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by jchristopher.sr2

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I've just recieved a unit(given)from a friend. When I start it up it starts to register,then it gives me this message: Conflict I/O ports:3F8. It then tels me to run scan disk. After about 2 hours it found and tried to repair 123 sectors. It then says to run scan disk daily for a while. Each time I have done this(2)it finds fewer bad areas, will run in safe mode only. how do I get win 98 to run normal, and or how do I get this system back on line?

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by richard_barsby

Hi 3F8 is a com port it maybe that the modem and a com port are conflicting if you use a ps2/usb type mouse then in the bios disable the com ports this should allow you to get going.

Rich

by buckle

May sound a bit drastic but unless you have any vital info on this computer it will probable be woth the effort to remove the disk partition info, reformat and reinstall. This is almost always quicker than trying to fix inconsistancies and gets ridof any old software that may or may not be causing problems. You must ensure you take note of which video, audio, modem etc drivers are in use BEFORE removing anything.

by jchristopher.sr2

This worked grreat with that problem!! Only now it jumps to safe mode, I have no use of the mouse, and I can't get it to run in the normal mode. HELLLLLLLP MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by gilesguthrie

If scandisk is taking that long to run, and finding that many errors, you may wish to consider a new drive, because it sounds like the drive has some physical issues. They're not exactly expensive these days, and it's cheaper to replace your drive than your data.

by jchristopher.sr2

I have the conflict under control,I can now access win 98 in normal mode,but donot have use of a mouse and when I go to shut down, I get the message that it is "not" safe to turn your computer off. Should I cash it in and start over? how do I save the system file(win 98) to start over with if I don't have the systems disk? which is the best way to format the drive to start over? Thanks

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