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I`m familiar with Windows 95/98/XP problems and will try my best to assist you. Feel free to ask any software or hardware related questions.
I started using computers over 10 years ago and have grown to both love and hate it to say the least. I have studied computer programming and graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science.
Bachelors in computer information science
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OK, I wonder if this is the common Windows 98SE issue that I have seen in the past. If so, this can probably be fixed using the Windows 98SE shutdown supplement which you can get at: http://www.pcworld
Hi Jim, You mean it actually powers itself on? Is it powered off completely prior? Only thing I can think of is that it's powered on by sending a packet to the network port (assuming it's connected)
Hi Paul, can you tap the F5/F8 key repeatedly when you startup the computer (until you see a screen with options to select) and see if you can select Normal Mode there? Kevin. Kevin's Resource Center
Hi Rosalie, sorry for the delay in replying back. It might just be missing the drivers for the network card/port. Right click on My Computer and go to Properties. Then click on Device Manager and see
Do you have another computer that you can connect to the router (either wireless or using a network cable)? Do you know all the parameters to fill in? If so, see if you can use the program that comes with
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