AMD processor vs Win98 (USB Ports)

MMAChamp99 · 10-11-2004, 08:07 PM

I can't seem to get my USB ports to work properly... I heard a rumor that Win 98 and an AMD processor sometimes do not work well together and I need a patch... Is this my problem? Help I can't download pics from my new Canon A95 camera.

Valtelino · 10-11-2004, 10:00 PM

WIN95 had a problem with K6 above 350mhz, which you had to load a patch for.
Never had a problem with Win98 & AMDs.
If there's USB issues, sounds more like it needs chipset drivers loaded.
Eg, Via 4in1, if it's a via chipset mobo (most common SS7 chip' ), etc.
Can you tell us the Mainboard model/brand, cpu speed, and if it's W98 orig, or 98SE ?

**johnwill** · 10-12-2004, 06:39 PM

Try this Microsoft patch: USB Devices May Not Work in Windows 98 Second Edition.

Valtelino, I suggest a Google search next time, since my search for amd usb patch w98 turned up this pointer as the first hit. We strive for accuracy here.

Valtelino · 10-13-2004, 02:26 AM

Ooops! I stand corrected.
Thanks for the heads-up. I've done so many Win98 builds, I hadn't had to check my facts for years, but on reflection, it's probably been 12 months now since I did one, and it just shows you can get rusty without realising it.
My apologies everyone. :(

10-11-2004, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
MMAChamp99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1 OS: Win98	AMD processor vs Win98 (USB Ports) I can't seem to get my USB ports to work properly... I heard a rumor that Win 98 and an AMD processor sometimes do not work well together and I need a patch... Is this my problem? Help I can't download pics from my new Canon A95 camera.

10-12-2004, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,580 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Try this Microsoft patch: USB Devices May Not Work in Windows 98 Second Edition. Valtelino, I suggest a Google search next time, since my search for amd usb patch w98 turned up this pointer as the first hit. We strive for accuracy here. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-11-2004, 10:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Valtelino Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: BrisVegas Australia Posts: 173 OS: WinXP	WIN95 had a problem with K6 above 350mhz, which you had to load a patch for. Never had a problem with Win98 & AMDs. If there's USB issues, sounds more like it needs chipset drivers loaded. Eg, Via 4in1, if it's a via chipset mobo (most common SS7 chip' ), etc. Can you tell us the Mainboard model/brand, cpu speed, and if it's W98 orig, or 98SE ?

10-13-2004, 02:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Valtelino Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: BrisVegas Australia Posts: 173 OS: WinXP	Ooops! I stand corrected. Thanks for the heads-up. I've done so many Win98 builds, I hadn't had to check my facts for years, but on reflection, it's probably been 12 months now since I did one, and it just shows you can get rusty without realising it. My apologies everyone. :(