D-Link DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter Problems

Hi
I an asking for help for my son who has been having problems
with this USB adapter to get it to work on an older computer.
The OS is windows 98se.

This DWL G122 USB adapter is (or was) networking with a D-Link Di- 624
router
that is connected to a dsl modem, to a OS XP computer.

This adapter worked fairly well for about 3-5 days.
However during this time the adapter did fail but with several reboots,
reinstallments
manage to get it to work again before it stopped working all together.
Lights do show then stop.

D-Link tech support was totally useless. No solution at all.
They did suggest we download new drivers from their web site for the 98se &
that
did not take care of the problem. This adapter still will not work.
Icon on desk top will not open up either.
Another call to tech support with this latest problem, they suggested they
download
this software to my son's XP computer. Doing so an icon 'D' does appear in
the tray.
Since it did, told tech support the software is fine & appears to be
working.
Which means something is wrong with the computer with 98se to cause the
adapter
to stop working in it. They ask the tech person if there is a solution for
this or a way
to find out what could have caused this, they had no answer.
I've been told there were no error messages or any type of warnings that
gave them
any indication anything happened during the installment or during the time
it did work.

We basically know very little about computers, specially when something goes
wrong.
Our concern is if there is a problem with this 98se computer which worked
fine before
this adapter was added, purchasing another adapter will they run into the
same problem?

Sorry for the long detail letter but this is the only way I know how to
explain this problem.
Please, your help is greatly appreciated & much needed.
Thank you!

Diane

On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:53:24 GMT, "Diane LeMasson"
<dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:

>I an asking for help for my son who has been having problems
>with this USB adapter to get it to work on an older computer.
>The OS is windows 98se.
>
>This DWL G122 USB adapter is (or was) networking with a D-Link Di- 624
>router
>that is connected to a dsl modem, to a OS XP computer.
>
>This adapter worked fairly well for about 3-5 days.
>However during this time the adapter did fail but with several reboots,
>reinstallments
>manage to get it to work again before it stopped working all together.
>Lights do show then stop.

Vintage software and hardware. Groan. I'll assume you have the
latest drivers from the Dlink web pile.

If the access point is using WEP encryption, use the Hex key, not the
ASCII key. If that doesn't work, try TEMPORARILY disabling encryption
in the DI-614 router.

Fire up the Dlink managment utility (the "D" in the system tray). Run
the "site survey" and see if you can "see" the DI-624 router, or the
neighbors wireless systems. This will at least check if the DWL-G122
is working.

If there are any profiles that were created, delete them and start
over by creating a new profile (save settings).


--
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# 831-336-2558 jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
# http://802.11junk.com jeffl@cruzio.com
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"Jeff Liebermann" <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in message
news:5suar25fu6vspcrhdjcnepd7i2ms0dh9ml@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:53:24 GMT, "Diane LeMasson"
> <dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:
>
> >I an asking for help for my son who has been having problems
> >with this USB adapter to get it to work on an older computer.
> >The OS is windows 98se.
> >
> >This DWL G122 USB adapter is (or was) networking with a D-Link Di- 624
> >router
> >that is connected to a dsl modem, to a OS XP computer.
> >
> >This adapter worked fairly well for about 3-5 days.
> >However during this time the adapter did fail but with several reboots,
> >reinstallments
> >manage to get it to work again before it stopped working all together.
> >Lights do show then stop.
>
> Vintage software and hardware. Groan. I'll assume you have the
> latest drivers from the Dlink web pile.
>
> If the access point is using WEP encryption, use the Hex key, not the
> ASCII key. If that doesn't work, try TEMPORARILY disabling encryption
> in the DI-614 router.
>
> Fire up the Dlink managment utility (the "D" in the system tray). Run
> the "site survey" and see if you can "see" the DI-624 router, or the
> neighbors wireless systems. This will at least check if the DWL-G122
> is working.
>
> If there are any profiles that were created, delete them and start
> over by creating a new profile (save settings).
>
>
> --
> # Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
> # 831-336-2558 jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
> # http://802.11junk.com jeffl@cruzio.com
> # http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS


Hi

Thank you for responding.
I have no idea how the router is set up but will mention this to my son.
From what I understanding there was no set up to be done. My son was told
& from the instructions just to download each software & connect each & both
should have work.
Jeff there is no 'D' in the system tray. It disappeared when the adapter
stopped working.
According to D-Link's tech support after we downloaded a driver from their
web site is
the newest driver. Still does not work. Neither does the icon on the desk
top.
So opening this management utility is impossible.
However in Device Manager checking the driver it did say it's working
properly. ??
This USB adapter also comes with a cradle so reseating the adapter or
putting it into the USB port
directly didn't make it work either.
Again your advice is very much needed & appreciated.
Thank You!

Diane

On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:44:52 GMT, "Diane LeMasson"
<dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:

>I have no idea how the router is set up but will mention this to my son.
>From what I understanding there was no set up to be done.

