need antivirus

[CdLSRN]

Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports Windows 98se for my Dell
Dimension desktop?

 

[Alan Edwards]

Re: need antivirus

I use avast! (free version)
http://www.avast.com/

....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.com/index.htm



On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com>
wrote:

>Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports Windows 98se for my Dell
>Dimension desktop?
>

 

[CdLSRN]

Re: need antivirus

I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer and won't let me go
online. I have installed and deleted it in safe mode several times. I get online for
a short while then it restarts itself and I can only work offline.
"Alan Edwards" <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
> I use avast! (free version)
> http://www.avast.com/
>
> ...Alan
> --
> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
>
>
>
> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports Windows 98se for my
Dell
> >Dimension desktop?
> >

 

[MEB]

Re: need antivirus

Did you download the latest version of AVAST [4.8.1201], AND did you let it
update itself. While updating, depending upon your connection speed [like a
phone line], you may temporarily not be able to load a web page...

Once fully updated, AVAST MAY require you shutdown/restart to finish the
process.

Also, please clarify whether you are attempting to *install and uninstall*
while IN Safe Mode...

--
MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
--
_________

"CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:48365235$0$15181$607ed4bc@cv.net...
| I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer and won't
let me go
| online. I have installed and deleted it in safe mode several times. I get
online for
| a short while then it restarts itself and I can only work offline.
| "Alan Edwards" <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
| news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
| > I use avast! (free version)
| > http://www.avast.com/
| >
| > ...Alan
| > --
| > Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
| > http://dts-l.com/index.htm
| >
| >
| >
| > On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
| > microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com>
| > wrote:
| >
| > >Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports Windows
98se for my
| Dell
| > >Dimension desktop?
| > >
|
|

 

[Roger Fink]

Re: need antivirus

This may (or may not) help:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
Now try reinstalling.

I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.

CdLSRN wrote:
> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer and
> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe mode
> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts itself
> and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards" <edwards@southcom.com.au>
> wrote in message news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
>> I use avast! (free version)
>> http://www.avast.com/
>>
>> ...Alan
>> --
>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?

 

[CdLSRN]

Re: need antivirus

UNINSTALL
"MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:etMr9nJvIHA.5472@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Did you download the latest version of AVAST [4.8.1201], AND did you let it
> update itself. While updating, depending upon your connection speed [like a
> phone line], you may temporarily not be able to load a web page...
>
> Once fully updated, AVAST MAY require you shutdown/restart to finish the
> process.
>
> Also, please clarify whether you are attempting to *install and uninstall*
> while IN Safe Mode...
>
> --
> MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
> --
> _________
>
> "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:48365235$0$15181$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> | I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer and won't
> let me go
> | online. I have installed and deleted it in safe mode several times. I get
> online for
> | a short while then it restarts itself and I can only work offline.
> | "Alan Edwards" <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
> | news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
> | > I use avast! (free version)
> | > http://www.avast.com/
> | >
> | > ...Alan
> | > --
> | > Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
> | > http://dts-l.com/index.htm
> | >
> | >
> | >
> | > On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
> | > microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com>
> | > wrote:
> | >
> | > >Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports Windows
> 98se for my
> | Dell
> | > >Dimension desktop?
> | > >
> |
> |
>
>

 

[CdLSRN]

Re: need antivirus

Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.

"Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> This may (or may not) help:
> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
> Now try reinstalling.
>
> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
>
> CdLSRN wrote:
> > I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer and
> > won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe mode
> > several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts itself
> > and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards" <edwards@southcom.com.au>
> > wrote in message news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
> >> I use avast! (free version)
> >> http://www.avast.com/
> >>
> >> ...Alan
> >> --
> >> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
> >> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
> >> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
> >>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?
>
>

 

[MEB]

Re: need antivirus

Nor would I. That uninstaller does a pretty good cleanup job [though it
still leaves a few files around].

And uninstalling AVAST in Safe Mode [as indicated elsewhere] does not work
all that well {FME}..

--
MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
--
_________

"Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
| This may (or may not) help:
| http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
| Now try reinstalling.
|
| I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
|
| CdLSRN wrote:
| > I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer and
| > won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe mode
| > several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts itself
| > and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards" <edwards@southcom.com.au>
| > wrote in message news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
| >> I use avast! (free version)
| >> http://www.avast.com/
| >>
| >> ...Alan
| >> --
| >> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
| >> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
| >>
| >>
| >>
| >> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
| >> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com>
| >> wrote:
| >>
| >>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
| >>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?
|
|

 

[Roger Fink]

Re: need antivirus

Since you are posting here, I think you could reconsider that statement.

CdLSRN wrote:
> Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.
>
> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> This may (or may not) help:
>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
>> Now try reinstalling.
>>
>> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
>>
>> CdLSRN wrote:
>>> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer and
>>> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe mode
>>> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts
>>> itself and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards"
>>> <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
>>> news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
>>>> I use avast! (free version)
>>>> http://www.avast.com/
>>>>
>>>> ...Alan
>>>> --
>>>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
>>>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
>>>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN"
>>>> <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
>>>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?

