Win 98 Lockup

Unfortunatly... you probably do.

To check this, make a set of anti virus boot discs from a clean machine, then run it that way (almost 100% working rate)

I am not sure what ddeml.dll is; but it sounds important, ne? Run some patches to see ifthat corrects the problem

Much luck

Maelgwyn

ddeml.dll is used with such devices as barcode scanners... if you have such devices installed on your computer, then i'd recommend re-installing the software that came with the hardware.

If the virus software is not working correctly, then youprobably have other problems you need to take care of first.

Run a complete anti-virus scna on your computer. If you can and don't mind re-doing the whole computer, boot with a known good boot floppy and fdisk and format the whole drive and start over. That's the best way to start clean.

ddeml.dll Is A Direct Link Libarie File Which Is Part Of The C++ Sytem Core And Interface
This File Is Need To Run Windows On A System It Doesnt Have To Be On There However If Removed In Some Matter Is May Resolt To BSOD Or Hive Corruption I Say Try Safe Mode F5 F8 Or Control
And Go To Run And Type In msconfig And select selective boot and remove win.ini from boot
and device drivers if u wish

when restarted will not use the selected file ddeml.dll
and if computer works fine its that file causing the problem meaning its infected or corrupted and needs to be replaced

if the computer still runs crappy after that solution try running scandisk.exe or chkdsk

try entering dos 8.3 shell
by restarting the pc in ms-dos
and typingdosshell
and config from there

GOODLUCK BRO

DSICT Corp

Hi, it does sound like you have an virus, and if you can not install a new virus program and run a complete system scan, I would recommend going to www.trendmicro.com. They have an online virus scan for free that I have used before with customers systems when thier virus programs would not work or install. Depending on your internet connection, and if you are able to get on the net, this has worked for me. Once the scan is finished and the virus detected, you can repair it. If none of the aboveoptions work, try a fresh install of your operating sysem, after doing a reformat of your hard drive. I am not exactly sure what the ddeml.dll does, but it is in both my windows system folders on both my hard drives. Good luck!

There is a good chance that the dll error is causing your lockups. I believe win98 has a 'System File Restore' utility that will scan your dll's and attempt to replace any mismatched versions. I recommend giving this a try. If that doesn't work here is a KB article on how to do it manually - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q183479

Another point to consider is that most Win98 lock ups are due to insufficient memory being available through memory leakage etc. As other suggest scan for a virus, when setting everything up properly obtain and install a memory management program and set it up to run automatically when you get down to 10MB RAM. I have done this on PCs that locked up twice a day and they now go for months without a lock up.

I recommend going to www.hauriusa.net and downloading the trial version of ViRobot Expert. This virus software is WAY better than Norton or McAfee.

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