Not so. Most routers are delivered very insecure by default, with
encryption disabled, and a commonly duplicated SSID. Despite the fact
that it will probably plug in and play immediately, some configuration
is necessary to keep hackers like me out of your son's system.

>My son was told
>& from the instructions just to download each software & connect each & both
>should have work.

Everything should just work. Unfortunately, reality tends to be
somewhat different.

>Jeff there is no 'D' in the system tray. It disappeared when the adapter
>stopped working.
>According to D-Link's tech support after we downloaded a driver from their
>web site is
>the newest driver. Still does not work. Neither does the icon on the desk
>top.

Yeah, I've seen that with some DLink products. My favored fix of the
week is to go to:
Control Panel -> Add and remove Software
and uninstall the DLink manager. That will also uninstall the driver.
Reboot with the DWL-122 unpluged and LEAVE IT UNPLUGGED until the
on-screen instructions suggest that you plug it in. Download the
latest greated drivers and manager software from:
<http://support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DWL%2D122>
Looks like v1.02 circa 2003. T'was a good year for the vintage
wireless and it should age well in the bottle. Hopefully, this will
return the driver to functionality.

>So opening this management utility is impossible.
>However in Device Manager checking the driver it did say it's working
>properly. ??

The DWL-122 is a two part puzzle. The driver yacks between the USB
device and the operating system. The management utility talks between
the operating system and a user configurable setup menu. The 2nd part
is broken, somewhere.

>This USB adapter also comes with a cradle so reseating the adapter or
>putting it into the USB port
>directly didn't make it work either.

Actually, that's not a bad way to test if things are being recognized.
However, the old Win98SE version was not very good at Plug-n-Play with
USB devices and might not work. It's been too long to remember.

>Again your advice is very much needed & appreciated.

Well, it's really tempting to suggest that your son purchase a more up
to date and modern laptop and wireless device that will support the
latest bugs and broken drivers. It's so much easier dealing with up
to date bugs than with old ones.

--
# Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
# 831-336-2558 jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
# http://802.11junk.com jeffl@cruzio.com
# http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS

I would suggest reversing the setup if possible.
I would run a cat 5 connection to the win 98 computer and use the dlink
adapter on the xp computer.
That will work or replace the win 98 computer. Since vista is coming
out soon, retailers are reducing the price on xp computers.

Gene

Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:44:52 GMT, "Diane LeMasson"
> <dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:
>
> >I have no idea how the router is set up but will mention this to my son.
> >From what I understanding there was no set up to be done.
>
> Not so. Most routers are delivered very insecure by default, with
> encryption disabled, and a commonly duplicated SSID. Despite the fact
> that it will probably plug in and play immediately, some configuration
> is necessary to keep hackers like me out of your son's system.
>
> >My son was told
> >& from the instructions just to download each software & connect each & both
> >should have work.
>
> Everything should just work. Unfortunately, reality tends to be
> somewhat different.
>
> >Jeff there is no 'D' in the system tray. It disappeared when the adapter
> >stopped working.
> >According to D-Link's tech support after we downloaded a driver from their
> >web site is
> >the newest driver. Still does not work. Neither does the icon on the desk
> >top.
>
> Yeah, I've seen that with some DLink products. My favored fix of the
> week is to go to:
> Control Panel -> Add and remove Software
> and uninstall the DLink manager. That will also uninstall the driver.
> Reboot with the DWL-122 unpluged and LEAVE IT UNPLUGGED until the
> on-screen instructions suggest that you plug it in. Download the
> latest greated drivers and manager software from:
> <http://support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DWL%2D122>
> Looks like v1.02 circa 2003. T'was a good year for the vintage
> wireless and it should age well in the bottle. Hopefully, this will
> return the driver to functionality.
>
> >So opening this management utility is impossible.
> >However in Device Manager checking the driver it did say it's working
> >properly. ??
>
> The DWL-122 is a two part puzzle. The driver yacks between the USB
> device and the operating system. The management utility talks between
> the operating system and a user configurable setup menu. The 2nd part
> is broken, somewhere.
>
> >This USB adapter also comes with a cradle so reseating the adapter or
> >putting it into the USB port
> >directly didn't make it work either.
>
> Actually, that's not a bad way to test if things are being recognized.
> However, the old Win98SE version was not very good at Plug-n-Play with
> USB devices and might not work. It's been too long to remember.
>
> >Again your advice is very much needed & appreciated.
>
> Well, it's really tempting to suggest that your son purchase a more up
> to date and modern laptop and wireless device that will support the
> latest bugs and broken drivers. It's so much easier dealing with up
> to date bugs than with old ones.
>
> --
> # Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
> # 831-336-2558 jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
> # http://802.11junk.com jeffl@cruzio.com
> # http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS

"Jeff Liebermann" <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in message
news:1r4br2ldfu0a7pssle3vnbil2snorpp4i1@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:44:52 GMT, "Diane LeMasson"
> <dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:
>
> >I have no idea how the router is set up but will mention this to my son.
> >From what I understanding there was no set up to be done.
>
> Not so. Most routers are delivered very insecure by default, with
> encryption disabled, and a commonly duplicated SSID. Despite the fact
> that it will probably plug in and play immediately, some configuration
> is necessary to keep hackers like me out of your son's system.