 

[CdLSRN]

Re: need antivirus

I did not have my mail coming through the Avast Virus Scanner, I had continuous
protection and Web protection. I trusted the virus scanner at Cablevision to take
care of my mail. Therefore, as I stated early on, I can not get online via Internet
Explorer. I can not open and get online with any other ie: Mozilla (which is on my
desktop) and I can not click on links.
However, for about five minutes today I was able to get online before it re-appeared
, and I downloaded the Avast remover utility. I used it in safe mode but I am still
in the same condition I was before......I can send and receive e-mails but I can not
get online.
"Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
news:OYrrUlRvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Since you are posting here, I think you could reconsider that statement.
>
> CdLSRN wrote:
> > Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.
> >
> > "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> > news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> This may (or may not) help:
> >> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
> >> Now try reinstalling.
> >>
> >> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
> >>
> >> CdLSRN wrote:
> >>> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer and
> >>> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe mode
> >>> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts
> >>> itself and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards"
> >>> <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
> >>> news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
> >>>> I use avast! (free version)
> >>>> http://www.avast.com/
> >>>>
> >>>> ...Alan
> >>>> --
> >>>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
> >>>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
> >>>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN"
> >>>> <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
> >>>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?
>
>

 

[Roger Fink]

Re: need antivirus

You might try calling up your ISP and see if they will walk you through it,
but the chances are slim with '98. Avast real time scanner has to be set up
manually for Win98 - it is not automatic for IE or FF as it is when running
W2K & XP. If you haven't already, check further on the Avast website, they
used to have an animation on how to do it and it's probably still there. The
last thing I can think of is to try the IE6 repair function in add-remove.
You will lose any IE6 customizations, but on the bright side, IE6 is so
clunky that you can't lose much.

CdLSRN wrote:
> I did not have my mail coming through the Avast Virus Scanner, I had
> continuous protection and Web protection. I trusted the virus scanner
> at Cablevision to take care of my mail. Therefore, as I stated early
> on, I can not get online via Internet Explorer. I can not open and
> get online with any other ie: Mozilla (which is on my desktop) and I
> can not click on links.
> However, for about five minutes today I was able to get online before
> it re-appeared , and I downloaded the Avast remover utility. I used
> it in safe mode but I am still in the same condition I was
> before......I can send and receive e-mails but I can not get online.
> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> news:OYrrUlRvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Since you are posting here, I think you could reconsider that
>> statement.
>>
>> CdLSRN wrote:
>>> Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.
>>>
>>> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>>> news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> This may (or may not) help:
>>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
>>>> Now try reinstalling.
>>>>
>>>> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
>>>>
>>>> CdLSRN wrote:
>>>>> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer
>>>>> and
>>>>> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe
>>>>> mode
>>>>> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts
>>>>> itself and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards"
>>>>> <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
>>>>> news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
>>>>>> I use avast! (free version)
>>>>>> http://www.avast.com/
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ...Alan
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
>>>>>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
>>>>>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN"
>>>>>> <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
>>>>>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?

 

[CdLSRN]

Re: need antivirus

I went to add/remove programs, clicked on 'Microsoft Internet Explorer 6SP1 and
Internet Tools'. It said "can not repair Internet Explorer, Please run setup again to
reinstall all components" ...under more info. it said"FileMSXML.DLL" is missing File
MSXMLA.DLL IS missing, and File MSXMLR.DLL IS missing.
Can I get these files through an e-mail (since I can't get online) and if I can
........can you give me specific directions as to how and where to install them?
Thank you. Ginny

"Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
news:u8agVGUvIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> You might try calling up your ISP and see if they will walk you through it,
> but the chances are slim with '98. Avast real time scanner has to be set up
> manually for Win98 - it is not automatic for IE or FF as it is when running
> W2K & XP. If you haven't already, check further on the Avast website, they
> used to have an animation on how to do it and it's probably still there. The
> last thing I can think of is to try the IE6 repair function in add-remove.
> You will lose any IE6 customizations, but on the bright side, IE6 is so
> clunky that you can't lose much.
>
> CdLSRN wrote:
> > I did not have my mail coming through the Avast Virus Scanner, I had
> > continuous protection and Web protection. I trusted the virus scanner
> > at Cablevision to take care of my mail. Therefore, as I stated early
> > on, I can not get online via Internet Explorer. I can not open and
> > get online with any other ie: Mozilla (which is on my desktop) and I
> > can not click on links.
> > However, for about five minutes today I was able to get online before
> > it re-appeared , and I downloaded the Avast remover utility. I used
> > it in safe mode but I am still in the same condition I was
> > before......I can send and receive e-mails but I can not get online.
> > "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> > news:OYrrUlRvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> Since you are posting here, I think you could reconsider that
> >> statement.
> >>
> >> CdLSRN wrote:
> >>> Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.
> >>>
> >>> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> >>> news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >>>> This may (or may not) help:
> >>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
> >>>> Now try reinstalling.
> >>>>
> >>>> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
> >>>>
> >>>> CdLSRN wrote:
> >>>>> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer
> >>>>> and
> >>>>> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe
> >>>>> mode
> >>>>> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts
> >>>>> itself and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards"
> >>>>> <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
> >>>>> news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
> >>>>>> I use avast! (free version)
> >>>>>> http://www.avast.com/
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> ...Alan
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
> >>>>>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
> >>>>>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN"
> >>>>>> <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
> >>>>>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?
>
>

