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  1. bytemaster

    Windows98 startup

    Well, I don't know your system, so if could give some more information, in might be helpful. I have had this problem before when I had a 3-Com network card (3C-905B or 3C-905C to be specific), when it was not connected to a network. The system hangs for quite a while trying to initialize the...
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    windows install path

    This requires you to use regedit. NOTE: Before proceeding, you should backup up your registry, if not your computer. For whoever doesn't already know, regedit is a powerful tool that, if not used properly, can make Windows stop working. With that said, (and my legal disclaimer out of the...
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    Ways to find the Company/Manufactuer That made your hardware(s)

    Unfortunately, the FCC has relaxed their requirements. Most new boards simply state "Tested to Comply with FCC standards" or something to that effect. These have not been submitted to the FCC and do not have an FCC ID number. I belive this was done to help the computer industry...
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    LOADING WIN98SE KEEP GETTING "CAB ERRORS"

    I have had this problem a couple of times. In one case, I had bad ram. In another, it was the mother board (I suspected a bad chipsed). In a third it was the L1 Cache on my K6-2 Chip! That one was the most interesting. Could't figure it out, finally one of the diagnostic programs (Nuts and...
  5. bytemaster

    Compaq losing Time

    I have seen this problem, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although I have never tested it, I suspect a problem with the power supply.<br><br>Another option is to get a program called AtomTime (I usually donwload it from shareware.com).&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a nice little shareware program that will sync your clock...
  6. bytemaster

    Compaq losing Time

    I have seen this problem, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although I have never tested it, I suspect a problem with the power supply.<br><br>Another option is to get a program called AtomTime (I usually donwload it from shareware.com).&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a nice little shareware program that will sync your clock...
  7. bytemaster

    Can I change physical parallel port to be lpt2, and how?

    Usually.&nbsp;&nbsp;Modern computers have the Parallel port built into the motherboard.&nbsp;&nbsp;If this is the case, go into bios and change the address on the parallel port.<br><br>If it is an older system, you may have to open the case and change jumpers.<br><br>This is the easiest way...
  8. bytemaster

    16 colors only???

    Finding a &quot;Standard VGA Driver&quot; is normal.&nbsp;&nbsp;It happens even with many modern cards when windows doesn't recognise the card.&nbsp;&nbsp;Get the new drivers and install them.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have problems with the display, you can always boot into safe mode to correct the...
  9. bytemaster

    problems with building a new PC

    AMD Athlon and Duron processors are <i>very</i> picky about their power supplies.&nbsp;&nbsp;Definately check the AMD website for a recommended power supply.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sparkle is one such power supply.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>You should listen to the speaker, but it doesn't do any good if the...
  10. bytemaster

    Linux does not see a usb mouse

    USB is not really supported in any released Linux builds.&nbsp;&nbsp;The next release build is supposed to support it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Jeremy Hannon<br>Brainbench &quot;Most Valuable Professional&quot; for Computer Technicans<br><A HREF="http://www.Brainbench.com"...
  11. bytemaster

    1762 config error after adding cdrw on Aptiva PC

    Older systems, and most of the Aptiva line, store a copy of the configuration into cmos.&nbsp;&nbsp;Go into configuration mode (via bios, setup disk, or whichever for you model), view the configuration and verify that it is correct.&nbsp;&nbsp;Next, save changes.&nbsp;&nbsp;The change saved is...
  12. bytemaster

    IDE Limitations of Windows?

    Cable select should not be used.<br><br>Cable select is for certain systems by certain manufacturers (ceratin IBM and Compaq models to name a few).&nbsp;&nbsp;These setups use a <b><i>special cable</i></b> to select the Master and Slave.&nbsp;&nbsp;This means that which drive is master and which...

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