safe mode troubles[MOVED]

smpabst81 · 10-19-2009, 10:14 AM

I feel like a complete idiot!! I have two computers in the house and one still runs 98 because they refuse to upgrade. I installed a wireless usb so he could connect to the net via, the wireless system that we already have in place. It installed with no problems, connected with no problems, but when you shut it down and then reboot it, it goes into safe mode and you cannot connect. The only way that you can get it out of safe mode is to unistall the new usb. Short of never shutting the computer down I've got no idea what to do here. I've contacted the manufacturer and all my equipment is compatible and I do meet the system requirements. As long as you don't shut it down...it's fine. I'm really getting frustrated. Please help!!

Geekgirl · 10-19-2009, 11:20 AM

Welcome to TSF

Did you try uninstalling and reinstalling? Win98 was always a stickler with usb devices and drivers, I would try that first. Also did you make sure the device is compatible with Win98?

smpabst81 · 10-19-2009, 03:03 PM

I did uninstall and reinstall, it is a netgear USB model number WG111v3 and according to net gear they are compatible (says it on the side of the box). When I uninstalled it, it came out of safe mode, but when I reinstalled it and then restarted the pc it went back into safe mode.

Geekgirl · 10-20-2009, 08:37 AM

It does not support Win98

Quote:

Verify System Requirements
Before installing the Wireless Adapter, make sure that these minimum requirements have been
met. You must have a computer with:
• A Pentium300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB port.
• A CD drive.
• 10 MB of free hard disk space.
• Windows 2000, XP, or Vist

http://74.125.93.132/search?q=cache:...=clnk&gl=us#13

smpabst81 · 10-20-2009, 03:46 PM

I checked with netgear and they are saying that it is compatible with 98 SE. How do I know that it is SE or not?

johnwill · 10-21-2009, 09:44 AM

Right click on My Computer and select Properties.

smpabst81 · 10-21-2009, 07:26 PM

I am running 98 SE. I contacted netgear tech support and it is compatible. But when you shut down and restart it, it is still running in safe mode.

10-19-2009, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
smpabst81 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: win 98	safe mode troubles[MOVED] I feel like a complete idiot!! I have two computers in the house and one still runs 98 because they refuse to upgrade. I installed a wireless usb so he could connect to the net via, the wireless system that we already have in place. It installed with no problems, connected with no problems, but when you shut it down and then reboot it, it goes into safe mode and you cannot connect. The only way that you can get it out of safe mode is to unistall the new usb. Short of never shutting the computer down I've got no idea what to do here. I've contacted the manufacturer and all my equipment is compatible and I do meet the system requirements. As long as you don't shut it down...it's fine. I'm really getting frustrated. Please help!!

10-19-2009, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,156 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: safe mode troubles Welcome to TSF Did you try uninstalling and reinstalling? Win98 was always a stickler with usb devices and drivers, I would try that first. Also did you make sure the device is compatible with Win98? __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

10-19-2009, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
smpabst81 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: win 98	Re: safe mode troubles[MOVED] I did uninstall and reinstall, it is a netgear USB model number WG111v3 and according to net gear they are compatible (says it on the side of the box). When I uninstalled it, it came out of safe mode, but when I reinstalled it and then restarted the pc it went back into safe mode.

10-20-2009, 03:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
smpabst81 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: win 98	Re: safe mode troubles[MOVED] I checked with netgear and they are saying that it is compatible with 98 SE. How do I know that it is SE or not?

10-21-2009, 09:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,546 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: safe mode troubles[MOVED] Right click on My Computer and select Properties. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-21-2009, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
smpabst81 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: win 98	Re: safe mode troubles[MOVED] I am running 98 SE. I contacted netgear tech support and it is compatible. But when you shut down and restart it, it is still running in safe mode.