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Windows SE refuses to shut down-sometime
Name: Dave Date: August 21, 2001 at 13:41:27 Pacific
Comment:
Fifty percent of the time Windows SE refuses to shut down correctly, prefering instead to sit there flashing it's cursor pointlessly. I am then left with no choice but to risk RSI and switch it off fizzically...A small problem but it's been going on a long time now and I would really appreciate any help. I seem to be reinstalling programs more often than I should and I'm wondering if there's a connection...Thanks
Name: John Date: August 21, 2001 at 15:44:55 Pacific
Reply:
Step by step here . http://www.aumha.org/a/shutdown.htm
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Response Number 3
Name: Jay Rogers Date: August 21, 2001 at 19:29:55 Pacific
Reply:
Can I reinstall Windows 98 Second Edition over my current W98SE without losing my data files. My current W98SE has become so corrupted I cannot work with my computer, altho it appears all the data files are OK..I just can't run any programs other than WP8. And my computer is not capable of handling W98SE Upgrade (400MH) Thanks for any help. Jay Rogers in SanAntonio TX
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