 

[Roger Fink]

Re: need antivirus

Unless one of the IE pros who occasionally post here can help you, you may
want to post your question in the IE group,
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser

CdLSRN wrote:
> I went to add/remove programs, clicked on 'Microsoft Internet
> Explorer 6SP1 and Internet Tools'. It said "can not repair Internet
> Explorer, Please run setup again to reinstall all components"
> ...under more info. it said"FileMSXML.DLL" is missing File MSXMLA.DLL
> IS missing, and File MSXMLR.DLL IS missing.
> Can I get these files through an e-mail (since I can't get online)
> and if I can .......can you give me specific directions as to how and
> where to install them? Thank you. Ginny
>
> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> news:u8agVGUvIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> You might try calling up your ISP and see if they will walk you
>> through it,
>> but the chances are slim with '98. Avast real time scanner has to be
>> set up manually for Win98 - it is not automatic for IE or FF as it
>> is when running
>> W2K & XP. If you haven't already, check further on the Avast
>> website, they
>> used to have an animation on how to do it and it's probably still
>> there. The
>> last thing I can think of is to try the IE6 repair function in
>> add-remove.
>> You will lose any IE6 customizations, but on the bright side, IE6 is
>> so
>> clunky that you can't lose much.
>>
>> CdLSRN wrote:
>>> I did not have my mail coming through the Avast Virus Scanner, I had
>>> continuous protection and Web protection. I trusted the virus
>>> scanner
>>> at Cablevision to take care of my mail. Therefore, as I stated early
>>> on, I can not get online via Internet Explorer. I can not open and
>>> get online with any other ie: Mozilla (which is on my desktop) and I
>>> can not click on links.
>>> However, for about five minutes today I was able to get online
>>> before
>>> it re-appeared , and I downloaded the Avast remover utility. I used
>>> it in safe mode but I am still in the same condition I was
>>> before......I can send and receive e-mails but I can not get online.
>>> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>>> news:OYrrUlRvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> Since you are posting here, I think you could reconsider that
>>>> statement.
>>>>
>>>> CdLSRN wrote:
>>>>> Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.
>>>>>
>>>>> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>>>>> news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> This may (or may not) help:
>>>>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
>>>>>> Now try reinstalling.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> CdLSRN wrote:
>>>>>>> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe
>>>>>>> mode
>>>>>>> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts
>>>>>>> itself and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards"
>>>>>>> <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
>>>>>>>> I use avast! (free version)
>>>>>>>> http://www.avast.com/
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ...Alan
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
>>>>>>>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
>>>>>>>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN"
>>>>>>>> <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
>>>>>>>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?

 

[Brian A.]

Re: need antivirus

See if this helps to repair IE:
Click Start>Run, type the following and click Enter, for IE6x: RUNDLL32
SETUPWBV.DLL,IE6Maintenance
Choose the Repair option, and continue.
If the repair says it cannot complete, reinstall Internet Explorer over
itself.

The three .dll files that are reported as missing should be in
C:\Windows\System, check to see if they are there.

If you need to reinstall IE, in Explorer expand C:\Program Files.
Click once on Internet Explorer to show the files/folders in the right pane.
If ie6setup.exe is present, double click it to reinstall.

--


Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375


"CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:48378901$0$11601$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>I went to add/remove programs, clicked on 'Microsoft Internet Explorer 6SP1 and
> Internet Tools'. It said "can not repair Internet Explorer, Please run setup
> again to
> reinstall all components" ...under more info. it said"FileMSXML.DLL" is
> missing File
> MSXMLA.DLL IS missing, and File MSXMLR.DLL IS missing.
> Can I get these files through an e-mail (since I can't get online) and if I
> can
> .......can you give me specific directions as to how and where to install
> them?
> Thank you. Ginny
>
> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> news:u8agVGUvIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> You might try calling up your ISP and see if they will walk you through it,
>> but the chances are slim with '98. Avast real time scanner has to be set up
>> manually for Win98 - it is not automatic for IE or FF as it is when running
>> W2K & XP. If you haven't already, check further on the Avast website, they
>> used to have an animation on how to do it and it's probably still there. The
>> last thing I can think of is to try the IE6 repair function in add-remove.
>> You will lose any IE6 customizations, but on the bright side, IE6 is so
>> clunky that you can't lose much.
>>
>> CdLSRN wrote:
>> > I did not have my mail coming through the Avast Virus Scanner, I had
>> > continuous protection and Web protection. I trusted the virus scanner
>> > at Cablevision to take care of my mail. Therefore, as I stated early
>> > on, I can not get online via Internet Explorer. I can not open and
>> > get online with any other ie: Mozilla (which is on my desktop) and I
>> > can not click on links.
>> > However, for about five minutes today I was able to get online before
>> > it re-appeared , and I downloaded the Avast remover utility. I used
>> > it in safe mode but I am still in the same condition I was
>> > before......I can send and receive e-mails but I can not get online.
>> > "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>> > news:OYrrUlRvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >> Since you are posting here, I think you could reconsider that
>> >> statement.
>> >>
>> >> CdLSRN wrote:
>> >>> Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.
>> >>>
>> >>> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>> >>> news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >>>> This may (or may not) help:
>> >>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
>> >>>> Now try reinstalling.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> CdLSRN wrote:
>> >>>>> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer
>> >>>>> and
>> >>>>> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe
>> >>>>> mode
>> >>>>> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts
>> >>>>> itself and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards"
>> >>>>> <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
>> >>>>> news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
>> >>>>>> I use avast! (free version)
>> >>>>>> http://www.avast.com/
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> ...Alan
>> >>>>>> --
>> >>>>>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
>> >>>>>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
>> >>>>>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN"
>> >>>>>> <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote:
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
>> >>>>>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?
>>
>>
>
>

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

Re: need antivirus

Regardless of the message, just having those files isn't going to fix it.
You need the installation files. You'll either have to go use a public
computer, or get some friend or acquaintance with a computer to download a
copy and burn it to CD, or find someone who can mail you a copy. (Where do
you live?) Or, you can try this link. Maybe it will work.
http://grystmill.com/shared/ie6sp1.zip

The ZIP file is over 47 MB. If I have to email it, I will, but try that link
and/or consider other options first.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com


"CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:48378901$0$11601$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>I went to add/remove programs, clicked on 'Microsoft Internet Explorer 6SP1
>and
> Internet Tools'. It said "can not repair Internet Explorer, Please run
> setup again to
> reinstall all components" ...under more info. it said"FileMSXML.DLL" is
> missing File
> MSXMLA.DLL IS missing, and File MSXMLR.DLL IS missing.
> Can I get these files through an e-mail (since I can't get online) and if
> I can
> .......can you give me specific directions as to how and where to install
> them?
> Thank you. Ginny
>
> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> news:u8agVGUvIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> You might try calling up your ISP and see if they will walk you through
>> it,
>> but the chances are slim with '98. Avast real time scanner has to be set
>> up
>> manually for Win98 - it is not automatic for IE or FF as it is when
>> running
>> W2K & XP. If you haven't already, check further on the Avast website,
>> they
>> used to have an animation on how to do it and it's probably still there.
>> The
>> last thing I can think of is to try the IE6 repair function in
>> add-remove.
>> You will lose any IE6 customizations, but on the bright side, IE6 is so
>> clunky that you can't lose much.
>>
>> CdLSRN wrote:
>> > I did not have my mail coming through the Avast Virus Scanner, I had
>> > continuous protection and Web protection. I trusted the virus scanner
>> > at Cablevision to take care of my mail. Therefore, as I stated early
>> > on, I can not get online via Internet Explorer. I can not open and
>> > get online with any other ie: Mozilla (which is on my desktop) and I
>> > can not click on links.
>> > However, for about five minutes today I was able to get online before
>> > it re-appeared , and I downloaded the Avast remover utility. I used
>> > it in safe mode but I am still in the same condition I was
>> > before......I can send and receive e-mails but I can not get online.
>> > "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>> > news:OYrrUlRvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >> Since you are posting here, I think you could reconsider that
>> >> statement.
>> >>
>> >> CdLSRN wrote:
>> >>> Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.
>> >>>
>> >>> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>> >>> news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >>>> This may (or may not) help:
>> >>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
>> >>>> Now try reinstalling.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> CdLSRN wrote:
>> >>>>> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer
>> >>>>> and
>> >>>>> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe
>> >>>>> mode
>> >>>>> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts
>> >>>>> itself and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards"
>> >>>>> <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
>> >>>>> news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
>> >>>>>> I use avast! (free version)
>> >>>>>> http://www.avast.com/
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> ...Alan
>> >>>>>> --
>> >>>>>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
>> >>>>>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
>> >>>>>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN"
>> >>>>>> <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote:
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
>> >>>>>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?
>>
>>
>
>

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

Re: need antivirus

But try Brian's methods, first. The program IE6SETUP.EXE needs to download
most of the files, first, and you may or may not be able to do that in your
situation.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
news:e4zW7mVvIHA.4376@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Regardless of the message, just having those files isn't going to fix it.
> You need the installation files. You'll either have to go use a public
> computer, or get some friend or acquaintance with a computer to download a
> copy and burn it to CD, or find someone who can mail you a copy. (Where do
> you live?) Or, you can try this link. Maybe it will work.
> http://grystmill.com/shared/ie6sp1.zip
>
> The ZIP file is over 47 MB. If I have to email it, I will, but try that
> link and/or consider other options first.
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
> www.grystmill.com
>
>
> "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:48378901$0$11601$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>I went to add/remove programs, clicked on 'Microsoft Internet Explorer
>>6SP1 and
>> Internet Tools'. It said "can not repair Internet Explorer, Please run
>> setup again to
>> reinstall all components" ...under more info. it said"FileMSXML.DLL" is
>> missing File
>> MSXMLA.DLL IS missing, and File MSXMLR.DLL IS missing.
>> Can I get these files through an e-mail (since I can't get online) and if
>> I can
>> .......can you give me specific directions as to how and where to install
>> them?
>> Thank you. Ginny
>>
>> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>> news:u8agVGUvIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> You might try calling up your ISP and see if they will walk you through
>>> it,
>>> but the chances are slim with '98. Avast real time scanner has to be set
>>> up
>>> manually for Win98 - it is not automatic for IE or FF as it is when
>>> running
>>> W2K & XP. If you haven't already, check further on the Avast website,
>>> they
>>> used to have an animation on how to do it and it's probably still there.
>>> The
>>> last thing I can think of is to try the IE6 repair function in
>>> add-remove.
>>> You will lose any IE6 customizations, but on the bright side, IE6 is so
>>> clunky that you can't lose much.
>>>
>>> CdLSRN wrote:
>>> > I did not have my mail coming through the Avast Virus Scanner, I had
>>> > continuous protection and Web protection. I trusted the virus scanner
>>> > at Cablevision to take care of my mail. Therefore, as I stated early
>>> > on, I can not get online via Internet Explorer. I can not open and
>>> > get online with any other ie: Mozilla (which is on my desktop) and I
>>> > can not click on links.
>>> > However, for about five minutes today I was able to get online before
>>> > it re-appeared , and I downloaded the Avast remover utility. I used
>>> > it in safe mode but I am still in the same condition I was
>>> > before......I can send and receive e-mails but I can not get online.
>>> > "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>>> > news:OYrrUlRvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> >> Since you are posting here, I think you could reconsider that
>>> >> statement.
>>> >>
>>> >> CdLSRN wrote:
>>> >>> Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>>> >>> news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> >>>> This may (or may not) help:
>>> >>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
>>> >>>> Now try reinstalling.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> CdLSRN wrote:
>>> >>>>> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer
>>> >>>>> and
>>> >>>>> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe
>>> >>>>> mode
>>> >>>>> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts
>>> >>>>> itself and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards"
>>> >>>>> <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
>>> >>>>> news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
>>> >>>>>> I use avast! (free version)
>>> >>>>>> http://www.avast.com/
>>> >>>>>>
>>> >>>>>> ...Alan
>>> >>>>>> --
>>> >>>>>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
>>> >>>>>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
>>> >>>>>>
>>> >>>>>>
>>> >>>>>>
>>> >>>>>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
>>> >>>>>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN"
>>> >>>>>> <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote:
>>> >>>>>>
>>> >>>>>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
>>> >>>>>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

 

[dadiOH]

Re: need antivirus

CdLSRN wrote:
> I went to add/remove programs, clicked on 'Microsoft Internet
> Explorer 6SP1 and Internet Tools'. It said "can not repair Internet
> Explorer, Please run setup again to reinstall all components"
> ...under more info. it said"FileMSXML.DLL" is missing File MSXMLA.DLL
> IS missing, and File MSXMLR.DLL IS missing.
> Can I get these files through an e-mail (since I can't get online)
> and if I can .......can you give me specific directions as to how and
> where to install them? Thank you. Ginny

They go in C:/windows/system

You get them by running IE 6's setup program. When you do that they will
automatically be put in the correct spot.

BTW, I trust you know that you can turn off Avast's "Web Shield" by
selecting "Pause/Stop Provider" after right clicking the Avast icon in your
system tray. Doubt it will do you any good as I don't think Avast is the
cause of your problem.

--

dadiOH
____________________________

dadiOH's dandies v3.06...
....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico

 

[CdLSRN]

