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Hey, jaclaz, how'd ya get into my "nunya"???? (nope, current running system -usual one- is NTFS... 'nuff said!)

Flame-fest comment (at the risk of being flamed myself...) - IMHO, there is no real reason to pit Win95B/C (main difference IE? and USB!) against Win98/SE (SE being the preferred) or WinME (hardware makes a world of difference). Both 95 and 98 can be "stripped" (essentially) of IE and by putting the latest Shell from 95 into 98, the 98 should (I believe) be totally bereft of the IE, if it's your preference. I have installed and used all of the 9x/ME series on multiple configurations and indeed there is a performance gain oldie-computer vs newer-computer, the exception being 386/486 (386 best with 95) provided sufficient RAM is present. ME will not work well (if at all) on 386/486 regardless, however is just fine on "newer" hardware (not too new, unless "tweaked") provided the correct drivers are found. BSOD's were rare in any case, usually the fault of drivers or over-loading/overheating (something). Yes, a patch is available for the "above 350mhz" problem. Yes, more RAM helps beaucoup. Bottom line (again, IMHO), all of them are good depending on what hardware you put them on and what purpose you use them (e.g. gaming). To each their own. Or should I provide an inventory of this cluttered room and the heck I'm going through sorting what hardware to put with which MoBo and which OS should be installed? Been there, done that, still at it. Heck, I may put Win2K on one or two (shy of RAM for XP, except maybe one); great OpSys as well. Hey, notice my OpSys says "none"; why do you think that is (currently running "nunya")? One person's trash is another's treasure, right? Peace, my friends! (besides, I believe the OP may have already decided...) edit - and I never really noticed a big difference between 95 & 98 on any given pc (except the oldies). It's the size of the module in question and the RAM it uses (especially running services/processes) that's the rub.

You're now in good hands... Methinks you may have to make a couple of changes in your hookup and within the router only... Wait for the experts (above) to continue with this. hmmm... the model indicates Netgear (via Google)... http://www.netgear.com/Products/Routersand...ers/WGR614.aspx

Bloated and unnecessary - try this one (the one I use) - Virtual PC 2004 Here's VPC2K7 - VPC 2007 Neither larger than 32 mb download. 2K7 is more suited for Vista (or xp/2k3/higher). Both free and work fine (MS provides it for newer OS "trials"). Delete any other Virtual PC / VM software (taking up space) unless you PAID for it (burn to CD/DVD). 1GB RAM should be more than enough. For a test install of XP, will need about 3-4GB disk space (define it that size) and 128mb RAM (set in the VM). BTW, if you install VPC on Vista, then install the "original" XP into a VM on it, you can "slip" within the VM. (True, no "slip" on running Vista, only running 2K or XP.) Server version is for advanced stuff (not needed), so uninstall (if you did). If you want, get the "Virtal PC 2007" (not the server version). But the 2004 version should be fine (as I said, I use it and on "nunya" OS). Magic, man! So take it easy, have patience, we'll help you (as others have helped us). If it comes to it, I/we will post screenshots step-by-step instructions. I have an older version of XP I can test out the method (using nLite and otherwise) for the "slip" and "install" if necessary (have 1.5ghz cpu, 1.2gb RAM, and lotsa HD space). Have an NT CD, but sadly only have OEM and Full XP's (no Upgrade), so can't test that scenario... Anything you downloaded "un-useful", go ahead and delete or burn off your HDD (not the nLite, the SP3, or the newly "slipped" so you can see if ok). Make your space available; 2GB of unnecessary "junk"... Will check in 2-morrow with ya (free time ennyhoo until about 5pm EST). Gonna go now to keep peace with ole lady. Take a break, sip a brew (or tea maybe). Later.

Line IN??? an ADSL router?

