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What I do is use BootIt NG ( http://www.bootitng.com ), or BING for short.
It's primary function is as a boot manager, but it comes with a nice
partition manager and imaging capability as well. So here's what I do (and
would do if I was in your shoes).
You install BING, preferebaly in its own partition. Even though you may not
be dual or multi-booting, it will prove very useful. If your current OS is
consuming all the HD space, you'll have to resize (i.e., reduce the size) of
that partition slightly, to make room for the BING partition (only needs
about 8-16mb).
Once BING is installed and your system is configured to boot Win98, you can
do the following. Most ppl are using very large HDs these days. Most times
far more than they can reasonably consume for a long time. The typically OS
partition is setup to consume ALL of the free space, which ends up being a
waste. I suggest REDUCING the size of the OS partition considerably.
Additionally, ideally you want your DATA (word and excel docs, photos,
audio/video files, etc.) on a SEPARATE partition. By doing so, you can make
your OS partition MUCH smaller. And if it's much smaller, it makes imaging
that OS much faster and more practical. You then store your OS images on
that same HD using the free space you just free'd up, OR perhaps an external
USB HD enclosure, or even to DVD/CD. You then can make fast backups of your
WORKING OS prior to any experimentation. If those experiments fail, you can
always delete that partition and restore from a saved image. But the key to
making it practical and efficient is getting that DATA *off* your OS
partition!!!
Why don't I use XP's restore feature (obviously doesn't apply to Win98, but
some will still wonder)? Because a) I don't know what the restore actually
does, what it does and doesn't save, and therefore I'm never 100% sure it
restore under ALL conditions, and b) it's just easier under most
circumstances to do a FULL partition backup. You can use that backup to
install MULTIPLE instances of Win98 as well. Here's where the
dual/multi-boot function adds value. Besides the imaging features and
techniques I've described, you could also have 2, 3 or more instances of
that same Win98 partition, concurrently! Then boot each independently. Use
one to experiment, the other for daily usage. When experiments succeed,
only then install them on the other installation. Or you could maintain one
installation for daily work, the other optimized for gaming. Lots of
options. The only real limitation w/ Win98 is that it can only be loaded
from a maximum distance from the head of the HD (can't remember exactly, but
might be 8GB or so, I'd have to check). That's another reason to keep the
OS *small*, so you keep more instances of more OS's within such limitations.
Fortunately, XP doesn't seem to have these same limitations, I'm able to
load it from almost anywhere, no matter the size of the HD (yippee).
It may sound a bit confusing at first, but the gist of my argument is that
too many ppl have not designed their HD installation optimally. With the
right design and tools, it can make life a LOT easier. I use the above
techniques ALL THE TIME. I routinely backup my OS installation before
installing software, so I can simply play/experiment in complete safety. If
I don't like the results, I can restore to the prior image in literally
minutes. Very, very easy. Been doing it more many years w/ great success.
HTH
Jim
<David_nj_7...mailbolt.com> wrote in message
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> Recently... I have been having issues with various DLL files that will
> basically paralyze my sytem for weeks at a time. It is really getting
> to me. I know I use an older operating system (Win98se) and I do enjoy
> downloading and trying new programs but in past years I have never had
> these issues.
> And... anytime any of these issues occur, virtually all of the programs
> that come packaged with Windows NEVER seem to work. Whether or not its
> SCAN-DISK, sacnreg /restore, scanreg /fix ... etc... etc... they never
> seem to get the job done.
> Perhaps there is a utility out there, one that I'm unaware of, where
> you can GO BACK to before you installed the software and restore the
> computer to that point. I know XP has that feature, or so I'm told, but
> is there any program, maybe even a 3rd party app that can help you do
> that with Win98se.
> I am so damn frustrated here. Yes... I have made some rather poor
> decisions in my PC life but there has to be a better way of restoring
> DLL files that, where even one of them, will paralyze a system and
> render it useless.
> Is there... perhaps a program/CD/floppy out there that will enable
> someone to replace these missing DLLs without having to reinstall the
> whole operating system? I lost my Windows98se CD... but can't you get
> just the DLLs and put them back on your system?
> I am sorry for ranting here. I am just so sick and tired of having no
> computer for weeks at a time because of one or two missing files. I
> know I have to change some of my ways, but when I DO goof up... It
> would be so great to have something there to help fix the problem
> without going through hours and hours of trial and error.
> Thanks so much guys... for all of your help.
> DAVID
>
jim | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:15:00 GMT |
<David_nj_7...mailbolt.com> wrote in message
news:1132156314.306443.209050...g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Recently... I have been having issues with various DLL files that will
> basically paralyze my sytem for weeks at a time. It is really getting
> to me. I know I use an older operating system (Win98se) . . .
