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You're not trying to make a virus are you

Thanks for the MDGx

As more new computers are sold the percentage of windows 98 users will naturally decrease. This does not mean there are less Windowes 98 users than before Vista was launched however. If 100 computers are in use world wide and 1 of them had windows 98 on it, Windows 98 users would be 1% If 101 computers are in use world wide and still 1 of them has Windows 98 on it, Windows 98 usage would fall below 1% but there is still the samer number of users.

I don't think there are any plans for USB 3.0 yet (unless its as a wireless technology???) but just in general, I think Win9x's big test for long time survival will be if it can handle the next interface upgrade.

Well that is good news! I think this alone will be a crucial factor in the survival of Windows 98 long into the future. Lets just hope and prey Windows 98 will be able to support USB 3 when its released.

Do USB 2.0 hardrives have the same 137GB limitations under Windows 98 / 98SE and ME? Would LLXX's 137GB patch work on a USB hardrive?

I was trying to find the link to where I posted this previously but I couldn't find it so I'll post it again. Sorry

Firstly Windows 98 isn't as vulnerable to attack as Windows 2000, XP and Vista because by default it has less services running. Update all the previous patches for Windows 98. Most vulnerabilities will be removed. By using a supported web browser (Opera, Netscape or Firefox) instead of Internet Explorer 6 goes a long way to avoiding many problems on the internet. Run a supported and up-to-date Virus Scanner and Adware remover. use a firewall (either hardware or software) You'll be pretty **** safe!

you'd be very lucky indeed if you found a retiler still selling legitimate copies of Windows 98. They do however often pop up on ebay.

I tried my brand new 8GB stick today and Bingo! Windows 98 SE detected it and installed the driver ! Seriously this is one of the best Win99SE add-ons available!

I quickly tried to see if I could get it to work in win 98se but with no luck. I tried using a few other Audigy models win9x drivers etc but when that failed I gave up.

Love it!

I feel the same way. Just keep it basic patches and updated settings.

Being a Pentium Pro System it has a socket 8 motherboard. Therefor the fastest available processor for it was the "Pentium II Overdrive 333MHz" Its actually better than a standard Pentium II as its 512k L2 cache runs at full speed (333MHz) not half speed like in the Pentium II & Pentium 3. Xeon like I have run DVD's in software mode using PowerDVD 4 with only an occasional glitch here or there (I have Win98 running with almost no hidden programs running), but I also have a Creative DXR3 mpeg2 accelerator which gives me full hardware DVD playback. As for bios, I upgraded my MB bios back in 2000, and so it was compatible with the Overdrive chip. Being an Overdrive upgrade, it required no jumper changes or bios setting changes. It was basically a plug and play change over. last of all still I have had no problems with any Flash content.

Can I just say.... "Mate you are a champion!!!" I am sure like many others, your USB patch, along with the works by LLXX, MDGx and many others, is the only reason we can still viably use Windows 98 SE as a productive work horse and not just a sentimental hobby machine!!! Thankyou

I'm used to running software on less than the 'recommended system requirements'. So far I have not had a single problem with Flash 9 content since the processor upgrade

Does anybody have a copy of this Upgrade CD? I would be interested in knowing does it just do a few updates 98 to bring it up to 98SE or is it a Full Upgrade CD (entire Windows version so you can lean install from it), if you get what I mean

The basic fact is the amount of Windows 98 users will get smaller and smaller as time goes on. But that doesn't mean you have to stop using it.

I can now watch the videos off the Vista site. Conclusion: as the only added feature my upgrade gave me was MMX....... you need an MMX processor if you want compatibility with Flash 8 and Flash 9 content!

