Personal Computing Bookmarks
Updated November 14, 2005
Google Groups
File Database Search
NEW Link: Internet Explorer Updates at Microsoft
Microsoft TechNet Advanced KB Search
Microsoft TechNet Security Bulletin current list
Windows IT Libary Topics
Windows MS-MVP Support Sites, NG links
AXCEL216's MAX Speeed WinDOwS ©Tricks + Secrets [new site]
AXCEL216's FREE WinDOwS Software ESSENTIALS [new]
Black Viper's Web Site
ImageShack(TM) - [Free Image Hosting] FAQ

Message Boards

VirtualDr Forums - incl Win3.1, DOS
Tech Support Forum - powered by vBulletin
AumHa Forums
AumHa Forums Alternate Site
dslreports.com All Forums..
Windows BBS - powered by vBulletin
32bit.com Help Forums
Windows Support Forums at WinGuides.com
Computing.Net Forums
Cyber Tech Help Forums _
Help From Techs HFT Online Forums
HelpOnThe.Net_ Tech Support Guy forums
Tek-Tips Forums
Personal Confuser Tech Support Forums (new Tweakers Hideout)

Specialized forums

Dell Community Forum
CA Support Forums
Adobe Support - User to User Forums
Apple Discussions - Welcome
WINAMP.COM | Forums - powered by vBulletin
RealNetworks.com > RealForum BB
Macromedia - Macromedia Online Forums
Sun Developer J2re Forum
Windows Media Plugins - Forums
Woody's Lounge Windows, MSOffice, FrontPage, Applications
Forum Index :: freedomlist.com incl ISP discussion
Imaging Resource Beginners Forum
WebmasterWorld Forums Index
StationRipper Forums


Hardware-related forums

WinDrivers Support Forums - powered by vBulletin
Rage3D Discussion Area - powered by vBulletin
HardwareCentral - Discussion -
Forum 56 - 56k Modem Issues
SysOpt Forums
Welcome to Dell Community Forum - Dell Community Forum


Security-related forums

Microsoft Technet - Security
Spyware Warrior Forums incl HiJackThis logs
SpyWareInfo Forums incl Pacman's Portal Startups
Wilders Security Forums - Index
LurkHere Forums (formerly VoiceofthePublic)
Safer Networking Forums -SpybotSD
TomCoyote Forums: Free Malware Removal
Net-Integration Security&Privacy Forums incl Spybot
Lavasoft Support Board {CLOSED}
GRC Discussion Groups Quick Reference
CastleCops » Lavasoft Ad-Aware
Geeks to Go! -> Lavasoft Support (Ad-aware)
Computer Cops » Forums » General Symantec
Computer Cops » Forums » Norton Anti-Virus
DSLReports broadband » Security forum
Zone Labs User Forum (ZoneAlarm)
Sygate Product Forums - Sygate Personal Firewall
Kerio: Welcome to the forum
McAfee Support Forums :: Index
AVG Free Forum ( AVG antivirus)
cexx.org Message Boards :: Index


Mac Forums

MacCentral Forums
Techsurvivors Mac Forums
broadband » All things Macintosh
MacFixit Forums
The macosxhints Forums
Macworld Forums :
Aqua-Soft Forums - Mac OS


Computer Magazines and Newsletters

Scot Finnie's Newsletter - Home Page
The E-List - A Windows Support E-Letter
LangaList Home Page
Winmag articles Fred Langa
Microsoft Systems Journal -MSDN Magazine
WinPlanet - A World of Premium Windows Information and Tutorials - September 11 1999 19_55_43.
PC World Online_ Magazine
Personal Technology -- Personal Technology from The Wall Street Journal
Wired News
Byte Online Home Page
InfoWorld.com Home Page
PC911 - Friendly Computer Help In Plain English
techtv _ Call For Help
Windows-Help.NET - Weekly Newsletter
The E-List News - A Windows Support E-Letter
Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters


Computer Reference - Search - Tools

evolt.org - Browser Archive
Browser emulator
Google Groups
Google Advanced Search
FtpFind - Simple Search
SamSpade.org
Browser ID Strings (a.k.a. User Agent ID)
Internet RFC_FYI_STD_BCP Archives
Computer Reference Links- Sandhills CC
Computing Dictionary
whatis.techtarget.com
PC Webopaedia home page
TechWeb TechEncyclopedia
Smart Computing--Computing Dictionary & Encyclopedia
ITsecurity.com: computer security dictionary
Microsoft Glossary of Computer terms
Matisse's Glossary of Internet Terms
Bob's Windows Page Search Engine
Techadvice.com Home Page
Windows File List
TechAdvice Index
Welcome to Computer Knowledge
Computing.Net - Ask Computing.Net Search
WaybackMachine.org Internet Archive
LangaLetter: The Best PC Help, Reference, And Test Sites

IP address-DNS Lookup

IP addresses and email headers Univ Delaware Police cyber crime
ARIN (new link) incl Whois lookup link
Traceroute, Ping, Domain Name Server (DNS) Lookup, WHOIS, DNS Records Lookup, and E-Mail relay
IP DNS lookup www.bankes.com_nslookup.htm
Whois Database - Index
InterNIC
SamSpade.org
Arin Tools
Make a WHOIS search on any domain on the Web | Network Solutions


Usenet Newsgroup Info - NGSearch

NewzBot! Public USENET Resources for the Masses
NewsSearch.pilum.net
Search for Newsservers
newzbot.com search page
Microsoft Community
Free and Publicly Accessible Usenet News Servers Index and Search Utilities


Security Privacy and Virus Information


Internet Explorer & OE Security

Unpatched IE Security Holes pivx.com/larholm
Internet Explorer Security Zones by Scott Schnoll
How to surf the Internet more safely with Internet Explorer - Windows-Help.NET
174360 - How to Use Security Zones in Internet Explorer
Q291387 - OLEXP: Using Virus Protection Features in Outlook Express 6
TechNet MS Java Security
Browsing Safety: What Do I Need to Know About Browsing the Internet?
How to surf the Internet more safely with Internet Explorer - Windows-Help.NET


Java Security

Java security evolution and concepts, Part 5 www.javaworld.com
Security in Java based Distributed Internet Applications
Security Features Overview java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial
Potential Threats (Ch. 2, Sec. 1) [Securing Java]
The Java Sandbox (Java Security)


Viruses Worms & Trojans

AV programs - Comparative Review
Virus Bulletin -> VB 100 -> Archives -> 2003 Comparative report
Agnitum: Products: Tauscan: Tour: What is a Trojan Horse
antitrojans

Virus Lookup, Encyclopedias and Alerts

SARC - Virus Encyclopedia
F-Secure _ Security Information Center
McAfee - AVERT Virus Information Library
Trend Micro Virus Encyclopedia
Panda Software - virus alert - virus search
NOD32 Virus Encyclopedia
Computer Associates Virus Encyclopedia
Computer Associates_ Virus Information Center
E-Trust_CAI Virus Alerts
Trend Micro Virus encyclopedia
McAfee Security - Virus Information
McAfee.com - Virus Glossary of Terms
Command Software New and Frequently Reported Viruses
AVP - Kaspersky Antivirus
RAV Antivirus -encyclopedia

Virus Hoax Lookup

Vmyths.com- Truth About Computer Virus Myths & Hoaxes
Stiller Research Virus and Hoax News
Virus or Hoax
Urban Legends Reference Pages


Specific Virus Trojans Worms

broadband » Forums » Security » ByteVerify Myth within Sun Java Cache
SARC Write-up - Backdoor.Trojan
HTML.MimeExploit
Q187243 - WD_ FAQs About Word Macro Viruses
Happy99.Worm
W32.Navidad
CIH Virus Recovery
CERT Advisory CA-1999-04 Melissa Macro Virus
SARC VBS.SST@mm Anna Kournikova
SARC Write-up - W32.Sircam.Worm@mm
SARC Reference - W32.Kriz, detecting and repairing

Back Orifice

Symantec Security Response - Information on Back Orifice and NetBus
Back Orifice Basics


Badtrans

Symantec Security Response - W32.Badtrans.B@mm
Sophos virus analysis_ W32_Badtrans-B
WORM_BADTRANS.B - Trend Micro Virus Encyclopedia
Win32.Badtrans.29020
McAfee - AVERT


BugBear

Symantec Security Response - W32.Bugbear.B@mm
Symantec Security Response - W32.Bugbear@mm


Klez

Klez.E Information
Symantec Security Response - W32.Klez.gen@mm
Symantec - w32.klez.removal.tool
F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Klez.E
F-Secure Klez Removal
Symantec Security Response - W32.Klez.H@mm
AVG Anti-Virus - Virus Alert Klez.H
WORM_KLEZ.H - Description and solution
Computer Associates Virus - Win32.Klez.E


Hybris aka SnowWhite

TROJ_HYBRIS.A - Trend Micro Virus Encyclopedia
SARC Write-up - W95.Hybris.gen
Hybris Removal Instructions


KakWorm

WScript_Kak.worm.a
Wscript.KakWorm
Fix Kak


Love Letter

VBS.LoveLetter.A
Computer Associates_ Love_Letter
Symantec Security Response - VBS.Loveletter.AS
McAfee - AVERT


W95 MTX

SARC Write-up - W95.MTX explorer.exe
SARC Reference - W95.MTX Fix Tool
McAfee - W95_MTX.gen@M
PC Hell_ W95.MTX - MTX Virus Removal Help


Magistr

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages_ Magistr
Sophos virus analysis_ W32_Magistr-A
Symantec Security Response - W32.Magistr.24876@mm
SARC Write-up - SULFNBK.EXE Warning


Nimda

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages_ Nimda
Symantec Security Response - W32.Nimda.A@mm
CentralCommand Q_ What is Win32.Nimda.A@mm_
Neohapsis - Neo Labs - Nimda


W32Hill Qaz

W95_HLLW.MyPics
W32.HLLW.QAZ.A Fix Tool


VBS Stages

SARC Reference - VBS.Stages.A Fix


Yaha

Symantec Security Response - W32.Yaha.E@mm
Symantec Security Response - W32.Yaha Removal Tool
Sophos virus analysis: W32/Yaha-E
F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Yaha.E


Netsky

Win32.Netsky.P
Symantec Security Response - W32.Netsky.C@mm
WORM_NETSKY.Y - Description and solution


W32.Blaster.E.Worm

Symantec Security Response - W32.Blaster.E.Worm
What You Should Know About the Blaster Worm and Its Variants
833330 - tool to remove Blaster worm and Nachi worm infections from Windows 2000 or Windows XP


Sasser

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and Its Variants
Symantec Security Response - W32.Sasser.Worm
Symantec Security Response - W32.Sasser Removal Tool


Computer Virus Tutorials and helppages

Virus Avoidance Advice from Burton Systems Software
CERT® Coordination Center
CERT_CC Malicious Web Scripts FAQ
Welcome to the HackFix Project
Virus Types and Methods_ Virus Types
How to Secure your E-mail against certain viruses - InfiniSource, Inc.
GFI Email Security Testing Zone
Simovits Consulting
bugtraq_ Prevent Current and Future E-Mail Worms
PC (In)Security Viruses
Phauna
Risk Management
Safe Hex - claymania.com Safe Computing Tips
Virus Bulletin - Independent Anti-virus Advice


