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Hm... don't have Microsoft Update (ATM), but there should be an ActiveX installed (IE->Tools->Manage Add-Ons) listed. Also, search you Windows directory (Show Hidden+System+SubFolders) for any files named MUWEB.XXX (an INF and a DLL). HTH edit - here's the CLSID string - {6e32070a-766d-4ee6-879c-dc1fa91d2fc3}

Quick Reply - I don't use/haven't used nLite, so can't rationally answer but those that can usually require that you upload/attach you LASTSESSION.INI (?) file. Do that by Full Editing your original post (to reduce clutter).

Oho! Sounds like this has something to do with Images for an install? If so, makes sense (even though the CHR-concept as applied to LBA applies, not "continuous" per-se). Kind of like "put it to the outside, where it won't be used that often; we'll put the oft-use in front of that". Ok, outside of my scope of knowledge (the image part), so I'm outa here! Good luck, and HTH!

ADSL modems provided by your ISP or your own? Having Cable and the modem supplied, I have no access ("locked"), but... For a Router (your modem similar?), the IP will be assigned to your NIC's (192.168.x.y) using "Auto" and the ISP provides the External (Public) IP to your Modem. Usually, if you use your own Modem, the ISP requires a logging of the MAC to ensure you are indeed paying them. Same thing as with they supply it (MAC already logged in system). Other thing I could "imagine" is that the phone lines have a lot of interference (my neighborhood does; precludes using Dial-Up/ADSL). Um, just a thought, but maybe you need some "tweaking" to jive with the ADSL speeds/connections/etc.? Dslreports website has some things that may help... edit @Tripredacus below - check (duh)!

In addition to jaclaz' post above, to ensure a consistent Service Pack (I've done this) slip the service pack (i.e. SP2) while on the running system into the CD and reburn. That way you won't get that "nasty message" and a "halt" on the "reinstall over top". You will have to apply all post-SP2 hotfixes (and potentially some other items). Best to get them all now (see Complete List thread, et al) and either have them handy, or HF-slip them (I just use AutoPatcher; also Windows Update Downloader is good). FYI, last time I did this I just copied the CD to hard-drive, slipped the Service Pack, and ran WINNT32. AFAIK (and don't depend on my answer) it won't "reset" (too much of) anything. (it was more'n a month ago I did it and i'm gettin' a little senile ) HTH

Get an official CD from eBay or another reputable download source. Besides, if you already have an official with integrated (i.e. not slipstreamed), you should go with that.

FYI - the downloads do not contain complete "help" files; they are "skeletons". In addition, you will find these in the CAB's (the skeletons). Within the MSI, you'l be able to find out which CAB. To get the Help files (to be copied into the install folder, e.g. "Program Files") go here - http://www.nero.com/enu/support-nero7-helpfiles.html I couldn't say whether they could be incorporated into the installs as this would require some knowledge of MSI (for CRC's?), in addition to correctly replacing them in the associated CAB's. HTH

Please go here... I repeat my above post (look closely - Windows Mail is Outlook Express) - http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/62560-wi...l-problems.html You have to pay you Mail Service for the luxury of POP3/SMTP. The KB referenced does not state that it will allow you to use POP3/SMTP "no matter what"; it states that if you have the service, then there is a problem that this KB will "fix". HTH in your understanding.

