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PROBLEMCHYLD

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Great Update :thumbup

I like to report a small bug.

Whenever I update my 98SE2ME i always have to re-install Maximum-Decim Native USB Drivers.

Is it a way to fix this so i don't always have to re-install 1 after the other.I think the WinME files

overide some of the Maximum-Decim Native USB Drivers.

Thanks

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charly

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  • banner.gif <= Options 1, 2 + 6: replaced EXPLORER.EXE [%windir%] Start menu banner.

[*] Options 1 + 2: added code into C:\9!M\E0!X.BAT to automatically restore all original

CAUTION:

- Start button -> Programs -> 98SE2ME -> run "98SE2ME Option 2: Remove ZIP Folders = ZIPFLDR.DLL" shortcut -> reboot.

Start button -> Programs -> 98SE2ME -> "98SE2ME Option 2: Restore Original Win98 SE System Files" shortcut.

Start button -> Programs -> 98SE2ME -> "BACKUP Entire Original Windows 98 SE OS" + "RESTORE Entire Original Windows 98 SE OS" shortcuts.

MDGx,

-Explorer.exe IS NOT replaced with new banner

-Start button -> Programs -> 98SE2ME -> run "98SE2ME Option 2: Remove ZIP Folders = ZIPFLDR.DLL" - NOT IN START MENU

-Start button -> Programs -> 98SE2ME -> "98SE2ME Option 2: Restore Original Win98 SE System Files" - NOT IN START MENU and no backup in start menu for this, like BACKUP Entire Original .

-Start button -> Programs -> 98SE2ME -> "BACKUP Entire Original Windows 98 SE OS" + "RESTORE Entire Original Windows 98 SE OS" - IS IN START MENU

THANKS for all the great work you have done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MDGx

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The Zipfolder description confused me.

I regularly install the latest Winzip version first on a new 98SE installation. I use it for unzipping all the motherboard drivers and such. Eventually I install the Microsoft 98Plus! cd with Zipfolders being the only utility from it that I install, the rest just being the screensavers and themes stuff.

After installing the Zipfolder security update, I just run Winzip and when it asks to restore zip files to open with Winzip I say yes. Thereafter, Winzip works normally with zip files. The zip icons appear with the Winzip icon.

So, Zipfolders are available to use if I want to, but I use Winzip as the default normal operation.

How come you say that I must remove the zipfolder's dll if I want to use Winzip? I haven't noticed this.

On another change.

What if I like what Gape's pack installs as the StartMenu banner? I like the Windows 98 Second Edition there, not the Killer Replacements thing. I use Option 2 in 98SE2ME.

Can you possibly make this change optional?

Your wishes are my commands... ;)

Please download 98SE2ME 5-25-2006 edition:

http://www.mdgx.com/4

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MDGx

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I like to report a small bug.

Whenever I update my 98SE2ME i always have to re-install Maximum-Decim Native USB Drivers.

Is it a way to fix this so i don't always have to re-install 1 after the other.I think the WinME files

overide some of the Maximum-Decim Native USB Drivers.

Sorry, NUSB is not my project, please contact Maximus-Decim for all NUSB related issues.

IMHO:

98SE2ME installs [options 1, 2 + 8] similar USB support from WinME, and everything should work ok, without having to install NUSB.

I recommend to install NUSB [if already installed 98SE2ME options 1, 2 or 8] only if your USB device(s) do not work properly.

Quoted from READ1ST.TXT:

READ1ST.TXT

* If after installing 98SE2ME options 1, 2 or 8 [which install WinME USB

support]your USB peripherals/devices/add-ons/accessories are NOT properly

detected, their drivers are NOT properly installed and/or if they do NOT work

properly:

1. Install NEWest/current drivers from your USB manufacturer/developer/vendor

web/FTP sites.

2. Install Maximus-Decim's NUSB:

http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=43605

3. Install Windows 98 SE USER32.DLL + USER.EXE 4.10.2231:

http://ftp.isu.edu.tw/pub/CPatch/msupdate/.../291362usa8.exe

or (re)install Gape's Windows 98 SE SP2:

http://exuberant.ms11.net/98sesp.html

which also installs Windows 98 SE USER32.DLL + USER.EXE 4.10.2231.

4. See these USB links:

http://www.mdgx.com/drv.htm#DRV

HTH
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Eck

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Happy now!

Can't think of much to pad this post with. The GUI change makes more sense this way as we can choose.

It still is the patched Explorer file though, right? The one that Gape's pack installs? I'm assuming it is, but just with the additional option available to toggle the StartMenu GUI.

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After installing the Zipfolder security update, I just run Winzip and when it asks to restore zip files to open with Winzip I say yes. Thereafter, Winzip works normally with zip files. The zip icons appear with the Winzip icon.

Does it overwrite later versions of DZip32.dll/DUnZip32.dll? I'm using version 4.00.04 11/30/01. Not sure where I got them. Maybe they came with WinRAR. The 98SEtoME version is 3.00.18 7/3/02.