I believe the reason he didn't turn his attention back to the router was how
much the adapter was giving them problems not to mention the hours spend
with the tech support, he forgot. My guess once all was back in working
order
he would have done so.
>
> >My son was told
> >& from the instructions just to download each software & connect each &
both
> >should have work.
>
> Everything should just work. Unfortunately, reality tends to be
> somewhat different.
>
> >Jeff there is no 'D' in the system tray. It disappeared when the adapter
> >stopped working.
> >According to D-Link's tech support after we downloaded a driver from
their
> >web site is
> >the newest driver. Still does not work. Neither does the icon on the desk
> >top.
>
> Yeah, I've seen that with some DLink products. My favored fix of the
> week is to go to:
> Control Panel -> Add and remove Software
> and uninstall the DLink manager. That will also uninstall the driver.
> Reboot with the DWL-122 unpluged and LEAVE IT UNPLUGGED until the
> on-screen instructions suggest that you plug it in. Download the
> latest greated drivers and manager software from:
> <http://support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DWL%2D122>
> Looks like v1.02 circa 2003. T'was a good year for the vintage
> wireless and it should age well in the bottle. Hopefully, this will
> return the driver to functionality.

We did download from this link (sorry forgot to mention it is a DWL G 122
rev B)
http://support.dlink.com/products/vi...2DG122%5FrevB#
or should say burned a cd & then reinstalled that driver. Installation went
fine.
Device manager clains driver is working. In fact this is what I read in
device manager:
Driver Provider: DLink Date: 7/9/2004 Ver: 4.10.2222 Copyright:
1988-1999

> >So opening this management utility is impossible.
> >However in Device Manager checking the driver it did say it's working
> >properly. ??
>
> The DWL-122 is a two part puzzle. The driver yacks between the USB
> device and the operating system. The management utility talks between
> the operating system and a user configurable setup menu. The 2nd part
> is broken, somewhere.

As you say the 2nd part is broken, somewhere, but how?
If indeed what tech support claims the problem is within the 98se computer
not their
software/product how do we fix it is what concerns me/us.
How will he know another USB adapter will work if he decides to return this
one?
Chances of him right now to buy another computer is impossible cost wise.
The 98se was his other pc before he bought this new XP computer so he gave
the older
one to his wife to use. Less fighting over who was going to use the new one.
Anyway......
>
> >This USB adapter also comes with a cradle so reseating the adapter or
> >putting it into the USB port
> >directly didn't make it work either.
>
> Actually, that's not a bad way to test if things are being recognized.
> However, the old Win98SE version was not very good at Plug-n-Play with
> USB devices and might not work. It's been too long to remember.

But it did work as I said for about 3 days or more.
Other than losing connections at times it work fine.
>
> >Again your advice is very much needed & appreciated.
>
> Well, it's really tempting to suggest that your son purchase a more up
> to date and modern laptop and wireless device that will support the
> latest bugs and broken drivers. It's so much easier dealing with up
> to date bugs than with old ones.

This is true! I agree. The newer computer which is all up to date & works
wonderfully was a Christmas gift from last year, by me.
Now that he is married we never expected his wife would be that interested
since she never showed any interests in computers before. Guess what!!
That is why he set up the 98se for her to solved a problem of having one
good working computer between them.

Again thank you for your help

Diane
>
> --
> # Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
> # 831-336-2558 jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
> # http://802.11junk.com jeffl@cruzio.com
> # http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS

"ejm" <ejmconsulting@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I would suggest reversing the setup if possible.
> I would run a cat 5 connection to the win 98 computer and use the dlink
> adapter on the xp computer.
> That will work or replace the win 98 computer. Since vista is coming
> out soon, retailers are reducing the price on xp computers.
>
> Gene

Thank you for your suggestion Gene.
But can you please explain what a run a cat 5 connection is?
Reversing the set up to the win 98se would he have to connect the DSL modem
to it & the router to that also? And of course the adapter to his right?