Online Scans, Browser Tests, Removal Tools

gemal.dk - BrowserSpy
Links to Online Scanners.
TREND MICRO UK Housecall online Java Version
McAfee AVERT Stinger
Panda ActiveScan - Free online scanner
Symantec Internet Security
Symantec Security Check incl Virus Scanner
Anti-Trojan Online-Check
Symantec AV center, removal tools
Symantec Virus Removal Tools
Symantec - w32.klez.removal.tool
PC Flank Security tests
PandaSecurity.com: Download Our Free Utility
WebMasterFree Categories - PQremove (Panda)
Finjan Software - Security Testing Center
Hack Yourself Remote Computer Network Security Scan
Software: Misc. Mal-ware Control Utilities
PC-cillin.com - Support - Emergency Rescue Disks
Best Windows Help Sites on the Web


Firewalls and Port Scans ncl ShieldsUp

Shields UP! -- Officially Unofficial ShieldsUP! FAQ
Shields UP! -- Internet Connection Security Analysis
Shields UP! -- Internet Connection bondage
Shields UP! - Binding Netbeui
Firewall Guide Anti-Virus
FAQ_ Firewall Forensics (What am I seeing_)
File and Printer Sharing and the Internet
File and Printer Sharing (NetBIOS) Fact and Fiction
File and Printer Sharing (NetBIOS) Fact and Fiction [Alt]
Rendering Snakes Firewall comments from Samspade.org
PC Flank: Make sure you're protected on all sides.
http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers


Adware - Spyware - other Malware


Specific Spyware

Comet Systems - Developers of the Comet Cursor
Foistware_ New Net, Inc. (NewDotNet) DLL
Kazaa Lite, How to remove spyware from KaZaA
and.doxdesk.com: parasite: BDE Brilliant Digital
FunWebProducts Removal and detection


SpywareInfo.com

SpywareInfo
SpywareInfo > Hijacked!
SpywareInfo > Hijacked! > Part 1 of 2
SpywareInfo > Browser Helper Objects (BHOs)

Spyware-Guide.com :: List of Categories
All Known BHOs - castlecops.com
HijackThis Tutorial aumha.org
Darnit [Sandi's IE site] Troublesome Programs
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites - mvps.org
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File - .mvps.org
What is the Hosts file_
Counterexploitation CEXX.ORG Adware, Spyware and Advertising Trojans - Info & Removal
About Malware - cquirke
Spyware Warrior (home page)


SPAM, Cookies and Optout sites

Address Munging FAQ: Spam-Blocking Your Email Address
The Unofficial Cookie FAQ
Emptying Temporary Internet Files Folder Leaves Cookies Files
Internet Cookies
WebVeil - Cookies 101, Page 1
WebVeil's Cookie Tool Guide
Client Side State - HTTP Cookies
Welcome to Network Advertising Initiative
Doubleclick Privacy Policy Optout Cookie
Doubleclick and other OPT_OUT links
Engage, Inc. - Opt-Out Options
OptOut -- Internet Spyware Detection and Removal
Yahoo! Privacy Web Beacon Opt-out
IE6 & P3P Privacy and cookies
196955 - How to Set and Customize Cookies Settings in Internet Explorer
260971 - Description of Cookies
278835 - How to Delete Cookie Files
The Spamhaus Project
CAUCE Frequently Asked Questions
Reading Email Headers
Port 25 Blocking

SARC - Virus Encyclopedia
SARC Write-up - How to disable or remove the Windows Scripting Host
TechNet Security Home Page - microsoft.com/technet/
Safety & Security (mvps site)
Security Issues for Windows and IE mvp site]
SecurityFocus Home Page
Secunia - Secunia Advisories
iDEFENSE : Current Vulnerabilities
Welcome to US-CERT
Macromedia - Security Topic Center : Security Zone
Counterexploitation [cexx.org]
GreyMagic News
wilders.org
Safe Computing Practice 2000
Security Corporation Latest Advisories
Safe Computing Security Guidelines
A quick guide to email security. Viruses, HTML, attachments, web bugs.


General Topics - Tutorials - Helpsites

Windows Guide Network at WinGuides.com
WindowsReinstall.com - from hewee
InfiniSource - Windows-Help.NET
WinPlanet - Tutorials
Internet Tutorials
The PC Guide - Topic Index
Computer Knowledge
Computing.Net - How Tos
A+ Certification Topics - windowsitlibrary.com
Computer Information Links
Troubleshooting and Surfing the Internet, America Online Tips
Bootdisk.Com Windows PC Install Tips
Microsoft Plus
Sysinternals Freeware
Doug's Windows 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Tips

Windows MS-MVP Help Pages

MVP Web Sites
Windows and IE F.A.Q. SandiMVP
Serenity Macros Home Page - Resources for MS Word and Windows 98
Eshelman MsMvP
Windows MS-MVP Support Sites, NG links
PCForrest's Web Site
Windows 9x FAQ - PCForrest
Henri Leboeuf's Home Page
Henri Leboeuf's WindowsPage Search Topics
Ron Martell On-Line Help Computer Service
Technical Help Links-Michael Santovec at prodigy
CQuirke's Home Page
Bob Cerelli's Windows Page
PC911 - Friendly Computer Help In Plain English
Joe's tips for Windows 95
PCForrest's Web Site [Web Archive]
Nutcase's Home Windows help page
Santovec - Technical Help


Win95

George&Mikes Guide To Windows 95 Opening Page
George&Mikes Guide Archived pages
Chapter 3 The Win95 User Interface
Getting Started with Windows 95
Win95 Basics Section I_ Page 1
Windows 95 & NT tutorials
Windows95 OSR2 FAQ Wayback
Windows95 OSR2 FAQ thenakedpc.com
Windows 95 Tips Tricks and Resources
Windows95 Annoyances (Information for Beginners)
Win95 FAQ Part 4_ Making your hardware work in Windows 95
Windows95 Annoyances
Windows 95 Support CHD U of Victoria
Windows 95 pc_cruiser help page
AXCEL216's OSR 2.x + DOS 7.10 ©Tricks + Fixes
95 Is Alive - Home Page
Windows 98 comparisons to Windows 95


Win98

Win98 Tutorial
W98 Setup Technical Discussion
Windows 98 Setup.txt File
Windows 98 Second Edition Setup.txt File
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Readme.txt File
How to Install Windows 98_ Helpful Tips
Problems with Crystal Audio Sound Card in Windows 98
Err Msg_ The Wave Task Manager (NSPMM.DLL) Is Not Available
Microsoft Fax Does Not Appear in Add_Remove Programs
Sean Erwin's Windows 98 FAQ
Windows 98 - The Clean Install
Windows 98 Tips
W98 tips incl MSpaint Fix
Windows 98 Annoyances
Techadvice.com Win98 Home Page
98lite for enhancing and embedding Windows9x
Windows 98 Tips and Tricks, Index of all the Tips. - Windows-Help.NET
WINDOWS 98
Windows98 Tips
W98 Restore - Ron Badour's site
Windows 98 Highlights: Adding Microsoft Plus! 98 to Windows 98
Q269044 - Description of the Features in Microsoft Plus! 98
Windows 98 Home Page
Windows 98 Frequently Asked Questions
188436 - Windows 98 CD-ROM Directory Listing (9 of 14)


WinME

Win-ME FAQ
Windows Me
Techweb WinMe and Dos
Real DOS-Mode Patch for Windows Millennium
Q272016 - Cannot Stay Connected Using America Online (AOL) with Windows Driver Model (WDM) Modem
Windows ME Restore & Internet setup
Windows Me support Microsoft
WIA Device Drivers Shipping in Windows Millennium Edition
Overview of Real Mode Removal from Windows Millennium Edition
Windows Millennium Edition - Windows-Help.NET
Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Support Center


Win2000

Drivers Win2000


WinXP


Microsoft KB Technet and MSDN - WinXP


WinXP System Restore

Welcome to the MSDN Library WinXP System Restore
How to restore the operating system to a previous state in Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP - Understanding System Restore
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding System Restore in Windows XP
304449 - How to start the System Restore tool at a command prompt in Windows XP


WinXP SP2

842242 - Some programs seem to stop working after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2
875355 - How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully
884130 - Programs that are known to experience a loss of functionality when they run on a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer
WinXP: Installing Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Understanding Windows Firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2
What to do after installing WinXP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Resources for IT Professionals
Manage Your Computer's Security Settings in One Place with Security Center in Windows XP Service Pack 2
Microsoft TechNet Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2

Windows XP Professional - TechNet
How to Use Windows XP
Description of the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
Microsoft TechNet: Windows XP How-to Resources
315222 - A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP
306525 - HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
308419 - HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders in Windows XP
308418 - HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows XP
315341 - How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
307654 - How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP


Aumha.org articles on WinXP

Burning CDs in Windows XP
Win2k WinXP Articles & FAQ Files


Black Viper

Windows XP Home and Professional Service Configurations by Black Viper
Windows XP FAQ Answers Use services.msc NOT mconfig
Windows XP Information


Kellys korner WinXP helpsite

Windows XP from A-Z
System Restore for Windows XP
Troubleshooting Windows XP, Tweaks and Fixes for Windows XP
Windows Messenger in XP

Windows XP Service Pack 2 [MVP site]
Windows XP - Windows-Help.NET
computers.DouglasThrift.net | Windows XP FAQ
myITforum.com : Windows XP SP2 Security Centre - Part 1: The Windows Firewall
How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2
Filesharing on Windows XP
Disabling the Internal Windows Messaging Service inWinXP
How to Clean-Install the Windows XP Upgrade
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
Windows XP: Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP - Windows-Help.NET
How to Disable Windows Messenger Service
windowsxp.mvps.org defaultmail utility (sets Outlook Express in current_user)
Set the default browser for your user profile
Microsoft Windows XP Expert Zone Community
Windows XP Automatic Updates - How To Set Up and Why!
Internet Explorer Newsgroup FAQs


Specific Topics - Tutorials

Microsoft Word MVP FAQ Site
MSN/Windows Messenger Resources - Solve

ActiveX

Introduction to ActiveX Controls
Activating the Internet
What Is ActiveX?


BIOS and APM

Wim's BIOS Page: Everything you want to know about BIOS
BadFlash pc bios award memory eprom booting problems ami
PCForrest | BIOS
BIOS Survival Guide
Advanced Power Management - PCForrest
Q161642 - Auto Insert Notification May Prevent Automatic Suspend
How do I access my computer's setup (BIOS)
APM Features May Be Unavailable in Windows 95


Control Panel

Q197285 - System Tool in Control Panel Is Missing or Does Not Start
Q171753 - Invalid Page Fault Opening Control Panel
Q128702 - Control Panel Seems to Load Slowly in Windows 95_98
Q192323 - Cannot Open Network Tool in Control Panel
Q149648 - Description of Control Panel (.cpl) Files


Dialup and Home Networking

Q138789 - How to Connect to the Internet in Windows 95_98
IBM PC Reinstall DUN and set up TCP/IP Win95
Annoyances.org Setting up Dial-Up Networking
troubleshooting modem and dialup networking problems
Internet Explorer Cannot Open the Internet Site... (Q175722)
DNS_ THE DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM
De-installing, Re-installing and Verifying Dial-Up Networking
Q194710 - Dial Properties Unavailable in a Dial-Up Networking Connection
Q181599 - How to Remove and Reinstall Dial-Up Networking and TCP_IP Files
Q120221 - How to Rebuild the Telephon.ini File
190921 - Internet-Based Programs Do Not Dial Automatically
Windows XP auto-dials the Internet
broadband » All things Macintosh» 7 Networking
Mac OS X 10.1 or later: How to Connect to Windows File Sharing (SMB)
308522 - Description of the Network Setup Wizard in WindowsXP

