes should feel better overall. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eye-floaters/symptoms-causes/syc-20372346

I strongly suggest to NOT use LED monitors . Get an old CCFL one. As for the LED lamps , also not good , but if you can't avid them , do not use cheap ones and get 2700K max. As for the eye , seeing a doctor is not an option ?

Jeez ! Get well soon! I try to avoid them . I had dark spots for years though . They aren't black per se . They are just dark. Why do you think it's because of the lamp ? Perhaps it's your monitor ?

Has anyone experienced the black spot in an eye, caused by LED lamp? No visual loss, but black spot only, which is not in the focus of the eye, but slightly on the side... This is my recent problem, a few days old, and I would like to have your opinion, if it will eventually pass by itself, and in how long?

Grazie mille

Small (but substantial) nitpick, the issue is not with "formatting", it is with "partitioning" (using the XP built-in disk manager, the diskpart should be able to create the needed alignment even on XP). See: https://sites.google.com/site/robertjkarp/home/windows/diskpart-to-create-aligned-volume To clear the essential separation of the two steps (partitioning+formatting), you can create the partition(s) on Vista+ and then format (please read as "apply a file sytem") under XP . jaclaz

Jeez , they won't let me in . "Security" freaks.

I will be back next year. Tomorrow will be spending time elsewhere away from workstation without internet. I got some sparklers for tomorrow. I hope everyone happy new year here. Lets hope MSFN will survive from 2022 as this place is one of it kind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LtKbO8YVpg

To run Windows 2000 seriously in 2022 you must: First you have to install all the Windows 2000 updates you need today for BlackWingCat's. If you are looking for a link to its updates : http://www.win2k.org/wlu/wluen.htm Then after all this, try any program you want using FcWin2k, choosing the system with which the program to run, you will find FcWin2k in the Start menu after the update.

Always reminds me of Latka on Taxi -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ymMyY4GNAE

you can just download the newest firefox installer and right click on it then on extract (winrar or 7zip is required)

thank you very much

I think that the truth is one, so it is enough not to read or listen to the official media, which are only the tools of totalitarian propaganda.

Everyone's preferences will differ. I personally have never used (and most have been removed from my slipstreamed install media so are never "installed") things like "System Restore", "Automatic Updates", "Defrag", "Windows Firewall", "Indexing", "Diagnostics", "Font Cache", et cetera. I would rather have a fast and efficient OS then have "background processes" DEGRADING performance. I once filed a COMPLAINT with upper-management to get the local IT Department to cease-and-decist with them DEFRAGGING my hard drive!

Attention, read on the web: After disabled, "lots of stuff doesn't work, including the Windows Services utility!...and System Restore!" ... "having to do a System Repair using OEM install CD" !...

Made EDIT to my precedent post: Windows Management Instrumentation - inFrench: Infrastructure de gestion Windows; if disabled, then no more dependencies info in Dependencies tab under all services! Fortunately Windows gives the error sound so I can realize, that this service is stopped... So I set it to MANUAL.

operating systems are going more and more controlling users instead of giving them free control over OS

Your welcome. I also like to keep my old stuff (even if it is not functional anymore), it is kind of sad to me that some people just trash away stuff because it is old. A while ago, a friend I have, threw away a PC just because it had XP on it (a black hole just grew in my stomach when I received the message ). Also, I sent you a PM regarding your printer with a possible solution.

I think the world is definitely fake , with a very high level of hypocrisy . As for the food , we still have enough good food in the rural areas of France . It might be a bit more expensive sometimes , but it's worth it . That doesn't mean it will be this way forever. France is overpopulated , so every new wave of "refugees" brings us more trouble. Yet the gov. greets them with the open arms. As for the states , I read most organic food is imported from Europe , such as Belgium , Holland , France , Austria , Germany etc. And it's quite expensive .

Hmmm ... I should start changing my diet. Eating crap isn't good. I don't eat fast food anymore but today's prepared food is still junk. This year I intend to pay attention to what I put into my body and try to get these nutrients naturally. Here are some very good food choices. I know its not easy and people don't have the money to eat healthy everywhere and sometimes we can only take what is available. I struggle to get by, I admit that, but, need to do what we can to improve our health and immune system. Thank you for the nudge https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-high-in-vitamin-a#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3 Edit: Here are 2 other good articles. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/ https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/vitamin-a-retinol Again, please be careful with those fat soluble vitamins. They build up in the body and my interact with other medications one might be taking. This doesn't usually happen when we can get our nutrients from food sources.