Diane

>
> Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> > On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:44:52 GMT, "Diane LeMasson"
> > <dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:
> >
> > >I have no idea how the router is set up but will mention this to my
son.
> > >From what I understanding there was no set up to be done.
> >
> > Not so. Most routers are delivered very insecure by default, with
> > encryption disabled, and a commonly duplicated SSID. Despite the fact
> > that it will probably plug in and play immediately, some configuration
> > is necessary to keep hackers like me out of your son's system.
> >
> > >My son was told
> > >& from the instructions just to download each software & connect each &
both
> > >should have work.
> >
> > Everything should just work. Unfortunately, reality tends to be
> > somewhat different.
> >
> > >Jeff there is no 'D' in the system tray. It disappeared when the
adapter
> > >stopped working.
> > >According to D-Link's tech support after we downloaded a driver from
their
> > >web site is
> > >the newest driver. Still does not work. Neither does the icon on the
desk
> > >top.
> >
> > Yeah, I've seen that with some DLink products. My favored fix of the
> > week is to go to:
> > Control Panel -> Add and remove Software
> > and uninstall the DLink manager. That will also uninstall the driver.
> > Reboot with the DWL-122 unpluged and LEAVE IT UNPLUGGED until the
> > on-screen instructions suggest that you plug it in. Download the
> > latest greated drivers and manager software from:
> > <http://support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DWL%2D122>
> > Looks like v1.02 circa 2003. T'was a good year for the vintage
> > wireless and it should age well in the bottle. Hopefully, this will
> > return the driver to functionality.
> >
> > >So opening this management utility is impossible.
> > >However in Device Manager checking the driver it did say it's working
> > >properly. ??
> >
> > The DWL-122 is a two part puzzle. The driver yacks between the USB
> > device and the operating system. The management utility talks between
> > the operating system and a user configurable setup menu. The 2nd part
> > is broken, somewhere.
> >
> > >This USB adapter also comes with a cradle so reseating the adapter or
> > >putting it into the USB port
> > >directly didn't make it work either.
> >
> > Actually, that's not a bad way to test if things are being recognized.
> > However, the old Win98SE version was not very good at Plug-n-Play with
> > USB devices and might not work. It's been too long to remember.
> >
> > >Again your advice is very much needed & appreciated.
> >
> > Well, it's really tempting to suggest that your son purchase a more up
> > to date and modern laptop and wireless device that will support the
> > latest bugs and broken drivers. It's so much easier dealing with up
> > to date bugs than with old ones.
> >
> > --
> > # Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
> > # 831-336-2558 jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
> > # http://802.11junk.com jeffl@cruzio.com
> > # http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS
>

"Diane LeMasson" <dlemasson@prodigy.net> hath wroth:

>
>"Jeff Liebermann" <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in message

>We did download from this link (sorry forgot to mention it is a DWL G 122
>rev B)
>http://support.dlink.com/products/vi...2DG122%5FrevB#

Yep. The exact hardware revision is important.

>or should say burned a cd & then reinstalled that driver. Installation went
>fine.
>Device manager clains driver is working. In fact this is what I read in
>device manager:
>Driver Provider: DLink Date: 7/9/2004 Ver: 4.10.2222 Copyright:
>1988-1999

I guess that's correct, although it doesn't match the date or versions
on the download page, which is Rev 2.00 from 6/13/2005. I wonder if
that was a Friday the 13th.

>As you say the 2nd part is broken, somewhere, but how?

Good question. I don't have the slightest clue which part is busted.
My guess is that it's like much software that does not survive
multiple in place updates with later (or earlier) versions. Then, the
only solution is to uninstall all the software, reboot, and start
over.

>If indeed what tech support claims the problem is within the 98se computer
>not their
>software/product how do we fix it is what concerns me/us.

It worked once, so I seriously doubt that there's something broken
with the computer. The software may have mangled the registry or
replaced some key drivers. Hard to tell from here.

There's also a chance that the USB driver (also part of the puzzle)
has been "updated" or destroyed. It would be interesting to test the
port with a USB memory thing and see if it still works. The DWL-122
rev B will do 54Mbits/sec but only with a USB 2.0 port. Does this
antique have a USB 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0 port?

>How will he know another USB adapter will work if he decides to return this
>one?

He doesn't. I've always had too much entertainment value from dealing
with early DLink drivers. I was using Win98SE and WinME up until
about 2 years ago, when I purged all the old junk and replaced it with
new junk. The old junk was just too difficult to keep working. I
would install some minor driver, update, or tweak, and something
completely unreleated would cease to function. It's like "bit rot",
where perfectly good operating systems and software just rot away into
oblivion.

I don't have a good recommendation for a Win98SE USB wireless device.
Given the choice, I suggest a PCMCIA or CARDBUS wireless device, which
doesn't have to deal with goofy old USB drivers and possible
perforance limitations created by USB 1.1. I would need to know more
about the Win98SE laptop before digging for something that could still
be purchased and has a supported Win98SE driver. Disclaimer: It may
not even exist.

>Chances of him right now to buy another computer is impossible cost wise.
>The 98se was his other pc before he bought this new XP computer so he gave
>the older
>one to his wife to use. Less fighting over who was going to use the new one.

Ummm... I don't know if I really needed to know all that, but it does
add yet another layer of compatibility issues to the problem.