OK... complete list of the WIN9x folder (from CD) - BASE2.CAB CATALOG.CAB cleanhd.txt deltemp.com dossetup.bin DRIVER5.CAB DRIVER6.CAB DRIVER7.CAB extract.exe format.com intl.txt mini.cab NET3.CAB NET4.CAB oemsetup.bin oemsetup.exe PRECOPY1.CAB save32.com scandisk.exe scandisk.pif scanprog.exe scanreg.exe setup.exe setup.txt setup0.wav smartdrv.exe suback.bin suback16.bin suhelper.bin w9xsetup.bin wb16off.exe WIN_10.CAB WIN_11.CAB WIN_12.CAB WIN_13.CAB WIN_14.CAB WIN_15.CAB WIN_16.CAB WIN_17.CAB WIN_18.CAB WIN_19.CAB WIN_20.CAB WIN_21.CAB WIN_22.CAB WIN_8.CAB WIN_9.CAB WIN_OL.CAB win1024.bin win640.bin win800.bin winme.wmv xmsmmgr.exeOn the CD, there's an additional folder/subfolders for OLS (On-Line-"Stuff") that is only "junk" for installing AT&T and AOL Dial-Up. I haven't included any of the other CD folders since they're irrelevant. Again (AFAICR), usually with a Clean Install of WinME, all files are copied to OPTIONS/INSTALL folder (perhaps this was the OEM version CD). Subsequently, any/some "fixes" (etc.) would put the "new" files into the OPTIONS/CABS folder (this is the Win95/98 way, including where the SysPrep placed the Install files). Be wary of any files in this folder that have any date other than 6-8-2000 (June 8, 2000) as this is the date for all of the WinME files. In addition, OEM's (and driver install software) would place the Drivers in the Install folder; this usually corresponded with an MSBATCH.INF file (for the OEM install). OEMSETUP is only (usually) used for the OEM install to an un-partitioned HDD. OEMSETUP partitions the HDD, then "calls" SETUP to install. All of the above is pretty much the same for all 9x/ME. Only certain files/CAB-names "changed". I want to point out that if a PC originally came with (e.g.) Win98/98SE preinstalled (OEM) that the Folder would be (again) OPTIONS/CABS and an Upgrade to ME (AFAICR) would "over-write" the originals (I could definitely be wrong about that). No matter which way you slice it, you need the above-listed files (maybe not the OEMxxx files or the MSBATCH.INF). You also need to have an Emergency Boot Disk handy for your reinstall. The procedure for a Clean Install can be found nearly anywhere on the internet or even her on MSFN. In your case, you will want to just ensure your Install Files are elsewere (including any drivers), boot to the EBD, Format the C: Drive, CD (Change Directory) to the Install Folder (where the Files listed are), and run SETUP. All the rest should be taken care of. Where your Key is (via RegEdit) - HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Currentversion Where the Install+Type was from (via RegEdit) - HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Currentversion/Setup Kinda the same info you get from System Information. Here Ponch and I explained to Redhatcc re-Win95 Install from HDD HTH (honest, it's not that hard, just back everything up and get yer Install Key)

Noooo! NOT a virus! All of the legitimate Vendor/OEM (e.g. hardware/drivers) sites use PDF format for their documentation. And they usually redirect you to the Adobe site to get the PDF Reader, also the original Vendor. I already downloaded all of the manuals. Don't have Adobe 9.1 Reader installed since I use an older version of Acrobat Pro (create/modify/etc.), but can definitively tell you that if you downloaded from the sites indicated, that did NOT cause the poor baby to go ka-blooey! Sounds very much like your new lappy got a bad case of "dead battery" or "I think I'll die now"; try recharging the battery. The Laptop Vendor (whoever made it/wherever you purchased it?) Restore stuff should have worked no problem-o. A return for replacement may/may-not be in order. Lastly, you point out that you were in a coffee shop downloading. FWIW, if you don't have your defenses up (Firewall/AntiVirus/Trojan), it's possible that in such an environment you could be "penetrated". And, the-powers-that-be-help-you, maybe someone inadvertantly spilled a drop of liquid into it??? Sheeesh!!!!

Um, no... Windows Server 2003 Web Edition, no Service Pack.5.1=XP 5.2=2K3 Not having installed 64-bit, can't say what the indicator is on that (have installed both of the x86 variety). Gotta ask the same "other" ? as g-force here... Might be enlightening to know what coolday knows of what he's building on and what he's building using ?what?...

May be true (no clue on that), but the OP refers to "best practices" and "greater disk performance" which still applies ("beating up the Physical R/W head"). Even in the "Olden Days" of IBM Large Mainframe Disks the practice was to put the "index" in the Center Of The Disk on Physical Cylinder Boundaries and the most-often-used files Nearest the Index on Physical Cylinder Boundaries, thereby reducing Seek Time, etc etc.

Well, since the VM does not "see" the CD-ROM, I'm inclined to believe that the VM is not set up for it OR that when "booting" from the CD that the drivers are not being loaded... Otherwise, I'm inclined to agree with awergh that your ISO isn't right. As I had stated, ONLY the original Win95 was distributed as Retail and all subsequent versions were OEM-only and AFAIK, none of them were Bootable (e.g. Floppies provided for OEM modification). Could be wrong on this, tho, since the OEM was allowed (again, AFAIK) to make "custom" CD's and Recover Partitions/SysPrep-Installs...