NO NO! Don't give up! It CAN be done and FYI SP3 cd's are NOT available (except by MSDN subscription). Try what's been proposed. Trust me, it will work! FWIW, you could just test direct integration (not using nLite using the "/integrate" switch) and see how it goes. If good, then just use the created direct Slip to polish off everything else. Please don't be frustrated. You ARE in THE only place with quick help and solutions... (p.s. no spam in RyanVM's place and there is more good info in there, including integration of the "extras"... we-no-likey-spam) (oh, BTW, I use MS' Virtual PC 2004 on my PC - works great) RyanVM Driver Packs Unattended Site Map (has SATA drivers) Remember, that you don't want a FULL unattended since you have to pop in an NT cd (unless you have a DVD burner - put your NT I386 contents in a NOT I386 folder in the initial start, just like the 9x suggestion). edit - you DID start with a full SP3 Administrative file (not the "skinny" one), right? (btw, I'm the "anonymous" user - I like it that way; and you must "refresh" the screen to see new posts and an italisized "member" means they are writing a post...) DOH! Forgot to mention HFSlip as an alternative (to inserting the updates), and AutoPatcher or Windows Updates Downloader (WUD) to get all of the latest updates ready to Rock&Roll. Google Search... All of which are directly or indirectly related to MSFN. (you mention F6, so you must have some special drivers needed to install, all found at MSFN or above links)

Try johnhc's suggestion(s) and also confirm that you have a "BOOTABLE" ISO. This can be confirmed by cranking up Nero's ImageDrive software. 1- Go the the Tools (in Nero) and start ImageDrive. 2- Define First Drive (on initial screen - a "fake" drive will be installed) 3- Go to (new) First Drive tab and Mount the ISO (press SHIFT so no auto-play) 4a- in Explorer, go the the "fake new" CD/DVD and check the properties - should say "bootable" -OR- 4b- in Nero, use the Tabs to find Disk Info (or something like that) and check In addition, if it IS bootable, you can "copy" the mounted image (as if you had 1 reader and 1 burner) to a real CD. Just don't forget to "unmount" the ISO in ImageDrive. Something squirrely here (maybe just what johnhc said - he's one of the experts). The thing should be bootable AND have x.SP3 (x being "whatever") files in the mounted ISO (using the Search Folders function). If your PC has the "power", get MS' Virtual PC (free), install it, and test the ISO (no need for ImageDrive for this) so you know you're good. You'll probably going to have to make an ISO of your NT CD to do this (Nero should be able to do this - MUST be a ".ISO' file for Virt.PC) so you can unmount/mount/remount during testing (you'll figure it out). After you've confirmed you're good, then start all over and include ALL of the known hotfixes etc according to nLite. Good luck. And don't forget that nLite wants to start from SCRATCH to work correctly.

AARGG! Is the original an Upgrade CD? If so, it's not bootable. You will need to get the Boot Binary and (somehow?) insert it. That is, if it will actually do a clean install. I am under the impression an Upgrade only works on top of another pre-installed OS.Or am I really missing the boat, John? edit - Update! To get the "compliance check", just copy your "win98" (if you have one) or "win9x" (WinME if you have one) folder (including the foldername) to the location of the root of you XP-copied CD before nLiting. (dunno how this will work for nLite; assume the "compliance search" will find it). If more space needed (if you run into this), you MAY be able to delete the SP1.CAB and SP1.CAT files from the I386 folder. edit (again) - you state original boots, so "bootable" should not be an issue (besides, I notice nLite has the Boot.Bin included)... (sheesh... been a while...)

Oh-Ho! Burned incorrectly. You don't make a "compilation" and burn the ISO as "data" to it. You have to literally burn the ISO (as an ISO) to it. In other words, open the ISO with Nero and burn it. (I'm thinking this is the problem).(edit - or maybe not... see post below...)

I think I just a while ago seen this in another topic and I believe the answer is YES that's what did it!

??? (if correctly installed even Unofficial patches should be ok...) Better check your drivers for the video card (whether separate card or integrated). Sounds suspicious. Have you got the video accelerated (Display Properties/Advanced? can't remember...)? Also check the AGP Aperture Size in the BIOS. edit - suggest NOT "controlling" virtual memory either; firewall/AV software will "eat" memory...

C'mon, eidenk...modicum definition - a limited quantity; a small portion I used to use WinME and never really had any probs with it except finding the correct drivers for some oddball hardware. Usually, the Win98 WDM's worked fine. I currently use (nunya) and (nunya). Again, the OP's choice...