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WolfX2

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heres what i was think'n if u decide to change the banner

Make the banner black, fadin out towards the top

98SE2ME in Dark gold letters & Killer Replacements in Red letters with the

font style thats used 4 Millennium Edition

get rid of the whole Windows 98 Second Edition stuff

after all we r using Killer Replacements.

Just my 2 cents.

i was contacted by problemchild about this banner and i decided to take the challenge!

98seme9im.png

ENJOY!

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MDGx

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Happy now!

Can't think of much to pad this post with. The GUI change makes more sense this way as we can choose.

It still is the patched Explorer file though, right? The one that Gape's pack installs? I'm assuming it is, but just with the additional option available to toggle the StartMenu GUI.

Yes, it is.

Quoted from READ1ST.TXT "NEWS + CHANGES" chapter:

5-26-2006

* Options 1, 2 + 6: restored original EXPLORER.EXE [%windir%]with "Windows 98 Second Edition" Start menu banner.

Another quote from READ1ST.TXT "98SE2ME.PIF COMPLETE GUIDE" chapter "* Option 6:" paragraph:
* Option 6:

installs patched Win98 SE Windows Explorer [EXPLORER.EXE 4.72.3612.1700]modded with 256 colors (8-bit) support for all Desktop, Start menu + Windows

Explorer icons, shortcuts + links:

http://www.dr-hoiby.com/TrayIconIn256Color/

and choice of 2 Start menu banners:

- "Windows 98 Second Edition" banner:

http://www.mdgx.com/files/EXPLORER.EXE

- "Windows Killer Replacements 98 SE -> ME" banner:

http://www.mdgx.com/9s2m/banner.gif

into %windir% [usually C:\WINDOWS].

Later on you will be able to switch back and forth between these 2 Explorer

Start menu banners by running:

C:\9!M\PATEXPLO.BAT = "Windows 98 Second Edition" banner.

C:\9!M\PATRESTO.BAT = "Windows Killer Replacements 98 SE -> ME" banner.

HTH
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MDGx

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Does it overwrite later versions of DZip32.dll/DUnZip32.dll? I'm using version 4.00.04 11/30/01. Not sure where I got them. Maybe they came with WinRAR. The 98SEtoME version is 3.00.18 7/3/02.
In this curent release I'm afraid the D*ZIP.DLL files are overwritten. :(

But I'll update 98SE2ME to check for newer versions first, and if 4.xx, 5.xx or newer versions are found, they won't be replaced anymore.

Yes, D*ZIP dlls come from DynaZip [shareware].

I guess MS licensed some earlier versions [3.00.07, 3.00.08 etc] for use with ZIPDLDR.DLL [all Win9x/ME versions].

ZIPFLDR from WinXP does not need [as far as I know] the D*ZIP dlls.

But there are some older apps/tools/etc that install those 2 DLLs.

Win95/95B OSR2.0/95C OSR2.5 setup CDs install DUNZIPNT.DLL 2.00.19.

Older AOL clients [6.0/7.0/8.0 ?] install some of those DLLs [older versions] too.

I have latest versions [as of April 25 2005]:

DUNZIP32.DLL 5.00.07

DZIP32.DLL 5.00.07

If anyone wants them, please e-mail me [click the blue E-mail link]:

http://www.mdgx.com/form.htm

I have not tested latest versions [5.xx] with ZIPFLDR.DLL 5.50.4921.1000 [the 1 installed by 98SE2ME, from WinME Q329048 hotfix].

HTH

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Edit:

Updated 98SE2ME to not overwrite D*ZIP dlls.

Please see the top of this topic for most recent 98SE2ME update.

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MDGx

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i was contacted by problemchild about this banner and i decided to take the challenge!
Many thanks for your time and concern.

Unfortunately, as I said in this post:

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?s=&amp...st&p=505627

this banner must be

BMP width x height must be 21 x 233 pixels [original pic size]. Height can be more or less that, up to max 300 pixels. Width should be 21 pixels, but can go down to 18 or up to max 25.
So theoretically banner size must be 21 x 233, otherwise cannot be used. :(

This applies after the banner is in vertical position [width becomes height and vice versa].

Example:

banner.gif

This banner is 21 x 323 pixels 16 colors [4-bit].

This is how your banner looks like after shrinking it to size [21 x 78] and flipping it vertically:

post-37121-1148860889_thumb.gif

Thanks again.

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MDGx

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There is always hope, even if you don't see it right away, don't allow appearances [or 1st impressions] to fool you. ;)

Thanks a lot for your work.

I'll consider your banner.

But I'm waiting for more than 1 entry to decide which one looks better, and so far I have nothing else to compare yours against. ;)

Best wishes.

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bristols

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I thought I'd chip in regarding a new banner for 98SE2ME.

Someone mentioned that they'd like to see gold lettering (maybe PROBLEMCHYLD?). I thought that would be a giggle, so I tried. :) I've attached the result with this post.

This is only a quick job just so that any who is interested can get ideas. If anyone likes the idea, I'll do my best to produce something better, working within the constraints. I'm sure that, with attention, a better job can be made.

The font incidently is Franklin Gothic Demi.

157.bmp

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