98SE2ME = Killer Replacements: ME -> 98 SE

[Scramjet]

O.K I've fixed the "Dialog Box" problem (No actually YOU did). The problem WAS with Commdlg.dll, like you said. I'm not sure why it didn't work when I replaced it before, maybe because I only replaced the dll in \System folder and not in \Sysbckup folder. Anyway, it's fixed now. Thank you.

[MDGx]

O.K I've fixed the "Dialog Box" problem (No actually YOU did). The problem WAS with Commdlg.dll, like you said. I'm not sure why it didn't work when I replaced it before, maybe because I only replaced the dll in \System folder and not in \Sysbckup folder. Anyway, it's fixed now. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Glad you found the fix.

[hammer55]

Hey MDGx, I'm back.

That computer I put 98SE2ME on was having some problems, I have a strong feeling its with the ME explorer and the rest of option 3. However, I cannot restore my old files. I've tried to remove option 3 both ways and nothing happened. Then I booted into dos, ran the restore to restore all of my old 98SE files it said it moved 98SEOLD back into C:\Windows and moved my 98SE2ME to 98SENEW. When I boot back up, I still have everything (option 3 included) installed. How can I fix this?

[PsycoUnc]

-sounds like u must have performed 98se2me's Backup option twice, overwriting the orig 98se backup with the current "ME"-mod... if so, then you'll have to rely on any backups you have made yourself... (-you DID follow healthy puter practices by having your own 98se backups, before trying 98se2me, right? lol... hope so!)

>;]

(ps: same thing for option 3; previous versions of 98se2me would overwrite the orig 98se files, if u ran option #3 more than once... killing your chance to undo #3...)

gl

Edited September 26, 2005 by PsycoUnc

[hammer55]

I was certain I did not overwrite my original save files, as I realized in option 3 that backing up would overwrite my original files. And I am 110% certain I didn't do option 3 twice, so therefore even if my original backups had been overwritten, I'd still have the 98SE2ME without option 3 installed right? So I think something is messed up here, but thanks for bringing that point up.

[PsycoUnc]

-ah, ok... sry if I sounded insulting, wasn't sure of your tech expertise... so much "dummy-proofing" is required for the teeming masses (even I mistakenly assumed that re-installing option 3 would not overwrite the previous backup; I thought the procedure was sufficiently "dummy-proofed" (generational backups), and ended up unpleasantly surprised ... it was my over-assumption which prodded MDGx to better "dummy-proof" his Option 3 in recent versions...)

...

...... Hmmmm..... more thought on this matter is required, yet after 6 beers in the past 90 mins (on an empty stomach), I find my cognitive concentration even flakier than usual ... will think about it further when I "come-to" in the morning, if I even remember this post... >;]

[WebMatze]

Hello MDGx,

i'd like to contnue translating the 98se2me pack but i have a little problem, i'can't find a french version of the sysdm.cpl file version 4.90.3000, i tried to translate it myself, as i did it for the windows 98 version but it didn't work.

Do you were i could find that file?

Thanks for your answer.

MAtze

[MDGx]

Hey MDGx, I'm back.

That computer I put 98SE2ME on was having some problems, I have a strong feeling its with the ME explorer and the rest of option 3. However, I cannot restore my old files. I've tried to remove option 3 both ways and nothing happened. Then I booted into dos, ran the restore to restore all of my old 98SE files it said it moved 98SEOLD back into C:\Windows and moved my 98SE2ME to 98SENEW. When I boot back up, I still have everything (option 3 included) installed. How can I fix this?

If the ME files [after you installed option 1 or 2] exist in C:\W98SEOLD , that means you installed 98SE2ME [option 1 or 2] more than 1 time, and you also selected to create a backup of your original 98SE every time, which has overwritten the original 98SE files in C:\W98SEOLD with ME files.

The backup in C:\W98SEOLD has nothing to do with option 3.

The backup in C:\W98SEOLD can be used to restore your entire original 98SE OS only if you installed option 1 or 2.

All other options [from 3 up to 7] have their own [separate] backup + restore procedures.

All this is fully documented in READ1ST.TXT [100 KB] under the "98SE2ME.PIF COMPLETE GUIDE" chapter:

READ1ST.TXT

Option 3 does not backup any files in C:\W98SEOLD, but in %windir% and %windir%\SYSTEM, and the backup procedure for option 3 is completely different from options 1 and 2.

