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| 178098 | 2003-09-26 05:35:00 | OS: Win98 SE. When I click on START, it's impossible to see anything as the startup programs keep on running at a terrific speed and I cannot click on anything. After 8-10 times trying, I am able to click on one of the listed programs. I find the same with the game Solitaire. The cards keep on flipping over so fast on only one click that it is impossible to play the game. Can anyone help me? Jakkie |
Jakkie (1395) | ||
| 178099 | 2003-09-26 07:16:00 | This one puzzles me, so I'll bump it up to see if I can provoke someone else. :D It's almost as if the W98 has stored some timing constant when the machine clock is running very slowly (Turbo switch ?:D) during installation, and has then been run at a much greater speed. This is why turbo switches were put on ATs --- the DOS games which ran correctly at 4.57 or 6 MHX were unplayable at 12 MHz. I saw a 486 booting W95 today v e r y s l o w l y. It had a turbo switch. :D |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 178100 | 2003-09-26 09:29:00 | Hi Graham. This problem was one of the reasons why I have reformatted the computer and this glitz stays the same. I hope you can find something for me to correct it. It is very frustrating to work on the computer and you cannot even click on a dropdown menu. The menu keep on closing before you can click on anything. Jakkie |
Jakkie (1395) | ||
| 178101 | 2003-09-26 09:46:00 | I know this might well be a dumb suggestion, but have you tried changing your mouse. I know that sort of thing happens to me just before my mouse is about to die. | supergran (108) | ||
| 178102 | 2003-09-26 09:56:00 | If you've reinstalled win98 and it's still doing it then it's got to be hardware. I agree with the last post, try changing your mouse and if that doesn't solve it change the keyboard as this can have an adverse effect on the mouse if it's faulty. | pompeymike (4601) | ||
| 178103 | 2003-09-27 04:28:00 | just bumping this again ... two reasonable suggestions there, but there must be more ideas around. ?:| | Graham L (2) | ||
| 178104 | 2003-09-27 05:18:00 | Ahhh specs of the machine?? Could it be related to tweakUI and a setting in there like menu speeds etc? |
PoWa (203) | ||
| 178105 | 2003-09-27 10:57:00 | Specs: Pentium II, 333Hrtz, 128RAM, 40GB. Is this of any help? | Jakkie (1395) | ||
| 178106 | 2003-09-27 11:26:00 | Hi, Try turning off the machine, unplugging the mouse and turning it on again. Use keyboard commands to navigate and see if it's still happening. If it isn't - time for a new mouse. If you're not used to keyboard commands start with the "Window" key (down near Alt and Ctrl), and play with the arrow keys. Mind you, I'm not sure if it's possible to play solitare without a mouse. |
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