i've setuped windows98.
and when i start the windows,after "the windows98 sky boot screen" the computer will restart.i can't do anything....btw,i can go into dos mode
this is my computer's hard ware list:
mother board:845epi
memory:1.25g
cpu:p4 2.8g
graphic card:ati 9200 64mb
the solutions?

One possible solution to this problem, because I see that you have 1.25 Gb of memory, is to edit system.ini and add:

Under [386enh]

ConservativeSwapFileUsage=1
MinSPs=16
MaxPhysPage=3FE00
DMABufferSize=64

Note: 3FE00 with two zeros (not the letter O)

then, under [vcache]
MinFileCache=100000
MaxFileCache=100000

to edit the file under Dos, Type:
edit c:\windows\system\system.ini

But you could also have issues with discs larger than 137Bg, like I did (see here, or here and Install w98 on Large Drives (Above the 137Gb Barrier) .

HTH

i also have a 256mb memory card.if i insert it ,i'll have 1.5g memory.what should i change for the config files?
and my disk is 80g~~that's no problem.
thx

Those settings above will work.

Hey- thanks guys- this worked for me on a similar problem I was having. The help is much appreciated.

One small correction...
The line above should read (note the M):
DMABufferSize=64

Got it. THX

BTW Ive seen some people recommend
MaxPhysPage=40000
If you can explain- what is the difference between that and what you recommend I do.
Thanks

oooooh,MaxPhysPage=3FE00 means limit Windows 98SE to 1020 Megs of RAM.right?
but,that's waste mem.can i instead MaxPhysPage=40000?

For a more in-depth look at the Windows 9x memory settings, see this topic:
http://www.msfn.org/board/Help-I-need-to-G...wo-t109574.html
In the second post, there are some more topics to look at.
The first of the three is not valid anymore, but the last two in the list are a good read.
You will get a much better understanding of the settings.

Also, see this topic for settings used by various members:
http://www.msfn.org/board/Day-to-day-runni...-t-t118097.html

so,cani i set the maxphypage=48000?

Got it! thanks. Post updated.
True: Computers don't have DNA, only humans have...

Animals don't have DNA?

Yes but there are no animal my computer room... Spiders maybe...

Yes, you can. Even maybe a little higher. Read this carefully. The record at present is at 1173 MiB (RetroOS). Only by testing you'll know how far yo can go. But be prepared to reboot in plain DOS and change back the values in system.ini to the last know to work for you when the system begins to through errors or refuses to start windows.

1173 MiB rocks!

Disclaimer: Kids, don't try this at home without first grabbing a large bag of potato crisps, a good can of sugary fizz, and lots of patience!

Hey Fredledingue, watch those spiders!
The pesky things make webs all over your cooling fans when the PC is off.
Eventually, pffft, zzzzt, poooffff.

- Reason one, to leave your computer running 24x7.

....and bugs, remember the bugs....

...though most of the ones we all have are not pertaining the animal world....



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