Quick question - can you burn to CD-ROM? If so, the you can follow the manufacturer's instructions for "making a bootable floppy". In order to do this, usually the Floppy must be a Win9x/WinME-type Bootable floppy. NT/2K/XP simply doesn't work nor does one formatted in XP (etc) using the "Create MS-DOS Startup Disk" option. If you can burn a Bootable CD, get the evaluation WinImage (Google search - pops right up), the Floppy-version BIOS, a Win9x Boot Floppy Image (available all over the internet), then follow the Mfgr's instructions. The WinImage is to help you create the Image without an actual functioning Floppy Drive. Then follow the Burner Sotware's (lots of free/evaluation out there) instructions to burn a Bootable CD (same method as making a Bootable Install CD, e.g. XP), then proceed with Mfgr's instructions. An alternative to WinImage (if the Win9x Image is a run-an-exe to create-a-floppy) then go here - http://chitchat.at.infoseek.co.jp/vmware/vfd.html This nifty utility will "create" a Virtual Floppy Drive. I use it occasionally and it works flawlessly. Please note that this Utility only works on x86 systems and not your 64-bit. Otherwise, the same procedure as above but making a Win9x Bootable Flash Device and copying the appropriate files to the Root (FAT16/FAT32, including the appropriate Win9x IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS, and COMMAND.COM; same files needed for above) and setting the BIOS to boot to it. HTH

Sounds like this may not be a "true" crossover cable. A standard "straight-through" cable has a one-for-one matchup on the pins on both ends. A crossover cable has certain pins "reversed" (e.g. SEND on one end and RECEIVE on the other). Double-check to ensure that it is indeed a Crossover Cable. This can be checked with an OHM-meter (using as a Continuity Check, e.g. Zero Resistance between the Pins on the ends in question). Here ya go for pictures and a simple explanation - http://www.danpex.com/faqs/cat5-conf.htm HTH

"Helpful hints from your Cousin Earny" (in addition/an addendum to possy_99) - 1 - Definitely back up to wherever you want all of your important/want-to-keep files to wherever you want to 2 - Definitely burn (for safety) you Options/Cabs (kinda confused on this, since WinME is usually in the Options/Install folder) 3 - Even safer, if you can Ghost (or whatever) the entire C-drive (total insurance) 4 - And most significant - Boot to a Win98/WinME Floppy, rename the Windows/Win.com to anything (eg win.ori ) then CD (Change Directory) to the Install Files Folder (CABS, INSTALL, whatever), and run SETUP (NOT the OEMSETUP). (and ya need that key!) That last particular "trick" allows reinstall (regardless of the variation, e.g. OEM, FULL, Upgrade, etc.) "over top of" (kind of like XP's way). At least it works for Win9x, so "should" work for WinME. Disclaimer - I haven't tried this on ME, only 98SE, but scattered througth the WWW is the same "tip". Also be aware tha many drivers may or may not be "reloaded" ("can't find the driver" due to original install method) and an MSBATCH.INF file may/may not impact the "reinstall". Any help here?

Interesting... FWIW, I did a Google on "hard-disk-activity software-tool" (less the quotes) and got a couple of hits - some "pay-me" and some "free". Lots of "garbage/not what I want" hits too...

Heh... can't fix what's already broken.

If you don't want to let the tool do it it also shows you all the steps it will take and you can do them manually instead. And did anyone report back with any/all possible solutions? Did anyone indeed try Dial-a-Fix? Did anyone indeed follow the instructions? Did anyone try installing with Administrator rights? It would be nice if anyone/someone specified exactly what didn't work instead of "it's broke how do I fix it"...Sigh... ...and it would be nice if folks used codeboxes (etc.) instead of cluttering up the topic with loooooong posts.... edit - see this post - your Dial-A-Fix post

"Fast Reply"... a program called "mklink" (makelink/makelnk??? don't remember) can be put in the "sequence". Sorry, not gonna search for it... gettin' burnt-out on another little topic assist... You (or someone else) find it, figure out how it works, and modify the "package" accordingly. edit - this might be it - http://www.codeproject.com/KB/winsdk/makelink.aspx or this (?) http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=81132

