Updated: Windows 98 SE desktop failed to start

[Guest_imported]

Dear nice folks,

My Windows 98 Second Edition desktop failed to start:
- Desktop power LEDs (both power and hard disk) stays on yellow, no LED on keyboard, CD-ROM does not eject/open, blank monitor, only cooling fans work.

I have tried:

- Taking it off surge protector and changing the outlet.
- CMOS battery has just been replaced to eliminate the possibility of battery failure, but still not starting.

Presumably, the pc is virus-free (anti virus, personal firewall installed).

Your advice will be highly appreciated.
God bless!

 

[DBSSP]

What is the exact message you are getting? Have you made sure that the suspend options in bios are turned off? Jay
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