Well good for you. You are happy. I am happy. And that is all that really matters. You like XP. I don't. And am VERY likely to dump is as a...
I suggest starting IE and then use the Windows update from Tools. The one from the Start menu I have had problems with. More so when I was on...
markp62 That is the way it worked for me too. Do not be surprised at where you find Msdownload.tmp folder(s) I have one on 5 out of 6...
I just went back on the other machine for a double check and it WAS listed there under Critical as being 948 KB But I think that was only a...
Well I am back and all seems well. I now have DX 9.0b on this 98SE machine. And the at the 3D test that cube rotates MUCH FASTER than it...
I just plugged in my 98SE HD and checked the Windows Update site. The DX9.0b was not listed under Critical. It was under 98 or 98 SE...
Thank you Chiles4 I did not think I was alone. I also ( mostly ) put XP Pro in for learning. But also to get a jump on things before I was...
:) And now that I see those specs I STRONGLY suggest that you DO NOT attempt any upgrading of Directx. :) I just worked on a machine with card...
xbot Is the keyboard a USB. If so it may be NO GO at boot up. If it is a PS2 keyboard is it plugged in the the right place. I refuse to...
BUT The upgrade (?) to DirectX 9.0b is designated as a Critical Update, for among other reasons, security issues. Now what do we do? If you...
. Install a firewall if you don't already have one - Now days this is as important as Anti-Virus. YES, YES. YES[/b] Also if cost is not...
A suggestion From Member to Member And coming from experience. We should not upgrade Directx UNLESS we are have specific problems related to...
The problem mudman has is Video card related not DirectX What do you have for a Video card ? Either it is an older card or it does not have...
Wait for someone esle but I think you have a DEAD ( inoperable ) NAV. And I must ask. What in the world is this all about ? got the error...
:):) Well if you were to come in you can not say that you do not know the rules :):) BillyBob
Again You are telling me things that I already know. And things that do not make one teeny weeny bit of difference to me or my machine. I...
Doesn't the below say something different than the above ? Could it be that the virus was caught and maybe quarrenteened but disabled NAV and...
No I do not really dis-agree. I just have different personal opinion of XP. Which appears to not be the same. I know you are correct about XP...
charlesvar While 98 and 9X in general may run a particular app OK, Xp's most obvious advantage is in the way it handles RAM etc, etc. etc...
Shturmovik One ( important ) thing that I forgot. Be carefull of any backups that may have been made while the possible Virus was present....
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