well i aint an expert but if at first u dont succed try try again? u mite want to try to reformat and try install again could be a dirty install ,or a bad c/d? i have had to do it a couple times on my kids pc,and when i got my bran new gateway about three years ago it had a dirty install and i had to reinstall, so good luck and try to have some fun .now remember dont get mad go to pcbuild there the best so far!!!!!!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mitch Grossack" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 8:39 AM Subject: [PCBUILD] Problems with Win98SE > I need some advice, I have added a new HD to a PIII machine. > Installed W98SE from CD after all the HD prep work. > > Problem any time the OS attempts to open windows explorer I > receive an error stating Explorer has caused a fault and must close. > I can open explorer on my own, but the OS cannot. Particularly > frustrating is the OS will not open control panel. > > I am open to all suggestions, TIA. > > Mitch Grossack > > Visit our website regularly for FAQs, > articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more > http://freepctech.com Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml