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*cough* http://msfn.org/comments.php?catid=1&i...13#comment11709 *cough*

Only ONe I've used and found most useful has been: System Information - By juan M. Aguirregabiria Can modify and terminate Parent\Child windows Can Kill Processes Can view threads and Modules In use by processes Can Change the process priority of a process Amongst other features. Its an old program dating since win95 and is very overlooked. Quite frankly, I consider it the best one made. There are only 2 or so matches on google to an older version of it so I've provided the latest release that I've got in a rar. http://mechresource.myvnc.com/upload/sinfo.rar only 128kb and no installer to run.

Oddly - I installed it and tried it. Since then (and after uninstall) Rundll32 fails (crashes 3 times) in loading my NVidia Control Panel. Due to that every right click causes explorer to crash untill I remove nvcpl.dll from my system folder. Started happening just before the end of the installers completion. I installed a fresh copy of 98 over the current thinking it was a few mismatched file versions, that wasn't the case as it still happened even then. Will reinstall and see if I can track down this demon plaguing my system. It's funny though, as I had installed it the bold words "Thank you for chosing microsoft" in the eula haven't left my mind since then. Just to note: without numbers 2-4, Messenger still works fine.

Just to note - if you have a bootloader installed such as "EZ-Bios"... loading a ramdisk will cause windows to not load into the GUI. Been meaning to put time into removing the bloody thing but keep putting it off since I pulled this disk from my older PC. The ramdrive idea works fine on all my other systems that don't have a bootloader installed.

All of my PC's run Windows 98 Second Edition. Never had any regrets for a single day either.

Only possible way to pull that off is to make multiple requests to php itself. Which would result in multiple hits to the server. Just keep note that with PHP that once the script is accessed for a page you cannot make any additional requests to it while it's being processed. Whatever requests it has recieved for that session are what it's got to use. However, here is a code snippet for what you have an idea for. With comments <script> //Check for whatever it is to be agreed upon $stay=confirm ('Do You Agree?'); //Is 'agree' then reload the frame\page with this script //but with the 'stay' request variable set as true if($stay) top.location='this_script.php?stay=1'; </script> <?php if($_GET['stay']) //check if stay contains a value equating to true { //do whatever you want done here if stay === TRUE } ?> I personally use a more complex method in one of my scripts but requires frames to successfully pull it off. What happens there is that it rewrites a hidden frame requesting the php script as the script src which fetches any updated java from the server. Then when received that script is targeted to the main frames and executed. It's basically a dumbed down form of XMLRequest\Ajax but works on even legacy browsers without a hitch (IE4\NN4 for example) through DHTML.

It might be a dumb idea but perhaps try a driver for one of their similar models. Closest they have is a WL613 (yours is a 616) but it just might work. Try forcing the drivers onto it through manually selecting them instead if the auto-query for the 'best' and 'proper' drivers shows no results. http://www.gemtek.com.tw/web_driver/drivers/I_net_gemtek.zip

Also confirmed working in dos. As a minor suggestion, you should add a small check to see if it's being run within a DOS session. Would help avoid poeple from opening it wondering what the file is only to lock up their PC in windows with it. EPoX 9NDA3J / ATI Radeon 7000VE 32mb-DDR

Heh, simple page indeed. No offense to your coding skills any but that much bloat for such a simple (eye-bleeding) page would drive away alot of newbies. That is however if they were considering learning the html-side of webpages. A simple page uses basic HTML and no javascript or css really (and if any very little). Heck, that much code for something so little scares me even O.o

You are right on some poeple not agreeing with a requirement of IE6. I for one would be one of those poeple. I intend to keep IE 5.00 (yes, not 5.5) on my pc's and they will stay that way. I've had bad experiences in the past regarding IE6 while additionally not seeing the real need to even bother with having it. I stick with the base version for personal reasons as well as development reasons. Need older versions to cross-browser test some of my web-projects on for functionality. I avoid using 'w3c standards' as my methods of writing out pages involve compatibility and bandwitch concerns. To convert them to standards means nearly doubling the size of each page. This is where cross-browser version testing comes into play. So yes, an optional package would be perfect. Perhaps being the same package but as suggested have it as an autodetectable option.

*cough* Windows 98se IS a decent OS *cough* He posted it here in a windows 98 forum so surely he wants win98. As far as hardware goes, you just need to research it. Most stuff you can buy still support win98. To start, all processors support win98, hands down so that shouldn't be a tough choice. pick the fastest you can get. However, you need to pick a mainboard that is supported. Look around and check out the specs on several mainboards for sale. Then check the manufacturers site to see if they supply drivers for it. There honestly isn't much of a 'whats best' moreso than what is best to 'you' as far as the market goes right now. The best could be best performance or perhaps the best could be the best price for what your getting.

All hardware is compatible with a 64-bit processor. You are however limited to the operating system you are running. If using WinXP64 then you are forced to use 64-bit only drivers which are few and far between. Meaning less hardware will work at that point. If you wish to go with a 64-bit OS, cross reference any hardware before you buy it with the manufacturers site. If the manufacturer does not supply 64-drivers, you might not be able to use the device in a 64-bit system at the moment. Additionally, yes.. you can install windows xp (32bit) fine on your 64bit processor with no trouble. Just don't try using 64-bit drivers in winxp (32bit) as the operating system itself will not support it.

All CPUs are backwards compatible; the Intel 64-bit CPUs (Celeron and Pentium Ds) can run 16,32,and 64-bit code. Thank you for correcting me there LLXX. As said, i haven't looked lately but was still going by the ole myth from the past of intel 64's only supporting the 64-bit instruction set.

Just tried it, merged the entried with my system.db as indicated. Also extracted the neccessary files to my system folder. ... booted into safemode to test. The patch seems to be a dud. I still had the generic 640x480 resolution and 16 colors.

Heh, interesting. As long as symantec and all the other companies follow microsofts activation scheme... ... we'll be ever closer to having to activate our computer everytime we turn it on.

*NForce 4 I've yet to see any drivers supplied for. *NForce 3 I can confirm work as I'm using one right now (board and specs in sig). Intel Chipsets works under win98 as well as my laptop used the chipset (toshiba A15-S157). ViA as far as I know still support 98 but you might have to do extra research. *=Many NForce hardware are installed using standard win98 drivers. Perhaps check the board manufacturers site and see what drivers for what Operating Systems they supply. If possible, get a list of the hardware + branding of each component on the board and check the manufacturer of that hardware as well for drivers. Wish you luck building a new system for win98 ^^ I checked the specs of the FOXCONN 'NF3250K8AA' board you mentioned. You should do very well with it as a choice. Foxconn provides a full range of drivers for windows98 and above. Just make sure the CPU you get supports the X86 instruction set if you consider a 64-bit CPU. All AMD cpu's seem to support it while [i haven't looked lately] Intel 64-bit CPU's might not have support for the x86 instruction set. As a note: Unless you have powered speakers, the onboard surround will be a big dissappointment. Very weak pre-amps on built-in sound solutions nowadays. I too have a REALTEK ac'97 surround built in. Now got it turned off in BIOS because it didn't meet my satisfaction.

You are right. As long as the mainboard supports the USB2 standard, you're set. The 'OrangeWare' drivers you mentioned are generic-like driversets. They provide USB2 support for boards that didn't have USB2 drivers included but still supported USB2. I'm currently using USB2 drivers provided by OrangeWare as well. Only way to get the USB2 support on my mainboard under Win98.

Indeed, quite a bit of effort put forth. Besides, we have Tihiy's pack to make 9x look XP-ish so why not Calmira's 3.1 to XP? ^^ Edit in: Was bored and ran it on my 98se machine for kicks. Gives the XP toolbar overlayed over the current but flashes alot due to constant redraw.

I've personally gone with DD-WRT firmware for my WRT54g. Many features to work with and very functional. You can find a comparison chart comparing the main-leaders in the firmware projects here.. http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?nam...showpage&pid=31 Note: this compared the ones for the WRT54G. There are other firmwares there for other linksys routers as well.

Most enclosures (even the 5 1/4 ones have mounting brackets for smaller devices (3.5" HD). If you don't mind the slightly larger ones, I'd recommend this one from CompUSA... http://www.compusa.com/products/product_in...17414&pfp=srch1 That's the one I currently use and GOD does it look good. It has no fan however but there is a gap between the two covers (top/bottom) for passive cooling. Can assemble/dissassemble by unscrewing the knobs (feet/columns) as they are also the screws. Very simple to swap out drives with it. If you need extra cooling, put small washes in between the lids to increase the gaps. The enclosure is USB1.1/2.0 + Firewire (IEEE1394) capable. The product specs don't indicate that you can use it with 3.5" disks but they fit/mount flawlessly. There are ones made by ADS Technologies which are 5 1/4 and 3.5 enclosures. They are USB 1.1/2.0 (no firewire unless you get the firewire only model) enclosures which DO have a tiny fan in the bottom but only under the circut board inside. To note: I have had problems with all ADS drives I've bought (2, 1 of each listed) whereas it would stop accepting ANY input/Stop 'existing' randomly after a couple minutes. Would still be there and listed but just 'stop working'. 5.25" drive/3.5" kit - http://www.adstech.com/products/USB_2_Driv...sp?pid=USBX-804 3.5" kit - http://www.adstech.com/products/USBX_835/i...asp?pid=USBX835 NOTE: Using 5.25" enclosures for your hard disks have an added bonus of being able to use it with HDD coolers and heatsinks.

I don't know... hopefully you didn't get a relabeled/rebranded CPU (looks the same as what it's labeled as). I'm curious, what make is your MainBoard? Have you verified that your mainboard supports the processor you're installing into it? If so, have you tried updating the BIOS first? Perhaps the BIOS you have on the board currently is unable to properly support the new CPU through the AUTO settings.

Worst case scenario is to check a local hardware store such as HomeDepot or Lowes for example. That is however, if you have one of them in your area. edit: HA! Punto beat me to it. Great minds think alike O.o;

Perhaps your local dollar store? *glances over at the 250 pack of assorted sizes\colors that was gotten for $1.99*

Dumb questions but... -Did you happen to leave the CMOS jumper in 'clear' position? -Did you ensure all of the power cables are in? Such as the 12v 4-port power connector if you have the such? -Did you happen to plug any of the cables in backwards such as the IDE cables for example? -Did you somehow switch the voltage setting on your PSU from 110 to 220 by accident? -Did you ensure your memory sticks didn't get unseated during the CPU swap? Best you can do to work from the bottom up is to unplug everything from your mainboard. Leave the CPU/Fan set in and only 1 of your memory sticks. Also leave your PSU connected along with your vid card and pc speaker hooked up. Take a metal object such as a pin or the tip of a screwdriver and touch the two power connectors to turn on the board (the two pins your power switch connects to). If it works, slowly reattach everything (with the power off of course) and test as you go to narrow down the problem. If it doesn't work from the start, you just may have a bad CPU or something else is set incorrect. Where did you happen to get your CPU from?

You would still have to pay for yearly updates through liveupdate if I'm correct. The liveupdate from the newer versions of norton and the older are quite different in how they handle updates I believe. Haven't used liveupdate in... quite some time to say the least. Always went with the manual updates instead due to portability and easier updating on multiple machines.