Home Networking and file sharing

Q234815 - Internet Connection Sharing
World of WIndows Networking : Home
Windows 95 Networking
Windows_Network Login and TweakUI
Parallel Technologies' Networking Help [lpt.com]
PC911 - Networking
Windows95 Annoyances (Networking, Shmetworking)
Installing Your Own Network At Home
Networking Information
301041 - HOW TO: Install NetBEUI on Windows XP
File and Printer Sharing (NetBIOS) Fact and Fiction
Mac to PC file sharing
PC to Mac file sharing
310563 - Description of Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP
Windows XP Professional File Sharing


Direct Cable Connection [DCC]

Windows XP Direct Cable Connection from Windows95
Direct-Cable Connection Introduction
Using DCC and DUN at the same time
Networking FAQS incl DCC
Windows XP Direct Cable Connection from Windows95
Direct Connect Pages at Kime.Net
Direct Cable Connect Win 95 to Win 95
Direct-Cable Connection Introduction [lpt.com]
Parallel Technologies' DCC Step By Step Instructions [lpt.com]
Downloads incl helppages Direct Cable Connection [lpt.com]
Windows, 95, Direct Cable Connection Problem Page


Direct-X

DirectX Information and FAQ incl versions
Microsoft DirectX Home User Troubleshooter
Microsoft DirectX Home User Troubleshooter dxversion
DirectX_ Computer Hangs and Windows Does Not Start
Description of DirectX Tools for DirectX 5.0 and 5.2
How to Determine Installed Version of DirectX
DirectX Home User Frequently Asked Questions
Aptiva- Direct X information
Microsoft DirectX - What's New
Q177430 - Description of DirectX Setup Error Codes
Q179113 - How to Download and Install DirectX
Q157730 - How to Determine the Version of DirectX Using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool
Home User Downloads - Microsoft DirectX
Ebrink DirectX site (discontinued)
DirectX Eradicator
DirectX Buster
DirectX Fix: DirectPlay 6.1a - 9 Jun 1999
263037 - DirectPlay: How to Remove and Reinstall DirectPlay 6.x or Later on Windows 98
3DCenter - Download: DirectX 9 Uninstaller


Fdisk FAT and Partitions, incl /MBR

FDISK _MBR Rewrites the Master Boot Record
Q69013 - FDISK _MBR Rewrites the Master Boot Record
Archives - Partitioning and Your Master Boot Record
Partition Tables - Focus on OS_2 - 09_02_98
Partitioning Primer
Drive Space FAQ
FDISK _MBR Problems
File Systems Overview FAT32 and NTFS


Filetypes and MIME

Q141275 - How to Open a File with Other Than Associated Program
316992 - Windows Media Player Multimedia File Formats
msdn.microsoft.com/library - mime
FILExt - The File Extension Source
OPEN WITH___
Common File Types and How to Open Them
Decoding Internet Attachments - A Tutorial
Windows Professional _ Removing file type limitations to expand your options
The Graphics File Format Page (2D specs)
Creating a File Association MSDN.Microsoft.com
Appendix A: MIME Type Detection in Internet Explorer
gemal.dk - BrowserSpy - MIME Type Information
Email Attachments and mime
RFC 1806 (rfc1806) - Communicating Presentation Information in Internet Me
17. Internet Services Mime and Internet Messages
HTML 4 Specification References incl Mimetypes
IANA | MIME Media Types
Multimedia MIME Reference www.w3schools.com


Java Applets Javascripts and VBScript

Script Wiz - PHP, JavaScript, CGI, ASP scripts, and many more! Script Wiz
154585 - Descriptions of Java, JScript, and JavaScript
Microsoft Scripting Technologies
All About Scripting: MSDN Library
Java vs. JavaScript
Html Help Guide Free Java Applets and Javascript

Java incl Test sites (see also Mozilla&Netscape Bookmarks - SunJava)


Java Test Sites

Fernando's Netscape Java Version Check page
Java Test - Does Java work with my Browser? - Porta Coeli Software GmbH
Java Tester
gemal.dk - BrowserSpy - Java Information
Visualware - Java Support [use IE to find your MSJava version]
Clock Applet

INFO_ JDK Compatibility for Microsoft Virtual Machine for Java
Sandi's Site Java Doesn't work answers_9
The Java Tutorial from Sun Microsys
Using the APPLET Tag
Freewarejava.com Java Tutorials
TechNet MS Java Security
JAR Files Sun Java tutorial


JavaScript incl Tutorials - Test sites

Explorit's JavaScript Test Page
JavaScript Kit General JavaScript Tutorials
JavaScript Tutorials
Dynamic Drive DHTML(dynamic html) & JavaScript code library!
Spam Preventer Email Link - Javascript
Free and Easy Javascripts - Copy and Paste with Examples and Instructions
Kurt's Free Original DHTML - JavaScript
JavaScript Kit Free JavaScripts!
JavaScript tutorial and free scripts for IE Netscape6
JavaScript Made Easy: Free JavaScripts Netscape/IE
JavaScript Source: Free JavaScripts, Tutorials, Example Code, Reference, Resources, And Help
Using Javascript on your webpages
Web / Programming / JavaScript - WebReferences
Using JavaScript & Forms to intereact with users
The JavaScript Source: Tutorials
Determining Browser Type and Version with JavaScript
JavaScript | learn to write JavaScript scripts || HTMLSource ]


Internet Explorer

IE FAQs &Highlights
Internet Explorer Newsgroup FAQs [windowsxp.mvps.org]
How to Upgrade Internet Explorer the Right Way [DLonly]
Internet Explorer Support Center
IE Tools and Components FAQ
Internet Explorer tips from fjsmjs.com
Unpatched IE vulnerabilities (see also Computer Security)
How to surf the Internet more safely with Internet Explorer - Windows-Help.NET
Knowledge Base Links - INTERNET EXPLORER & OUTLOOK EXPRESS
Components of IEAK
Security Zones in IE (Q174360)
MS Technet : IE Security Zones
Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler: Introduction, Installation via Internet Explorer, Tips and Tricks for Win 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000
Help Technology Centre - HTML Help System Requirements
Sandi's Site (IE]- Home Page

Internet Explorer "How to" and "Description" articles

Q176960 - Loadwc.exe File in Internet Explorer
Q171229 - How to Add and Remove IEComponents
How to Determine Which Version of Internet Explorer Is Installed (Q164539)
mskb 260971 - Description of Cookies
194177 - Description of the Internet Explorer Repair Tool
222639 - Description of the "Install on Demand" and "Automatically Check for Updates" Features
Send Links by Email


IE errors-problems-Troubleshooting

Q186049 - How to Troubleshoot IPFs in IE Win95
Q303401 - Netscape-Style Plug-ins Do Not Work After Upgrading Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer - New Windows - Open with...
291558 - Unable to Uninstall a Previous Version of Internet Explorer
Unable to View Internet Shortcuts (Q175306)
IE/OE Blank Windows or No Page
281679 - You Cannot Open New Internet Explorer Window ..
windowsxp.mvps.org - Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default browser - option does not work


IE3.0x

Thoughts of a Windows Purist (chapter 3)
IE3 Tips Errors Windows95


IE4 Active Desktop

Add IE5 Windows Desktop Update
Add or Remove Windows Desktop Update (Q165695)
AnandTech -- View FAQ


IE5.x

Microsoft TechNet IE5.x
IE 5.5 Setup How-to Guide
IE 5.5 Setup FAQ Information
Q264149 - IE5.5 Minimal, Typical, and Full Install
Q237190 - Y2K Compliance for IE 5 Components
Q265453 - Description and Availability of IE 5.5
Internet Explorer 5.5 Readme.txt
Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 1
How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 5.01 incl outcomes (Q246194)
ZDNet: Getting Started With Internet Explorer 5.5: Figure A
257234 - How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 5.5
276369 - How to Obtain the Latest Service Pack for Internet Explorer 5.5


IE6

IE6 Repair Tool for WinXP
Internet Explorer Newsgroup FAQs from windowsxp.mvps.org
293907 - How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 6


Outlook Express

MS Reference Links
Outlook Express Tips - Windows-Help.NET
How to Secure your E-mail against certain viruses - InfiniSource, Inc.
Outlook Express FAQS
ZDNet: Help & How-To: Adding Hotmail to Outlook Express 5
Hotmail and HTTP Not a Perfect Pair
Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS01-012)
New Page 1
WURD - Outlook Express and AT&T WorldNet
OE User Tips Home Page
InsideOE: Backup & Restore
Inside OE Home Tom Koch MS MVP
InsideOE: Performance Issues
OE no image
outlook_express mvps.org
Outlook Backup Tutorial
OLEXP: "Send To" and E-mail Links Do Not Work Using Outlook Express as Default
How to implement a per-user default mail client in Windows XP? [Outlook and OE]


MS Fax ; Windows Messaging

How to Install and Use Microsoft Fax
Microsoft Fax setup and usage
Microsoft Fax - How to make it work under Windows 95
The WURD on Exchange and AT&T WorldNet® Service
Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Outlook FAQs
Cannot Open or Compose Message in Windows Messaging
What Is Exchange?
Setting Up Microsoft Mail
Windows Messenger in XP
302089 - How to Prevent Windows Messenger from Running on a Windows XP-Based Computer
The Mapi32 Stub Library [fixmapi.exe]


Media Player


Unofficial WMP helpsites

Windows Media Player in Netscape 7.1
WMP Mini-FAQ
AXCEL216's WMP FREE Fixes + Updates
Rainbow Software - Windows Media Player 7.1 on Windows 95
mozdev.org - plugindoc: WMP7_Win95_NT4
Windows Media Player: ASX Overview
Streamingmedia.com: The Windows Media ActiveX Control – Not Just for Internet Explorer Anymore
computeruser.com WMP9 install causes CD audio to fail [Fixes]
Chris Lanier's Blog Digital Media in Windows XP, MCE, and more...

Media Player Frequently Asked Questions
Microsoft Windows Media FAQS WMP9-10
Readme for Windows Media Player 10
Windows Media Player Version 7 Troubleshooting Information
Microsoft Windows Media -WMP7.1 Readme
Windows Media Player Support Center
MSDN Online Samples: Cross-Brower Embedding Demo WMP testsite
Overview of the ASF Format
About the Version 6.4 Player Control (msdn)
Windows Media ASX files
Windows Media Player Error Code Information
Q234019 - Windows Media Player Invalid File Format Error Message
Q191531 - How to Add Start Menu Shortcut for ActiveMovie and Media Player
Q191195 - Problems Using Media Player to Play .avi Files
Q195707 - Media Player Does Not Play MP3 Files
Q234019 - Windows Media Player Invalid File Format Error Message
230687 - Error Message: Unable to Download an Appropriate Decompressor
316992 - Windows Media Player Multimedia File Formats


Media Player/Sound Recorder Codec Issues incl MP3

MP3 FAQ
Q142745 - Sound Recorder Change Compression Settings
Q141801 - Troubleshooting Audio and Video Codecs in Windows 95/98
Q142731 - How to Install and Remove Codecs and MCI Devices in Windows
Q230687 - Error Message: Unable to Download an Appropriate Decompressor
Windows Media Video 9 VCM
Microsoft WMP Codecs Installation Packages incl WMP6.4 WMV9
Download WMP Codecs (incl 6.4)
Joy's WAV Compression Help Page
SoundAmerica MPEG L3codecx
MP3: The Definitive Guide: Sample Chapter 2
MPEG codec download
Lucky's VB Gaming Site - DirectSound
MPEG . ORG - MPEG Pointers and Resources
MontyPython.net F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)
WINAMP.COM | Forums - Converting MP3's to and from various formats
LAME MP3 encoder and other high quality encoding - decoding tools
LAME Ain't an MP3 Encoder
Free Pc Tech Support - Download files Windows multimedia Codecs
Fraunhofer IIS - Audio & Multimedia - MPEG Audio Layer-3


Msconfig SFC scanreg

Q281965 - How to Troubleshoot Using the Msconfig Utility with Windows 98
Q184075 - Description of Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) Tool
256419 - How to Back Up the Registry in Win 98 and Win ME (Scanreg}
Description of the Windows Registry Checker Tool (Scanreg.exe)
Q185836 - Description of the System File Checker Tool (Sfc.exe)
Using SFC - Ron Badour's site
MS_CONFIG
Troubleshooting Startup Problems with System Configuration Utility
Startup Index at Pacs Portal
Snakefoot's Win9x incl Win98/WinMe msconfig
PC911 - scanreg for Win95
Windows Registry Checker -scanreg from JoeyR
System File Checker explained (sort of....)


