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I have built and sold many computers with Win98se and I always load it with the same CD and then put in the keycode from the customers oem disk. It works everytime. If it does not you are probably trying to use a 98 disk and a 98se code or the other way around. The disk has no idea what the...

If youwant a crossover cable (no hub, just PC to PC) the pairings are not the same on each end. Look at the previous posts and use the 568a pairing on one end and the 568b pairing on the other end. If you are using a hub, router, or switch then pick either pairing (most use 568b) and use it on...

I have built a number of systems using the Evercase with the Enhance PSU. To date I have had no problems. I also use Enhance in systems that I upgrade where a bigger PSU is required. The Sparkle PSU is also good but the Evercase w/ PSU is such a good deal that I would go that way. BTW, the...

After building R/C airplanes for many years and using gallons of epoxy I can say with some degree of certainty that the blob is there to stay. You may be able to use a razor blade and gently cut under it and lift some of the blob off but it will not be clear like you really want it to be. Any...

The installation of Windows 98 is one of the best memory testers available. If you have bad memory it most likely will not install. I have run into this problem quite a few times doing upgrades and trying to use coustomers old memory. It looks like you have a 128mb and a 64mb stick. Try only...

I have used the Realtek on the ECS K7SEM and cannot tell any difference in them and the pci nic cards. Some of the more expensive cards (3 COM for instance) co have coprocessors that don't require as many cpu cycles as the inexpensive nic cards. Its like the difference between a winmodem and a...

Crucial uses a higher quality chip than is used in generic ram. It costs a little more but gives greater stability than generic. I use generic in a k6-2 266 rig that I have in my shop is used for nothing but surfing the net. It works fine. However if I put it in a rig that needs a lot of...

Go with the Evercase. I think it takes a 90mm fan in front, not a 120. I bought one with the psu and it is a great case. The psu is amd approved. Look at newegg at the case accessories. For $4 you can get the bracket and fan for the side of the case. Although for a Duron you really will not...

I have used a small drill bit to open the blocked hole on the connector. If it is one connector instead of two seperate connectors make sure the wires are in the correct order. Example. Some are wired with the power for both ports on the same end of the connector. Some put the power on opposite...

Click on START, Settings, Taskbar and StartMenu. Click on Start Menu Programs Tab. Click on Add. Use the browse button to find the .exe file for the programs you want on the menu. Will have to repeat for each program.

I upgraded from Norton 2001 to 2002. 2002 is top heavy (takes more resources) and you don't have as much control over it. A couple of bucks for virus defs is nothing in the scheme of things. It has saved me a couple of times with infected e-mail. Some other programs may have caught the virus too...

This link will take you to alist of AMD documents that will tell you about CPU and system cooling. You didn't say if you had a AMD processor but the info is still good. You don't have to have Artic Silver but if youclean the bottom of the HS and the top of the CPU you can use white thermal...

Try to reseat the ram and make sure the cpu is completely seated. I know that sounds elementry but I had a cpu not long ago that did not settle completely into the socket and after removing and replacing it worked. Double check the jumpers. Again that is elementry but the pictures in the manual...

For what she will do with it I would go back with 95. It will run fine with 24mb. 98 want's a minimum of 32. It will run with 24 but you won't like it. Be sure you have every device driver for it before you format. I had a client who did this and I really had a hard time finding drivers for his...

I can see a difference between my Duron 900 and my Athlon 1.2 (266fsb). It loads apps quicker. That's about it. I don't game or run graphics intense applications. I use both machines for office type functions mainly and surfing so it doesn't really make any difference in the end. I can't...