win98 2gb ram install

tamer · External Since: Mar 24, 2007 Posts: 1

hi
win98 2gb ram installed.but not windows 98 intalled.error message.win98 2gb
ram not support.what feasibility

Eric P. · External Since: Mar 24, 2007 Posts: 1

tamer wrote:
> hi
> win98 2gb ram installed.but not windows 98 intalled.error message.win98 2gb
> ram not support.what feasibility

Be sure your motherboard supports that much memory and it's flavour.

For memory supported by Windows 98 look here:
Windows 98 & WinME Memory Management
http://aumha.org/win4/a/memmgmt.htm

Ron Martell2 · External Since: Aug 30, 2004 Posts: 523

tamer <tamer.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>hi
>win98 2gb ram installed.but not windows 98 intalled.error message.win98 2gb
>ram not support.what feasibility

There is no known instance of Windows 98 every being used successfully
on a PC with 2 gb of RAM installed unless the MaxPhysPage parameter is
used in System.ini to limit Windows 98 to 1.5 gb or less.

If you have more than one operating system installed on the PC and
need to have 2 gb (or more) of RAM installed for the other operating
system(s) then you need to add the following line to the [386enh]
section of the system.ini file for Windows 98:

MaxPhysPage=60000

which will prevent Windows 98 from using more than 1.5 gb of the
installed RAM. Note that you may have to reduce this value, as some
machines do not operate with more than 1 gb of RAM with Windows 98.
The setting would then be:

MaxPhysPage=40000

And if Windows 98 is the only operating system installed on this
computer then you should reduce the installed RAM to only 1 gb. That
is almost always more than Windows 98 will ever need, unless you are
running some very specialized memory intensive applications.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

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thecreator · External Since: Jan 16, 2005 Posts: 5

Hi Ron,

I triple-boot a computer into Windows 98 SE, Windows ME and Windows XP
Home Edition Service Pack 2 on FAT32 File System in a Compaq Presario 5714
computer, then I gutted it. I moved all the Drives out and moved them into a
new Case with a new Motherboard, Processor and 2 GB of Ram.

I reformatted and reinstall all operating systems, sucessfully. I have
no problems with Windows XP Home Edition SP 2 or Windows ME. However, with
Windows 98 SE, while I was able to install the system and have it work to a
degree, I found I was unable to access Windows 98 SE, Safe Mode with 2 GB
installed and getting the Graphics to work The mouse pointer was messed up.
It look like a Box.

No problems with Windows ME, as long as I limit the Ram Memory Windows
ME sees to 512 MB. Safe Mode works with Windows ME, but not Windows 98 SE.

Suggestions?

Why Windows 98 SE? Because QuikSync3 works fine with Network Magic
installed in that operating system, but can't get QuikSync 3 to work with
Network Magic installed in Windows ME.

This is the value of multiple booting the computer. You get to see what
works and what doesn't, using the same piece of equipment.

Why using multiple operating systems? Programs no longer being supported
for use in newer operating systems. Programs no longer being updated, that
one likes.

--
thecreator

"Ron Martell" <ron.martell.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:48cg031c164inqemfllrcbscotn9ggeob7@4ax.com...
> tamer <tamer.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>hi
>>win98 2gb ram installed.but not windows 98 intalled.error message.win98
>>2gb
>>ram not support.what feasibility
>
> There is no known instance of Windows 98 every being used successfully
> on a PC with 2 gb of RAM installed unless the MaxPhysPage parameter is
> used in System.ini to limit Windows 98 to 1.5 gb or less.
>
> If you have more than one operating system installed on the PC and
> need to have 2 gb (or more) of RAM installed for the other operating
> system(s) then you need to add the following line to the [386enh]
> section of the system.ini file for Windows 98:
>
> MaxPhysPage=60000
>
> which will prevent Windows 98 from using more than 1.5 gb of the
> installed RAM. Note that you may have to reduce this value, as some
> machines do not operate with more than 1 gb of RAM with Windows 98.
> The setting would then be:
>
> MaxPhysPage=40000
>
>
> And if Windows 98 is the only operating system installed on this
> computer then you should reduce the installed RAM to only 1 gb. That
> is almost always more than Windows 98 will ever need, unless you are
> running some very specialized memory intensive applications.
>
> Good luck
>
> Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
> --
> Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008)
> On-Line Help Computer Service
> http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
> Syberfix Remote Computer Repair
>
> "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
> has never been in bed with a mosquito."

Ron Martell2 · External Since: Aug 30, 2004 Posts: 523

"thecreator" <thecreator RemoveThis @home.com> wrote:

>Hi Ron,
>
> I triple-boot a computer into Windows 98 SE, Windows ME and Windows XP
>Home Edition Service Pack 2 on FAT32 File System in a Compaq Presario 5714
>computer, then I gutted it. I moved all the Drives out and moved them into a
>new Case with a new Motherboard, Processor and 2 GB of Ram.
>
> I reformatted and reinstall all operating systems, sucessfully. I have
>no problems with Windows XP Home Edition SP 2 or Windows ME. However, with
>Windows 98 SE, while I was able to install the system and have it work to a
>degree, I found I was unable to access Windows 98 SE, Safe Mode with 2 GB
>installed and getting the Graphics to work The mouse pointer was messed up.
>It look like a Box.
>
> No problems with Windows ME, as long as I limit the Ram Memory Windows
>ME sees to 512 MB. Safe Mode works with Windows ME, but not Windows 98 SE.
>
> Suggestions?
>

What value do you have for MaxPhysPage in the [386enh] section of the
system.ini file for Windows 98?

Have you checked with the new motherboard manufacturer's web site for
any updated drivers for Windows 98? Also for any tech support notes
regarding Windows 98 on that particular motherboard model?

Sometimes old technology and new technology just won't mix.

Have you considered using VirtualPC and running Windows 98 that way?

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."