MS-Dos

DOS - PC Webopaedia Definition and Links
DOS [Disk Operating System]
Learning MS-DOS Basics - A Tutorial
Understanding and Getting Around in DOS
MS-DOS help and commands
MS-DOS Tutorial
WinPlanet - Tutorials - Tips on Using DOS
DOS Primer
Serenity's Dos Reference for Windows 98
MS-DOS Hidden Secrets
MS-DOS Hidden Secrets alternate site
Get into DOS
DOS - Dos7 Commands
EasyDOS Command Index
EasyDOS Command Index [Duplicate]
The Useful Site - DOS tips, utilities and links
PCForrest - MS-DOS
Gord's World of Batch Files
DOS Batch Programming
Guide to CONFIG.SYS &AUTOEXEC.BAT
Msdos.sys Options and Help
CD-ROM Support in DOS
Frequently Asked Questions about Batch
Fred Langa DOS - Batch Files
Windows And DOS Boot Disks
What Do You Mean, "DOS"?

MS-DOS Mode mskb articles

How to Increase Conventional Memory for MS-DOS-Based Programs
Q138996 - Description of Restarting Computer in MS-DOS Mode
Q151717 - Cannot Exit MS-DOS Mode
Q134400 - General Tips for Using MS-DOS Mode
Q130448 - Cannot Quit MS-DOS Mode
Q118579 - Contents of the Windows Msdos.sys File
Q39927 - MS-DOS_ Directory and Subdirectory Limitations
Q135174 - Cannot Access CD-ROM Drive from MS-DOS Mode or Command Prompt


MS-DOS Compatability Mode NOIDE

Fix Hard Disks Running in MS-DOS Compatibility Mode - InfiniSource, Inc.
Ms-dos compatibility mode problems
DOS Compatability Mode
Troubleshooting MS-DOS Compatibility Mode on Hard Disks (Q130179)
MS-DOS Compatibility Mode Problems with PCI IDE Controllers Q151911
Gateway Support - Unable to Remove GoBack and Yellow Splats with Exclamation Points on the Primary and Secondary IDE Controllers
NOIDE.exe (to remove NO-IDE value from Registry)
noide.txt (Info on Don's Noide.exe)
189526 - Unable to Access CD-ROM Drive After Installing Windows 98/Me

Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode?


Modem Issues

troubleshooting modem and dialup networking problems
Q175312 - Modem Attempts to Dial When Windows Starts
Q190554 - How to Troubleshoot Modem Problems in Windows 98_98 Second Edition
Q227995 - _Error 630_ or _Port Is Invalid or Busy_ When Dialing Out with a Modem
Q175312 - Modem Attempts to Dial When Windows Starts
Q272016 - Cannot Stay Connected Using America Online (AOL) with Windows Driver Model (WDM) Modem
Interactive Modem Troubleshooter
Modem Support Links_ Tutorials
56k= v.Unreliable
808news.com_ Site Index
56k Modem Troubleshooting
Lucent LT Win Modem Driver Updates
Lucent LT Win Modem
The Official 56K Modem Web Site
56K.COM: 56K Modem Troubleshooting Guide: Help with slow connects
ModemHelp.Org Modem Initialization Strings
ModemHelp.Org


NetMeeting

Netmeeting Support Center
NetMeeting Home
NetMeeting Clients Can't Connect to Multihomed ILS
NM_ Cannot Connect to Directory Server in NetMeeting
NM_ How to Configure and Customize Microsoft NetMeeting
Meeting by Wire - Your NetMeeting Information Source


OSR2 USB, ntkern errors

Windows95 OSR2 FAQ Wayback
USB driver to a PC in WIN95 SR2
NTKERN.VXD Error Fix
Welcome to USB
USB.org - FAQ
Q240075 - USB Devices May Not Work in Windows 98 Second Edition
Q184400 - Supported Universal Serial Bus Host Controllers for Windows 98
Intel Universal Serial Bus (USB) 4 Steps to success
USB Supplement for Windows_ 95
Minimum requirements for AGP support in Windows 95
New PC Design
Err Msg_ A Previous Version of USB Supplement Has Been Found...
Files Included with the USB Supplement in OSR2.1 and OSR2.5
Windows Cannot Find USB Drivers on OSR2.1 CD-ROM
Universal Serial Bus-Equipped Computer May Hang on Resume
Q172652 - Computer with USB Devices Hangs
Description of Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.5
Q253756 - Availability of Universal Serial Bus Support in Windows 95
Missing or Damaged Vmm32.vxd File in OSR2.1 Setup
Q154997 - Description of FAT32 File System
Computer May Not Boot After Canceling Setup During File Copy
Err Msg_ While Initializing Device NTKERN_ Windows Protection...
Description of Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2
USB Man The Webs #1 USB Help Source Home Page
Toshiba Download Page
247969 - Windows 95 OSR2.x Support for External USB Hubs
253756 - Availability of Universal Serial Bus Support in Windows 95
Usbman.com - USB Support for Windows 95
Thoughts of a Windows Purist (chapter 4) USB for Win95


Passwords and Profiles

Deleting the Windows Password
How to Prevent a Logon Prompt at Startup
Fine Tuning Windows 98: Turning off Password at start-up - Windows-Help.NET
Computer (In)Security - Passwords
Save Password Check Box Is Unavailable


Powertoys incl TweakUI

Win95 Power Toys Readme.txt File
TweakUI
TweakUI 2000 - Windows-Help.NET
Windows Update: Tweak UI 1.33
tweak ui
Tweak UI History - PCForrest [web archive]
Windows PowerToys FAQ aumha.org


Recovery Tools incl ERU and Startup Disk

Windows 95, Getting Started_ Emergency Recovery Utility - Windows-Help.NET
Windows 95 Recovery Operations, Part 2
Q139437 - Windows 95 Emergency Recovery Utility
Microsoft's Emergency Recovery Utility_ Last Change
Take advantage of these emergency Registry routines if Windows goes south
Recovery tools_ ERU, Regedit, StartupDisk
Rescuing the Drowning Computer, ERU
Making a Windows CD from a Recovery Disk
Registry Back-Up
Bootdisk.Com incl Windows Tips
Langa Letter: The Perfect Rescue Tool > June 23, 2003 Win98 bootdisk
ERUNT and NTREGOPT (registry backup for NT/2000/WinXP)


Registry and Reg File Fixes

RegEdit _ Windows Registry Win-guide
Annoyances.org - Introduction to the Registry
Microsoft TechNet Win98 Registry
Microsoft Technet: Win98 Registry Revealed
Batch and Reg files: Use REGEDIT to add, read or delete registry values
Optimizing The Windows Registry
How to back up the Windows registry
Registry Info from Don5408
Registry tips and Links for backing up and Repair
How to Install and Run RegClean
Registry Tips
Registry Tweaks
ActiveWindows - Windows Registry Tips
Registry Hacks - PCForrest
RegClean - PCForrest
Registry problems
Ron Badour's Regfiles incl EXE association fix
Registry - Ron Badour's site
Backing up the entire Windows registry (incl WinXP) - Symantec article

Compacting Registry

Software - Registry Compacter
Compressing the Windows 95 Registry, an InfiniSource TechFile
Compacting the Win9x Registry
Compacting the Windows Registry


Microsoft KB -Registry

How to Back Up the Registry
Q131431 - How to Troubleshoot Registry Errors
Q122867 - Registry Keys Are Limited to 60 KB Each
Q132064 - REGEDIT May Not Be Able to Import Registry with Large Keys
Q186897 - PRB_ _Failure Writing to the System Registry_ Error Message
Q183887 - Description of the Windows Registry Checker Tool (Scanreg.exe)
How to Manually Restore the Windows 98/Me Registry


Scandisk Defrag Temp Cleanup

Scandisk Help Ron Badour NEW LINK
Defrag Help Ron Badour NEW LINK
Defrag Tips from WinMag
Scandisk Tips from WinMag
ScanDisk and Defrag - Windows-Help.NET
Err Msg: ScanDisk Has Restarted 10 Times.. (Q222469)
Scandisk and Disk Defragmenter Processes Are Not Completed (Q264746)
Disk Defragmenter Hangs After Choosing Disk (Q218160)
Cleaning up your Hard Drive - InfiniSource, Inc.
Windows XP: Clean up your Hard Drive - HelpWithWindows.com
DriveSpace FAQ
Batch Cleanup langa.com
Langa article: Scrub Your Hard Disk Clean, Pt.2
You Can't Change TIF folder or Cache Size (Q301897)
Cannot Change Temporary Internet Files Cache Size (Q195163)
Temporary Internet Files Use More Disk Space Than Specified
Clean the Temp Directory


System Performance incl Startup and Swapfile

Q259161 - Computer Speed and Performance Decreases
Increasing Performance & PC role- Windows-Help.NET
Fine-Tuning the PC incl PC Role
Aptiva - Performance upgrading
PCGuide - Ref - Clusters and File Allocation
CNET Help.com Tweak Freak
Computer Health

User/GDI Resources and managing Startup

Resources vs. Memory FAQ James A. Eshelman
aumha.org Startup Program Loading
Windows 9.x System Resources - InfiniSource, Inc.
System Resources - PCForrest [Web Archive]
Explanation of System Resources in Windows 95_98
Memory Use By Windows
Streamlining Startups - PCForrest (web.archive.org)
Resource Management
Listing of Startup Programs
Startup Index at Pacs Portal
Startup Content
Startup List
Task List Programs answersthatwork.com
Resource_Meter-Information
All files and startup entries - The File Database
Sysinfo.org Startup Applications List


Virtual Memory - Swapfile

Eliminate Swap File Resizing
Creating a SWAPFILE Partition
Ron Martell's Swapfile Tips
mvps.org Win95 Virtual Memory & vcache
Stop Windows 95 disk thrashing Windows-Help.NET
Q128327 - How Windows 95_98 Manages Virtual Memory
Memory Management in Win98 & ME
THPC: Correct VCache settings for Win95 - MaxCacheFile
Fine tune windows 95


Troubleshooters - Error fixes

Steps to Take Before Calling Technical Support
Troubleshooting sound and midi problems
How to use the Dir00001 removal tool
Annoyances.org (Troubleshooting )
Windows 95 Troubleshooting - Windows-Help.NET
Windows 98 Troubleshooting - Windows-Help.NET
www.911networks.com
Bud's Windows Troubleshooter
tshoot.htm
Troubleshooting Files

