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I posted a little about using the K-Meleon browser yesterday under another thread "Last Versions of Software for Windows 98SE". I decided to mention this browser here since some people, including myself, are having luck using Windows 98SE with the newer K-Meleon v1.6 preBeta browser. I will just repost what I wrote yesterday. All the links are there and maybe some will want to try this browser out, might meet all your needs since it is so easy to make it the way you want. They have an Extensions Manager for both NT and Windows 9x that makes it so easy to add Spell Checker and other plugins. The current version 1.5.4 is a very good browser and the newer one will probably be better and faster when completed ... as I mentioned yesterday, the newer version wasn't supposed to work with Win 98SE but with the newer KernelEx versions, that doesn't seem to be the case. It is still in development but it is looking good so far. --------------------------------------------- Posted Yesterday, 11:16 AM Why don't you give K-Meleon a shot. I went to this browser last Oct and haven't been sorry. It is said by many to be the fastest browser on the internet, not sure about that, but it's up there (Google: K-Meleon fastest browser). Good active friendly forum for help and you can customize K-Meleon to what you like ... the Klassic skin will make it look a little like IE6 ... or not ... there are several skins in the download and more that others have made. The current version is 1.54 ... they are working on a newer version 1.6 (BETA Stage) ... it works with the new Gekco engine v1.9 I think ... not suppose to work with Windows 98SE but with the new KernelEx (and help from the forum) I was able to get the new browser working with Win 98SE just over a week ago ... this is all good for us Win 98SE holdouts. Go into the General forum and you will see a question posted about getting Win 98SE to work with the new K-Meleon browser currently in development. Nothing wrong with the current version 1.5.4 ... super fast and look at all the plugins you can add ... it will take some time to read and get things figured out ... settings and all, but not too much time ... I got my v1.5.4 running perfect now and almost 100% with the new 1.6 Beta. I am very satisfied with this browser and the ability to make it exactly like I want it. http://kmeleon.sourceforge.net/ Forums .... http://kmeleon.sourceforge.net/forum/ ----------------------------------------------

Why don't you give K-Meleon a shot. I went to this browser last Oct and haven't been sorry. It is said by many to be the fastest browser on the internet, not sure about that, but it's up there (Google: K-Meleon fastest browser). Good active friendly forum for help and you can customize K-Meleon to what you like ... the Klassic skin will make it look a little like IE6 ... or not ... there are several skins in the download and more that others have made. The current version is 1.54 ... they are working on a newer version 1.6 (preBETA Stage) ... it works with the new Gekco engine v1.9 I think ... not suppose to work with Windows 98SE but with the new KernelEx (and help from the forum) I was able to get the new browser working with Win 98SE just over a week ago ... this is all good for us Win 98SE holdouts. Go into the General forum and you will see a question posted about getting Win 98SE to work with the new K-Meleon browser currently in development. Nothing wrong with the current version 1.5.4 ... super fast and look at all the Extensions that you can add ... it will take some time to read and get things figured out ... settings and all, but not too much time ... I got my v1.5.4 running perfect now and almost 100% with the new 1.6 preBeta. I am very satisfied with this browser and the ability to make it exactly like I want it. http://kmeleon.sourceforge.net/ Forums .... http://kmeleon.sourceforge.net/forum/ ...

I have run into a small problem with this new version that was not occurring before. I use XMPlay v3.5.1 on my Win 98SE notebooks. This has happen on three notebooks when I have installed KEx v4.5 RC 4. I use the WAModern skin (does not happen with the "default" skin) and after installing the new version of KernelEx, when I open XMPlay a Font warning box pops up first saying: Font warning: This skin uses font(s) that you do not have installed, so it will probably not look correct. ZADO (replaced with TAHOMA) TRANSISTOR (replaced with TAHOMA) PIX4 (replaced with SMALL FONTS) PROFONTWINDOWS (replaced with MS Cerf) ----------------------------------------------------- After I hit "OK" ... XMPlay will open and play OK. I found 3 of those "missing fonts" online for free downloads but cannot find the "PIX4" font anywhere. Now the Font warning box only pops up for that PIX4 font when I open XMPlay. ... I have had other versions of KernelEx installed with XMPlay with this WAModern skin and the Font warning box has never popped up till now. This may not be any fault with KernelEx, I don't know ... I have sent an e-mail to the WAModern skin developer ... Keltic Danor ... at XMPlay support but have had no reply to date. If someone here by chance knows him maybe you could give him a heads up on all this. ... Well, the font problem has been solved ... XMPlay support said the Fonts are in the WAModern source files at the XMPlay web site. I never thought about checking for source files ... so nothing wrong with KernelEx, just that this change happened with the newer version of KernelEx.

