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138174 2003-04-23 12:20:00 I've had a few problems starting up and shutting down my computer ever since my 1 year old decided to 'have a play'.

Windows 98' now refuses to load and hangs-up once it gets to the startup screen.

I restored an undamaged Registry and a new Master Boot Record (MBR) which starts up the computer O.K, however when it comes to shutting it down, it hangs-up once again and I'm forced to do a hard reset, resulting in the same problem as before - restore another Registry, install a new MBR etc.

I've done a couple of complete Scandisk runthroughs and have scanned numerous times with the latest virus checkers and definitions and still no luck.

I had installed a utility which 'tweaks' my Ge-Force Graphics card to run faster and I had tested this with no ill effects.

I'm completely stuck.

Any suggestions will be much appreciated as my Missus thinks I'm developing early signs of 'Male Patterned Baldness'.....
Clerk-Kent (3659)
138175 2003-04-23 12:43:00 www.microsoft.com

Windows 98 SE Shutdown Supplement

Should fix most shutdown problems on W98 SE

IIRC it is related to the PCI Bridge drivers on Via based motherboards but don't quote me on that
whiskeytangofoxtrot (438)
138176 2003-04-23 20:52:00 Fixed link for Shutdown Problems (www.microsoft.com) Jim B (153)
138177 2003-04-24 03:29:00 Jeez Jim... keeping my links under control...

Just you be careful, I know where you work ;)
whiskeytangofoxtrot (438)
138178 2003-04-28 01:52:00 Thanks guys - I won't need the Propecia after all... :8) Clerk-Kent (3659)
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