windows 98 error

by Lisa Jun 4, 2005 2:32AM PDT

several times now ive gotten the following error- and the screen goes black exept the box remains- but if i hit close the comp goes back to normal exept the error comes back
"WINDOWS 98 caused an invalid page fault in
module WINDOWS 98.SCR at 016f:004015dc.
Registers:
EAX=00000181 CS=016f EIP=004015dc EFLGS=00010246
EBX=0064fbf0 SS=0177 ESP=0064fb24 EBP=0064fb7c
ECX=da0b4200 DS=0177 ESI=00000200 FS=4e3f
EDX=00014cf7 ES=0177 EDI=0064fba4 GS=0000
Bytes at CS:EIP:
2b 05 04 30 c1 00 89 45 ec 83 7d ec 00 0f 84 14
Stack dump:
0064fba4 00000200 0064fbf0 00000200 00010000 8b420000 ffff7a64 8b564c9f 17073dbd 4c9fffff 00000001 02004c9f 8b9ebd80 00030000 0040b7c6 17df9e9d

i have windows 98se- avg up to date- should run adaware though

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Windows 98 Screen Saver

by AussiePete Jun 4, 2005 2:49AM PDT

That's is what is causing the problem - try another screen saver as the files maybe corrupt - better still turn the screen saver off and just have the screen go on standby after a period - screen savers dont save your screen they are just a gimmick - particularly with moder monitor these days that have power saving.
Peter

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ok thanks

by Lisa Jun 4, 2005 6:38AM PDT

it is a new screensaver- will try another- thanks

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Screen savers that cause problems are usual spyware!

by AussiePete Jun 4, 2005 11:58AM PDT

thanks for posting back
Peter

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screensaver

by Lisa Jun 4, 2005 3:50PM PDT

i put on another one and so far so good- but the screen saver i was using came with my microsoft windows disk- i was going to find some new screen savers but not knowing they could be spyware i think i will pass on any new ones- thanks for the tip.... any safe places to download screensavers without spyware?

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www.download.com for one but files are usually large...

by reefurbb Jun 4, 2005 10:18PM PDT

control panel, add/remove programs, windows setup, accessories, there is a screensaver option. Uncheck it, reboot, recheck it as long as you have the W98SE install CD or have the CAB files in Options folder.
I have a bunch of older W95 SCR's that I've collected and drop into fresh installs, and they aren't very large.
I also put a folder "SCR savers" on the desktop, then do a search for "scr" files, hilite all the ones that are valid scr files, right click, create shortcut, "do you want the shortcuts placed on the desktop?" Yes. Then I drag them all into the folder.
A double left click on the shortcut or any scr file anywhere will initiate it...don't move the mouse. A right click on them will have a "configure" option. This is all a way to shortcut "display properties" and having to choose just one. This way, when I want one..a different one each time, I open the folder, click it on, and walk away. Move the mouse and it turns off like normal.
irfanview, a free very good graphics handler, will allow you to make your own SCR from any folder with pics in it. It takes a little to learn it but worth it. When installing, choose "graphic files only" for reassociation to irfanview.
It will open a bunch of types and allow size changes that I.E. won't, and allow saving as a different format. I don't check BMP files because I still want to handle that with MS Paint.
More than you wanted to know...

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(NT) (NT) www.tucows.com for another..

by reefurbb Jun 5, 2005 9:59PM PDT

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Lisa upgrade to XP Pro!

by Earth911 Jun 5, 2005 7:47PM PDT

I've had 98 for 7 years and formatted over ten times,I now have XP Professional. Faster,more reliable,no freeze ups, so far.Upgrade is only $179

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upgrade

by Lisa Jun 6, 2005 8:46AM PDT

thats my goal...i want XP.... just had to put it off 2 weeks due to finances...... what does it cost- a full XP OEM?

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$150 and up, XP home...XP pro...more important is specs...

by reefurbb Jun 6, 2005 10:03PM PDT

Check Ebay but I hardly see this on sale.
Note: OEM means the XP came with PC.
Min spec are 266mhz, 128mb ram, runs like a dog...
500mhz, 256mb ram, 6-8gb hdd practical minimum..
700mhz, 512mb ram casually reccommended if you're going to run a burner, RoadRunner, and all...
NOTE Dell PC's for $299 already loaded, 2ghz,512 ram?

Next issue is SP2 and resultant problems. See XP forum.

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Lisa, check with newegg or tigerdirect

by Earth911 Jun 7, 2005 8:52AM PDT

All OEM is the same as retail but,without the fancy box or manual,which you don't need.Lisa get Pro,I've use 98 for 7 yars and Pro works great. Bye

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