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[Wayne Snelling]

Richard: The best option would be Windows XP, assuming you want to stay 
with Windows OS.
The crash comes from  many things but usually will be devices that do 
not have totally compatible drivers to run in ME then 98. Plus, it 
(Windows ) becomes unstable if you do not reboot the machine on a 
regular basis. If you go to XP use a "new" installation and not an 
upgrade. Notice I  said installation not referring to the OS software 
you will use. Either the upgrade version software  Professional XP (much 
cheaper) or the new installation XP software will work. You just have to 
have a copy of the ME around if using the upgrade version. I would be 
tempted to use an OEM Pro XP version you can buy off the internet for 
$40 or less, just buy it from a seller with many satisfied customers you 
can verify.
Windows XP is fully Plug-n-Play (your computer is too, probably, if it 
is < 3yrs old) and has drivers for all P-n-P devices but I still upgrade 
the drivers and install all patches/fixes before I use any "new" machine 
on the internet.
Go to your local Community College and ask the CS/CIS department if they 
can help you with the upgrade. I do this in one of my classes for 
students and/or teachers alike.


Wayne

Richard Fink Sr wrote:

> Hi every one The dumb pest with an other question. This computer i am 
> using was original set up for win 98 se. It was reprogrammed at least 
> 6 times and only lasts about 3-6 months till a major crash and i loose 
> every thing.  I am now running win 98  most things don't work right 
> but we are getting mail from the lists. I can't open any photos just a 
> big blob when i do. So I want to have it reprogrammed for a newer 
> version XP or 2000. what would be suggested. I am not computer smart 
> so i would like a system like the old 98 that is pretty dummy proof. 
> all and any suggestion appreciated. i have been given at least 8 items 
> to down load to fix it none have worked. Gateway replaced all in side 
> but i think the hard drive and fan. then said lots luck you are out of 
> warranty. I don't want to spent the money but guess it is a must that 
> on a BFH.  Thanks
> R Fink
> PA
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