Who is still using Windows 98?
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My home is not typical by any means.  We have no less than five computers for the three of us.  Two of these are running Windows 98 SE.  In fact the one I am using now is linked to some peripheral devices which do not have drivers written for anything except Windows 98.  I have another machine that I use with my business and it also uses Win98SE.  That one has several software packages that will not run under any other OP.  These are not old machines, but you must realize that XP pro is also a resource hog in comparison and the performance using Win98 is amazing, especially for simple tasks like word processing or Internet connection and browsing.\nSure, I also have XP, Linux, and other systems running for gaming and other tasks.  Occasionally, I still load MS-DOS to do virus and Trojan horse work or Novell Netware for tough database conversions.  If I looked carefully, I could probably find a CP/M disk.
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If you really feel compelled to poke around the mummified remains of ancient operating systems, skip the rotting zombie known as Windows Me.  It's the buggiest and least stable of the Windows 9x series.  Windows 98 SE (second edition) is the best of that bunch, but even the original Win98 is less crash-prone  than WinMe.\n\nOf course anything prior to Win2000 is unsupported and can't run many current programs, so I'd recommend XP if your hardware meets the minimum spec.  If your machine is a Pentium II 500Mhz or faster with at least 256mb of RAM, go with XP.
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If you are running any version of Windows from 98 on, then your computer does not have MS-DOS. It only has a command line interface that emulates DOS.
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Why would you want to go back to Windows 98???\nIt is junk compare to XP.
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I have on old PC with 98 on it...........I use sygate
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Its pricey but check here: http://www.viosoftware.com/Windows+98/?osCsid=a9d0f47f6ab9ce3718c1bdbcdeec4d2e
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R U kidding?  Windows 98?
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Yes, it's quite reliable, unlike Windows 98/ME and the like. We have equal numbers of Xp and Linux servers at work running webservers, email servers, proxy servers and fileservers and I would say that although XP may not be quite as reliable (have to reboot once every couple of months), it's not bad at all.
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key in Adobe Reader with Google. Then find the site that supports Windows 98.
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I have been running a 64 bit version of XP for several months now.\n\nIt runs fine. The only issue is software developers are just now starting to take advantage of the 64 bit architecture. As they continue to write 64 bit applications it's benefits will multiply greatly.\n\nNot many people today have ever used MS-DOS. Some of the old timers may remember typing commands into DOS but the majority of computer users today were raised on Windows.
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Windows 98 does not use a local user accounts database for user authentication like Windows NT 4, 2000 Professional or XP Professional does.  Therefore, any username and password information associated with a session in Windows 98 merely allows you to personalize desktop and application settings.\n\nThe only authentication methods supported by 98, then, would be network-based log-in information that would be entered when connecting to a network share.
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It's not what you're wanting to hear however, you have no protection while using Microsoft Windows 98 as it has now been completly dropped from Microsoft's line of operating systems. No longer can you get updates or security protection. I'd be willing to bet that because of this, hackers are now tearing the program apart, digging for info as to how it was put together, all in an effort to find info that they'd like to have on the newer versions. Larry RadioShack
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Microsoft no longer support Windows 98 so you'll probably have to buy it second hand try ebay ( http://www.ebay.com ) and amazon ( http://www.amazon.com ). You can always try upgrading your computer or operating system (I would suggest Windows 2000 is the best your computer can handle).\n\nHope this Helps!
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windows 98se or above
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No, not at all.  It is supposed to free up RAM that a program/application didn't release (back to the operating system).  However, these types of applications aren't needed with Windows 2000 or XP.  Now, if you still have any of the 3 versions of Windows 98, then it will work great, and you actually need it.
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You can, but it is alot more difficult in 98 then it is in xp as an administrator.\n\nyou can do it natively through the windows registry. for more information on how to do it., goto the webpage i posted below from Microsoft®. \n\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];q179221#kb1\n\nThere are also external software packages that will help do it for you. What it does is basically make it more user friendly, but is doing the same thing at the end of the day.
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here's a link for a driver for windows 98: http://www.helpdrivers.com/ingles/listado/dow.asp?codigo=955. Although just in case, you should do a virus scan to be sure. Hope this helps!