Re: need antivirus

If it has to go online to download the files, It won't work. Should I even try? Do
you have these files? My computer has a cd/dvd rom only, Can I install them from your
cd? If yes I will send you my address. I am in Yorktown Heights, New York. I am
housebound/disabled and can not get out to the library. Thank you. Ginny
"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
news:OQnDgqVvIHA.2208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> But try Brian's methods, first. The program IE6SETUP.EXE needs to download
> most of the files, first, and you may or may not be able to do that in your
> situation.
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
> www.grystmill.com
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> news:e4zW7mVvIHA.4376@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > Regardless of the message, just having those files isn't going to fix it.
> > You need the installation files. You'll either have to go use a public
> > computer, or get some friend or acquaintance with a computer to download a
> > copy and burn it to CD, or find someone who can mail you a copy. (Where do
> > you live?) Or, you can try this link. Maybe it will work.
> > http://grystmill.com/shared/ie6sp1.zip
> >
> > The ZIP file is over 47 MB. If I have to email it, I will, but try that
> > link and/or consider other options first.
> >
> > --
> > Gary S. Terhune
> > MS-MVP Shell/User
> > www.grystmill.com
> >
> >
> > "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
> > news:48378901$0$11601$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> >>I went to add/remove programs, clicked on 'Microsoft Internet Explorer
> >>6SP1 and
> >> Internet Tools'. It said "can not repair Internet Explorer, Please run
> >> setup again to
> >> reinstall all components" ...under more info. it said"FileMSXML.DLL" is
> >> missing File
> >> MSXMLA.DLL IS missing, and File MSXMLR.DLL IS missing.
> >> Can I get these files through an e-mail (since I can't get online) and if
> >> I can
> >> .......can you give me specific directions as to how and where to install
> >> them?
> >> Thank you. Ginny
> >>
> >> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> >> news:u8agVGUvIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >>> You might try calling up your ISP and see if they will walk you through
> >>> it,
> >>> but the chances are slim with '98. Avast real time scanner has to be set
> >>> up
> >>> manually for Win98 - it is not automatic for IE or FF as it is when
> >>> running
> >>> W2K & XP. If you haven't already, check further on the Avast website,
> >>> they
> >>> used to have an animation on how to do it and it's probably still there.
> >>> The
> >>> last thing I can think of is to try the IE6 repair function in
> >>> add-remove.
> >>> You will lose any IE6 customizations, but on the bright side, IE6 is so
> >>> clunky that you can't lose much.
> >>>
> >>> CdLSRN wrote:
> >>> > I did not have my mail coming through the Avast Virus Scanner, I had
> >>> > continuous protection and Web protection. I trusted the virus scanner
> >>> > at Cablevision to take care of my mail. Therefore, as I stated early
> >>> > on, I can not get online via Internet Explorer. I can not open and
> >>> > get online with any other ie: Mozilla (which is on my desktop) and I
> >>> > can not click on links.
> >>> > However, for about five minutes today I was able to get online before
> >>> > it re-appeared , and I downloaded the Avast remover utility. I used
> >>> > it in safe mode but I am still in the same condition I was
> >>> > before......I can send and receive e-mails but I can not get online.
> >>> > "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> >>> > news:OYrrUlRvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >>> >> Since you are posting here, I think you could reconsider that
> >>> >> statement.
> >>> >>
> >>> >> CdLSRN wrote:
> >>> >>> Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> >>> >>> news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >>> >>>> This may (or may not) help:
> >>> >>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
> >>> >>>> Now try reinstalling.
> >>> >>>>
> >>> >>>> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
> >>> >>>>
> >>> >>>> CdLSRN wrote:
> >>> >>>>> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer
> >>> >>>>> and
> >>> >>>>> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe
> >>> >>>>> mode
> >>> >>>>> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts
> >>> >>>>> itself and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards"
> >>> >>>>> <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
> >>> >>>>> news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
> >>> >>>>>> I use avast! (free version)
> >>> >>>>>> http://www.avast.com/
> >>> >>>>>>
> >>> >>>>>> ...Alan
> >>> >>>>>> --
> >>> >>>>>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
> >>> >>>>>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
> >>> >>>>>>
> >>> >>>>>>
> >>> >>>>>>
> >>> >>>>>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
> >>> >>>>>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN"
> >>> >>>>>> <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>>
> >>> >>>>>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
> >>> >>>>>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
>

 

[CdLSRN]

Re: need antivirus

I did start, run, and typed "RUNDLLEWSETUPWBV.DLL" WITHOUT quotes and got a message
could not find......dll or one of its components. etc. I put in the same thing with
the ,IE6Maintenance" and got a message " can not fine". I put in the 1st one with a
space between RUNDLL32 AND SETUP AND it did't even bother to give me any answer nor
did it go anywhere.

"Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
news:O0hnGmVvIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> See if this helps to repair IE:
> Click Start>Run, type the following and click Enter, for IE6x: RUNDLL32
> SETUPWBV.DLL,IE6Maintenance
> Choose the Repair option, and continue.
> If the repair says it cannot complete, reinstall Internet Explorer over
> itself.
>
> The three .dll files that are reported as missing should be in
> C:\Windows\System, check to see if they are there.
>
> If you need to reinstall IE, in Explorer expand C:\Program Files.
> Click once on Internet Explorer to show the files/folders in the right pane.
> If ie6setup.exe is present, double click it to reinstall.
>
> --
>
>
> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }
> Conflicts start where information lacks.
> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>
> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>
>
> "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:48378901$0$11601$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> >I went to add/remove programs, clicked on 'Microsoft Internet Explorer 6SP1 and
> > Internet Tools'. It said "can not repair Internet Explorer, Please run setup
> > again to
> > reinstall all components" ...under more info. it said"FileMSXML.DLL" is
> > missing File
> > MSXMLA.DLL IS missing, and File MSXMLR.DLL IS missing.
> > Can I get these files through an e-mail (since I can't get online) and if I
> > can
> > .......can you give me specific directions as to how and where to install
> > them?
> > Thank you. Ginny
> >
> > "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> > news:u8agVGUvIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> You might try calling up your ISP and see if they will walk you through it,
> >> but the chances are slim with '98. Avast real time scanner has to be set up
> >> manually for Win98 - it is not automatic for IE or FF as it is when running
> >> W2K & XP. If you haven't already, check further on the Avast website, they
> >> used to have an animation on how to do it and it's probably still there. The
> >> last thing I can think of is to try the IE6 repair function in add-remove.
> >> You will lose any IE6 customizations, but on the bright side, IE6 is so
> >> clunky that you can't lose much.
> >>
> >> CdLSRN wrote:
> >> > I did not have my mail coming through the Avast Virus Scanner, I had
> >> > continuous protection and Web protection. I trusted the virus scanner
> >> > at Cablevision to take care of my mail. Therefore, as I stated early
> >> > on, I can not get online via Internet Explorer. I can not open and
> >> > get online with any other ie: Mozilla (which is on my desktop) and I
> >> > can not click on links.
> >> > However, for about five minutes today I was able to get online before
> >> > it re-appeared , and I downloaded the Avast remover utility. I used
> >> > it in safe mode but I am still in the same condition I was
> >> > before......I can send and receive e-mails but I can not get online.
> >> > "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> >> > news:OYrrUlRvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> >> Since you are posting here, I think you could reconsider that
> >> >> statement.
> >> >>
> >> >> CdLSRN wrote:
> >> >>> Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
> >> >>> news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> >>>> This may (or may not) help:
> >> >>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
> >> >>>> Now try reinstalling.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> CdLSRN wrote:
> >> >>>>> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer
> >> >>>>> and
> >> >>>>> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe
> >> >>>>> mode
> >> >>>>> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts
> >> >>>>> itself and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards"
> >> >>>>> <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
> >> >>>>> news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
> >> >>>>>> I use avast! (free version)
> >> >>>>>> http://www.avast.com/
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> ...Alan
> >> >>>>>> --
> >> >>>>>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
> >> >>>>>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
> >> >>>>>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN"
> >> >>>>>> <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote:
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
> >> >>>>>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

Re: need antivirus

I can't hurt to try the link I gave you. If that doesn't work, I'll email it
to you. You must understand, you ARE online. It's just that your Internet
Explorer browser is broken. IE is only one tool that uses the internet. Your
OE can send and receive, and I'm quessing most other tools that use the
internet -- except browsers, apparently -- will also function on the
machine. Understand: When you say that two different browsers failed to get
online, it suggests that maybe IE Repair or forced reinstallation may not
fix the problem. It still needs to be done, but it may not fix the problem.
I can guess what happened in general terms, but I would have to be sitting
in front of your machine in order to trace the trail. I'm hoping that the
cleanup tool will be the one that saves the day.

I don't know if using that download link requires IE to function properly,
and even so, since IE is broken in part, the download functions may still
work. So give the link a try. It definitely can't hurt anything.

As a last resort, or just because you want them, I have a two-CD set of
updates for Windows 98/98SE and ME. The first one is a CD put out by
Microsoft in Feb 2004 that updates the system to that point in time,
including IE6SP1. The second CD includes all those updates that are offered
at Windows Updates after installing the Feb 2004 package. This makes it
possible to take a fresh installation of Win98/98SE/ME to fully patched
without going online. I ask $3 to cover costs (CDs, packaging and postage.)

You have uninstalled Avast, correct? Safe Mode is often not the best place
to install/uninstall apps. (However, there are exceptions, like the Avast
cleanup tool.) Instead, you should consider these procedures:
http://grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm.
(Ignore the reference to another article on Security. I have to get off my
butt and update that article, but for now it's too obsolete with regard to
recommended applications, so I killed it.)

I forget... Were you able to obtain the Avast uninstaller tool?
http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclear.exe
Instructions:
"Sometimes it´s not possible to uninstall avast! the standard way - using
the ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS in control panel. In this case, you can use our
uninstallation utility aswClear."
--How to uninstall our software using aswClear.exe:
1. Download aswClear.exe on to your desktop
2. Start Windows in Safe Mode
3. Open (execute) the uninstall utility
4. If you installed avast! in a different folder than the default, browse
for it. (Note: Be careful! The content of any folder you choose will be
deleted!)
5. Click REMOVE
6. Restart your computer

