[AccessD] OT: Windows 98 problem

John Bartow john at winhaven.net
Thu Jan 13 18:31:24 CST 2005


I would try another online AV scanner to be sure. I use these when I have
any doubts at all. It might take awhile on an older PC but its worth it.
I've recently had a client get hit with over a half dozen viruses that got
through your particular brand of AV (I replaced it with another brand).

Here's a good online AV scanner/cleaner:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp 


HTH
John B. 

 


-----Original Message-----
From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 1:46 AM
To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
Subject: RE: [AccessD] OT: Windows 98 problem

Hi John:

Thanks for your help. I think the problem is something to do with some
Trojan or virus, though I do have a firewall and auto-update McAfees virus
scanning program running in-memory. The monitor only goes off when
attempting or processing through a DOS based program... Does the process of
accessing DOS draw more power? I will take your suggestion and switch
monitors.

I will also check out your other good suggestions and see if there is a
break-through. If you can think of anything else that may be contributing to
the weird problems or more suggestions to resolve them, please do not
hesitate to post them to the list.

Thanks again
Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:07 PM
To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
Subject: RE: [AccessD] OT: Windows 98 problem

Yes Stuart came up with that bit of archain knowledge quite quickly! I wish
I had seen it before I bothered to look up the same thing! I was just
shutting down for the night when I saw you message pop in and thought to
myself "I know that or - well - knew that and wrote it down somewhere. In my
db of tips thank goodness.

This may or may not help:
1. Change the attributes for MSDOS.SYS so it is not 'Read Only', MSDOS.SYS
is found in the root directory of your C:\ drive. Open the file using
Notepad or another text editor (not Microsoft Word or any word processor). 

2. Change the value of 'Logo=' to 'Logo=1' for splash screen enabled or
'Logo=0' for disabled. 

3. Changes will take place on the next reboot.

Normally you would see the DOS boot process on the screen. It may be your
video card or monitor are not sending/receiving the video signals, the
signals could be weak, the contacts could be in need of cleaning from lack
of use, ??? I'd try a different monitor and/or cleaning the contacts and
reconnecting the monitor - while turned off please :o)

HTH

John B. 

 


-----Original Message-----
From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 12:29 AM
To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
Subject: RE: [AccessD] OT: Windows 98 problem

Hi Stuart:

Thanks you very much for your quick response. Half and hour on the net had
me no closer to a solution. Where did you find that information so quickly?

There is no setting currently like this in the registry. I will add it but
am now doubtful if anything but a full install will resolve the issues. 

When the system now boots up, until the login prompt is displayed on the
screen, the monitor remains off? DOS based programs will run or not
display... not sure which. The DOS prompt is not even displayed on initial
boot-up.

It may be just some strange issue with an old computer and OS. If you can
think of anything else that may refer to or you have heard of such a problem
in your travels, please let me know.

Thanks again.
Jim  

-----Original Message-----
From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:04 PM
To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT: Windows 98 problem

On 12 Jan 2005 at 21:51, Jim Lawrence wrote:

> Hi All:
> 
> This is an OT question but I just can not remember the solution for. I
have
> an old Windows98 box running so I can still support legacy programs.
> Recently, I lost access to the command prompt. (I suspect a virus or
> Trojan.)
> 
> Many moons ago I remember there was a hack, registry or other-wise 
> that could disable command access... does anyone know what it was????
> 


To remove the Run Command from the Start Menu on Windows 9x and NT

Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
Value Name: NoRun
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Data: (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)

To disable the MS-DOS Command Prompt on Windows 9x and NT

1. Using Regedit find the key below, creating it if it doesn't already
exist.
2. Create a new DWORD value, and name it 'Disabled'.
3.To disable the command prompt modify the value of 'Disabled' to '1', and
to re-enable it again later change the value to '0'.

Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WinOldApp]
Value Name: Disabled
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Data: (0 = disable, 1 = enable)

--
Stuart


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