Win9x/Me Startup /Shutdown incl MSKB

aumha.org Shutdown Troubleshooter
Knowledge Base Links - STARTUP & BOOTLOG
Windows ME Shutdown Troubleshooter
Troubleshooting Win95 Startup -Error Msg
MS W95 Startup_Shutdown Troubleshooter
Q145926 - How to Troubleshoot Windows 95 Shutdown Problems
202633 - How to Troubleshoot Windows 98 Shutdown Problems
Q174018 - Description of the Windows 95 Startup Process
188867 - Troubleshooting Windows 98 Startup Problems
Q243039 - How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 95
How to Perform Clean-Boot Troubleshooting for Windows 98 - Q192926
Q156126 - Troubleshooting Windows 95 Using Safe Mode
Q122051 - How Windows 95 Performs a Safe-Mode Start
143283 - Windows 98 or Windows 95 Defaults to Safe Mode Even After Successful Start
PRB: Windows 95 May Fail to Boot Due to I/O Subsystem Failure
Q127970 - Load Failures Listed in the Bootlog.txt File
Q136651 - Shutdown Hangs After _Please Wait While..._ Screen
180902 - How to Start a Windows 98-Based Computer in Safe Mode


Error Messages


Kernel32dll Errors

Troubleshooting KERNEL32.DLL Errors
Kernel32 & Krnl386 - Errors
Troubleshooting Kernel32.dll errors and Invalid Page Faults

Windows 98 and Windows Me Error Message Resource
Err Msg_ The Wave Task Manager (NSPMM.DLL) Is Not Available
Q187965 - Err Msg_ Mprexe Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module Kernel...
Q125174 - Explanation of Error Codes Generated by Device Manager
How to Troubleshoot Spool32 Error Messages
Spool32 - Errors
Q166832 - Err Msg_ Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed to Run...
J Eshelman MSMVP page- ERROR MESSAGES
Windows 98 Troubleshooting_ Fatal Exception 0E Errors - Windows-Help.NET
Windows 98 Troubleshooting - Windows-Help.NET
Bud's Windows Troubleshooter
Fatal Exception Error fixes here!
Exception Errors in Windows 98
Fatal Exception Errors
Windows NTKERN Errors
INDEX ERRORS www.generation.net ~hleboeuf
Msgsrv32 Errors - Windows-Help.NET
Internet Explorer - Errors


WindowsUpdate Errors and Problems

MrScary's Windows Update FAQ
Q231917 - WINUP-Blank Page Displayed If Using Internet Explorer 5.0
WINUP-Problems When Viewing or Downloading From Windows Update (Q193385)
Troubleshooting Windows Update Connection and Download Problems (Q193657)
Problems Accessing Windows Update - InfiniSource, Inc.
193385 - WINUP-Problems When Viewing or Downloading From Windows Update


Random Floppy Drive access

Windows Randomly Searching the A-Drive
Floppy Drive Access Bug
PC Magazine - Solutions (Floppy Disk Drive Demons)


Other Microsoft Troubleshooters - kb articles

Q156126 Troubleshooting Win95 Using Safe Mode
Win98 and WinMe Hardware/Device Driver Troubleshooting
Q127139 - Troubleshooting Video Problems
Q240348 - All Installed Programs May Not Be Displayed in the Add/Remove Programs Tool
Q141801 - Troubleshooting Audio and Video Codecs in Windows 95/98
Q140334 - Troubleshooting Wave Sound File Problems
Q133240 - Troubleshooting Device Conflicts with Device Manager
Q149962 Troubleshooting Windows Protection Errors
Q168806 - How to Troubleshoot Java Problems in Internet Explorer
Q131431 - How to Troubleshoot Registry Errors
Q312455 - QuickTime Starts Every Time You Attempt to Download an Executable File
272193 - PI: How to Troubleshoot Graphics Issues
MSDN.microsoft.com The Mapi32 Stub Library [fixmapi.exe]


Microsoft Support and Downloads


Specific Microsoft Updates - Downloads

Windows XP Professional Downloads at Mocrosoft.com
Order the Windows Security Update CD [use IE]
833242 - How to obtain and use the Windows Security Update CD (February 2004)
Windows Update: Tweak UI 1.33
Microsoft Libraries Update Win95-98
Microsoft Office - Converters and Viewers - Microsoft Office
Office Update File Converters and Viewers
Microsoft Scripting Technologies
811630 - HTML Help Update to Limit Functionality When It Is Invoked with the Window.showHelp( ) Method
Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
Download details: Excel Viewer 2003
Download details: Word Viewer 2003
Download details: Picture It! and Digital Image Security Update

Windows95 updates

Windows 95_ WindowsUpdates incl Critical Updates
Windows 95 System Updates-walbeehm.
Contents of Windows 95 System Updates walbeehm
Microsoft DirectX Media 6.0 Run Time Installation _ [Windows 95, downloads, download, updates,
Windows Socket 2 Update _ [Windows 95, downloads, download, updates, update, Windows Sockets 2,
Internet Mail and News for Win 95_NT 4.0
Dial Up Networking 1.3 Performance & Security Update : [downloads, updates, download, update, Windows 95, Microsoft, Dial-Up Networking Performance and Security Upgrade, Dial-up Networking, security, security upgrade, performance upgrade]
Q191494 - Dial-Up Networking 1.3 Upgrade
Microsoft Download W95CD-Rom xtras
Microsoft Windows 95 Power Toys Set
Q135315 - CD-ROM Extras for Windows 95 incl ERU
FTP site for windows95_cdromextras_otherutilities (ERU]
Windows 95 Updates from Univ of Victoria site
Windows Library Update windows95


DirectX Info and Downloads

DirectX Home Page
DirectX 8.0a Runtime
Microsoft DirectX 8 Download
Microsoft DirectX 7.0a Download
Microsoft Download Center DX Media 6.0 Runtime
Download details: DirectX 8.1 Runtime for Windows 98 and Me
Download details: DirectX 8.0a for Windows 95, 98, and Me
Download details: DirectX Media Runtime 6.0


Windows Media Player and Codecs

Windows Media Downloads
Windows Media Player for Mac OSX
Download WMP Codecs (incl 6.4)
Microsoft WMP Codecs Installation Packages incl WMP6.4 WMV9
324290 - Windows Media Codecs Download Package Version 8.0
Windows Media Player Plug-in for Netscape Navigator


DUN 1.3 DUN 1.4 upgrades

Windows Update_ The Dial-Up Networking 1.3 Upgrade (DUN 1.3) Release Notes
Q154091 - DUN 1.3 Upgrade Release Notes
Dial Up Networking 1.3 Performance & Security Update : [downloads, updates, download, update, Windows 95, Microsoft, Dial-Up Networking Performance and Security Upgrade, Dial-up Networking, security, security upgrade, performance upgrade]
Dial-Up Networking 1.3 Upgrade Available

DUN 1.4 upgrade (Win95 and Win98)

Dial-Up Networking 1.4 Upgrade Is Available (Q285189)
Dial-Up Networking 1.4 W95 Upgrade Release Notes (Q297774)
File List for Dial-Up Networking 1.4 Upgrade (Q297840)
Article List of Problems That Are Fixed By the DUN 1.4 Upgrade


Microsoft Java VM Downloads

Microsoft VM download widbey.com NEW verson
Java Virtual Machine Download Links - JVMs
Virtual Machine msjavwu ALTernate Link
KRM Tech Support Downloads - Microsoft Virtual Machine
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine
Windows XP and the Microsoft VM - Microsoft Technologies for Java
Download MS Java VM
Download Microsoft Virtual Machine 5.00.3810 - Enables Java


Internet Explorer Updates/Downloads

Download details: Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 for Windows Me
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 5.x Downloads
IE Critical Update Downloads
Internet Explorer Home Page / IE6
IE Downloads-Univ of Victoria incl IE5.5sp2 FULL
Directory of /Browsers/Windows/Ie401.sp2
evolt.org - Browser Archive Internet Explorer Incl 5.5sp2

Microsoft Help and Support incl KB search
Q242450 - How to Query the Microsoft Knowledge Base Using Keywords
Windows 98 Support Center
Microsoft TechNet Security Notifications
Microsoft TechNet Security: Current Bulletins
MSDN Microsoft DLL Help database
Microsoft DLL Help Database ALT Link
Microsoft Download Center
Microsoft Service Packs
ftp.microsoft.com Software Library Files 1994-2000
Microsoft Software Lbrary Index
Microsoft Softlib collection cyf-kr.edu.pl/ftp/softlib/full.html
NEW Link: Internet Explorer Updates at Microsoft
Articles About Picture It! Photo Premium 9


Software Tech Support / DL

OldVersion.com - old versions of your favorite software
AXCEL216's FREE WinDOwS Software ESSENTIALS
ERPMan's Internet Explorer & Windows Media Player Updates Page
Eudora for Windows Technical Support
free tools Wilders.org
Reticulated Toys -incl StartUpLog
Favorite Freeware (Jim Eshelman, aumha.org/freeware.htm)
Net-Integration.net Downloads
AumHa Freeware Portal

Antii Virus- Adware-Spyware, Internet Security Software

Wilders.org antiviruses
LurkHere Downloads incl Spybot DD
BHODemon 1.0
CNET.com -Virus Software Ratings
Merijn.org (CWShredder)
PestPatrol
Sophos Anti-Virus
webwasher.com - Homepage
ES-ET NOD32 Antivirus W95/98/Me
VirusBarrier
Security Issues for Windows and IE incl Firewall links

Agnitum Software:Tauscan - Outpost

Agnitum Software
Agnitum: Support: Home
Agnitum: Download: Index incl Outpost Free Firewall
Agnitum: Download: Outpost Firewall


Computer Associates' eTrust EZ antivirus


eTrust FTP


eTrust download sigs from FTP site

ftp://ftpez.ca.com/pub/myeTrust/autodownload/sigs [UNzip into v 7xx program]
ftp://ftp.ca.com/pub/myeTrust/sigs/10.5/ [eTrust AV v6.xx sig updates]
Alternate: ftp://ftp.cai.com/pub/myeTrust/sigs/10.5 [v 6.xx sig updates]
alternate: ftp://ftpez.ca.com/pub/myeTrust/sigs/10.5/ [v. 6.xx sig updates]

Index of ftp://ftpez.ca.com/pub/myeTrust/apps/
ftp://ftp.ca.com/pub/myeTrust/apps/
ftp://ftp.cai.com/pub/myeTrust/apps/

Computer Associates esupport
CA Support Forums
eTrust Antivirus Frequently Asked Questions
EZ Antivirus Purchase Center
eTrust EZ Antivirus purchase and general info
eTrust EZ Armor Security Suite Offer
eTrust ezArmor AV + Firewall Free offer Learn More
CA Antivirus Signature Updates
ETRUST updates
.my-etrust.com EZ Antivirus updates (sigs)


F-Prot for Dos antivirus

F-prot Download updates
Frisk Software F-Prot
F-prot Download updates
Frisk Software Support / F-Prot FAQS
Frisk Software International / Products / Fpdos
F-PROT AntiVirus Don5408's page
F-PROT for DOS incl NOMACRO.def link


Grisoft AVG Antivirus

AVG Frequently Asked Questions
AVG Anti-Virus
Grisoft Freeweb: AVG Free Edition


Kerio Personal Firewall

Kerio Technologies Inc. | Kerio Personal Firewall
broadband » Security - section 2.5.1. Kerio and pre-v3.0 Tiny PFW


Kaspersky Antivirus

AVP - Kaspersky Antivirus
Kaspersky - Antivirus Scanner
Kaspersky Labs
http://www.kasperskylab.co.uk/main/hints.html
Kaspersky Lite


HyjackThis

SpywareInfo Tools incl HyjackThis & StartupList tool
HijackThis Quick Start
SpywareInfo > Hijacked!


