Problems with starting up Windows 98?

Question

I have problems starting up Windows 98.Some files are missing or corrupted.once this sort of happened with on file,system.ini,later on it was fixed.how can i fix this problem.i was trying to acces a saved word document,but it kept not responding so i restarded the computer like two times.o yea i uninstalled limewire which i never used pretty much(i thought it was deleted tho).i tried going on internet explorer but it said it didnt exist,so again i restarted the computer and it didnt work.also i had a recent documnet,which i didnt save,when i tried accesing it,the same thing happened not responding

its windows 98 first edition i think

Answer 1

Try typing msconfig in the run. Then go to the start up tab, uncheck everything there, then restart you computer..That may help if there is another program that is causing a problem upon start up. If that works, run msconfig again go to the start up tab again and put check marks next to the important programs, like anti-virus, firewall.

For the post above windows 98 did not have restore points. Only windowsME, 2000, XP, and Vista

Answer 2

Try a system restore. Go back to a date when all was well with your pc. Then restore. Not sure what limewire is.

Check all your security measures and make sure you have a good anti-virus program in your pc. I heard of a virus that is taking a few files away at a time until you pc crashes. Can't remember the name of the virus that does that.
Good luck.

Answer 3

try reinstalling over you current installation. Your documents will be preserved and it should cure your problems at least for a while.

Then back up all your data and do a clean install.

If you dont have win98se i would advise you upgrade to xp unless your computer is very old.

Answer 4

The explorer of the working equipment is corrupt. it ought to be with the aid of three virus or some nasty courses or you may say some undercover agent ware could have put in on your equipment. you're able to desire to format and reinstall your working equipment to rectify the undertaking. be sure to take backup of your significant information in the previous shifting forward.