>But it did work as I said for about 3 days or more.
>Other than losing connections at times it work fine.

So, what changed? What did he install, update, replace, or tweak?
Windoze 98SE doesn't have the nifty "system restore" feature of XP,
where he can roll back his mistakes to when the system worked. It
does have a way to roll back just the registry, but only for the last
5 days. Boot to MSDOS prompt by holding down the ctrl key during boot
(or something like that). From the DOS prompt, run:
scanreg /restore
Oh, see:
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221512>
for instructions. However, if it's been more than 5 days, forget it.

>This is true! I agree. The newer computer which is all up to date & works
>wonderfully was a Christmas gift from last year, by me.

So, the old Win98SE machine is jealous of the new machine? Computers
do have feelings. Maybe if he talks to the machine nicely?

>Now that he is married we never expected his wife would be that interested
>since she never showed any interests in computers before. Guess what!!
>That is why he set up the 98se for her to solved a problem of having one
>good working computer between them.

The XP machine has multiple logins. If properly setup, it can act as
two almost completely different personalities, with seperate desktops,
directory trees, browsers, email, and applications. I have one
machine shared by a small army of kids with about 10 different logins
and corresponding setups. In extreme cases, interchangeable hard
drives are possible. Some of the larger Gigabloat USB memory things
are coming with U3 software, that allows installing complete
applications on the drive, which will work as if they were installed
on the main hard disk.

I'm not suggesting he give up, but if it begins to look grim, methinks
sharing the XP machine is an alternative worth considering.

--
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150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

"Jeff Liebermann" <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in message
news:anbbr29hrbi77f0mt4209sc8b7fktgknpt@4ax.com...
> "Diane LeMasson" <dlemasson@prodigy.net> hath wroth:
>
> >
> >"Jeff Liebermann" <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in message
>
> >We did download from this link (sorry forgot to mention it is a DWL G 122
> >rev B)
> >http://support.dlink.com/products/vi...2DG122%5FrevB#
>
> Yep. The exact hardware revision is important.
>
> >or should say burned a cd & then reinstalled that driver. Installation
went
> >fine.
> >Device manager clains driver is working. In fact this is what I read in
> >device manager:
> >Driver Provider: DLink Date: 7/9/2004 Ver: 4.10.2222 Copyright:
> >1988-1999
>
> I guess that's correct, although it doesn't match the date or versions
> on the download page, which is Rev 2.00 from 6/13/2005. I wonder if
> that was a Friday the 13th.
>
> >As you say the 2nd part is broken, somewhere, but how?
>
> Good question. I don't have the slightest clue which part is busted.
> My guess is that it's like much software that does not survive
> multiple in place updates with later (or earlier) versions. Then, the
> only solution is to uninstall all the software, reboot, and start
> over.

Yes they did uninstall several times not to mention spending 2 hours with
tech support walking them through the same. Still wouldn't work.

>
> >If indeed what tech support claims the problem is within the 98se
computer
> >not their
> >software/product how do we fix it is what concerns me/us.
>
> It worked once, so I seriously doubt that there's something broken
> with the computer. The software may have mangled the registry or
> replaced some key drivers. Hard to tell from here.

I'm planning on their next day off to check out their computer to see for
myself
what is going on. Do you have any suggestions what else I need to check out
& how?
In respect to the registry & those key drivers?
How would I determine what needs to be deleted or what stays?

>
> There's also a chance that the USB driver (also part of the puzzle)
> has been "updated" or destroyed. It would be interesting to test the
> port with a USB memory thing and see if it still works. The DWL-122
> rev B will do 54Mbits/sec but only with a USB 2.0 port. Does this
> antique have a USB 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0 port?

By chance I still have the documentations to that computer & did some
digging around
on 'Gateway's" web site & found that the USB port is 1.0, actually 2 USB
ports that are 1.0.
Plugging in either of them did not work.

>
> >How will he know another USB adapter will work if he decides to return
this
> >one?
>
> He doesn't. I've always had too much entertainment value from dealing
> with early DLink drivers. I was using Win98SE and WinME up until
> about 2 years ago, when I purged all the old junk and replaced it with
> new junk. The old junk was just too difficult to keep working. I
> would install some minor driver, update, or tweak, and something
> completely unreleated would cease to function. It's like "bit rot",
> where perfectly good operating systems and software just rot away into
> oblivion.

My son only uses his computer for emails & searching for various web sites
pertaining to his hobby, fishing & hunting.
The 98se never gave him a bit of trouble & always work fine.

>
> I don't have a good recommendation for a Win98SE USB wireless device.
> Given the choice, I suggest a PCMCIA or CARDBUS wireless device, which
> doesn't have to deal with goofy old USB drivers and possible
> perforance limitations created by USB 1.1. I would need to know more
> about the Win98SE laptop before digging for something that could still
> be purchased and has a supported Win98SE driver. Disclaimer: It may
> not even exist.