Wow! Battle royale! OP, take your pick, select your browser (or not) as has been suggested, and be aware of the potential USB limitations (depending on what you use it for, e.g. hardware hooked into it). The only potential problems you may have are all of the MS "patches" (found all over the place on MSFN - look in the appropriate forums) and any drivers (easily found - look in the Device Manager for them or use AIDA32). Basically, your specs indicate that any of Win9x, WinME, Win2k, or WinXP will be just fine. And setting up a multi-boot ain't a bad idea (you can "test" the differences and select the one that makes you happy). Google on Grub4DOS for an easy way to multi-boot (thx to Jaclaz for info I got on that) - search on MSFN for more info on Grub4DOS. Also, be aware that IF you want to play DOS games, you would be better off with a 9x system. Have fun... edit - as cluberti says, WinME does have a modicum of "glitches" one must overcome (and they can, just not as easily).

FWIW... An integration of the SP3 is relatively "clean". You can remove the SP2-oriented items (SP2.xxx). The main difference will be the DRIVER cab (not the same) and some items will be "replicated" because of compressed+uncompressed. nLite may take care of that. Some other certain differences (irrelevant) will exist. Finally, it is possible to "manually integrate" (I've done that) to "replicate" what an "original SPx" would be (sans the minor differences); can't/won't give details on that. I fail to understand why simply integrating is such a problem...

Bad download? This link to MS download for Network Install is what you want. Size is 316.4 MB... (oops! Glen got there too - gave the hash...) note - use a downloader like FlashGet to download faster and more reliably. When download begins, cancel it and use the link (in the page for direct download) and put it in the downloader.

Ok, 2-cents... I have Win98SE on my box (dual-boot w/ an NT-type opsys - nunya, guys/gals)... Works fine. Granted, hardware support is getting slim, but drivers can be found (a pain). The converse is also true for older hardware on a newer opsys. Bottom line, bite the bullet finding drivers (any opsys), attach it, test it, and if it works use it; otherwise, yank it. The main problem seems to be the MoBo's, of which a list is being kept. Software support in many cases is also getting hard to find, but again can be found and is being listed. MSFN is probably the best resource for support of Win9x/ME, so "Don't worry, be happy".

Huh... figured as much. Glad you found it. And the tool to do it with

A little late than never... Best user-friendly non-NTFS Windows IMHO.

All posts are correct. If the DSL modem has NIC interface, you are set to go. If USB interface only, then you may get into driver problems. Just ensure the modem you get has a NIC connection. (Reread other comments.)I have Cable (RoadRunner) with modem having both connections. Any operating system works with the NIC connection (always on). USB is a different story...

Slipstream is not recommended on Vista. The easy solution is to install XP on a Virtual Machine of some kind and "slip" it on the VM, unless you have another box to do the same on. It's been well documented that it has a tendency to fail if done on Vista (even says so on MS website). HTH

Lower left of "Manage Your Server" screen (scroll down, it's got to be there)...

How did you set the Permissions up in the Shares?

Just a thought... Have you tried installing the hardware, booting, cancelling the Add New Hardware, THEN running the install? One might assume that the Installer might "find" it then correctly install. OR you might let the Add New Hardware Wizard install it as Unknown Device and the run the Installer (sometimes it works that way too). HTH edit - and it appears that its a Data/Fax/Voice/Speakerphone, so an additional Sound device will/should be added for the Voice/Speakerphone features. And true, it's a SoftModem, so it will create a "virtual" COM port (not to be confused with BIOS COM). Also, check for conflicting IRQ's, etc. (with other devices).

Found this Excel spreadsheet that will at least give you the registry settings. You may need the Viewer if you don't have Excel (search MS for it). HTH

Hmm... may have something to do with the Mode setting on/in the HDD (?). Usually, just setting the BIOS to AUTO on everything for the HDD allows detection. I was under the impression that the "barrier" was irrelevant once booted to the OS. Have you checked for a BIOS update?