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    Directx 9 problems

    Thankyou both.. I will trry downloading 9.26.1590 version...
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    Directx 9 problems

    I try to download or open up some video programs and I get the following error: >> DirectX missing or corrupt << Install latest version 10 I go to the Microsoft page for DirectX 10 and can not download it Any help I would appreciated it. TB
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    Windows ME crash/No operating System

    Mr Fixit: I got the bios to accept the setting and it does stay at the HD setting but still getting the same results OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND Thanks
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    Windows ME crash/No operating System

    I did mrfixit and when I went in is was set for floppy boot up. I reset it for HD bootup save it and rebooted but some how it wont stay at the HD seeting Everytime I go back in its at the floppy setting. Any ideas Tony Balza
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    Windows ME crash/No operating System

    mrfixit I ran fdisk and it came back with the message no fixed disk present. I guess that means its gone for good. Any other ideas ?? TB
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    Windows ME crash/No operating System

    dbMark Call it sentimentalism..I had lots of Family Pics and Docs that I would miss... Thanks in any case TB
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    Windows ME crash/No operating System

    Thanks dbMark I will check into running a diagnostic program I'll get back to you and let you know..my results. TB
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    Windows ME crash/No operating System

    I tried the start up disk and it does boot up to the A: promt I was able to read my CD rom Windows disk, But when I tried to reinstall Me. it asks to do a dos partition of the drive. Not able to access the drive via Dos. It also came back with the message that I might have a Virus I would like...
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    Windows ME crash/No operating System

    My 3 year old LapTop comes up with message No operatind system when I rebooted. Tried to started with the originakl Me CD and it tells me that my OS is gone and that it could be due to a virus MY Question: Should I reinstall Millenium without formating the HD in order to recover the rest of...
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    Win 98 Exception 0D Vxd error

    I think I found my solution here TT4U http://www.techadvice.com/issues/how-to.asp?word1=vxd&word2=scsi1hlp Yeap it Works... thanks Buddy TB
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    Win 98 Exception 0D Vxd error

    You are correct TT4U I just tried again and the error msg changed to An exeption at 0E has occurred at 0028:611CF0c1 in Vxd --- This was called from 0028:C1828398 and I made a mistake it should also read scsi1hlp for the original error My machine is a 3 year old clone with Win 98Se pentium...
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    Win 98 Exception 0D Vxd error

    I have tried several times with the same results.. This message was present before I tried to Reinstall Win 98 TB
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    Win 98 Exception 0D Vxd error

    This is the error message that I am getting when reinstalling Win 98 second edition An exception 0D has occurred at 0028:000FD2FA in Vxd --- This was called from 0028:C1828398 in Vxd sci1hlp(03)+00000588 It may be possible to continue normally Press any key I do press any key and the...
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    Upgrading to Windows XP from Win ME

    Thanks roamer as soon as I make my decision and upgrade or not I will let you know the outcome.I do appreciate your input... TB
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    Upgrading to Windows XP from Win ME

    That worked Roamer..Thanks But I still have issues that I though were caused by the Virus. I can not get into properties when I right click on my Desktop.. I can not download from most sites I get a blank page with a small icon on the left hand corner no message. And it wont let install my...

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