[JCarnon]

Hi,

New user here.

I was just wondering whether someone would be able to provide a little "How To" on .....How To get the best out of Win 98 SE (Including this SP).

I have a clean Windows 98 SE Install on a VM, the only thing non standard is VMTools. What is the process for installing the latest SP (3.7) (Step by steps). Are there any pre reqs?
Is there any additional patches, packs that would bring additional benefits or should I just stick with this SP?

Apologies if this has been answered anywhere else before, but I read up to page 46 and thought it would be quicker to ask.

Kind Regards

J

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

JCarnon, on 19 September 2012 - 09:35 AM, said:

Hi,

New user here.

I was just wondering whether someone would be able to provide a little "How To" on .....How To get the best out of Win 98 SE (Including this SP).

I have a clean Windows 98 SE Install on a VM, the only thing non standard is VMTools. What is the process for installing the latest SP (3.7) (Step by steps). Are there any pre reqs?
Is there any additional patches, packs that would bring additional benefits or should I just stick with this SP?

Apologies if this has been answered anywhere else before, but I read up to page 46 and thought it would be quicker to ask.

Kind Regards

J

http://www.mdgx.com/newtip98.htm

This post has been edited by PROBLEMCHYLD: 19 September 2012 - 09:39 AM

[JCarnon]

Hi,

Thanks for the hasty reply. I have visited that site before, and it does have a massive amount of information.

I was more concerned with your SP specifically, and it's pre reqs. Is IE 6 SP1 a pre req for example?

Also what is the comparision between SP3.7 and Auto-Patcher?

Thanks Again

Jamie

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

JCarnon, on 19 September 2012 - 09:50 AM, said:

Hi,

Thanks for the hasty reply. I have visited that site before, and it does have a massive amount of information.

I was more concerned with your SP specifically, and it's pre reqs. Is IE 6 SP1 a pre req for example?

Also what is the comparision between SP3.7 and Auto-Patcher?

Thanks Again

Jamie

The README.TXT explains most instructions. Things like IE 5/6 is not required. I don't use either. The SP can be installed on any machine with or without IE5/6 or 98lite. You have many options to choose from in SP3.x. Auto-Patcher is great for people who are having problems with SP3.x. Auto-Patcher has things like DirectX, .Net Framework, Windows Media Player etc..... SP does NOT have those options. Don't mix SP with any other packages. Use one or the other. SP3.x is the most up to date pack for Win98SE.

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Upgrade Pack (WUPG) Dozen Afterlife Edition November 2010
Unofficial Windows 98 SE Auto-Patcher v2.60
Unofficial Windows 98/98 SP1/98 SE/ME Power Pack (W9xPP) 5.01
Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 2 (SP2)

[MrIBM98]

When I run Artgalry.exe I get an error saying "Clip Gallery could not register itself on your computer. You may not have the proper administrative permissions."

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

MrIBM98, on 19 September 2012 - 01:28 PM, said:

When I run Artgalry.exe I get an error saying "Clip Gallery could not register itself on your computer. You may not have the proper administrative permissions."

Did you install Office first or the SP? Follow the instructions in the README.TXT

Prerequites:

Minimum 64 MB of RAM.
136 MB free hard disk space.

Installation Guide: * = Optional.

[1] Install Windows 98 Second Edition (with or without 98lite).*
[2] Install all the latest drivers for your hardware.
[3] Install latest IE.*
[4] Install latest DirectX.*
[5] Install latest Service Pack 3.x (Main Updates).
[6] Unplug all USB devices.
[7] Remove all current USB/EHCI drivers + controllers from Device Manager in safe mode. REBOOT!
[8] Let all drivers redetect on startup. Plug in USB devices one at a time. If no new USB drivers have been added to Service Pack 3.x, then you only need to do this procedure (ONCE)!
[9] Install optional components of Service Pack 3.x.*
[10] Install MS Office.*
[11] Install KernelEx, 98SE2ME, Revolution Pack.*

3.8 future release

Spoiler

Added MSFTEDIT.DLL 5.41.21.2512 Windows 7
Added the the original [Shortcut] icon arrows
Removed System.ini,386enh,,"MaxPhysPage=40000"

[egrabrych]

Msvcrt40.dll file version 5.1.2600.5512 does not work properly!

You can not run MSInfo32.exe
 capture_19092012_232751.jpg (23.98K)
Number of downloads: 5
because the file MFC40.DLL (4.1.6151) is linked to missing export of MSVCRT40.DLL: _adjust_fdiv

 capture_19092012_232802.jpg (16.62K)
Number of downloads: 5
Msvcrt40.dll file version 4.22.0000 (from Windows ME) works with the Mfc40.dll (4.1.6151) correctly and Msinfo32.exe opens.

This post has been edited by egrabrych: 19 September 2012 - 04:45 PM

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

egrabrych, on 19 September 2012 - 04:43 PM, said:

Msvcrt40.dll file version 5.1.2600.5512 does not work properly!

You can not run MSInfo32.exe
capture_19092012_232751.jpg
because the file MFC40.DLL (4.1.6151) is linked to missing export of MSVCRT40.DLL: _adjust_fdiv

capture_19092012_232802.jpg
Msvcrt40.dll file version 4.22.0000 (from Windows ME) works with the Mfc40.dll (4.1.6151) correctly and Msinfo32.exe opens.