Well I have now upgraded my Pentium Pro 200 with on Overdrive Chip to a Pentium II 333MHz So basically I have just added 66% more clock speed and MMX. So I'm off to do some Flash 9 testing. Wish me luck

lol This is a fairly large company and 99% of their machines are XP. They just wanted a select few Windows 98 machines. And these do have to have some workstation ability to manipulate old cad files. As for using a Virtual PC, why run on operating system over the top of an operating system. Surely that would be a worse situation as sure CoreDuo is fast, but it aint that fast! I will be calling the owner tomorrow and giving them my advice. the funniest thing is they have an IT department, and they don't want to have anything to do with Windows 98. But the boss doesn't want to have anything to do with their new suggestion of getting custom hardware controller boards made for their cnc machines when he knows a Windows 98 system (an absolute fraction of the price) does the job he needs.

they do have newer CAD software that runs on XP Pro, but their problem is two fold. 1. they have clients who still submit files in an older format that the latest software doe not support 2. a few of their CNC machines are powered by older DOS software but are controlled by win9x programs.

Well I'm glad someone has confirmed my suspicion that it was the Processors lack of MMX. I have reported the "Error Log" to Adobe. I should have a Pentium II Overdrive for my PPro on its way. That should allow me to confirm if MMX is required in Flash 8 and 9

Yep I'll indefinitely test the system before I fullfill the entire order. 2ndly, I just wonder if the power of a Xeon would be utilised enough on Win98 to be worth the extra expense. I know it they were using Win2000 or XP I'd be recommending one. 3rdly - RAM drive you say. As in allocating some of the system RAM to create a virtual drive, or buy a dedicated storage device that uses RAM chips instead of a hard disk? Can you tell me more or point me in the right direction to learn more about this.

Here's a little Virtual Memory trick I like to use in Windows 98 SE. I have 256MB of RAM. I usually do this just after re-installing Windows98, and before installing programs so I know I don't have any programs running in the background. Only use this if you have 64MB of RAM or more and at least a Gigabyte of Hard Disk space available!!!! Now you need to defrag the hard disk where you want your Virtual Memory to go. Usually this is C: drive.Find Disk Defragmenter under: This will ensure you have a nice empty section on your hard disk for your Virtual Memory to reside. This allows your Virtual Memory to be in one continuous piece which speeds up access and read times. Now we want to turn Virtual Memory back on, and set a minimum size but NOT a maximum size. This means a certain amount of your Hard Disk will be constantly allocated as Virtual Memory but it can also be increased by Windows automatically if needed. This provides two performance benefits. 1: Prevents your virtual memory from being fragmented into many parts slowing down access and read times. 2: If the minimum size is large enough, Windows shouldn't have to increase the size of the Virtual Memory too often, reducing system overheads. but by not putting a maximum limit helps to prevent you from getting "Out of Memory" errors or "Blue Screens Of Death!" Now the difficult bit is determining the minimum Virtual Memory amount. Its very much dependant on a few areas. 1 - if its set too big, you end up wasting too much Hard Disk space. It also becomes a burden for Windows to manage (decreased performance) 2 - the more system RAM you have, the less Virtual Memory you will need (and visa versa). 3. - set it too small and Windows will have to be constantly increasing the size of the Virtual Memory, meaning all performance advantages are lost. So if you use alot of memory intensive programs, set the Minimum value higher. If you go back into the Virtual Memory settings you will see that Windows is now managing your Virtual memory (no maximum - so it will make it bigger if needs be) but a minimum amount is set (will also appear shaded out). Success!!! Tips I usually set my Minimum Virtual Memory value to 100MB My system has 256MB of RAM. So basically Windows has 356MB of memory to its disposal before my Swap file needs to be increased (ie. performance reduction). But I only do basic Web Browsing and Word Processing on my computer. For a power user (runs lots of applications at once, or does photo or video editing) a higher value should be used. A combined value of Physical RAM and Virtual Memory of upto 1GB might be more preferable. But its trial and error. Also remember, you should repeat the entire process again (disable - defrag - enable - restart), if you want to set a new Minimum amount, ensuring your Virtual Memory remains in a continuous block. For users with two Hard Disks: Best Virtual Memory performance is obtained if the Virtual Memory is placed on a separate (physical/not partion) hard disk to the one Windows is installed on. this way Windows can access its files of one hard disk whilst reading and writing to its virtual memory on the other at the same time.