OK Xeno86 ... all worked and I was finally able to install KernelEx 4.5 RC 1. Thanks so much for the assist ... I see the kernel32.bak file, in the KernelEx folder, that was missing before. I made an extra copy and will save it on a CD for the future in case. I know now what happened ... I have a hard drive cleaning tool that cleans out junk files, including "bak" files. I have put that Kernel32.bak file on the Protect List. Thanks again for your help.

Thanks Xeno86 for the reply. Going to do everything right now.

... I don't why this didn't stay in the KernelEx 4.5 RC 1 message thread. I was there reading and wrote this message there. Can someone please move it to the KernelEx thread. I have had KernelEx 4.0 Final 2 installed on my notebook with Win 98SE with no problems. Yesterday I decided to try KernelEx 4.5 RC 1 ... wasn't sure if I had to uninstall the older version first (4.0 Final 2) but I did uninstall it and when I went to install 4.5 RC 1 I got this error message. ------------------------------------- Error: Failed to open backup file C:\windows\kernelex\kernel32.bak Possible causes: Previous version not uninstalled correctly or file has been deleted. Restore C:\windows\system\kernelex32.dll manually from install media ------------------------------------- I did a check in "Find Files or Folders" and kernelex.dll was in the system folder. I reinstalled ver 4.0 Final 2 with no problem. I then tried to install ver 4.5 RC 1 again over ver 4.0 Final 2 and got the same above error message. Can someone explain what it means and how to install ver 4.5 RC 1. thanks ...

supem ... thanks for the v2.82 info and download. There was no info on the other post about what version of KillCopy they were talking about so I downloaded what the link took me to (v2.85) ... found out it didn't work. It said I needed ver 2.82 for Win 98SE. I wasn't able to find v2.82 anywhere when I hunted for it on Google. Thanks again. ... just finished installing KillCopy and trying it out. Very nice program ... it'll work for me. Pretty darn fast but I didn't have any really large files to play around with. I also like the fact that it doesn't seem to use any resources when it is idle ... when I check Memload, nothing shows so it must only use resources when it is actually running and nothing when it is just waiting around for something to do ... thanks again.

... just curious what version you are using or talking about. The version at the top of that page no longer supports Win 98SE. ---------------------------------------------------- SuperCopier 2.2 Beta Sun, 08/16/2009 Changelog: * Complete rewrite of the copy interception system, adds support for Windows Vista, Seven and all 64 bit Windows. For now, compatibility with Windows 95, 98 and Millenium has been dropped and 'handled processes' is deactivated. ...

After reading your post I decided I had better get a few extra spare mice for my Win 98SE notebooks. I found this very cheap USB Optical 3 Button wired mouse at Amazon. It is only $4.99 with free shipping included. It has a long cord to reach from the right side of your computer to the left side, as is the case for where my USB port is. Some of the reviews are negative, mostly people dropping the little critter ... but there are positive reviews also. I just got mine today and am using it now. Very satisfied for a spare and may use it everyday. I can see it breaking if dropped on a hard floor from some height. It is listed on the box to work with Win 98/2000/Me/NT/XP/Vista/Win7 ... I may get a couple extra at this price but so far it works very good. Had to slow it down a little in the Control Panel/Mouse folder. Of course, maybe it will only work for a week or two but I will use it heavy everyday next week. Black 3-Button 3D USB 800 Dpi Optical Scroll Mice Mouse w/Blue & Red LEDs For Notebook Laptop Desktop http://www.amazon.com/3-Button-Optical-Scroll-Notebook-Desktop/dp/B0037FS8WM/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1284215379&sr=8-16 There was also another USB Optical wired mouse that I also ordered, had to pay shipping but many people said good things about it. Decided to get that one also. However, when I ordered from just a few days ago the price was $3.99 + $3.99 shipping ... today the price is $9.35 + shipping (unless you get 3 for free shipping) ... pretty big price jump from Sept 8th. I am thinking it is very popular with more people ordering the thing with the good reviews. However, anyone that does buy from Amazon knows that the prices change constantly. It could drop back to the old price next week or tomorrow. Inland USB Optical Mouse (Black) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AZT5JG/ref=ox_ya_os_product Hope this might be of some help ... *** Just noticed that someone is selling that $4.99 USB mouse for $3.99 with free shipping. Reviews were good about shipper and the item. Look under the $4.99 price and you should see a price of $.01 New. Prices all over the place but there is a $4.99 and then the $3.99 price. They are the cheapest compared with the others. Recent Feedback: 5 out of 5: "this mouse is great! not only is it lightweight, but it's colorful! i get lots of compliments all the time!" Date: September 10, 2010 Rated by Buyer: Carlos J. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0037FS8WM/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1284221198&sr=8-16&condition=new ... Just wanted to add one last post about that $4.99 USB Optical mouse. I see Amazon has switched companies around on the link I posted earlier. The new company is still selling the mouse for $4.99 but also with a shipping charge now. If you look a little further down the page you will see a few other companies listed ... WOWparts is the company that was listed here last week. Their price is now $5.99 but still with free shipping and I see the one seller is still selling a $3.99 mouse with free shipping. That's the thing with Amazon, prices are always changing and the sellers also. Maybe no one is really interested but I thought I should clear a few things up. ... This is my last post (09-14) on this $4.99 USB Mouse ... I see Amazon has WOWparts as the main dealer again at the $4.99 price with free shipping. It's unreal how the prices and sellers change at Amazon every day or two.

