URGENT-98 SE Locks up when window is re-sizes

[bdantoni]

I have re-installed Windows 98 SE and continue to have my computer lock up when I maximize or minimize a window. Memory should not be a problem, as I have 128 meg and old DOS habits remain and I normally close all other progams.

 

[SimonDavis]

I had this problem too, and to be honest never solved it. I ended up reinstalling, although that won't help you!

I did suspect the video card driver though. Have you checked that the correct one is installed?

 

[paulwood]

Does this also happen in safe mode? If not then the video card driver becomes even more suspect, there may also be a resource conflict, if you can, have a look for conflicts in Device Manager.

Presumably you are using the same video card as before?

 

[hotfusion]

Try disabling 'animate windows,menues and lists'.Found in control panel/display/effects.These effects are only wise on faster computers.Just a thought......Andy.

 

[gamblers]

I had the same problems that you are having, and what fixed mine was by going and buying me a new video driver card. Hopefully this information will help you some.

 

[bdantoni]

Thanks, guys. Bought new video card, froze three times since. There was one conflict in Device Manager under Sound cards, etc. It read "XMicrosoft Kernel System Renderer". I decided to remove it and see what happened. Anybody know what that message means or where where removing it will leave me?

 

[spacekowboy]

i dont know.

but,

if it involves the kernel, id first try reinstalling windows, and then format and reinstall, and if u still have it..its hardware...

and likely still vid card or driver related as far as i know, is there a programmer/ms sycophant who knows ?

X-)

 

[paulwood]

I think it has something to do with DirectX and controls the position of TV/Video pictures through a TV equipped video card. Not real certain tho'