Please read carefully (hope I didn't miss the boat here). You have - A- desktop XP 32 bit 1- 56K modem connect to the INTERNET 2- NIC 3- Belkin N wireless USB Adapter, P58560-B, Ver. 4001 , PT# F5D8053 *- latest drivers are here - ** http://www.belkin.com/support/article/?lid...8343&scid=0 ** - V3xxx-Dt Ver OS ** - 11/24/08 2.0.0.4 Win2000 WinXP32 WinVista32 WinVista64 ** - 11/24/08 2.0.0.8 Win2000 WinXP32 WinVista32 WinVista64 ** - V4xxx-Dt Ver (? older date ?) ** - 10/06/08 2.03.07 Win2000 WinXP32 WinVista32 WinVista64 ** * Software installed to "Program Files/Belkin/F5D8053" (has a SetupWizard) B- Laptop Vista 64bit 1- 56k modem 2- Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) 3- Intel® WiFi Link 5100 AGN C- External devices 1- RJ45 (phone) SwitchBox 2- Linksys N Rangeplus Wireless Router (Model WRT110 version 1.0?) *- enter Router Setup via Internet Explorer HTTP://192.168.1.1 (don't click on this) *- has a SetupWizard (drivers, etc; MUST USE the Drivers for Wireless Router) *- for Wired, SetupWizard unnecessary ** Note: Setup and SetupWizard are two different "beasts" so don't confuse the two Ok, this sounds just a little crazy. The USB Wireless appears to only allow accessing a Wireless Router and not directly to the Laptop, soooo here we go! And remember, I don't have any Wireless equipment nor a router, but am familiar with Wired Routers. Now I suggest you again read the Documentation for the Router. I don't know about the Built-In Wireless in the Laptop... Copy and Paste the CodeBox contents to a Notepad/Wordpad/MS-Word document and save/print it. These are the best instructions I can provide, so please follow them. *- To get to the following, you must go to Network Connections ** Note1: Don't forget to click OK or Apply then X-it after each ** Note2: I always have "Show Icon When Connected" checked (to "see" in Tray) ** -- it appears that the USB creates it's own by default 1- remove ICS from BOTH PC's (if you have it set up) -- Network Connections (ANY/ALL Right-Click, Properties->Advanced) --- note: only one may/will have this 2- remove any Bridge from BOTH PC's (ANY/ALL if you have any set up) -- under Network Bridge, right-click OTHER THAN NETWORK BRIDGE and "Remove" --- note: the Network Bridge(s) will "disappear" ** At this point, you should have - 3- in the Desktop, you should have - *a- a Dial-Up Modem (your Internet) *b- a NIC (unused) *c- a USB Wireless Connection (unused) 4- in the Laptop, you should have - *a- a Dial-Up Modem (unused) *b- a NIC (unused) *c- a Wireless (unused) 5- The SwitchBox is unnecessary - put in away 6- The Router is necessary - put it near the Desktop ** For this to work uncomplicated, the Desktop is the Internet Access Point 7- for 3-a and 4-a, Right-Click, Properties and ensure *a- TCP/IP and MS Client for Microsoft Networks Services exist and checked *b- File/Printer Sharing Service UnChecked (keep the outside world OUT) 8- for 3-b and 4-b, Right-Click, Properies and ensure *a- TCP/IP and MS Client for Microsoft Networks Services exist and checked *-- * for each, click on it, select Properties and ensure *-- *- both items seen (Obtain IP and DNS Automatic) are checked *b- File/Printer Sharing Service Checked (this is your Internal Network) *c- If TCP/IPv6 exists, it's safe to UnCheck (I do; unnecessary) ** At this point the Wired Connection portion on both PC's is "reset" 9- REMOVE the USB Wireless and Uninstall the Software ** it serves no purpose and just complicates things 10- on the Desktop in Control Panel, select Internet Options **- click Connections and check "Never Dial A Connection" **- note1 - I assume you have ISP Software installed ** and you connect using it ad-hoc/on-demand (kinda like AOL-krap) **- note2 - you can do this to the Laptop as wellI assume at this point, you've read the Router Manual. There will be a screen similar to these (same link as before) - http://www.notebookforums.com/thread113829.html Now follow the instructions (for you, it's Option #2). And, yes, I downloaded and perused the Manuals for the Router and USB Wireless so I could "see" what the heck was going on. It's up to you to set it up properly from here, since I'm not where you are and have no physical access. If something "goes wrong", just follow the above Instructions to "reset" yourself again. Hey, you'll just be back to DialUp on either PC (same as now). HTH edit - one more thing - some "colors" in you posts are unreadable. please refrain from it unless absolutely necessary.

Uhhh, what "App"? Sounds like you mighta got bit, bud! Opened your PC to "now my hack can read everything"? Just a thought...

... "Oh noes!" ... Read post #12 by jaclaz above. It explains it all... Is this your problem, by chance? And here's the topic that prompted the post -http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=118623

Official MSFN Unattended Installs - http://www.unattended.msfn.org Everything you ever need to know and then some.

Other versions you must go to Office-dot-Microsoft-dot-Com and get the updates kind of like manually going to MS-Update to manually get your updates (scan/download/install). Requires getting the ActiveX installed (OGA or Office Genuine Advantage). There's no Auto-Update.