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A simple Windows 98/IE6? Problem

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by sylviasdolls

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I need help, tried Windows, ugh! A Microsoft tech caused me to have to reboot my entire program. So, I'm shooting everywhere for help. I use Windows 98 and IE6. Everything was fine and then I went from a dialup to ATT cable. Now, certain website appear wider than my screen. Not all, just some. Is there anything I can do to overcome this? Thanks out there if someone can help. Please contact me.

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by mrafrohead

First off...

When those ATT clowns were working on your computer, what kind of changes did they make???

I can tell you this much.

When you switch from Dial - up to Broadband there will be no bearing whatsoever on how your browser is going to display your web pages.

But this is the question. Did they install extra software that was "necessary" to allow you to use their network. That more than likely will be the cause of your problem.

This is all you need when you switch to @home.

Set your computer to DHCP in your NIC and then set your browser to LAN/AUTO Setup and you're good to go... That's all there is to it.

So if you have any questions, send me a note.

Other than that, if there's that software from @home, remove it and then try.

mrafrohead
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by Member 28765817

my first response is windows98? upgrade your program to windows xp home, office or even better pro. then get rid of att broadband. dialup is better than that. earthlink ain't what it's cracked up to be either. just use your dial-up or go to 300kb cable. cable is less expensive than dsl and is nearly as fast. and last, 98 just doesn't work that well with le6. if nothing else go back to ie5.5.

by ken-k

First, your decision to go with a broadband server was a very smart move. However, the choices between cable and phone hookups is not an easy one to make. My only experience has been with a cable connection and I have never had a problem with it.
From what I understand the phone line technology is still in the process of evolving and still has some serious user problems. My son uses it and can't wait until cable service is available in his area.
I think if I were you I would register a complaint with whomever installed your service before I started messing around changing settings on my own. If you do and they don't correct the problem you will be stuck because they will claim it's a problem you created.
In closing let me say this...which ever broadband service you may have, it is a vast improvement over using dial-up. Going back there would be a step back into the dark ages.

by mtberjim

I'm seeing a lot of cable connections in my area also. Most often using the USB type connection, which is at best problematic and slow. The cable company includes installation software, that includes stuff not needed for the thing to work. You did not mention the type of connection you have, but I'm guessing it's USB. Buy A network card install it, use DHCP and I'm thinking your problems will end. I have win 98se and IE 6 with a cable modem, connected to a NIC. It works 100% of the time. Good Luck, Jim D.

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