Thanks for the info on older versions of TeraCopy never working with Windows 98SE. I was going to hunt around for some older versions, won't bother to do so now. Haven't tried FirstCopy yet, downloaded it to test. I am already using 2xExplorer which I just found out from reading an older thread of MSFN from 2007 might actually do what TeraCopy and the others do. "Speed up file copying with TeraCopy" On page 2 (Post 21) deXter wrote: I use xplorer² as my system default file manager, and its file copying functions are *much* faster than windows's. It may not be as full featured as some of the dedicated file copying programs here, but you do have pause/resume, error recovery, queuing, priority, replacement, archiving and logging options. On PCs that don't have xplorer², I use XCOPY. Even on my own PC, whenever I'm working in the console, I just use XCOPY to transfer files/folders. It supports pause/resume, error recovery, archiving, some unique tree management (can replicate an entire folder structure without copying the files!) and advanced NTFS-related options. Definitely better than windows' copy, and hence worth a mention in this thread. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- If I remember, 2xExplorer is the earlier version of xplorer2. I didn't care for the newer version, xplorer2 but I did like 2xExplorer and it works with Windows 98SE. I haven't used it as much as I should, I tried a small transfer between the two panes yesterday and it did seem to be super fast. I may just get in the habit of using this more. But I will check some others out. TmEE ... if you find something that you like, please post the information. I'm interested in what you decide on and any info from anybody else also. There are also some other software names mentioned in that 2007 thread. *** I posted last January (2010) about 2xExplorer and xplorer2. "Win 98SE: 2xExplorer (Older Version) - xplorer2 (Newer Version)" The link to 2xExplorer still works and xplorer2 should be in the "Last Versions of Software for Windows 98SE" ...

Never heard of TeraCopy so I went looking to see if it will work with Win 98SE. Just discovered that a new version came out today at Major Geeks, TeraCopy 2.2 Beta: Date: 2010-09-10 Size: 1.65 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7 http://majorgeeks.com/TeraCopy_d5674.html It no longer list Win 9x in the requirements. However, TeraCopy v2.12 is still available at CNET: Operating system: Windows 98/XP/Vista Date added: January 18, 2010 http://download.cnet.com/TeraCopy/3000-2248_4-10671835.html Just never know how long version 2.12 links will be available with a newer version just out. *** Just want to add, they list Win 98 working with v2.12. I have not tried the download yet, so I can't be 100% sure that is correct. *** I tried v2.12 with Win 98SE and it doesn't work for me, there are errors. Looks like the OS information is incorrect ... must be XP and Vista only.