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:48385853$0$15199$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> If it has to go online to download the files, It won't work. Should I even
> try? Do
> you have these files? My computer has a cd/dvd rom only, Can I install
> them from your
> cd? If yes I will send you my address. I am in Yorktown Heights, New York.
> I am
> housebound/disabled and can not get out to the library. Thank you. Ginny
> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> news:OQnDgqVvIHA.2208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> But try Brian's methods, first. The program IE6SETUP.EXE needs to
>> download
>> most of the files, first, and you may or may not be able to do that in
>> your
>> situation.
>>
>> --
>> Gary S. Terhune
>> MS-MVP Shell/User
>> www.grystmill.com
>>
>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
>> news:e4zW7mVvIHA.4376@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> > Regardless of the message, just having those files isn't going to fix
>> > it.
>> > You need the installation files. You'll either have to go use a public
>> > computer, or get some friend or acquaintance with a computer to
>> > download a
>> > copy and burn it to CD, or find someone who can mail you a copy. (Where
>> > do
>> > you live?) Or, you can try this link. Maybe it will work.
>> > http://grystmill.com/shared/ie6sp1.zip
>> >
>> > The ZIP file is over 47 MB. If I have to email it, I will, but try that
>> > link and/or consider other options first.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Gary S. Terhune
>> > MS-MVP Shell/User
>> > www.grystmill.com
>> >
>> >
>> > "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> > news:48378901$0$11601$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>> >>I went to add/remove programs, clicked on 'Microsoft Internet Explorer
>> >>6SP1 and
>> >> Internet Tools'. It said "can not repair Internet Explorer, Please run
>> >> setup again to
>> >> reinstall all components" ...under more info. it said"FileMSXML.DLL"
>> >> is
>> >> missing File
>> >> MSXMLA.DLL IS missing, and File MSXMLR.DLL IS missing.
>> >> Can I get these files through an e-mail (since I can't get online) and
>> >> if
>> >> I can
>> >> .......can you give me specific directions as to how and where to
>> >> install
>> >> them?
>> >> Thank you. Ginny
>> >>
>> >> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>> >> news:u8agVGUvIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> >>> You might try calling up your ISP and see if they will walk you
>> >>> through
>> >>> it,
>> >>> but the chances are slim with '98. Avast real time scanner has to be
>> >>> set
>> >>> up
>> >>> manually for Win98 - it is not automatic for IE or FF as it is when
>> >>> running
>> >>> W2K & XP. If you haven't already, check further on the Avast website,
>> >>> they
>> >>> used to have an animation on how to do it and it's probably still
>> >>> there.
>> >>> The
>> >>> last thing I can think of is to try the IE6 repair function in
>> >>> add-remove.
>> >>> You will lose any IE6 customizations, but on the bright side, IE6 is
>> >>> so
>> >>> clunky that you can't lose much.
>> >>>
>> >>> CdLSRN wrote:
>> >>> > I did not have my mail coming through the Avast Virus Scanner, I
>> >>> > had
>> >>> > continuous protection and Web protection. I trusted the virus
>> >>> > scanner
>> >>> > at Cablevision to take care of my mail. Therefore, as I stated
>> >>> > early
>> >>> > on, I can not get online via Internet Explorer. I can not open and
>> >>> > get online with any other ie: Mozilla (which is on my desktop) and
>> >>> > I
>> >>> > can not click on links.
>> >>> > However, for about five minutes today I was able to get online
>> >>> > before
>> >>> > it re-appeared , and I downloaded the Avast remover utility. I used
>> >>> > it in safe mode but I am still in the same condition I was
>> >>> > before......I can send and receive e-mails but I can not get
>> >>> > online.
>> >>> > "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>> >>> > news:OYrrUlRvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >>> >> Since you are posting here, I think you could reconsider that
>> >>> >> statement.
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >> CdLSRN wrote:
>> >>> >>> Since I can't get online, I can't get the utility.
>> >>> >>>
>> >>> >>> "Roger Fink" <fink@manana.org> wrote in message
>> >>> >>> news:uS%23EFtOvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >>> >>>> This may (or may not) help:
>> >>> >>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html
>> >>> >>>> Now try reinstalling.
>> >>> >>>>
>> >>> >>>> I wouldn't give up on Avast, especially w/ Win98.
>> >>> >>>>
>> >>> >>>> CdLSRN wrote:
>> >>> >>>>> I am still struggling with Avast. It is in my Internet Explorer
>> >>> >>>>> and
>> >>> >>>>> won't let me go online. I have installed and deleted it in safe
>> >>> >>>>> mode
>> >>> >>>>> several times. I get online for a short while then it restarts
>> >>> >>>>> itself and I can only work offline. "Alan Edwards"
>> >>> >>>>> <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
>> >>> >>>>> news:gpgc34lnd5qsobmhv6r8vtccrk8k61d1as@4ax.com...
>> >>> >>>>>> I use avast! (free version)
>> >>> >>>>>> http://www.avast.com/
>> >>> >>>>>>
>> >>> >>>>>> ...Alan
>> >>> >>>>>> --
>> >>> >>>>>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
>> >>> >>>>>> http://dts-l.com/index.htm
>> >>> >>>>>>
>> >>> >>>>>>
>> >>> >>>>>>
>> >>> >>>>>> On Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:12 -0400, in
>> >>> >>>>>> microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "CdLSRN"
>> >>> >>>>>> <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote:
>> >>> >>>>>>
>> >>> >>>>>>> Is there a antivirus that I can download that still supports
>> >>> >>>>>>> Windows 98se for my Dell Dimension desktop?
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>>
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