This is a Gateway Per formance 500 desktop built in around 1999.
Your probably right about getting a PCMCIA or CARDBUS wireless device.
We thought this would be an easier way since neither of us know how to
install
a card. A scary thought!

>
> >Chances of him right now to buy another computer is impossible cost wise.
> >The 98se was his other pc before he bought this new XP computer so he
gave
> >the older
> >one to his wife to use. Less fighting over who was going to use the new
one.
>
> Ummm... I don't know if I really needed to know all that, but it does
> add yet another layer of compatibility issues to the problem.
>
> >But it did work as I said for about 3 days or more.
> >Other than losing connections at times it work fine.
>
> So, what changed? What did he install, update, replace, or tweak?
> Windoze 98SE doesn't have the nifty "system restore" feature of XP,
> where he can roll back his mistakes to when the system worked. It
> does have a way to roll back just the registry, but only for the last
> 5 days. Boot to MSDOS prompt by holding down the ctrl key during boot
> (or something like that). From the DOS prompt, run:
> scanreg /restore
> Oh, see:
> <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221512>
> for instructions. However, if it's been more than 5 days, forget it.

But he has GoBack! I think!
It has been more than 5 days so this 'roll back' will not work.
They have not done anything to this computer other than adding this adapter.
When the problems occured they called tech support.
Not one tech person had a solution for the problem or did they go into any
depth to solve the problem. Since device manager has the device is working
they didn't want to hear anything else.
They did not want to hear after downloading those 98se drivers this still
isn't working. So here we sit with a product that doesn't work.

>
> >This is true! I agree. The newer computer which is all up to date &
works
> >wonderfully was a Christmas gift from last year, by me.
>
> So, the old Win98SE machine is jealous of the new machine? Computers
> do have feelings. Maybe if he talks to the machine nicely?
>
> >Now that he is married we never expected his wife would be that
interested
> >since she never showed any interests in computers before. Guess what!!
> >That is why he set up the 98se for her to solved a problem of having one
> >good working computer between them.
>
> The XP machine has multiple logins. If properly setup, it can act as
> two almost completely different personalities, with seperate desktops,
> directory trees, browsers, email, and applications. I have one
> machine shared by a small army of kids with about 10 different logins
> and corresponding setups. In extreme cases, interchangeable hard
> drives are possible. Some of the larger Gigabloat USB memory things
> are coming with U3 software, that allows installing complete
> applications on the drive, which will work as if they were installed
> on the main hard disk.

They already have the XP set up for both of them.
She likes her AOL & he optonline.
However he hogs the computer all the time once hes on.

Again thank you for all your help.

Diane


>
> I'm not suggesting he give up, but if it begins to look grim, methinks
> sharing the XP machine is an alternative worth considering.
>
> --
> Jeff Liebermann jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
> 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
> Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
> Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:33:17 GMT, "Diane LeMasson"
<dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:

>Do you have any suggestions what else I need to check out
>& how?
>In respect to the registry & those key drivers?
>How would I determine what needs to be deleted or what stays?

Sorry. No clue here. The big mystery is why it worked once, and then
never again. As for deletion of registry keys, be sure to do a backup
of the registry before attacking.
cd \windows
md backup
attrib -r -h -s system.dat
copy system.dat backup
attrib -r -h -s user.dat
copy user.dat backup
copy win.ini backup
copy system.ini backup

>By chance I still have the documentations to that computer & did some
>digging around
>on 'Gateway's" web site & found that the USB port is 1.0, actually 2 USB
>ports that are 1.0.
>Plugging in either of them did not work.

Oh-oh. I've had excessive entertainment value with USB 1.0 hardware.
It was the first incantation and as I recall, did no cooperate very
well. That may be the root of the problem. My guess is the USB
driver got updated to something later, which no longer works with the
older 1.0 hardware.

>My son only uses his computer for emails & searching for various web sites
>pertaining to his hobby, fishing & hunting.
>The 98se never gave him a bit of trouble & always work fine.

If that's true, then the problem is probably the DWL-122 v2. This
might be a good time to go shopping for a replacement. I don't think
any USB wireless adapter is going to like the USB 1.0 interface.

>This is a Gateway Per formance 500 desktop built in around 1999.
>Your probably right about getting a PCMCIA or CARDBUS wireless device.
>We thought this would be an easier way since neither of us know how to
>install
>a card. A scary thought!

It's the same ordeal. Install the drivers first. Plug in the card
when it asks. Don't try it the other way around or it won't work.
Read and follow the instructions only if desperate. Learn by
Destroying(tm).

I can't tell from the model number if the PCMCIA slot is 16 bit or 32
bit CardBus interface. I also can't find any 16 bit cards that will
do 802.11g speeds, only 802.11b. Can you determine from the Gateway
docs if the slot is PCMCIA or CardBus? Also ask if he can live with
802.11b wireless.