McAfee

McAfee.com - Anti-Virus
Login McAfee Message Boards
WebBoard - Guest User
McAfee.com - Support
McAfee.com How do I install or uninstall ActiveShield?
189264 - Plus! 98: How to Remove McAfee VirusScan
McAfeeHelp Technical Support
McAfee - Product Updates/Patches
McAfee.com - Free Patches
McAfee Support incl Icons for different versions


Norton / Symantec Technical Support


Symantec Support - SpecificTechnical Issues

What to do before installing Norton AntiVirus
How to install Norton AntiVirus 2002 from the CD
Links to email protection documents and various discussion forums
How to solve Poproxy.exe timing conflicts for Norton AntiVirus 2001
How to use LiveUpdate with America Online
Norton AntiVirus detects a virus in Microsoft VM update or...
Automatic LiveUpdate does not update virus definitions, but manual LiveUpdate does
How to restore Norton AntiVirus after removing a virus
How to remove a virus from your computer when Norton AntiVirus is not yet installed
How to use...he Norton AntiVirus CD, Emergency Disks, or Rescue Disks to scan for viruses
How to create a Norton AntiVirus Rescue Disk set on an uninfected computer and then use the Rescue Disk set to scan an infected computer
How to use current virus definitions and either the Norton AntiVirus CD, Emergency Disks, or Rescue Disks to scan for viruses
Frequently asked questions about Norton AntiVirus Email Scanning
Netscape or Outlook Express Inbox is quarantined - NAV
Netscape or Outlook Express Inbox is quarantined when infected email is detected
How to exclude specific drives, folders, and files from being scanned
Symantec Security Check ActiveX Buffer Overflow
Differences between LiveUpdate and the Intelligent Updater
Removing Norton Internet Security™ or Norton Personal Firewall™ 2004 from Windows XP/2000 after Add/Remove Programs does not work
Uninstalling and reinstalling Norton Internet Security™ or Norton Personal Firewall™ 2004
How to uninstall Norton AntiVirus by using the Rnav2003.exe removal utility
SARC Write-up - How to disable or remove the Windows Scripting Host
Semantec How to disable Windows Script Host
How to uninstall the Windows Scripting Host
Cannot access or log on to secure Web sites with Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall
NAV NIS How to enter your subscription key
Removing Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall 2004 from Windows XP/2000 after Add/Remove Programs does not work
How to uninstall Symantec Norton SystemWorks, AntiVirus, or Personal Firewall
Norton IS/Firewall: How to scan for Internet-enabled programs
How to scan for Internet-enabled programs NPF NIS
Configuring your firewall for use with Norton AntiVirus 2004 or 2005
Auto-Protect displays "Off" and Email Scanning displays "Error" in the Norton AntiVirus 2004 System Status screen
NAV How to exclude specific drives, folders, and files from being scanned

Norton AntiVirus 2004 Onine Support
Computer Cops » Forums » General Symantec
Symantec Service & Support
Symantec - LiveUpdate files
NAV Manual Updates
CSM KnowledgeBase


Panda Software

Free virus repair Panda - PQremove
Antivirus Panda Software
Panda Anti Virus and Security Software
Panda ActiveScan - Free online scanner
Panda ActiveScan - free online virus scan- online antivirus


Trend Micro (PcCillin&Housecall)

PC-cillin.com - Support
Trend Micro, Incorporated - Free Tools - HouseCall FAQ
Trend Micro PC-cillin, home computer, antivirus software
Trend Micro PC-cillin pattern file and scan engine update
Trend Micro PC-cillin, home computer, antivirus software
Trend Micro Support and KB
Solution Detail
HouseCall - FAQs
http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/enterprise/products/housecall_launch.php


LavaSoft incl Ad-Aware

LavaSoft Freeware AD-aware
Ad-aware - Software - Lavasoft
Welcome to Lavasoft [alt]
Welcome to Lavasoft
Downloads - Support - Lavasoft
Lavasoft Support Board


PepMK Software - SpybotSD

Spybot - Search & Destroy by PepiMK Software
safer-networking.org - The home of Spybot-S&D!
safer-networking.org Downloads - The home of Spybot-S&D!
Spybot Search&Destroy net-integration download
LurkHere Downloads incl Spybot DD
Spybot Help - hosted by TomCoyote
FileForum | Spybot Search and Destroy DL


Sygate Personal Firewall

Sygate Personal Firewall
Sygate PF documentation incl Install Notes
Sygate Firewall Help Site - Basics


Tiny Software (Tiny personal firewall)

TINY Software - technology leader in firewalls for medium size networks
Guide to Configuring Tiny Personal Firewall (revised)


ZoneLabs - ZoneAlarm personal firewall

Zone Labs: Service & Support Main Page
Zone Labs: Service & Support FAQs


Audio Software incl Edting and Format Conversion

CDex Audio format conversion
GoldWave Incorporated
Syntrillium Software - Home of Cool Edit 2000 and Cool Edit Pro
superjams.com link for LameDropXPD
MusicMatch Jukebox Digital Audio Software
CDex : [WAV> MP3 converter] : Features


Adobe

Adobe Systems Incorporated Home Page
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Support Knowledgebase - Adobe CustomerFirst Support
Troubleshooting Download Problems Acrobat Reader
Adobe Security Update
Downloads - Adobe CustomerFirst Support
Support Knowledgebase - Adobe CustomerFirst Support
Directory of _pub_adobe_acrobatreader_win_3.x
Configuring Internet Explorer and AOL for Windows to Display PDF Files - Support Knowledgebase
Adobe Reader Download Page incl Old Versions
Adobe Reader - System requirements and Free Reader DL link
Configuring Netscape Navigator to display PDF files (Acrobat 6.0 and Adobe Reader on Windows) - Support Knowledgebase
PDF file doesn't open in Web browser (Acrobat 6.0 or Adobe Reader 6.0 on Windows) - Support Knowledgebase


Apple - Quicktime

Apple - Products - QuickTime
Apple - QuickTime Support and Download, earlier versions
QuickTime 4.1.2 standalone DL
Quicktime 4.1.2 Standalone DL alt link
Quicktime 5.05 Standalone Download
Apple Discussions - QuickTime
QuickTime - Tutorials - QuickTime Active X Plugin
Apple - QuickTime - A plug for a plug-in
Apple - QuickTime - Check Installation
Apple - Support - iTunes Support


HexEdit

Windows Hex Editor for Programmers, Power Users
iB::Topic::Free HexEdit 2.0 w/source Download?


Image Editing and Graphics Software

ArcSoft.com Support
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Corel Downloads
IrfanView - Freeware Graphic Viewer
IrfanView - Plugins
Downloads for ACDSee, PicaView, and other Digital Imaging Software Products – ACD Systems Downloads
Tutorials for Graphics Software


Instant Messaging Software incl Trillian

Trillian IM Cerulean Studios -> Products
Yahoo! Messenger
Yahoo! - Troubleshooting Windows Messenger


LiveUpdate-Crescendo Plugin for Netscape

Troubleshooting Crescendo
Crescendo Plugin MIME types
Crescendo Knowledge Base
Making Crescendo the default in Netscape


Lotus Smartsuite

Lotus Support Home
Lotus Home Page
Lotus Smartsuite 97
Lotus 1-2-3_ The Basics


Macromedia Shockwave and Flash

Shockwave Test Page (mozilla.org)
Macromedia - Test Macromedia Shockwave and Flash Players
Macromedia Web Player Download Center
Macromedia Web Player Downloads incl Uninstaller
Macromedia Shockwave Player Support FAQs ALT
Macromedia - Director Shockwave Demos
Macromedia - Support : Shockwave Player Support Center
Macromedia ShockwavePlayer Support FAQ
Macromedia - Support : Flash Player Support Center

Macromedia Flash Technotes

Macromedia - Flash Support Center : TechNote Index
Macromedia Flash TechNotes Troubleshooting FAQ
Macromedia - Flash TechNotes_ How to Remove the Flash Player ActiveX Control
Macromedia -FlashTechNotes:How to uninstall the Macromedia Flash Player plug-in and ActiveX control
Macromedia -FlashTechNotes: FAQ -fixups

Macromedia - Flash Player : Flash Player Help-Privacy Settings
Macromedia - Flash Player 7: Settings Manager
Macromedia - Flash Player : Release Notes


Real Networks - RealPlayer

Real.com - RealOne Player
Real.com_ Older RealPlayer versions DL
RealPlayer 8 Basic FAQ
RealPlayer Zone
RealGuide
RealNetworks Support: Buffer Overrun Exploit
RealNetworks Support: Security Issues: Security Update - March 2003
RealNetworks.com > Resources & Support
Customer Support - RealOne
Real Networks Customer Support: Security Issues
real.com IntroToStreaming - ramfile


RegCleaners

JV16.ORG RegCleaner.exe
jv16.org
Regclean41a.zip


Startup Managers

Startup Cop ZDNet Download
Startup Index at Pacs Portal
Startup CPL
Aptiva Toolbox - StartUpCPL AND StartMan (Brad Stowers)
Brad Stowers Startup Mgr 1.5 Delphi link [Wayback Machine]


Sun MicroSystems (Java Plugin)

Get Java(TM) Technology: Download Java Plug-in
Java(TM) Technology Help
Welcome to Sun Software Products and Platforms
Java Plug-in Home Page
Sun Java J2SE Downloads
Java(TM) 2 RE for Netscape(TM) and Mozilla(TM) on Windows
Archive: Java(TM) Plugin Download, earlier versions
Release Notes for Java 2 SDK 1.4.2
Java 2 SDK 1.4.2 Installation Notes for Microsoft Windows
Sun Java 2 1.4.1 Installation Notes [Win98+)
Java Plug-in 1.4.1 Developer Guide Contents
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Installation Notes 1.4.0_01
Java[tm] 2 Platform, Standard Edition v 1.4 Overview
Java(TM) Web Start


Windows Utilities incl LSP-fix ShellExMgr

LSP-Fix - a free program to repair damaged Winsock 2 stacks
ShellExView v1.12 - Shell Extensions Manager For Windows
Delltalk Tweekz -Easy-to-use Utilities, other Downloads


Voyetra Turtle Beach

Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
AudioStation4 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
AudioStation 6 - Frequently Asked Questions
Voyetra Music Software - AudioSurgeon


WinAmp

WINAMP.COM
WINAMP.COM _ Download Winamp 3
WINAMP.COM | Winamp Documentation
WINAMP.COM | Forums - Official Winamp 2x Bug List
WINAMP.COM | Forums - Useful Links to Common Problems & Questions Previously Asked
WINAMP.COM | Forums - MP3 to WAV with Winamp 2.77+
WINAMP.COM | Forums - powered by vBulletin
WINAMP.COM | Frequently Asked Questions
WINAMP.COM | Forums - How to Unassociate RP8 from Streaming Playlists
WINAMP.COM | Forums - *.mpga problems
WINAMP.COM | Forums - MPEG Links Clicked From IE Don't Open


WinZip

WinZip Home Page
WinZip FAQS


Wemail /free e-mail services incl YahooMail, MyRealBox

Yahoo! Mail - Online Support
Yahoo! Mail - Support - External Mail
Yahoo! Mail - POP Access and Forwarding Help
Yahoo! Mail - Yahoo Delivers
MyRealBox
FastMail: Fast free or paid IMAP webmail
SoftHome
ii.com: IMAP Service Providers - A Step in Managing Spam, Email, & Information Overload by Nancy McGough


Other Software and Product Support Sites

windowsxp.mvps.org defaultmail utility (sets Outlook Express in current_user)
AbiSource_ Free
Bootdisk.Com
Callwave -- Free alternatives to expensive phone lines!
Dolphin Systems Home Page
Eudora Download
EVRSOFT _ 1st Page 2000 - free HTML_Script Editor
Kodak Home Page
Moon Valley Software
Opera Software - Download Opera!
Partitionmagic - The Standard in Hard Drive Partitioning
PC Pitstop FAQ
Pegasus Mail
Quicken Home Page
Sonic.com DLA > Drive Letter Access > Features
TinyApps.Org : Home
WaterGate Software, Inc. Home Page
WS_FTP Pro Users Guide
Xenu's Link Sleuth (TM)
InstallShield > > Home


