Re: Windows 98 SE unable to write more than 8GB to hard drive?

Posted on 2021-10-09, 19:27

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by MrMateczko

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Try creating a smaller partition, something like 10GB, do not use the whole drive. You can also try obtaining a 64GB or smaller drive, seems your laptop doesn't like larger drives.

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Re: 6600GT has broken, what replacement?

Posted on 2021-08-02, 22:38

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by MrMateczko

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Thanks for the response. Since then, I've learned about issues with the AGP connector, pesky little fella. As for the topic in question, I do not have these parts anymore. I now have a far more powerful PC to do ridiculous overkill 98SE stuff with. AGP is just not enough for my taste 😀

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Re: Rudolph Loew apparently passed away in September 2019

Posted on 2019-10-15, 09:34

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by MrMateczko

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It's in their will to ask for donations, best way would be via PayPal IMO. Making his software more visible is in my opinion a way of respect in itself, with appropriate remarks and acknowledges (aka. not taking it as own work). History of the world has proven that we should care about things that …

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Re: Rudolph Loew apparently passed away in September 2019

Posted on 2019-10-12, 08:36

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by MrMateczko

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Speaking of source code, on MSFN the source code for his DOS TRIM program has been released: https://msfn.org/board/topic/180215-rloew-195 … comment=1171471

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Re: Rudolph Loew apparently passed away in September 2019

Posted on 2019-09-20, 10:42

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by MrMateczko

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I've bought his Windows 9x AHCI driver, which works wonderfully. I've had many discussions with him on MSFN. I am still, to this day, thoroughly impressed by his work and knowledge. He was truly an icon, with abundance of his extremely high quality patches, drivers, and enhancements for Windows 9x …

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Re: My 3DMark03 Mega Thread

Posted on 2018-11-20, 01:17

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by MrMateczko

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Don't think I've ever posted this screenshot, 3DMark03 98SE world record? (from 30.10.2017)

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Re: My 3DMark03 Mega Thread

Posted on 2018-11-18, 21:50

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by MrMateczko

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Modern PC, Windows 98 SE, and not so modern GPUs 😜 (people should do more 3DMark03 v350 on 98SE in my taste...I am crazy, I know 😜)

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Re: My 3DMark01 Mega Thread

Posted on 2018-11-18, 21:46

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by MrMateczko

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Modern PC, Windows 98 SE, and not so modern GPUs 😜

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Re: CPU-z / GPU-z on old systems

Posted on 2018-11-09, 18:47

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by MrMateczko

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Latest version of AIDA64 still works under 98SE natively. (ZIP version only) It still ships with the 9x low-level driver. Which means all of the functionality is present, like built-in benchmarks, stress-test amongst other things. https://www.aida64.com/downloads As for 98FE/95? Never tested myself …

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Re: Software Like Display Driver Uninstaller for Win9X?

Posted on 2018-11-08, 12:43

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by MrMateczko

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Look here, no tools required: http://www.navozhdeniye.narod.ru/vbe9x.htm#4

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Re: Shocked by AMD! Old Drivers still available!

Posted on 2018-11-08, 12:23

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by MrMateczko

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X800/850 drivers for 98 are missing. To be fair, they are only beta drivers, but I haven't been able to find them in forever. Not that beta drivers from ATI from that time are fun to use anyway. Those are available if you look for the Radeon 9700 series drivers. https://www.amd.com/en/support/ …

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Re: Showcase Radeon X850 XT Platinum Edition

Posted on 2018-09-24, 21:32

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by MrMateczko

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PCI-E version of the X850 XT is not very rare, unlike the AGP version. However, still a nice find, highly competitive with the GeForce 6800 GT/Ultra. Main downside is no 3.0 Shader support, so games like GTA IV needs something like Swiftshader. But for period correct games, it doesn't really matter. …

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Re: Games and software for 600MHz laptop with S3 Savage/IX?

Posted on 2018-08-26, 10:33

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by MrMateczko

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Try these emulators: http://problemkaputt.de/

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Re: usb 2.0 + win98se

Posted on 2018-08-25, 13:57

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by MrMateczko

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Just install this: http://www.mdgx.com/spx/NUSB.EXE

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Re: Windows 98 USP3 in other languages aside English

Posted on 2018-08-25, 13:48

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by MrMateczko

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I think Rodoko is talking specifically about this Unofficial Pack: http://www.htasoft.com/u98sesp/ It's the most up-to-date, and available only in English.

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Re: A tale of two Microsoft keyboards in 3 words and 2 pictures

Posted on 2018-08-14, 11:27

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by MrMateczko

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Huh? I'm typing this on my over three years old Wired 600 keyboard, works fine. Though I prefer PS/2 keyboards anyway 😜

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Re: My 3DMark03 Mega Thread

Posted on 2018-08-13, 23:09

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by MrMateczko

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Not many laptops can fully run 3DMark03 on Windows 98SE, my newly aquired IBM ThinkPad T42p is one of them 😜 Test 1 score seems very low though 😒

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Re: SB Live!: Pure DOS drivers or DOS Prompt with VXD drivers?

Posted on 2018-05-26, 21:38

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by MrMateczko

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Is it true the YMF cards only emulate Sound Blaster Pro, and not SB16 like the Live? As for the 100% compatibility, I know now that it is not possible with PCI cards (took me that long to realise this, yes :) ), especially with the variety of sound options each game has :/ But at least some …

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Re: SB Live!: Pure DOS drivers or DOS Prompt with VXD drivers?

Posted on 2018-05-26, 09:41

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by MrMateczko

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@truemaster - The sole reason why I got the Audio Card is to NOT use WDM drivers! I've used WDM drivers on "modern" built-in Realtek based AC'97 chips, and all I get is the famous SBEMUL.SYS emulation of SB Pro with no OPL/Midi. I've experienced it for many years, I wanted something different. …

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SB Live!: Pure DOS drivers or DOS Prompt with VXD drivers?

Posted on 2018-05-26, 01:44

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by MrMateczko

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Hi. After two previous tries, I finally have a PC that has a proper non-AC97 sound card, and is kinda suitable for proper up to ~2003-4 DOS/Win9x gaming! CPU: Intel Celeron 2.4GHz, Northwood, s478 MoBo: ASRock P4i45GV R5.0 with latest BIOS, ICH4 southbridge, and a i845GV chipset. RAM: 2x256MB Elixir …

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