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someone173

Jun 2 2007, 03:08

k, i have a 98, and when i open the computer, it says the following files are missing:
C:\windows\himem.sys
C:\windows\dblbuff.sys
C:\windows\ifshlp.sys

what do i do? i still want it to at least work, even though its old...

Astro Zombie

Jun 2 2007, 03:28

can you extract them from your windows 98 cd?

someone173

Jun 3 2007, 01:07

nvm, i found how to fix it on the internet...

soldier1st

Jun 14 2007, 02:35

just fix 98 up and use it as a server and thats it.98's life is basicaly gone.

MtDewCodeRedFreak

Jun 16 2007, 07:51

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just fix 98 up and use it as a server and thats it.98's life is basicaly gone.

Agreed.

RedTrac

Jun 27 2007, 10:21

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Agreed.

What a stupid answer, its still alive with a large active community: http://www.mdgx.com/spx/

Regards,
RT

jamesyfx

Jun 27 2007, 12:16

I can understand why people choose to use Windows 98 etc, but the only reason for that which I can think of, is that the system you're using just can't handle anything better.

MtDewCodeRedFreak

Jul 1 2007, 05:32

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I can understand why people choose to use Windows 98 etc, but the only reason for that which I can think of, is that the system you're using just can't handle anything better.

There ya go. Win 98 existed for that community only because people are stuck with it and can't afford to upgrade. The bad news is, MS ceased support for it last year. They can't support it forever; it has to end somehow.

Tha Bloo Monkee

Dec 13 2007, 04:15

I still have it on some my older computers. It's not that I can't afford to upgrade, I just have some older computers I keep around too.

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