vmm32.vxd or vmm32.020 problem from driver download

[deborah]

Thanks in advance to anyone who responds to this! I don't really know what I am doing, but I keep trying. I'll try to do a succinct overview of problem:

I bought a used computer: a no-name. Took it apart and found users manual for SS7 M598. I bought an ATX Form card with mini-DIN port for PS/2 mouse, IR, and two USB ports. After installation, lots of conflicts when I plugged in Belkin USB hub and/or BUS keyboard. PS/2 mouse works okay. Modem stopped working. I bought Scott Mueller's book and did hours of research and managed to get the modem working again.
Learned how to get into BIOS setup, etc. Then the problem was: at W98SE start-up, windows tells me it needs to load driver for USB. It dials up and tries to load, but then tells me I need to load Windows 98SE CD. Uh....I don't have one.
I also get the message: error 1FB....i guess i don't have Sis 7001 PCI to USB open host controller. NOW>>>>THE BIG PROBLEM>>>>>
I went to a website and downloaded a Sis 7001 driver. When I opened it, I got the message that it was older than what was on my system and should windows save what I already had. I said yes. Now, I can't get into Windows at all. There is some problem in config. It is detecting an error or absence of one of the following: vmm.vxd, shell.vxd, vtd.vxd, vxdldr.vxd, vpicd.vxd, vwin32. Won't start in safe mode. Tried step-by-step configuration....but since I have NO idea what i'm doing, I don't know when to answer Y and when to answer N!!!!
I tried for hours last nite, tried various Y and N answers.
I have no idea how to do any commands in dos. I know NOTHING!!!!! I am in way over my head. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks for your patience!!!!!

[NooNoo]

Originally posted by deborah
Then the problem was: at W98SE start-up, windows tells me it needs to load driver for USB. It dials up and tries to load, but then tells me I need to load Windows 98SE CD. Uh....I don't have one.

Are the cab files loaded? Did you buy the computer with the licence for window 98?

[deborah]

Thanks for your reply.

I don't know if CAB files are loading. Windows will not load now because it can't find krnl386.exe.......a problem that started after i downloaded a driver and now some 'library'
has an older (and invalid?) version of vmm.vdx or something.

I bought this computer with W98 already installed. It came from a small business with 3 computers.
I have a Toshiba laptop (which I am using right now) which has W98 on it (no W98 CD, but has the booklet with reg number). I wonder if I can make a disk from the laptop and put it on my other computer to get it going again?

[Orangeman]

Since this is the first time you have tried something like this on an old computer I am assuming that you have nothing on it worth saving. If that is so I would try erasing and reformatting. This is because it sounds like you have lots of old and conflicting drivers. Reformating would 'wipe the slate clean' and eliminate the conflicts.

I would also STRONGLY URGE you to get a Win98 CD. You are gong to need it. You can get them on Ebay for less than $20.00. My preliminary search turned up this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=11229


There are probably more available! After you purchase a disk you can ask us again the best way to format and install the operating system.

I would also make sure you download the drivers to your modem, video card, sound card etc. and other devices and have them ready.


Good Luck,

Orangeman

[deborah]

Thank you!

I appreciate the link and info re: W98 CD on ebay. I have one more thing to try, and then I will follow your advice.

[Orangeman]

"This dang computer will not be the boss of me!!!"



....eh, eh, eh....That's what we all said....in the beginning!