All files necessary to restore files replaced by option 3 are stored in %windir%\INF :

RSTR3F.BAT

RSTR3F.INF

ATTRIB.COM

FIND.COM

MEM.EXE

GETVER.EXE

All files replaced by option 3 are backed up as:

%windir%\*.98A

%windir%\SYSTEM\*.98A

If all files installed by option 3 are found [from a previous option 3 installation], option 3 is not installed over, but if even 1 file is missing, option 3 is installed over, even if u already installed option 3 at least once before.

Original 98SE files replaced by option 3 can be restored 2 ways:

1. Open Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> select "98SE2ME Option 3:

Restore Win98 SE Explorer, Shell32 + UI" -> click Add/Remove button -> reboot.

2. Or run [%windir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]:

%windir%\INF\RSTR3F.BAT

and then reboot.

Hope this helps.

[MDGx]

i'd like to contnue translating the 98se2me pack but i have a little problem, i'can't find a french version of the sysdm.cpl file version 4.90.3000, i tried to translate it myself, as i did it for the windows 98 version but it didn't work.

Do you were i could find that file?

Sorry, I don't have the French sysdm.cpl, and I don't know where to get it from.

[hammer55]

Original 98SE files replaced by option 3 can be restored 2 ways:

1. Open Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> select "98SE2ME Option 3:

Restore Win98 SE Explorer, Shell32 + UI" -> click Add/Remove button -> reboot.

2. Or run [%windir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]:

%windir%\INF\RSTR3F.BAT

and then reboot.

Hope this helps.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

No go MGDx, but I think I'll just reformat.

Nice id*** proofing in the update.

[randiroo76073]

First time user of option 3 & I find myself locked out of Control Panel with message: "This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator" What have I done wrong? This is a single user machine, never setup anything but 1 user, so, what now? TIAFAI

PS: am using 10-13-05 ver 98se2ME

Edited October 17, 2005 by randiroo76073

[aschlutter]

i'd like to contnue translating the 98se2me pack but i have a little problem, i'can't find a french version of the sysdm.cpl file version 4.90.3000, i tried to translate it myself, as i did it for the windows 98 version but it didn't work.

Do you were i could find that file?

Don't know nothing about the French version, but in the German version you'll find it in win_9.cab in the directory win9x of the original installation CD. I guess it must be on the french CD, too.

[MDGx]

i'd like to contnue translating the 98se2me pack but i have a little problem, i'can't find a french version of the sysdm.cpl file version 4.90.3000, i tried to translate it myself, as i did it for the windows 98 version but it didn't work.

Do you were i could find that file?

Don't know nothing about the French version, but in the German version you'll find it in win_9.cab in the directory win9x of the original installation CD. I guess it must be on the french CD, too.

I believe WebMatze meant the updated sysdm.cpl build 4.90.3001 from MS hotfix Q272620:

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=272620

found here [English only ]:

http://www.mdgx.com/web.htm#WME

Hope this helps.

[MDGx]

First time user of option 3 & I find myself locked out of Control Panel with message: "This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator" What have I done wrong? This is a single user machine, never setup anything but 1 user, so, what now? TIAFAI

PS: am using 10-13-05 ver 98se2ME

I installed option 3 [10-13-2005 98SE2ME edition] on my 98SE setup [heavily tweaked, running 98SE2ME option 2] and also on a new, from scratch install of 98SE.

In both cases I could access Control Panel and all its applets ok 3 ways:

- from Start button Settings menu

- from Control Panel folder tweak:

http://www.mdgx.com/last3.htm#SYSFOL

- by running CONTROL.EXE.

Sorry, can't reproduce the bug you experienced.

Maybe there is some other software/update/pack/hotfix/driver/tool/tweak/game/etc on your computer that generates that error?

Maybe your OS has some system restrictions in place to prevent running certain system applets/tools/features/etc?

More info on system restrictions:

http://www.mdgx.com/newtip9.htm#RESTRICT

Hope this helps.

[randiroo76073]

Thanks for reply MDGx, your link http://www.mdgx.com/newtip9.htm#RESTRICT set me on track to fix. Here is what I did[for posterity] Opened regedit in my puter & wifes puter[for comparision, hers only has USP 2.2]

My puter

Went to HKLM/Software/Microsoft/windows/Current Version/Policies, found 4 keys there: NonEnum, Network, Ratings, WinOldApp[NonEnum not on wifes] exported NonEnum to desktop & deleted key from Reg. On hunch next went to HKU/Default/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Policies, 3 keys: comdlg32, Explorer, WinOldApp. Opened Explorer, found Dword: NoControlPanel = hex value, exported & deleted entry. Now have working Control Panel

Thanks for all your hard work on 98SE2ME, it's a great prgm & now that I've finally tried it I'll be using opt 3 too.