Maximus-Decim Driverpack

[HoppaLong]

Please forum members, no arguments with me. If you still maintain a 9x system, I'm sure
your level of knowledge about these operating systems is considerable. I've googled hundreds
of times and found answers from the very bright folks at MSFN!

The copy of 98SE I'm using now was moved (not cloned) from a desktop to a laptop. I created
a script that stripped out everything except the original Microsoft drivers installed with the
operating system. The laptop was partitioned exactly like the desktop. When the system was
moved all the settings and software were saved. All I had to do was install the new drivers for
the laptop.

I use several batch files that are moved in and out of the root directory. These batch files
import or delete Registry Keys and Values before Windows starts. I have a menu in the Quick
Launch Toolbar that allows me to select the batch file I want on the next reboot.

The instructions for installing the Maximus-Decim Driverpack are ok, but fail to mention how
laborious it is to remove your old 9x USB drivers. Almost all drivers for 9x systems do not have
a simple uninstall option.

Here they are for 98SE_v4.10.2222:

http://www.technical-assistance.co.uk/kb/win98se-usb-mass-storage-drivers.php

If you do not delete all Registry Keys and Values for your old USB drivers, the system will
attempt to reinstall the same drivers when you reboot. In fact, the only way to permanently
remove an item from the Device Manager is to delete all related Registry entries. The Device
Manager is a very simple itemized list of complex command lines in the Registry. If you delete
an item in the Device Manager it will reappear on the next reboot. Deleting the correct Registry
entry will automatically remove the item from the Device Manager. After carefully deleting
your old USB Registry entries the next step is the old driver files. DLLs, INFs, and any applets
listed in Add/Remove Programs.

Has anyone successfully installed the Maximus-Decim Driverpack before cleaning out all your
old USB driver files and Registry entries? If you know how to perform this small miracle, please
let me know.

[submix8c]

Not Maximus-Decim Driverpack... It's Maxumus-Decim Native USB Drivers.

http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/43605-maximus-decim-native-usb-drivers/

AFAIK, everyone that uses 9x/ME (mostly) uses the package.

Here's another topic directly related to USB Drivers (and link to newer NUSB and some Alternatives) -

http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/171620-usb-flash-drivers-for-98se/

HTH