>But he has GoBack! I think!

Retch. GoBack generates huge archive files in the root directory and
really slows the machine down. Still, it's worth using if it will put
things back in order.

>It has been more than 5 days so this 'roll back' will not work.
>They have not done anything to this computer other than adding this adapter.
>When the problems occured they called tech support.
>Not one tech person had a solution for the problem or did they go into any
>depth to solve the problem. Since device manager has the device is working
>they didn't want to hear anything else.
>They did not want to hear after downloading those 98se drivers this still
>isn't working. So here we sit with a product that doesn't work.

Well, I don't have a solution either. In fact, I don't really
understand what has failed. Sorry, but there's only so much that can
be done via phone and email support.

>They already have the XP set up for both of them.
>She likes her AOL & he optonline.
>However he hogs the computer all the time once hes on.

AOL? Yech. I guess it can be addictive. You might wanna give him a
lecture on sharing and such.

Good luck.

--
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# 831-336-2558 jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
# http://802.11junk.com jeffl@cruzio.com
# http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS

Cat 5 connection is using the network connection on the win98 computer.
You would connect a cat 5 network cable to the router, so it would have
access to the internet.
Then use the dlink adapter on the xp computer.
This may entail moving the router where the win 98 computer is located.
You may need to install a network card if the win98 computer does not have
one.
Also you need to load drivers for the card and setup the win98 computer to
see the network.

Or just purchase a reasonablely cost computer to replace the win98
computer.,

Gene
"Diane LeMasson" <dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote in message
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>
> "ejm" <ejmconsulting@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1169531326.102941.241260@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> > I would suggest reversing the setup if possible.
> > I would run a cat 5 connection to the win 98 computer and use the dlink
> > adapter on the xp computer.
> > That will work or replace the win 98 computer. Since vista is coming
> > out soon, retailers are reducing the price on xp computers.
> >
> > Gene
>
> Thank you for your suggestion Gene.
> But can you please explain what a run a cat 5 connection is?
> Reversing the set up to the win 98se would he have to connect the DSL
modem
> to it & the router to that also? And of course the adapter to his right?
>
> Diane
>
> >
> > Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> > > On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:44:52 GMT, "Diane LeMasson"
> > > <dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > >I have no idea how the router is set up but will mention this to my
> son.
> > > >From what I understanding there was no set up to be done.
> > >
> > > Not so. Most routers are delivered very insecure by default, with
> > > encryption disabled, and a commonly duplicated SSID. Despite the fact
> > > that it will probably plug in and play immediately, some configuration
> > > is necessary to keep hackers like me out of your son's system.
> > >
> > > >My son was told
> > > >& from the instructions just to download each software & connect each
&
> both
> > > >should have work.
> > >
> > > Everything should just work. Unfortunately, reality tends to be
> > > somewhat different.
> > >
> > > >Jeff there is no 'D' in the system tray. It disappeared when the
> adapter
> > > >stopped working.
> > > >According to D-Link's tech support after we downloaded a driver from
> their
> > > >web site is
> > > >the newest driver. Still does not work. Neither does the icon on the
> desk
> > > >top.
> > >
> > > Yeah, I've seen that with some DLink products. My favored fix of the
> > > week is to go to:
> > > Control Panel -> Add and remove Software
> > > and uninstall the DLink manager. That will also uninstall the driver.
> > > Reboot with the DWL-122 unpluged and LEAVE IT UNPLUGGED until the
> > > on-screen instructions suggest that you plug it in. Download the
> > > latest greated drivers and manager software from:
> > > <http://support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DWL%2D122>
> > > Looks like v1.02 circa 2003. T'was a good year for the vintage
> > > wireless and it should age well in the bottle. Hopefully, this will
> > > return the driver to functionality.
> > >
> > > >So opening this management utility is impossible.
> > > >However in Device Manager checking the driver it did say it's working
> > > >properly. ??
> > >
> > > The DWL-122 is a two part puzzle. The driver yacks between the USB
> > > device and the operating system. The management utility talks between
> > > the operating system and a user configurable setup menu. The 2nd part
> > > is broken, somewhere.
> > >
> > > >This USB adapter also comes with a cradle so reseating the adapter or
> > > >putting it into the USB port
> > > >directly didn't make it work either.
> > >
> > > Actually, that's not a bad way to test if things are being recognized.
> > > However, the old Win98SE version was not very good at Plug-n-Play with
> > > USB devices and might not work. It's been too long to remember.
> > >
> > > >Again your advice is very much needed & appreciated.
> > >
> > > Well, it's really tempting to suggest that your son purchase a more up
> > > to date and modern laptop and wireless device that will support the
> > > latest bugs and broken drivers. It's so much easier dealing with up
> > > to date bugs than with old ones.
> > >
> > > --
> > > # Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
> > > # 831-336-2558 jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
> > > # http://802.11junk.com jeffl@cruzio.com
> > > # http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS
> >
>
>

Hi

This was just brought to my attention
My son can't remember if this was ask during the original installment
from the CD that came with the adapter and/or with the second installment
from the burned CD from D-Link's web site.