VirtualMechanics SiteSpinner

Virtual Mechanics: Support (SiteSpinner)
Virtual Mechanics: Product Tutorials
Virtual Mechanics: User Forums and FAQs - Powered by Infopop
SiteSpinner V2: WYSIWYG HTML Web Site Editor


OpenOffice.org

OpenOffice.org: Home Page
OpenOffice1.0 Sysetm Requirements
OpenOffice Download Central
OpenOffice.org 1.0.3.1


Hardware Issues - Drivers - Tech Support

Diagnosing, Troubleshooting, and Optimizing PC Hardware
Michael Karbo's Guide to PC Hardware
SmartComputing Hardware Install Guide
Creative Labs : Americas
Creative Labs Sound Card Discussion Forum
DVD FAQ
Plug and Play Technology
Miracle 15_ Color MonitorTV 2-In-1 MT508_507
PC Lube and Tune
PCLT Exit Ramp
technote
Tom's Hardware Guide #1
Tom's Hardware Guide
The Troubleshooting Flowchart
How to Identify Your Motherboard
Overclockers.com
Mediamatics-National's DVD Products
PowerLeap Products Home Page
Viking Modems and Memory Configurator

Apple Computer - Mac Hardware and Software

Apple - Hardware
Apple - iBook
The Apple Store (U.S.)
Apple Discussions - iBook
Apple - Support - Mac OS X
iBook-UserYour Source for News, Reviews, Links and everything related to Apple's iBook
Mactopia: Newsgroups
The Seattle Times: Practical Mac

Apple Specific Tech Issues

Apple Power Adapter 88231
Release Notes for Java on Mac OS X Version 10.2
AppleCare Document: 106667
PowerShot Mac OSX Compatibility
Windows XP to Mac OS X file sharing
How to switch between Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X
X vs. XP > The Dock vs. The Taskbar


Mac Software

OpenOSX.com: Products: Gimp 1.2.3
Apple - Mac OS X - GraphicConverter
Macworld: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
Connectix Products: Virtual PC for Mac
Mac Web Browsers Software Applications at The Mac Orchard


ATI Technologies [video driver]

ATI Technical Support find a driver
Rage PRO  Windows 98 Display Drivers
Win9x Driver build 4.11.2560 (from BEN)
Windows 9x Display Driver build 4.11.2548
Windows 98 Display Driver version 4.12.2632
Minimum requirements for AGP support in Windows 95
What do I need in order to play DVDs?


Canon USA

Canon U.S.A
Canon USA PowerShot Technical Support
Canon USA, Inc_ Support

Canon USA Powershot.com

PowerShot Mac OSX Compatibility
PowerShot Home
PowerShot A40 - Specifications
PowerShot ImageBrowser 2.7 MacOS X Updater for Mac OSX
PowerShot Driver Downloads
PowerShot A40 Adjustment E
PowerShot A40 - Accessories
PPG Support Page for Powershot A40


Cirrus-Logic [Crystal Audio drivers]

Cirrus Logic Drivers
Cirrus Logic Drivers Win9x


Dell Support

Dell Support
Dell Community Forum
Dell - Dell Home Systems Notebooks
Dell Knowledge Base - Reinstall WinXP-drivers-sw o Dell Dimension 8300
Dell Support Customer Care
Contents: Dell Dimension 8300
Dell [Unofficial] New User's Guide

Specific Dell support issues

How Do I Configure My Dell™ Dimension™ Series System to Boot to the CD Drive?
[Dell KB HO1090221] Norton IS 2004
Dell - Support How Do I Configure My Dell™ Dimension™ Series System to Boot to the CD Drive?
Dell - Support Repair Install WinXP


Gravis PC Gamepad

Gravis Support_ FAQ's, PC GamePad


HP products - support

Welcome to HP Customer Care!
hp guide to e-mail product support
HP Technical support - assistance page
HP Technical support - drivers, download,

HP Printers

HP Deskjet Windows Millennium Support Statement
HP Deskjet 722c printer
HP DeskJet 720C series printers - How to Remove the Printer Software in Windows 95, 98, and Millenium Edition
HP DeskJet 720C won't print -5200c Scanner
HP DeskJet 640C Series Printers - Driver Overview
HP DeskJet 640C Series Printers - How to Install the Printer Driver in Windows 98 when Connecte
Downloads and Drivers for hp deskjet 648c printer
HP Deskjet - How to fix blinking lights on a 540 or 600 series printer
HP Deskjet Printers - Slow Printing in Microsoft (R) Windows 3.1x, 9x, NT 4.0, 2000 or Millennium
hp photosmart 7350 printer with Memory Card Reader Slots
hp photosmart 7350 printer
HP Deskjet Printers - Installing the Printer with the Driver Included in Microsoft(R) Windows XP
HP Deskjet Printers - Installing the Most Current Printer Driver on a Microsoft(R) Windows XP Computer
HP Deskjet Printers - Accessing the HP Toolbox to Align or Clean Ink Cartridges in Microsoft(R) Windows XP
Search HP US - Search results for 'HP Deskjet 640c printer'


HP scanners

NEW Software & Driver downloads HP Scanjet 5200c scanner incl WinXP
HP Scanjet 5200c scanner ScanJet 6300c, 6200c and 5200c series USB Connectivity/Firmware Update
A few scanning tips - HP 5200 Scanner with PrecisionScan
Q172474 - Err Msg_ Mpr.dll Cannot Start, Check the File to Determine...
Product setup HP Scanjet 5200c scanner


HP Pavilion PCs

hp pavilion desktop PCs
HP Pavilion PC Model 6736 CN - Product Specifications and What Ships in the Box (US_Canada)
HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Ordering Recovery Discs
HP Desktop PCs - Troubleshooting System Recovery Problems in Microsoft(R) Windows XP

HP IT resource center forums


Intel

support.intel.com Home
support.intel.com Home
Intel 440LX AGPset Support
Intel(R) 440LX AGPset Support
A host controller is listed, but there is NOT a USB Root Hub
USB Host Controller and_or the USB Root Hub are listed in the Other Devices category
Intel PCI Bus Master Driver Workaround
Pentium(r) II Processor Developer Home Page
Intel(R) 430 Chipset and Intel(R) 440 Chipset Drivers and Utilities
Accelerated Graphics Port Technology Home
Intel Bus Mastering & USB/PCI Device Drivers at Windrivers.Com
Intel AL440LX Motherboard - Top Technical Issues
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
Intel(R) AL440LX Motherboard - Connectors
Intel(R) AL440LX Motherboard - Last Known Issues


IOMEGA Zip Drive

Zip Homepage Iomega.com
My Iomega parallel port drive does not show up after rebooting my Gateway laptop
Zip 100 Parallel Port User's Manual
Zip 100 PP troubleshoting
Iomega - Software Download
There is no drive letter assigned to my Zip 250 parallel port drive in Windows 98_95
How do I manually install the IomegaWare 2.2.1 parallel port drivers for my Zip Drive in Window
Coping With Zip And Jaz Drives
Zip/Jaz Questions & Troubleshooting


Kodak Digital Cameras

KODAK Digital camera EASYSHARE Software
KODAK: Using USB to Connect the Camera
KODAK: Service & Support Main
Kodak EasyShare software download


Logitech (Mouseware)

Logitech Home
Logitech _ Support _ Downloads _ Mouse Software Downloads
Logitech _ Support _ Mice and Trackball Documents


Lucent Technologies (Modem Driver]

NEW Agere Systems - Lucent V90 822 Modem Driver Update
Modemsite.com_ 56k Modem Drivers, Information and Troubleshooting
Lucent LT Win Modem - Where to find the firmware
Lucent LT Win Modem - Where to find the firmware (mirror)
V.90_K56flex Upgrade Central
Lucent LT Win Modem - Where to find the firmware


Memory Issues Configurators - Suppliers

Q146912 - Reported Memory Does Not Match Amount of Installed Memory
Intel Platform Memory
Kingston Technology (memory)
The Super PC - January 2001
firstsource.com
Trish's Escape from Hardware Hell Computer Help
Installing_Memory
64mb cache limit? PCForrest [dead link]
Smart Computing-Editorial - installing RAM
Memory Types Dram Ecc Edo Esdram Fpm Pc100 Sdram Sldram Sram
Check out the RAM Installer - Troubleshooting
Understanding DRAM chip numbers_ Step 1 (The Manufacturer)
c't 18_98, page 36 - PC100 Compliant DIMMs
Translated version of http___www.heise.de_ct_faq_ctspd_014.shtml
RAM Memory Timing SDRAM Access DRAM EDO Cache Parity ROM MEM
How to install Computer Memory 168pin dimm
Memory upgrades from Crucial.com - Memory Module Installation Guides
PNY Technologies ~ Your source of finding the best quality in memory, upgrade solution, and CDR
CSTInc, The Online Memory Tester and Testing Solution Company.

Crucial Memory

Crucial.com - List Product Lines
A memory and RAM upgrade store by Crucial Technology 1-800-336-8896
Crucial.com Memory- 128mb PC133 CT16M64S4D7E
Crucial.com Memory- 128mb PC66 CT16M64S4D10


Sandisk ImageMate CF Card reader

SanDisk | Technical Support
SanDisk ImageMate DDR-31 Driver Downloads
SanDisk | CF Card


PC Storage ZIP drives CD-RW and 2nd HDD

CNET.com - Hardware - Storage - Storage Smarts
CNET.com - Zip and LS-120 drives
CD_RW Help page
Tom's Hardware Guide_ Storage Guide - Making Gigabytes mobile_ Firewire Harddrive from Western
Maxtor External Storage & PCI Card
CD-Recordable FAQ

MicroSolutions Backpack PP CD-rewriter

Micro Solutions, Inc. The portability Leader.
Micro Solutions Backpack cd-rewriter parallel model


SiSoft Sandra

The SiSoft Sandra(tm) Information Page
SoftSeek.com - SiSoft Sandra by C. A. Silasi
SiSoft Sandra Q & A Document


Sony

Sony Computing
SonyStyle USA
SonyStyle USA - Memory Sticks
SonyStyle USA - MSAC-FD2MA
Sony Digital Video & Imaging Support: Cyber-shot® Digital Still Cameras
SonyStyle USA - Memory Stick & Adaptors
Sony Digital Camera Support FAQs
Sony Online Support Cyber-shot Issues
Sony Support KnowledgeBase Memory Stick FAQS
Sony Support - VAIO PC Accessories - Memory Stick Devices


Trident Microsystems (Video driver)

Trident Microsystems, Inc. Corporate Home Page
Trident Microsystems, Inc. - Drivers
NEW LINK Trident Microsystems, Inc. - 9750 Driver Aptiva 2140
NEW LINK TridentTGUI 968x Driver -Aptriva2144/2168


ViewSonic Monitor [replaces Aptiva MMxx)

ViewSonic_ Products_ CRT Monitors
ViewSonic E70fb MM Monitor
ViewSonic G70mb MM Monitor
ViewSonic M70 MM Monitor
ViewSonic_ Products_ Product Finder


Microsoft Devices and Driver support

Microsoft Mouse Resource Center


Digital Camera links


IBM Aptiva sites (many URLs are offline)


Sampe Aptiva pages from web.archive.org (Wayback machine)

IBM Personal Computing Support - Aptiva 2140/2142 Product Index ( archived page, Wayback machine)
IBM Personal computing support - Product index - Aptiva 2140, 2142 (latest archive, Wayback Machine)
IBM Personal Computing Support - Aptiva Aptiva 2140/2142 File Index (archived page, Wayback machine)
IBM MMxx Monitor Personal Computing Support (archived)
Tandy Index to IBM Computers (archived)

WaybackMachine.org (enter offline URL's here)

IBM Aptiva Technical Support Pages (OFFline)

IBM MMxx Monitor Personal Computing Support

IBM Aptiva Downloadable Files/Updates

2140L5HSupport Downloadable Files
2140_42 File Index IBM Support
Aptiva ftp site-- LT 5.18 Modem Drivers
Aptiva LT 5.48 Modem Driver Update
Aptiva Support - 2140_2142 Flash BIOS update
Aptiva 2140 DirectX 5 and Crystal Audio drivers
Aptiva ATI435 video driver update
IBM Aptiva IE4 Updates
IBM Aptiva MMxx Monitor Installation files
USB update
2140-42 Aptiva Scrollpoint Mouse driver update
Aptiva 2140_2142 - Check audio tier level
Aptiva 2140 DVD Movie Playback
TP 600,770_E_ED - W98 Update for Ring Central from versions 4.10.78,
TP 600,770_E_ED - Ring Central update for Windows
Rapid Access Keyboard II drivers incl W2k
Rapid Access Keyboard - Files
IBM Scrollpoint II mouse drivers for Win2000 QJ9Z08US
FTP link QJ9Z08US ScrollPoint II mouse for Win2000
QJ9Z08US.txt readme for ScrollPoint II mouse for Win2000
Aptiva Conexant Winmodem drivers for Win2000
Logitech Remote Drivers Download (for Aptiva S-series)


IBM Aptiva Software-related Issues

Windows 98 limitations on 2140_2142 systems
IBM Aptiva - How to setup Inbox
IBM - Information Briefs ConfigSafe
IBM - Information Briefs_ DMI
IBM Aptiva Desktop Customization
IBM Aptiva Reinstall Ring Central
IBM Support Ring Central Settings
IBM Support System hangs while scrolling in IE4
Aptiva Support - AudioStation
DUN does not save password


IBM Aptiva Hardware and Driver-related Issues

Aptiva - Resolving Resource Confilcts
IBM PC Support - Mouse Driver in DOS
Q188122 - Problems with Crystal Audio Sound Card in Windows 98
Aptiva 2140/2142/2156/2158/2163/2164 Reinstall Modem Drivers
Reinstall Lucent ATT Modem drivers 2161_62
Unable to update Lucent WinModem Drivers
IBM Support - Enabling Joystick in Windows
Aptiva - restore MBR and boot files
Fdisk _MBR
Aptiva Diag CD Dos Prompt
IBM Aptiva - Form factor and PCI revision used on Aptiva system boards
Aptiva - Dr. Watson and Microsoft Diagnostics
IBM Pentium II fails warm boot
Aptiva - Performance upgrading
IBM Aptiva - Autodisable onboard video
IBM Support Adding Video Memory
IBM Aptiva Adding RAM
Aptiva - Removing and reinstalling a hard drive
Aptiva - Maximum hard disk drive size matrix
Aptiva - Reseating IDE data cable on hard drive
Aptiva - Ensuring hard drive is in startup sequence
2X/4X/24X Black CD-ReWritable Internal IDE Option Kit - Overview

Intel 440LX chipset and ATX MoBoard

ATX Motherboard Specification
Intel AL440LX Motherboard - Top Technical Issues
Intel 440LX AGPset Support
Intel® 440LX AGPset Product Overview


Aptiva Monitor - Video Driver Issues

Aptiva 2116 - MM55 monitor overview
Setting video adapter and monitor type OSR2
Troubleshooting IBM Monitors
IBM Aptiva MM55_75 Monitor Volume Control
Rewire IBM MM55_75 Monitor
MM-series Monitor Roll
MM55_75 No On Screen Display
User's guides(MM5x_MM7x Monitor
IBM MMxx Monitor Hints and Tips
Setting video adapter and monitor type OSR2
Video driver install on older Aptivas
Reinstall ATI Video Drivers
Installing the 8514/A display driver

Help-Site Computer Manuals - IBM Aptiva PC's


IBM Aptiva DVD-related Issues

Aptiva - 2142 - How to reinstall the STB DVD Theater
Aptiva 2142 Reinstalling DVD Drivers
Aptiva 2140 DVD Movie Playback
Aptiva 2139 MediaMatics DVD Express
Aptiva - Reinstalling MediaMatics DVD Express
TP General - Mediamatics DVDExpress video player update


IBM Aptiva Recovery - Reinstall issues

Aptiva Support - Recovery and DU CD Ring Colors
Aptiva -PS_1 Restoring A Specific Pre-loaded Program
IBM Support using APTRSTOR.EXE.
Aptiva Fdisk Format and Reload FAT32 systems

2134/2176 Recovery and Reinstall

Aptiva 2134_2176 Reinstall with Diagnostics CD


2161/2162 Recovery and Reinstall

Aptiva 2161 - Using the Diagnostics and Utilities CD
Aptiva 2162 - Using the Diagnostics and Utilities CD
Aptiva - 2161 FDISK, Format, and Reload instructions
Aptiva - 2162 FDISK, Format, and Reload instructions


2136/2137/2138 Recovery and Reinstall

IBM Aptiva 2137 Recovery
Aptiva Reinstall Crystal Audio- 2137
Aptiva 2136/2137 - Using the Applications CD
Aptiva 2138 - Using the Applications CD


2140/2142 Recovery and Reinstall

2140 Fdisk Format Reload
Aptiva - 2140_2142 - Product Recovery CD
Aptiva Reinstall Crystal Audio 2140
IBM Aptiva 2140_42 Reinstall with Diagnostics CD


2139/2153 Recovery and reinstall

Aptiva 2139_2153 - FDISK, format and reload instructions
Aptiva 2139_2153 Recovery links
Aptiva 2139_2153 - Recovery procedure
Aptiva 2139_2153 - Restoring selected files and directories
Aptiva 2139 - FDISK recovery instructions
Aptiva 2153 - Using the Applications CD
Aptiva 2153 - Recovery instructions
Aptiva 2139_2153 - Reinstalling Crystal Audio drivers


2156 Recovery and Reinstall

Aptiva 2156 - Using the Product Recovery and Diagnostics CD
Aptiva 2156 - FDISK, format, and reload instructions


2158/2163/2164 Recovery and Reinstall

2158 Applications CD
2158_2163_2164 - Fdisk Format and Reload
2158_2163_2164 - Product Recovery CD


2170/2171/2172/2174 Recovery and Reinstall

Aptiva 2174 - Using the Product Recovery CD
Aptiva 2170, 2171, 2172, 2174 - Using the Software Selections CD


2144/2168 Product Info

Aptiva - 2144-A12_5R1 System technical Specs
Aptiva 2144, 2168 - Index of symptoms, messages, error codes, or beeps


2137 Product Info

Aptiva Support - 2137_2138 Product Information Index
E Series Software
E Series 2137 E84
E Series 2137 E14
E Series Model 2137E26
IBM Support E14 Technical Specs
IBM Support E84 Technical Specs
Aptiva 2137 - System board layout, connectors, and jumpers
2137 Service Parts
2137 Memory Specs
Aptiva 2137 3rd party soundcard


2161/2162 Product Info

Aptiva - 2162-S9C_29R System technical specs


2158/63/64 Product Info

Aptiva 2158 - System board diagram, jumpers, and locations


2139/2153 Product Info

Aptiva 2139/2153 - Diagnostics - Index of symptoms, messages, error codes, and beeps
Aptiva 2139/2153 - System technical specifications index (North America)


2140/2142 Product Info and Hardware Issues

Aptiva 2140_2142 Product Information Index
IBM Aptiva 2140_2142 - Software (US_Canada English)
2140-L5H System technical specifications
Aptiva 2142-S62_4Y3 - System technical specifications
IBM 2140L5H specs and options incl memory
Aptiva - 2140-L71_4Y6 System technical specifications
IBM Aptiva-2140_42 Using the Setup Utility
IBM Aptiva 2140_2142 Start Diagnostics incl Setup APM
Aptiva 2140_2142- Diagnostics Index of Symptoms
2140 system unit exterior parts
IBM 2140_42 Hardware replacement index
IBM 2140 A2 MoBo Layout incl battery
IBM 2140 A1 System Board Layout
Aptiva 2140_2142 - Removals- Cover
Aptica 2140_42 Removing Side Service Panel
2140_42 Factory-installed Drives
IBM Support 2140_42 Lithium Battery
IBM Aptiva 2140_2142 Memory Specs
Aptiva 2140 2142 Memory Diagnostics
Memory for 2140_2142 128mb
Memory for 2140_2142 64 MB
Aptiva 2140/2142 - Connecting an amplifier card to the system board
Aptiva 2140_2142 - Check audio tier level
IBM Personal computing support - Aptiva 2140-L5H support


Unofficial Aptiva sites

Alice's Aptiva Notes
Personal Confuser Tech Support Forums (new Tweakers Hideout)

JoeyR's Aptiiva Help and Downloads

Techie Joey R.'s AptivaHelp incl OESpellcheck [NEW LINK]
JoeyR's Downloads incl MSpinball & MSfax


Saved UAMB Threads from Web Archives

Web Archive search for UAMB pages
Unofficial Aptiva Message Board - 08-12-01
Unofficial Aptiva Message Board - 06-02-01


Don's Unofficial Aptiva Support Site

DON5408's Unofficial Aptiva Support Site
Don's Unofficial Aptiva Support Knowledge Base
Don's Aptiva Toolbox
Don's new Aptiva Toolbox
Aptiva Toolbox - StartUpCPL AND StartMan (Brad Stowers)
Don's Aptiva Toolbox - Win98 Resource Kit Tools
HTML101 - HTML Practice Window

Don's Specfic Aptiva Issues and Downloads

Windows98 on IBM Aptivas
Aptiva Memory Configurator
APTIVA Cxx MEMORY UPGRADE
Installing a Video Card on an IBM Aptiva
Adding a 2nd Hard Drive to an IBM Aptiva
IBM-supplied LT WinModem Drivers
Version 5.92 Lucent WinModem Drivers
UAS - Aptiva BIOS Updates
Aptiva E-series w_Win98 hangs on boot
Don's UAS RESTORE.EXE on NEW Aptivas
Don's UAS APTRSTOR.EXE
Logitech Scrollpoint Mouse Drivers
Crystal Audio Drivers from Don's site
Crystal Audio Drivers from don's site -NEW
Don's UAS - Windows Setup
Don's UAS CDBoot - Ultimate Aptiva Boot Disk
Don's Page on Startup Errors
UAS - Y2K on Aptivas
UASKB - Scrolling Lockups
Don's UAS Restore vs Reinstall
Aptiva Case Cover Removal
F-PROT AntiVirus Don5408's page
UASKB - Enable_Disable CD AutoPlay
Identifying Aptiva Models
Aptiva Toolbox - StartUpCPL AND StartMan (Brad Stowers)
RESTORE.EXE on NEW Aptivas
AGP_IDE Updates
2137 Processor Upgrades
Bmsubfix.exe for EZButtons
Info on Don's bmsubfix
Pathfix.exe -Adds C:\Ibmtools to Autoexec.bat
Pathfix.txt - Info on Don's Pathfix.exe
noide.txt (Info on Don's Noide.exe)
NOIDE.exe (to remove NO-IDE value from Registry)

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