Latest version of Stinger v10.0.1.926 (McAfee Labs) (June 25,2010) still works with Windows 98SE ... it's listed as able to check for 3451 viruses, trojans and variants. Good little program to keep handy for a quick check. "Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files and scan performance optimizations." http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

wsxedcrfv .... just came across all the discussion on CD/DVD burners ... thanks for the info on several models and the tigerdirect.com link. Never heard of them, they have quite a few models of burners at very good prices. However, I am more interested in getting an External USB CD/DVD burner for my Win 98SE notebooks. I have been looking for sometime at Amazon and Buy.com but these new slim DVD burners don't seem to get many good reviews since they get power from a the USB hookup. I want to get an "older" larger type that also has a power adapter. I'm reading that some people have sent those slim USB burners back since they didn't burn all that good. Can the same be said for an External burner that it should work with Win 98SE, even if nothing is listed in the description or on the box. Here's a burner I found at TigerBay .... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5391204&CatId=483 What are your thoughts about these models with external power? You seem to be in the know on burners ... or thoughts or ideas from anyone else on External burners for Win 98SE. thanks ...

Sp0iLedBrAt ... thanks for the info. I will check those links out. I did figure out my Windows Update problem ... I had to update IE 5 to IE 6 and I am downloading the updates now.

I have decided to try Windows 2000 Pro on one of my computers. I have Windows 2000 Pro SP4 installed. I was just wondering if there was ever an "Unofficial" Windows 2000 update package made with all the updates after SP4 like there is for Windows 98SE? I have tried going to the Windows Update page but I keep getting an error. I have not been able to find an update package after the SP4 update. I'd like to download all the updates for Windows 2000 and burn them to a CD for the future. I know there are more updates since the Belarc Advisor is saying that I am missing quite a few updates. Thanks ...

MDGx ... yes, the new DST Update installed with no problem. I guess this update is then "newer" and "better" than the Feb 2010 DST update ... so I will install it on my computers. Thanks again for ALL you do for everyone! *** Thanks for the conversion tool download.

MDGx ... Yes, the Feb 2010 DST update works for me. I think I had already put that update on in March but I put it on again to test it. Going back to the other update that didn't seem to work ... maybe it was OK, no one else reported any problem with it. I noticed when I went to shut down my computer there was a pop up window (for only a second!) with the word "Error" on it. I couldn't read anything else ... makes me "mad" when those windows only stay open for a second and a person doesn't have a chance to read everything. I thought I also saw "NT" but I can't be sure. I do have the last stable version of KernelEX installed on my computer, if there would be any connection there. thanks ...

MDGx has a new DST Update dated Apr 23, 2010 at his Update Page. It starts to install for me and then it will just quit and disappear ... no finished update. http://www.mdgx.com/upd98me.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-23-2010 Update Time Zone (TZ) DST: New DST update from Q979306 WinXP Fix. Replaced obsolete DST update from Q976098 WinXP Fix. Fixed Reg2Inf bug: restored "normal" INF install: • Unofficial Windows 98/98 SP1/98 SE/ME 2006-2010 December 2009 Cumulative Daylight Saving Time (DST) Time Zone Updates: • Unofficial DST Update for Windows 98/98 SP1/98 SE/ME [120 KB, English]. • Unofficial DST Update for Windows 98/98 SP1/98 SE/ME [122 KB, Italian]. More info. DST Update(s) for corresponding Operating System(s) MUST be installed by ALL Windows users REGARDLESS of geographical/Time Zone location! ALL Unofficial Cumulative DST Updates above install ALL Time Zone Updates and also delete obsolete 2006 Australian (Melbourne Commonwealth Games) DST registry entries (if any). Windows 98, 98 SP1 + 98 SE require ALL Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates + Q237493 TIMEDATE.CPL Fixes already installed! DST Updates MSFN Forum. .... has anybody else had this problem? I am downloading: Unofficial DST Update for Windows 98/98 SP1/98 SE/ME [120 KB, English]. thanks ...

Thanks Prozactive and dencorso for the info on the version numbers. Learn something new everyday.

dencorso ... My version of ESDI_506.PDR on my Windows 98SE machine is showing as v4.10.2230 ... you mention the version 4.10.0.2225 with that extra "0" after the "10" ... is that correct? I'm a little confused on these versions. I found this list of versions by LLXX from 2006: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am not responsible for any damage caused by the use of these drivers. Attached File(s) * Attached File 4102226F.ZIP (14.1K) Number of downloads: 1882 * Attached File 4102222F.ZIP (13.87K) Number of downloads: 987 * Attached File 4903000F.ZIP (15.23K) Number of downloads: 708 * Attached File 4102225F.ZIP (13.98K) Number of downloads: 1062 * Attached File 4102001F.ZIP (13.85K) Number of downloads: 487 * Attached File 4102186F.ZIP (13.97K) Number of downloads: 529 * Attached File 4001111F.ZIP (13.53K) Number of downloads: 428 * Attached File 4001119F.ZIP (13.65K) Number of downloads: 594 This post has been edited by LLXX: 04 August 2006 - 04:29 AM --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks ...