It will detect 3.2GB or ~3.5GB. You can install XP Integral Edition with PAE patch, or modify your own XP ISO by WinXP-IE Optional Patch Integrator, so your OS can see 4GB. You currently have 32 bit processor, so you can not install 64 bit OS. Since you decided to upgrade your notebook i suggest you to update your BIOS so your notebook will support faster 64-bit Core 2 Duo. The fastest Core 2 Duo for your laptop is Core 2 Duo T7600 (2.33GHz/4MB). It is much faster CPU (compared to your T2500) and support XP-64 bit Edition. It is currenly on sale on ebay and aliexpress. But i advise to check first local sale boards and sites. Usually when i buy notebook memory i buy it used from local sellers because it is cheaper.

To tell you the truth, people should just ask their doctor for a blood test to see if you are Vit D deficient. Be careful, this is fat soluble and can be toxic and build in your body. Might be better to supplement with Vit C and Vit B Complex as your body will pee out what you don't need. Also I hear turmeric is promising (I take all 3 now) and as you can see, I'm "normal" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7385774/ But, again, you need to know your levels, very easy to get PS: Sometimes with online IQ tests I do very well; other times not. I don't know, depends on how well I slept the night before. Oh ... if you get Sun (Natural Vit D) you will also have healthy melatonin levels which will improve your sleep quality. I'm not a doctor I just play one on television.

If you mean restore site-specific user-agent overrides to FF 52.9.1, this old post explains the trick:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!

Hi. I have a huge request. Could someone show me step by step how to add these functions to Kernel32? I would love to contribute to the development of this system. greetings

To everyone who understands how to create Extended Kernel Hello, is this information here https://bidouillesecurity.com/tutorial-writing-a-pe-packer-part-1/ https://bidouillesecurity.com/tutorial-writing-a-pe-packer-part-2/ https://bidouillesecurity.com/tutorial-writing-a-pe-packer-part-3/ https://bidouillesecurity.com/tutorial-writing-a-pe-packer-part-4/ https://bidouillesecurity.com/tutorial-writing-a-pe-packer-part-5/ enough to learn Windows Kernel Extension? Should I learn assembly language? Is it necessary to dive into computer language and add functions using binary language like the old programmers?

Hi, i think you may want to take a look at this old post by @win32. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730112455/https://msfn.org/board/topic/181612-wip-windows-vista-extended-kernel/ I also think it would be nice if any one of the developers posted a basic tutorial about dll functions adding or at least some useful links to websites regarding this subject. I'm sure many people will be eager to help with extended kernels development. EDIT: Ive found this:

Windows 2000 is a great operating system, and an ideal OS to use on old hardware that is too old to run a recent version of Windows or even GNU/Linux. Regarding security concerns, there are ways to harden Windows 2000 to make it much harder to infect, and there are many uses for a computer that don't involve going online. I would probably install a firewall and completely block Internet Explorer from being able to access the internet, or I might even disable the network adapter and use the computer as a standalone system with no network access whatsoever.

so i guess i found a working solution, at least tested on the hp compaq nx9010 laptop but i hope it works for all other systems. so i went ahead and installed the GARTnt 5.0.2196.1011beta, and then gartNT 5.0.2196.1015, to ensure i installed them correctly, i intend on carry the same method in the future, which is to run setup.exe first, then atigart.exe from both packages, then check device manager and ensure that in system devices, you now have a new or newer entry, it may have igp340m in it, then restart the system and go to the device manager and point to the gpu inf package for the yellow video controller that has no driver installed or whichever one corresponds with the correct hardware id of the gpu driver, in this case, i used "6.14.10.6490" gpu driver, or under other names, the omega radeon 2.5.90 / catalyst 4.10 beta, it asks to restart, and upon restart, a working gpu driver with 1024x768 resolution in 32 bit color. it's unclear if i ever tested this omega radeon package before and / or used the same gartnt procedure, but hopefully this can work on other systems.

You need to set the characteristics of .xdata to 60000020. Also did you type the H in the section or was it just there? Besides those 2 things, it looks correct.

Windows XP has been spotted (specifically an embedded version) in a recent CNBC video:

Time for another spotted XP! This time i saw it inside the Chernobyl's Nuclear Reactor Lithuanian video. Fun thing: the room where the XP computer is to monitor's the new "sarcophagus" built back 2016.

At a local supermarket: I had also stopped at an office with a beige P!!!/4 tower complete with two CD-ROM and two floppy drives. It wasn't on though or else I would have grabbed two XPs in one day!