> virtually all of the programs
> that come packaged with Windows NEVER seem to work. Whether or not its
> SCAN-DISK, sacnreg /restore, scanreg /fix ... etc... etc... they never
> seem to get the job done. . . .
> Is there... perhaps a program/CD/floppy out there that will enable
> someone to replace these missing DLLs without having to reinstall the
> whole operating system? I lost my Windows98se CD... but can't you get
> just the DLLs and put them back on your system?
You did not provide enough information for us
to help in any practical way.
1. What is the main problem? You suggest "paralysis"
(system hang?) and mention DLLS -- but which DLLs?
What did you find out at the MS DLL help site
http://support.microsoft.com/dllhelp/ ?
2. System repair is difficult without a system disk.
If you did not copy yours before losing it, is it not worth
buying another?
3. Practical help may also require knowing your PC's
description (speed, RAM, free disk space) and your
normal practice (disk cleanup, antivirus protection etc.)
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)
donphillipson | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:16:00 GMT |
Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. **Post
your log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html or http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
for expert analysis, not here.**
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP
David_nj_7...mailbolt.com wrote:
> Recently... I have been having issues with various DLL files that will
> basically paralyze my sytem for weeks at a time. It is really getting
> to me. I know I use an older operating system (Win98se) and I do enjoy
> downloading and trying new programs but in past years I have never had
> these issues.
> And... anytime any of these issues occur, virtually all of the programs
> that come packaged with Windows NEVER seem to work. Whether or not its
> SCAN-DISK, sacnreg /restore, scanreg /fix ... etc... etc... they never
> seem to get the job done.
> Perhaps there is a utility out there, one that I'm unaware of, where
> you can GO BACK to before you installed the software and restore the
> computer to that point. I know XP has that feature, or so I'm told, but
> is there any program, maybe even a 3rd party app that can help you do
> that with Win98se.
> I am so damn frustrated here. Yes... I have made some rather poor
> decisions in my PC life but there has to be a better way of restoring
> DLL files that, where even one of them, will paralyze a system and
> render it useless.
> Is there... perhaps a program/CD/floppy out there that will enable
> someone to replace these missing DLLs without having to reinstall the
> whole operating system? I lost my Windows98se CD... but can't you get
> just the DLLs and put them back on your system?
> I am sorry for ranting here. I am just so sick and tired of having no
> computer for weeks at a time because of one or two missing files. I
> know I have to change some of my ways, but when I DO goof up... It
> would be so great to have something there to help fix the problem
> without going through hours and hours of trial and error.
> Thanks so much guys... for all of your help.
> DAVID
pabear | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:17:00 GMT |
Norton GoBack 4.0
http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoff...b40/index.html
<David_nj_7...mailbolt.com> wrote in message
news:1132156314.306443.209050...g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Recently... I have been having issues with various DLL files that will
> basically paralyze my sytem for weeks at a time. It is really getting
> to me. I know I use an older operating system (Win98se) and I do enjoy
> downloading and trying new programs but in past years I have never had
> these issues.
> And... anytime any of these issues occur, virtually all of the programs
> that come packaged with Windows NEVER seem to work. Whether or not its
> SCAN-DISK, sacnreg /restore, scanreg /fix ... etc... etc... they never
> seem to get the job done.
> Perhaps there is a utility out there, one that I'm unaware of, where
> you can GO BACK to before you installed the software and restore the
> computer to that point. I know XP has that feature, or so I'm told, but
> is there any program, maybe even a 3rd party app that can help you do
> that with Win98se.
> I am so damn frustrated here. Yes... I have made some rather poor
> decisions in my PC life but there has to be a better way of restoring
> DLL files that, where even one of them, will paralyze a system and
> render it useless.
> Is there... perhaps a program/CD/floppy out there that will enable
> someone to replace these missing DLLs without having to reinstall the
> whole operating system? I lost my Windows98se CD... but can't you get
> just the DLLs and put them back on your system?
> I am sorry for ranting here. I am just so sick and tired of having no
> computer for weeks at a time because of one or two missing files. I
> know I have to change some of my ways, but when I DO goof up... It
> would be so great to have something there to help fix the problem
> without going through hours and hours of trial and error.
> Thanks so much guys... for all of your help.
> DAVID
>
glen | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:18:00 GMT |
David_nj_7...mailbolt.com wrote:
> Perhaps there is a utility out there, one that I'm unaware of, where
> you can GO BACK to before you installed the software and restore the
> computer to that point.
TotalUninstall. Can restore reg entries, delete added files but cannot
put back files deleted by an install.
http://www.martau.com/
> Is there... perhaps a program/CD/floppy out there that will enable
> someone to replace these missing DLLs without having to reinstall the
> whole operating system? I lost my Windows98se CD... but can't you get
> just the DLLs and put them back on your system?
Sure. Just Google for them. Might even be in C:\WINDOWS\SYSBCKUP
dadiOH
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dadioh | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:19:00 GMT |