Yes jaclaz, I had found some info about using SwissKnife before I bought the new USB External hard drive. Already had SwissKnife downloaded. I also found info on using FDISK and DOS ... but I am weak on DOS knowledge and after I bought the drive, I got lucky and found the little Verbatim FAT32 utility ... couldn't have been any easier ... at least for me ... maybe for some others also. Thank for the reply.

Went to Office Max yesterday and bought a new Seagate 500 GB External USB Hard Drive to use with Windows 98SE. When I connected it, the USB icon in the tray appeared but no drive letter was showing in My Computer. Was hoping I could make this work ... Read a review on this particular hard drive and that it would not work with Windows 98SE since it comes pre-formatted for NTFS. However, after searching around on Google last night, I found this little utility that is supposed to reformat a NTFS USB hard drive to FAT32. http://www.verbatim.com/downloads/format.cfm How to Reformat a Verbatim Hard Drive for Windows Verbatim provides a FAT32 format utility (see further below for download instructions) that eliminates the 32GB partition limitation. There is a link in this part: Formatting to FAT32 Click here to download the Verbatim FAT32 format utility. Save the file to your computer at a location that can easily be remembered. After the file has finished downloading, close all internet browser windows and browse to the location of the file. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- I didn't think it would have to be a Verbatim hard drive. I don't have an XP computer though ... you will need that since the USB hard drive has to be "seen". I went to a friend's XP computer today and hooked the USB drive up and ran the FAT32 utility. It took about 20 seconds and it was now a USB FAT32 500 GB external hard drive. Tried it on my Win 98SE machine ... showing up as a 500 GB drive as Drive "E" ... it is also backward compatible to USB 1.1 ... I hooked it into a computer that is USB 2.0 (Windows 98SE) and then I hooked it into an older USB 1.1 hub that I still use. Don't know if this will be of any help to anyone. Maybe someone that also wanted to get a larger external hard drive. Getting hard to find older FAT32 external hard drives these days. That Fat32 utility made everything very easy and painless. ...

PROBLEMCHYLD ... I was interested to see if anyone would reply to your last post about "making" 2xExplorer the default over Windows Explorer. However, I found this question asked in the FAQs section for 2xExplorer and the reply from the 2xExplorer developer, I guess. He doesn't recommend doing that but does make a suggestion. http://netez.com/2xExplorer/faq.html Q15. How can I make 2xExplorer the default application for all my folders? A. I wouldn't recommend replacing the standard explorer altogether, but it's very easy to add a "verb" that will give you the chance to open folders with 2xExplorer. From explorer edit the "File Type" associations (View | Folder Options | File Types tab). It's not very intuitive, but if you scroll down you'll find a Folder "file type", which you can Edit as usual. Create a new verb e.g. "2xOpen" and edit its action. This should have "c:\YourPath\2xExplorer.exe" "%1" as the new command line (including the quotation marks, too). Now whenever you right click on a folder, there's going to be a "2xOpen" item in the context menu. There was another forum site (Google search) that someone asked the same question and the answer looked interesting but the forum isn't up at present. FREE Explorer Replacement... - HFT Online Forums 4 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Sep 24, 2007 Yes, an excellent, free replacement for MS's Explorer. ... How can I make 2xExplorer the default application for all my folders? ... You could also change the target of the explorer by going to accessories>explorer>right ... www.hftonline.com

MDGx .... thanks for mentioning FreeCommander 2008.06c. Finally had a little time to work with it today. I like it very much ... never heard of it before, thanks again.

Ok, thanks for the additional help. Yes, I saw that in that article but I have no idea how to get that onto a floppy disc or how to load anything into the config.sys. Do I copy all those instuctions to notepad in the form of a text and then put that onto a floppy? Look I will read the links that you have supplied. This really isn't that important for me to know all this anyway. I have the Ghost program working in my older computers, which works for me. I have no real reason to have USB working in DOS anyway. I'll stick with Win 98SE and work on the DOS thing in bits and pieces. If I truly never understand DOS, it will not be a big loss for me. .... Thanks again