Re: Wondering Why Win 9.x Slows with Updates

Posted on Yesterday, 01:16

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by chinny22

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In most cases less is more. The less you install the more speed you get. Typically for a gaming PC Microsoft patches will be USB patch (if you need it) Windows Installer 2.0 (if software requires it) IE (some software requires an updated version) Network shutdown Patch (only apply if having the …

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Re: What is Google Search doing?

Posted on Yesterday, 00:08

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by chinny22

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I'm sure most of remember the days when Microsoft were the bid bad corporate guys Google was was the cool company with the motto "Don't be Evil" Google's motto now is "Do the right thing" I suspect the next bit they leave off is "for the investors" Funny thing is Microsoft's reputation while still …

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Re: Choice of sound card in a 486DX2

Posted on 2025-06-12, 06:28

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by chinny22

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I don't see any advantages with the AWE64 over the SB16, at least when you use the Value version. Never used it in DOS but under Windows it performs just like the SB16. When I select the AWE32 in any game it sounds absolutely horrible, and in some games it doesn't even play the music correctly and …

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Re: A good KVM with serial mouse input?

Posted on 2025-06-12, 03:39

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by chinny22

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Some old KVM's support serial like Belkin OmniView Pro KVMs, such as the F1D104 /F1D066 As well as some enterprise level KVM's like Aten, Compaq, etc. But most don't. Unless your trackball supports the PS2 protocol cheap "passive" PS2 to serial adapters won't work due to the type of signalling as …

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Re: Options for hooking up a CF card to an 286 with a very old bios

Posted on 2025-06-12, 02:59

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by chinny22

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Another option is drive overlay software EZ-Drive Dynamic Drive Overlay I use it on my 486 but assume it works on a 286 but anyway I just mention it as an alternative, XTIDE is still the better option

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Re: My first retro gaming PC build - hold my hand

Posted on 2025-06-11, 06:01

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by chinny22

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When I do the reinstall of W98, how should I deal with Windows automatically installing drivers regarding my preferred order of installation? Actively cancel those that ask, and don't worry about those that run automatically? For the GPU and Soundcard I'll hit cancel and run the setup program when …

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Re: The flip side of the cost of vintage computing

Posted on 2025-06-11, 05:38

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by chinny22

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The point is, I am hoarding free Windows 7 era desktops and laptops from near people just in case they will become "special" some day. If you have the room this isn't a bad idea. I did the same with S478/LGA775 hardware which is now starting to creep up in price. And enough people think of Windows …

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Re: The flip side of the cost of vintage computing

Posted on 2025-06-10, 02:19

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by chinny22

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Interesting take. I'll add that brand new games now cost 80 USD apiece (thanks Nintendo and Microsoft!) and need about six months of patching to get into semi-usable shape. In contrast, retro PC games usually aren't that expansive, unless you're buying something very rare or NOS. They also come …

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Re: Choice of sound card in a 486DX2

Posted on 2025-06-10, 01:34

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by chinny22

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Between the Yamaha and Sound Blaster 16. The SoundBlaster 16 looks to be affected by the "hanging note bug" Only an issue if you plan to use a external MIDI device, like a Roland sound canvas. Both have a Yamaha OPL chip. The Yamaha "only" has SB Pro support vs "full" Sound Blaster 16 You can get …

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Re: Is the Sound Blaster 16 (CT2800) ISA supposed to sound like AdLib?

Posted on 2025-06-06, 04:24

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Doom setup does tend to double up it's music options. Adlib and SoundBlaster options both get sent to the soundcards OPL (or equivalent) chip. Although does use different I/O address General Midi, Sound Canvas, Wave Blaster, all different ways to say External Midi device. This is not true for all …

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Re: Recently Acquired a Rather Sizable Gateway 2000 PC Tower (4DX-33V)

Posted on 2025-06-06, 04:10

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by chinny22

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Which OS you thinking of installing? You can also get pre made boot disks from here, you shouldn't need anything special. https://bootdisk.com The tricky part theses days is creating the boot disk as modern PC's don't have the floppy drive. If your computer is old enough to have a FDD header you can …

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Re: Build log: a Build with no direction but there is a goal in mind.

Posted on 2025-06-06, 04:08

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by chinny22

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Many of us here have the same problem. Building computers then moving onto the next build rather then using what we just created. I guess at least old hardware isn't quite as expensive as modern stuff, yet. However be warned kids will not help your situation, They have a habit of taking up all your …

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Re: Help me pick the right platform for a retro PC, Also Hi guys!

Posted on 2025-06-06, 03:53

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by chinny22

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Simpsons Recommended hardware is: CPU: P3 1Ghz RAM: 256MB RAM GPU: 64MB I have a 845 chipset based P4 with a GF6 Ultra, in my experience. Only 9x game that didn't work was C&C Generals, Which I did not experiment much past simply running the game. I do know GTA3, struggled at 1600x1200 with AA, AF …

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Re: Dark Reign 1 -2 on Nvidia 4200ti

Posted on 2025-06-06, 02:42

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by chinny22

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Not sure about DR2 But DR1 has very low requirements, P90, 16 MB RAM, 1MB DX3 Video card. Something isn't right with your setup? What version of graphics drivers and direct X are you using? DR1 has the annoying installer that forces you to install its copy of Direct X, lucky once you have it …

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Re: Effective way to limit RAM to 2 gb in Win98

Posted on 2025-06-04, 03:09

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by chinny22

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I created a Ramdisk, this one allows you to allocate from the top down. RAMdrive for DOS/Win3.1 I find the Ramdisk is useful as a "scratch disk" while unzipping files and the like

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Re: Diamond Telecommander 3300 OPL3 ISA Sound Card rare? Help needed...

Posted on 2025-06-04, 02:46

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by chinny22

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A few such integrated soundcard/modems existed. OEM's liked to use them. I suspect not much info is around as not many people care about the modem side of things and the soundcard will act just as it's non modem version does, in this case one of these. https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=70060 …

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Re: Anyone else use their machines for productive things?

Posted on 2025-06-03, 06:23

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by chinny22

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Up until Covid I would use Word/Excel 2003 on my XP rig for personal stuff. I still prefer that version and firing up the PC was quicker, easier and more comfortable then getting the work laptop out of my bag. Most of my "important" stuff is on google drive now and my "work from home" PC permanently …

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Re: win16.page - A new site archiving 16-bit Windows freeware/shareware/demos of commercial games (and more!)

Posted on 2025-05-29, 01:20

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by chinny22

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Though I can suggest some way of listing networked play support. Thinking about Lord Soth's page ... I was going to say the same! on my own little spreadsheet I list: Release year (which you already have) Sound support (which you already have) Multiplayer (Split screen, Null Modem, Network) Do love …

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Re: DOS 6.22 and Windows 98 SE Multi Install

Posted on 2025-05-28, 03:47

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by chinny22

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386 and faster it's pretty easy, you just need a Win98 boot disk with fdisk. 1) Boot from the boot disk, run fdisk and partition as you wish. 2) from the command line type: Format C: /s You now have a bootable copy of "MS Dos 7" on your computer. You'll need to install drivers, etc. The quick and …

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Re: Windows protection error.

Posted on 2025-05-28, 03:21

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by chinny22

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I thought there was a bug with edsi_506.pdr on fast computers and you needed a revised version. Or am I confused with something else? I know Win95 has problems with fast computers but not aware of any in Win98SE. Also doubt a P3 would classify as a fast computer for Win98, both are from the same …

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