What Are The Minimum Processors Needed To Run 98 & 98SE

[Atmosphere XG]

Happy 4th Of July Guys!

So, I'm curious what's the minimun processors I can use on Windows 98 & 98SE.

Keep in mind, I'm not talking neo 98 nor lite 98. Just Microsoft's Standard 98 & 98SE

Thanks to MDGx's website, I found out that I'm using the final versions of 98 &

98 SE.

Here's what processors I have starting on my 98 Computers;

Windows 98 First Edition Build 4.10.1998

EXPLORER.EXE

KERNELL32.DLL

mmtask.tsk

MPREXE.EXE

MSGSRV32.EXE

Windows 98 Second Edition Build 4.10.2222 A

EXPLORER.EXE

KERNELL32.DLL

mmtask.tsk

MPREXE.EXE

MSG.32.EXE

MSGLOOP.EXE

MSGSRV32.EXE

I have a Windows XP computer as well, however, I'll just post the Windows

XP Minimum Processors startup on the XP Forum.

In regards, to Windows 98 & 98 SE, can I disconnect anything else?

Thank you.

Edited July 4, 2006 by Atmosphere XG

[XP-is-a-CRAP]

What Are The Minimum Processors Needed To Run 98 & 98SE

Unreproductable. Maybe the minimum __processes__ needed ?

I have 7. (+graf driver).

None of them is "MSG.32.EXE" or "MSGLOOP.EXE".

Beware: CTL-ALT-DEL does NOT reveal ALL of them. On my PC it shows only 3 (+graf driver).

[RainyShadow]

Well, the absolute minimum processes are:

KERNEL32.DLL

MSGSRV32.EXE

EXPLORER.EXE (or some other shell)

Add MPREXE.EXE if you have network installed.

Your sound programs might need MMTASK.TSK and/or DDHELP.EXE (not sure about these two).

P.S. Check those MSG.32.EXE and MSGLOOP.EXE with some antivirus!!!

btw.

process = program, application;

processor = Central Processung Unit (CPU)

[janus zeal]

msgloop.exe and msg.32.exe are driver files for a crystal audio sound card, although i dont know if they really need to be running.

Edited July 4, 2006 by janus zeal

[RainyShadow]

msgloop.exe and msg.32.exe are driver files for a crystal audio sound card, although i dont know if they really need to be running.

Never had one of those cards. Let me guess, MSG.32.EXE is the mixer, and MSGLOOP.EXE is related to MIDI synthesis, right?

[LLXX]

Minimum processor?

386DX-25MHz.

[Atmosphere XG]

Thank you Gentlemen.

I appolgize for my terminology error

The 98 SE Computer is for DJing so, I would guess, that's why msgloop.exe and msg.32.exe are running.

The 98 First Edition, is only for the Internet.

I'm not using msconfig btw. I use a process starter to view everything running on my computers.

Upon startup, 98SE offers 99% free, and, 98 First Edition states 98% free, so, I guess I'm fine.

How can I disconnect MREXE.EXE completely from Windows 98 SE?

I'm never going to use this computer for anything that pertains to the Internet.

Thanks.

[MDGx]

Minimum processor?

386DX-25MHz.

Win98, 98SE + ME all install just fine on a 486 X86 CPU.

But some of these OSes may need this setup switch:

setup /nm

More info:

http://www.mdgx.com/last2.htm#SETUPSW

Original "setup /nm" article:

http://members.aol.com/ojatex/win98.htm

HTH

[georgehernan]

i hate 98

[randiroo76073]

georgehernan, #1- wrong topic! #2- I don't recall anyone asking you your opinion of 98-98se-ME. #3- Take a hike!

[MDGx]

Better, start posting here:

http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=76515

This way Link21 won't be alone in his delirium anymore.

[T D]

All you need are explorer.exe and systray.exe

[awergh]

you dont have to have systray running all the time i sometimes stop it and i have no problems

[T D]

I have problems w/out systray and some websites say it's problematic too.

[Chozo4]

I would always disable systray for the mere fact that you can access what it provides easily through the command line anyway. Only reason I run it right now is due to not knowing the command to access the 'stop hardware device' applett from the command line. Otherwise I would flat out keep it disabled.

Never experienced any problems with it disabled. It would free up about 2-3% resources however being disabled.

I am curious however, I_D.. what problems were you experiencing with it off?

Edited July 14, 2006 by Chozo4