Thanks It has been fixed for 3.8

[MrIBM98]

PROBLEMCHYLD, on Today, 02:37 PM, said:

Did you install Office first or the SP? Follow the instructions in the README.TXT

Sorry, I didn't see the read me file in there.

Now when I go to install MS Office 97 (just right after I enter the cd key) I get an error message saying "Setup error 797 Object 1586 Your setup files may be damaged . Try restarting the setup program from where you originally ran it"

When I run the program again, I get the same errors.

Clicking ok will yield subsequent error messages that all say the same thing except the Object that it is referring to changes.

The objects that are being referred to are in order are 1586,1596,1591,1601, and 1582.

Then windows reports that the program preformed an illegal operation and the install closes.

Under details it reads:

ACMSETUP caused an invalid page fault in
module OFF97_BB.DLL at 0167:00dc695d.
Registers:
EAX=00000641 CS=0167 EIP=00dc695d EFLGS=00010202
EBX=004382f8 SS=016f ESP=005cf6f4 EBP=00536094
ECX=00000000 DS=016f ESI=0053608c FS=2c37
EDX=00536094 ES=016f EDI=00c2f408 GS=0000
Bytes at CS:EIP:
8b 34 01 56 53 e8 f9 cb fe ff 56 8b f8 53 e8 30
Stack dump:
00c2f40c 0053608c 00c2f408 004382f8
00000000 00000001 00dc6833 004382f8
00000000 00c2f408 004979d8 00000004
00000001 00dc647a 004382f8 00c2f40c

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

Replace the file Msvcrt40.dll with the Win98 version.

[MrIBM98]

PROBLEMCHYLD, on 19 September 2012 - 08:16 PM, said:

Replace the file Msvcrt40.dll with the Win98 version.

That worked, I can install and use the clip art in Office 97.

Thank you and I hope this helps.

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

MrIBM98, on 19 September 2012 - 09:07 PM, said:

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PROBLEMCHYLD, on 19 September 2012 - 08:16 PM, said:

Replace the file Msvcrt40.dll with the Win98 version.

That worked, I can install and use the clip art in Office 97.

Thank you and I hope this helps.

Thank you very much for testing.

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

U98SESP3.9 coming in a few weeks
This will give you guys some time while I work on configuring my Win 7.

DBGHELP.DLL 6.0.17.0 ??? Need some more info on this file. Google runs me in circles
JSCRIPT.DLL 5.6.0.8850 Windows Server 2003 SP2
VBSCRIPT.DLL 5.6.0.8850 Windows Server 2003 SP2

[jaclaz]

PROBLEMCHYLD, on 07 October 2012 - 12:29 PM, said:

DBGHELP.DLL 6.0.17.0 ??? Need some more info on this file. Google runs me in circles

Which kind of info?
The file has been found or is it not the "right" one?

jaclaz

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

jaclaz, on 07 October 2012 - 01:08 PM, said:

Which kind of info?
The file has been found or is it not the "right" one?

jaclaz

I guess I'm not sure what version should be used?????? I also don't want to download all those debugging packages just to test one file. So if anyone knows the best version to use, it would really be helpful.

This post has been edited by PROBLEMCHYLD: 07 October 2012 - 01:16 PM

[jaclaz]

PROBLEMCHYLD, on 07 October 2012 - 01:11 PM, said:

I guess I'm not sure what version should be used?????? I also don't want to download all those debugging packages just to test one file. So if anyone knows the best version to use, it would really be helpful.

A possibly useful tool :

Spoiler

Seriously, what actually prompts you to want to update the DBGHELP.DLL?

jaclaz

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

jaclaz, on 08 October 2012 - 03:40 AM, said:

Seriously, what actually prompts you to want to update the DBGHELP.DLL?

jaclaz

Um.....Something called software?????? The older version doesn't give me any problems. I just thought I would test newer versions. I haven't found the file in any packages besides the debugging tools which is huge to download, for one file. I guess I'll stick with the 6.0 version since no one can give me more overall input on this file. I would hope someone can answer my original question instead of asking me another one which is not an answer

This post has been edited by PROBLEMCHYLD: 08 October 2012 - 04:32 AM

[jaclaz]

PROBLEMCHYLD, on 08 October 2012 - 04:29 AM, said:

The older version doesn't give me any problems.

Trying to fix non-broken things?

http://www.codesimpl...it-aint-broken/

jaclaz

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

jaclaz, on 08 October 2012 - 05:07 AM, said:

Trying to fix non-broken things?

http://www.codesimpl...it-aint-broken/

jaclaz

Thanks for the link It only applies to followers, and I'm not a follower, I'm a leader. Thanks for trying

[jaclaz]

PROBLEMCHYLD, on 08 October 2012 - 05:39 AM, said:

Thanks for the link It only applies to followers, and I'm not a follower, I'm a leader. Thanks for trying

Actually it is written aimed to programmers and more loosely to anyone that makes a program/tool/app available for others to use.
No matter if you are a leader or a follower (or if you are a lion or a gazelle ):
http://quoteinvestig...5/lion-gazelle/
The point was only to avoid - if possible - to run in circles .

jaclaz