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100 Questions and Answers: FAQ Win98

Windows 98 Frequently Asked Questions About Setup
Frequently Asked Questions About the Active Desktop
Frequently Asked Questions about Modems and Dial-Up Networking
Frequently Asked Questions About FAT32, DriveSpace, and Drives
Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions About Windows 98
Frequently Asked Questions for MSN, The Microsoft Network
Frequently Asked Questions for Microsoft Plus! 98
MSN Connection Issues
General MSN Issues
MSN E-mail Issues
Outlook 98
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Windows 98 Frequently Asked Questions About Setup

Is there anything I should do before I install Windows 98?
How to Install Windows 98: Helpful Tips and Suggestions

My computer does not start properly the 2nd time it restarts during Setup. How do I locate the problem?
Troubleshooting Windows 98 Startup Problems and Error Messages

When I try to access files on my Windows CD-ROM (for example, during Setup), I receive a "Could not decode this setup (.CAB) file" error message. Why?

I have a SyQuest SparQ drive connected to a parallel port on my computer, and I'm having problems installing Windows 98. What should I do?
"Error Message During Windows 98 Setup with SparQ Parallel Drive"

When I run Setup a second time, I receive a "The registry is corrupted and Windows must be installed to a new directory" error message. Why?

Why does my computer stop responding (hang) after I agree to the End User License Agreement?
"Suwin caused a GPF in 256_1280.drv at 0002:0D7B"

Setup Creates a Folder Named !$!$!$!$.$!$

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q132/6/02.asp
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98

When you upgrade Windows 95 or Windows 98 from an earlier version of Windows 95 or Windows 98, Setup may create a folder named "!$!$!$!$.$!$" instead of a folder named Program Files.

This behavior can occur if you change the MS-DOS name of the Program Files folder from PROGRA~1 to anything else. Setup cannot install files to the Program Files folder because it tracks the folder's MS-DOS name as PROGRA~1.

To restore the MS-DOS name for the Program Files folder and verify that the programs function correctly, follow these steps:

1. Use the right mouse button to click the Program Files folder and then click Properties on the menu that appears. Verify that the folder's MS-DOS name is not PROGRA~1.

2. Remove the "!$!$!$!$.!$!" folder and all its contents.

3. Rename the Program Files folder to Test. Acknowledge the error messages that occur.

4. Rename the Test folder to Program Files. Acknowledge the error messages that occur.

5. Re-install any of the following programs that you want to use:
    - WordPad
    - Paint
    - Backup
    - HyperTerminal
    - The Microsoft Network
    - Microsoft Exchange

6. Verify that you can still use the Start button to start any other programs you manually installed in the Program Files folder.

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The problem described in this article can also occur if you upgrade from an earlier version of Windows to Windows 95 and you have a folder named Program or Programs on your hard disk.

This problem can also occur if the value NameNumericTail has been added to the

Hkey_Local_Machine\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem

registry key with a value of 0.

This setting causes the file system to create file names that do not contain the numeric tail (for example, "~1") for the first instance of the 8.3 file name. If this occurs, there will not be a PROGRA~1 folder.

When I install Windows 98 I receive error messages about certain files that do not work in Windows. What do I do?
When you attempt to install or run a program in Windows, you may receive one of the following warning messages
Where<file name> is the name of the program file you are attempting to run.
<file name> This program did not run correctly on Windows 95 and still may not run correctly due to enhanced operating system features. For information about obtaining an updated version, or help regarding workarounds for known issues, click Details. If after reviewing the help topic you still wish to continue, click Run Program.
<file name> This program may not run correctly on Windows 98 because of enhanced operating system features. For information about obtaining an updated version, or help regarding workarounds for known issues, click Details. If after reviewing the help topic you still wish to continue, click Run Program.
<file name> This program ran on Windows 95, however some reconfiguration was necessary for the program to run correctly. The same changes are recommended for Windows 98. For more information, click Details. To continue without making changes, click Run Program.
<file name> This program runs on Windows 98. However, because of new features in the operating system, additional configuration may be necessary for your program to run correctly. For more information click Details. To continue without making changes, click Run Program.
<file name> This program did not run correctly on Windows 95 in conjunction with drives using the enhanced FAT32 file system. For information about obtaining an updated version or information regarding known issues, click Details. If after reviewing the help topic you still wish to continue, click Run Program.
<file name> This program may not run correctly on Windows 98 due to enhanced FAT32 features. For information about obtaining an updated version or information regarding known issues, click Details. If after reviewing the help topic you still wish to continue, click Run Program.
<file name> Setup has detected that you are running a version of Windows which already includes the updated files or enhancements you are attempting to install. Do not click Run Program without first consulting the help topic provided. For more information regarding this warning, click Details.

My DVD-ROM drive does not work after I installed Windows 98. How can I determine if it is supported?

During Setup I receive an error message stating "Continuing Setup will disable Boot Manager." Why?
"Windows Setup Disables OS/2 Boot Manager"

Is there a way to determine if my CD-ROM drive is supported in Windows 98?
(Determining if Windows supports your CD-ROM drive in protected mode Obtaining protected-mode CD-ROM drivers from other sources. Alternatives to protected-mode CD-ROM drive support (Read this section if the Performance tab shows that your CD-ROM drive is using MS-DOS Compatibility mode.) Loading real-mode drivers in addition to the protected-mode drivers"

I just bought a new larger hard disk. Is it supported in Windows 98?

I receive a "general protection fault" error message after I accept the End User License Agreement. How do I resolve this?

When Setup restarts my computer, I receive the error message "Invalid System Disk." What can I do?

Frequently Asked Questions About the Active Desktop

I receive an error message stating "Modifying the contents of this folder may cause your programs to stop working correctly." How do I fix this?

When I right-click the Channel bar, the menu closes before I can click anything. Why?

When I change the file associations for files in File Manager, why don't the changes seem to take effect?

Frequently Asked Questions about Modems and Dial-Up Networking

When I use Dial-Up Networking, my password is not saved. Why?

When I try to use Dial-Up Networking, I receive a "Error 745: An essential file is missing" error message. Why?

When I double-click the WinModem icon, I receive an "Error: There is no WinModem found in your computer" error message. Why?

I am unable to install or use America Online. Why?