Acer computer with Windows 98-SE locks up

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You are so right about guessing, which is sure what I've been doing. I
appreciate all the ideas I've received from this group. I think I've pretty
much eliminated any bad drivers by reformatting the disk. I have also used
the restore disk a couple of times, which totally wipes the disk and starts
over. The problem is that on the disk with this computer there is no option
to just go back and restore at a certain point or to reinstall Windows. The
only option is to start over. I also did a reformatting with WDClean
yesterday that completely cleans the hard drive. The memory test showed no
errors. The config.sys and autoexec.bat files do not have any information,
so I'm wondering if that could be part of the problem. Not sure if there
should be with Win. 98-SE.
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I can't speak for your particular hardware (since I dont'
know exactly what's in the system) but in general, win98se
does not need anything in the autoexec.bat or config.sys
files. Usually when there was something in those it would
pertain to a legacy (old ISA) sound card or very (older) old
CDROM drive predating win98se itself. When those devices
existed and the drivers weren't in the autoexec/config
files, the device simply wouldn't work, it would not stop
the booting process.

If your motherboard has integrated features (like sound or
whatever) the next step might be to try disabling those
(temporarily), with bios menu settings if applicable or via
jumpers on the board if necessary... I doubt we could help
find those jumpers, the manual or a web search might be
necessary.
 
I don't see any leaks. In fact this computer is pristine inside. She must
keep it in a very clean environment--unlike mine.

Helene
 
kony said:
I can't speak for your particular hardware (since I dont'
know exactly what's in the system) but in general, win98se
does not need anything in the autoexec.bat or config.sys
files. Usually when there was something in those it would
pertain to a legacy (old ISA) sound card or very (older) old
CDROM drive predating win98se itself. When those devices
existed and the drivers weren't in the autoexec/config
files, the device simply wouldn't work, it would not stop
the booting process.

If your motherboard has integrated features (like sound or
whatever) the next step might be to try disabling those
(temporarily), with bios menu settings if applicable or via
jumpers on the board if necessary... I doubt we could help
find those jumpers, the manual or a web search might be
necessary.
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Thanks for on info on config.sys and autoexec.bat. I will stop worrying
about them. As far as the changes to the bios or jumpers, I'm going to pass
on that. I'm simply not knowledgeable enough to try it. I think I'm going to
declare this computer dead if it doesn't cure itself real fast.

Helene
 
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