Topgun and others. Still battling the problem with the installation of client for microsoft networks. If you go into network on control panel I have TCP/IP installed, Dial-up adaptor and microsoft family log-in. I have some software that requires the client for microsoft networks to be installed. I install this, it asks for my 98 disk, then it re-boots. It doesn't boot up though it freezes. I have checked for any conflicts in device manager and there are none. I have totally un-installed all the items in networking and installed the client, which installs the TCP/IP and dial-up connection automatically but the thing wont boot up again. Does anyone have any comments on possible solutions to this problem ? Cheers Scott

I just looked at my settings and never realized there was Microsoft Family Logon client available. Do not even know what it is used for. But in any event it is the wrong client. You need to install Client for Microsoft Networks not Windows Family Logon.. What kinf of nework are trying to hook up to. I forgot the whole story. Please repost here and not in another new post. Try changing the client first and see what happens.

The family login is so that when you boot up windows you get a box that enables you to select the login name from a list. not having to type the name in. I am not really try to set-up a network. I am simply trying to get the client installed to enable me to install some software. I have tried removing the family logon etc reboot fine, install the microsft networks client, freezes on boot-up. Rang Microsoft for help they said pay us £45 and we'll look at it ! I'd rather not splash out yet so I'm wondering if any of you super stars can help. Do you need any more info, I'll gladly provide

I remember now. Does this sofware specify what client you need. Have your tried another protocol like NET BEUI. Do you need DIAL-UP-Networking. If not uninstall it. Does this system have modem. Take it out.... It just sounds like there is a conflict someplace that gets activated when you install the Client. When exaclty does it lock up??? Have you gone into safe mode and try to get rid of all program sin your startup group. When the system is going into Windows hold down the shift key. This will keep prograns in your startup group from running. Do this instead of deleting itmes fromyour startup group. Keep posting...Here

it does specify the microsoft netwroking client. I do have a modem, a Diamond SupraExpress 56i V Pro You boot windows up, it gets to the windows 98 boot up screen, then it disappears, ( as normal ) then reappears, then freezes. It should then disappear again load up some other stuff on the dos screen and go into windows. If I deleted all the software that was associated with the modem then would this be the same as removing it as there would not be any software there to recognise it ?

Scott, What software are you trying to install, and do you have a NIC in the computer. I know your not trying to get on a network, but maybe if you dont have a NIC installed all the settings are not binding correctly. One last thing, have you tried contacting the sofewares tech support to see what they say. They might have some FAQs on the web.

DSL The software I am trying to install is called BIOlogon 2.0, it is some software that is user with a fingerprint scanner to take over accessing your pc via a fingerprint. I was designed for networks etc but I am a home user. What is NIC ?? Been on the producers Website, no help, only sales advice. Spent 1 hour on technical support line, they just siad try un-installing in and re-installing it. Then said oh it works on mine, contact Microsoft ! So I'm at a loss, I dont want to contact Microsoft cos my windows 98 is OEM so I'll have to pay £45 for them to help. So any advice is greatly appriciated ! Cheers Scott