FAT16 to FAT32 conversion: Is it possible?

Posted on 2023-05-29, 22:57

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by C0deHunter

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Hello all, I am wondering if I can upgrade my existing Win95 (RTM, installed off of floppies) that is formatted in FAT16 into FAT32. The reason that I am trying to do this is the following: -Win95 is on a master IDE -I have secondary hard drive (games) that is on secondary IDE, BUT I would love to …

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Re: IBM Model M Keyboard (1391401): 1990s or 1980's?

Posted on 2023-03-13, 16:12

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by C0deHunter

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Thank you for your insightful comments. I think at the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference: To me (personally), the prospect of having a brand new keyboard in a box, seemed appealing. And although I enjoy restoring retro hardware, as much as the rest of you guys, having a pristine, …

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Re: IBM Model M Keyboard (1391401): 1990s or 1980's?

Posted on 2023-03-12, 21:54

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Here are some images of the keyboard: I would say for $200 plus an additional $40 from eBay for the cable, it’s kind of ok.

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Re: IBM Model M Keyboard (1391401): 1990s or 1980's?

Posted on 2023-03-12, 21:51

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Its logo is definitely an oval with blue IBM logo, and he lowered the price to $200 cash. I think it’s worth it. What do you think?

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IBM Model M Keyboard (1391401): 1990s or 1980's?

Posted on 2023-03-12, 08:30

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Hello all, I have the option to purchase a brand new, in the box IBM Model M Keyboard (assembly part number 1391401) . The only concern that I have is the manufacturing date: 12-11-92 I was under the impression that the original 1984 introduction date models (up to late 1988), are *better* quality …

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Re: AWE64 Value drivers cause Win95 'Protection Error'

Posted on 2023-03-08, 06:44

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No luck with SBW9XUP.EXE, I am afraid. Same protection error message. I am going to think that this AW64 is NOT compatible with my motherboard's chipset. I am going to try my CT2910 SB16 Pro which seems a solid period correct replacement for my AWE64 card. (although I would lose my MIDI capabilities …

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Re: AWE64 Value drivers cause Win95 'Protection Error'

Posted on 2023-03-07, 19:34

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When I get the protection error message, I am locked-out of my Windows 95 system Did you try booting Windows 95 in "safe mode" and to uninstall the AWE64 driver? To prevent automatic re-installation, check c:\windows\inf\other for an AWE64 inf file, and delete that one, too. Yes, I did, but I still …

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Re: AWE64 Value drivers cause Win95 'Protection Error'

Posted on 2023-03-07, 17:36

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Try installing SBW9XUP.EXE from Creative's website to see if it solves the problem. P.S. Don't post that download link here, it is illegal. Besides, the whole IE integration only happens when the "Windows Desktop Update" is installed. When I get the protection error message, I am locked-out of my …

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AWE64 Value drivers cause Win95 'Protection Error'

Posted on 2023-03-06, 21:21

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Dear all, As soon as I install AWE64 value drivers (I even tried Gold's drivers), upon the restart, my Windows 95 (RTM, Retail, downloaded from WinWorld), locks up, and I get the dreaded 'Protection Error' message. This is on an Intel based system ( P5I430TX (Titanium IB+) motherboard) , with …

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Re: Req: List of NON PnP Sound Blaster cards?

Posted on 2023-02-28, 03:37

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by C0deHunter

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Thank you!

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Req: List of NON PnP Sound Blaster cards?

Posted on 2023-02-27, 23:51

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by C0deHunter

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I would kindly like to know if there is a list (by type, year) Thanks in advance!

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Re: Making SPEED LED to display

Posted on 2023-02-08, 18:49

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OK, the small molex (red/black) power connector seem to power on the LED display, but this is what I have managed to come up with so far: I tried to insert/remove various jumpers to make secondary and tertiary digits to light up, with no luck.

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Making SPEED LED to display

Posted on 2023-02-08, 17:22

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Dear all, I recently picked up a nice P100 system that appears to have P5I430TX (Titanium IB+) motherboard https://theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/qdi-p5i430tx-titanium-ib I am not worried about the Turbo light (middle light), as its not even releavant in case of a Pentium CPU, but as long as I get …

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Re: Abit BH6: Upgrade CPU or put a faster GPU?

Posted on 2022-08-19, 21:25

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If you set cpu speed to auto, what will it run? Might be a remarked 600? Well, there is no "auto" just different speeds (at only 100MHz FSB), but if I ch0ose 800(100) it indeed defaults back to 600 E . Let me ask you this: If I put back in the original PIII-450 that came with this system, going …

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Re: Abit BH6: Upgrade CPU or put a faster GPU?

Posted on 2022-08-19, 20:02

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I swapped my RAM stick with a PC133, and still Win2K Pro does not boot up. As I lower the clock to 600EB (it always defaults to that speed , if the setting is amiss) Windows 2000 boots fine.

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Re: Abit BH6: Upgrade CPU or put a faster GPU?

Posted on 2022-08-19, 15:25

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There were 14 800EB's issued by Intel, 7x Socket 370 and 7x Slot 1 so the odds are 50/50. So are you saying that my P3 is special and rare?

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Re: Abit BH6: Upgrade CPU or put a faster GPU?

Posted on 2022-08-18, 20:19

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[/quote] Edit: The PIII-800E is a 100 MHz FSB processor. Set Ext. Clock to 100MHz (1/3) too. This also gets you 66MHz AGP with its divider set to 2/3. [/quote] I can confirm that the CPU is a PIII (Socket 1) 800EB/256/133/1.65V S1 (10220578-0443 Phillipins) - '00 SL4G7 1) The issue that I have when …

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Sound Blaster Live! (SB0220): Windows 2000 drivers

Posted on 2022-08-16, 23:03

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Dear all, The official drivers off the Creative Labs: LiveDrvUni-Pack(ENG) LiveDrvPack_Patch Does not seem to work under Windows 2000 Professional SP4 (retail), as I still get Yellow Exclamation mark. I have tried the Sound Blaster Live! Value/PCI 512/5.1 Sept 2001 WDM which is CT4780.ZIP file, if …

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Re: CD Cable-IN orientation (going into sound card)

Posted on 2022-08-12, 21:00

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Thanks! Can't believe after 30+ years of computing, had to ask this! 😉

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Re: CD Cable-IN orientation (going into sound card)

Posted on 2022-08-12, 20:21

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No, the 3 holed cable (on both ways) that has only 2 colored wires (Red and White, the middle has no wire): I need to know what orientation I insert it, into my end of CD-ROM and also the SBLive! Thanks!

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