chinny22 wrote on 2022-09-27, 07:11: I always think less is more. If any of those apps have pre requisites then install them, but nothing actually requires say .Net then why install it? I do agree with that. I have Visual Studio 2010 that I'm planning on installing and I think that requires .Net.

bakemono wrote on 2022-09-26, 11:38: maybe try the unofficial service pack 4? https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/wind … unofficial.html I've read mixed reviews on that. Not sure if I should do it

Out of curiosity, I tried using the MiniTool and the reddit post to update XP SP3 and that didn't work. When starting the wumt_x86.exe, get an error message that's not a valid Win32 app. It would have been cool if it had worked. I'll stick with SP3

Have a Dell Dimension 4600 with what looks like C-Media FT8738-4.08E sound card. Went to the Dell website and they don't have a C-Media driver. Instead, they have Creative Audigy 2 drivers. Tried locating drivers but so far no luck and I can't find the Dell CD anymore. Anyone know where I can get …

Thanks, I'll try the Windows Update MiniTool. I wouldn't use XP to surf but to run some of my older apps.

Want to set up an XP for other than gaming. I have an older MS Visual Studio, Matlab and Photoshop that I'd like to install. What is the recommended path after installing WinXP SP2? Considering the following path: SP3 followed by .Net 4.03 framework Are there are guides for patching XP post SP3? …

Thanks for the FX feedback. It looks like a cornucopia of video cards is a valid option.

Thank you. Thinking about getting an FX5700 for nglide support. 3dfx are super pricey.

Looking to play Mechwarrior, Doom, Thief, Dark Reign on the PC. I have MX440 and 9800 Pro. Would these cards work? Was also considering an FX 5700 or Ti4200/4400. Any suggestions? Thanks

OK. Thanks

Building a Win98 PC with SB Live! sound card. Will the game port pair up well with MS Sidewinder 3D Pro? Or is there a better combo? Thanks

Thank you all!

I have an Asus P4P800-E Deluxe and want to a Win98 PC but I don't have the CD anymore. So I went to the Asus web site to get the drivers but the chipset driver is not listed for any of the OSs. The installation CD is not on ebay either. Anyone know where I can the chipset driver? Thx