Re: Windows 98SE - USB mouse extremely slow, am I missing something obvious?

Posted on 2020-01-29, 01:49

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Overclocking USB Mouse Original site I found it, translated from Russian to English https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ru&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Foverclockers.ru%2Flab%2Fshow%2F15925%2FRazgon_USB_myshi_ili_Software_nanosit_otvetnyj_udar Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything. 1. Since …

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Re: Compaq Prosignia 3080 / 486DX33

Posted on 2020-01-28, 21:33

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well 1st there is no such thing as compaq/hp parts during this time. EISA time it was just compaq. HP bought compaq in 2002 long long long after this server and this server was no longer even supported then. So there is no such thing as HP/Compaq as it refers to any part that goes to this time …

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Re: Windows 98SE - USB mouse extremely slow, am I missing something obvious?

Posted on 2020-01-28, 21:17

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in addition have you updated to the latest bios?

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Re: Any tips/ideas/suggestions for putting a 486 mobo inside a more modern case?

Posted on 2020-01-28, 18:18

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Way I have done this is I buy little nuts that standoffs will screw into. So instead of screwing my standoffs into the motherboard tray. I drill a hole for them to go in then secure them in place by nut on the back side of the tray. It works fine. You can even get nylon lock nuts so they don't back …

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Re: Compaq Pentium 166

Posted on 2020-01-28, 07:13

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"I put in a Sound Blaster Live 5.1 This wasnt originally in the system" Not in the system before no problem, in the system now problem now. The sound card is the culprit. Id suggest using a different sound card. besides have have never read anything good about SBLIVE on this forum from anyone. Most …

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Re: Locating belt for Citizen W1D floppy drive belt.

Posted on 2020-01-28, 07:05

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[link removed]

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Re: How to open Dec hinote ultra CT450 floppy to repair it ?

Posted on 2020-01-28, 06:49

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Hello everyone, I have aquired this laptop about year ago, the belt in floppy caddy broke, however Iam not able to open it even when screws are out. Have anyone repaired it yet ? :) Thanks for any info. :) run your finger over the label to feel any voids under it. if you feel voids likely there are …

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Re: Retro machines usefulness/connectivity thread

Posted on 2020-01-28, 04:23

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Anyone know how to circumvent the Windows 2000 Professional requesting a new password for my account every time I log on ? It says I now have six days to change my password. Administrative tools/computer management/local users and groups/find your user name and edit password never expires. But I …

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Re: Long shot but can someone ID this card?

Posted on 2020-01-27, 23:30

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I realize that you are excited but why not just wait until you receive the item and pull out the card and look at. The reason why you someone though it was a voodoo is becasue you didn't show them the other pictures. Thus we have this confusion about it and it's fine becasue now we have something to …

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Re: Centronics cable

Posted on 2020-01-27, 12:08

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If we knew what the name of the computer you have, it could possibly make this easy.

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Re: The SD->CF->IDE nightmare

Posted on 2020-01-27, 08:28

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Let me get this strait. The Hard drive is properly detected under linux but not DOS from 98se?

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Re: Case blocks ps/2 port

Posted on 2020-01-27, 06:15

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I wouldn't expect the average person to do this. But why not get a PS/2 to mini did header bracket. Then pull the wires out of the mini din connector. Solder on pins to the end of the wires. Insert the wires into the ps2 port then. Unscrew the ps/2 din from the bracket and mount it in that empty …

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Re: Case blocks ps/2 port

Posted on 2020-01-27, 05:56

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that picture doesn't show anything. you can't tell anything by it. and i don't see a ps2 port i see a serail port with a ps2 adapter on it and it looks fine by the picture? is that what you are talking about?

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Re: AGP cards which to choose

Posted on 2020-01-26, 04:15

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both the MX440 and the 5200 can run passively cooled, while i don't know the TDP id assume its not much.

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Re: Do you use NIB hardware?

Posted on 2020-01-26, 04:12

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I don't enjoy buying things and not using them.

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Re: Can watch 1080 on Pentium III?

Posted on 2020-01-26, 04:04

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What player is that in the screenshot? Media Player Classic? Media player classic home cinema, not sure on the version but last version that would run without sse2, you do know that in the progam files folder of the driver there is a tray app that can be manually started that change color or light …

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Re: Found an online store with multiple VLB ATI Mach64 cards (pricey)

Posted on 2020-01-25, 18:46

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Every reason to believe the ARK Logic cards will only come 2nd to TSENG cards and tranding places with them in low res for top spot, based on numerous graphs I've seen before.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-01-25, 18:31

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It's a little rough but not broken. Was able to procure this iconic ATX case. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUghjj0cxgU

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Re: DOS/Win9x laptop - what specifications would be perfect for you?

Posted on 2020-01-25, 17:57

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ya that picture is example. You can fit this in 1u maybe 2/3s 1u Width. 1u is the smallest height though probably.

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Re: Can watch 1080 on Pentium III?

Posted on 2020-01-25, 16:30

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Somthing isn't right there. I played Game of Thrones at Full HD on a pentium III and that is the cpu utilization. So you must have some kinda issue.

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