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Feb 1999
Soft Serve Direct
Box 389, Magrath,
Alberta, Canada T0K 1JO |
Phone (403) 388-4332
Fax (403) 758-3505
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Recommended:
Dial up Networking password not be saved? Windows not working up to
snuff? Your computer operation system is a complex conglomeration of programs from various
providers (e.g. video, modem, printer, etc). With each installation of new software you
run the risk of having some critical program modified or replaced with new modules. Sorry.
For instance, I recently discovered that a newer version of a system file (MFC42.DLL dated
6/17/98) caused a loop resulting in stack overflow errors when running any WP8 quicktask
macros. Restoring the original Win98 MFC42.DLL file (dated 5/11/98) corrects the problem.
It is hard to say exactly where the newer version originated. But it causes strange
processing in various parts of the Win98 system. Usually the newer versions work better,
but not always. Who knew?
Regarding the common problem of dial-up passwords not being saved, even though the 'Save
Password' box is checked. Microsoft says that this problem is caused by a corruption of
the password list files (e.g. [userid].pwl ). Once corrupted, subsequent password
information cannot be retrieved properly. Windows 95/98 bravely stumbles on .. of course
without saying a word about the problem. The solution here is to delete or rename the
damaged PWL files and then log off and back on again. Alternatively, a new password
list can be created by changing your logon userid.
The following is just a sampling of the "Top Articles
for Windows 98" troubleshooting files available from Microsoft Support (support.microsoft.com). A
comprehensive search facility is also available. You will have to sign in the first time
you use the system - but there is tons of information available .. some of it is even
relevant .. sometimes:
Q180902 How to Start a Windows 98-Based Computer in Safe Mode 1
Q140719 How to Use the Microsoft Exchange Inbox Repair Tool 2
Q119941 How to Restore, Convert, Troubleshoot Folders in Windows 95/98 5
Q182930 How to Troubleshoot Multiple Display Support in Windows 98 4
Q145799 How to Troubleshoot Windows Internal Stack Overflow Errors 2
Q140334 Troubleshooting Wave Sound File Problems in Windows 95/98 5
Q137863 Troubleshooting Plotter Problems in Windows 12
Q131690 Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drive Problems in Windows 5
Q130179 Troubleshooting MS-DOS Compatibility Mode on Hard Disks 8
Q127139 Troubleshooting Video Problems in Windows 8
Q118580 Troubleshooting DMF Floppy Disks 3
Q182090 How to Access Your CD-ROM Drive When Windows Hangs at Startup 2
Q188867 Troubleshooting Windows 98 Startup Problems and Error Messages 8
Q133240 Troubleshooting Device Conflicts with Device Manager 3
Q142730 How to Create and Use the Modemlog.txt File 4
Q187607 How to Disable Fast Shutdown in Windows 98 1
Q148925 Dial-Up Networking Password Is Not Saved 4
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