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[Richard Fink sr]

Thank you Wayne. Another list member is making me another copy of win 
98se.And i will go from there i don't want to pitch this computer though i 
should 2 years old and i don't think there is over 3 months use on it. And 
i suppose my scanner and printer would not work on XP.???????????????
Thanks to every one for there suggestions.
R Fink
PA



At 12:46 PM 4/5/04 -0500, you wrote:
>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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