At some point of the installment a screen appears asking for a password.
Not understanding why or what password it's asking they cancel out of it.

Could this be part of the problem as to why this software will not install
properly?

Again thank you for your help on this matter.

Diane


"Diane LeMasson" <dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Jeff Liebermann" <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in message
> news:anbbr29hrbi77f0mt4209sc8b7fktgknpt@4ax.com...
> > "Diane LeMasson" <dlemasson@prodigy.net> hath wroth:
> >
> > >
> > >"Jeff Liebermann" <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in message
> >
> > >We did download from this link (sorry forgot to mention it is a DWL G
122
> > >rev B)
> > >http://support.dlink.com/products/vi...2DG122%5FrevB#
> >
> > Yep. The exact hardware revision is important.
> >
> > >or should say burned a cd & then reinstalled that driver. Installation
> went
> > >fine.
> > >Device manager clains driver is working. In fact this is what I read in
> > >device manager:
> > >Driver Provider: DLink Date: 7/9/2004 Ver: 4.10.2222 Copyright:
> > >1988-1999
> >
> > I guess that's correct, although it doesn't match the date or versions
> > on the download page, which is Rev 2.00 from 6/13/2005. I wonder if
> > that was a Friday the 13th.
> >
> > >As you say the 2nd part is broken, somewhere, but how?
> >
> > Good question. I don't have the slightest clue which part is busted.
> > My guess is that it's like much software that does not survive
> > multiple in place updates with later (or earlier) versions. Then, the
> > only solution is to uninstall all the software, reboot, and start
> > over.
>
> Yes they did uninstall several times not to mention spending 2 hours with
> tech support walking them through the same. Still wouldn't work.
>
> >
> > >If indeed what tech support claims the problem is within the 98se
> computer
> > >not their
> > >software/product how do we fix it is what concerns me/us.
> >
> > It worked once, so I seriously doubt that there's something broken
> > with the computer. The software may have mangled the registry or
> > replaced some key drivers. Hard to tell from here.
>
> I'm planning on their next day off to check out their computer to see for
> myself
> what is going on. Do you have any suggestions what else I need to check
out
> & how?
> In respect to the registry & those key drivers?
> How would I determine what needs to be deleted or what stays?
>
> >
> > There's also a chance that the USB driver (also part of the puzzle)
> > has been "updated" or destroyed. It would be interesting to test the
> > port with a USB memory thing and see if it still works. The DWL-122
> > rev B will do 54Mbits/sec but only with a USB 2.0 port. Does this
> > antique have a USB 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0 port?
>
> By chance I still have the documentations to that computer & did some
> digging around
> on 'Gateway's" web site & found that the USB port is 1.0, actually 2 USB
> ports that are 1.0.
> Plugging in either of them did not work.
>
> >
> > >How will he know another USB adapter will work if he decides to return
> this
> > >one?
> >
> > He doesn't. I've always had too much entertainment value from dealing
> > with early DLink drivers. I was using Win98SE and WinME up until
> > about 2 years ago, when I purged all the old junk and replaced it with
> > new junk. The old junk was just too difficult to keep working. I
> > would install some minor driver, update, or tweak, and something
> > completely unreleated would cease to function. It's like "bit rot",
> > where perfectly good operating systems and software just rot away into
> > oblivion.
>
> My son only uses his computer for emails & searching for various web sites
> pertaining to his hobby, fishing & hunting.
> The 98se never gave him a bit of trouble & always work fine.
>
> >
> > I don't have a good recommendation for a Win98SE USB wireless device.
> > Given the choice, I suggest a PCMCIA or CARDBUS wireless device, which
> > doesn't have to deal with goofy old USB drivers and possible
> > perforance limitations created by USB 1.1. I would need to know more
> > about the Win98SE laptop before digging for something that could still
> > be purchased and has a supported Win98SE driver. Disclaimer: It may
> > not even exist.
>
> This is a Gateway Per formance 500 desktop built in around 1999.
> Your probably right about getting a PCMCIA or CARDBUS wireless device.
> We thought this would be an easier way since neither of us know how to
> install
> a card. A scary thought!
>
> >
> > >Chances of him right now to buy another computer is impossible cost
wise.
> > >The 98se was his other pc before he bought this new XP computer so he
> gave
> > >the older
> > >one to his wife to use. Less fighting over who was going to use the new
> one.
> >
> > Ummm... I don't know if I really needed to know all that, but it does
> > add yet another layer of compatibility issues to the problem.
> >
> > >But it did work as I said for about 3 days or more.
> > >Other than losing connections at times it work fine.
> >
> > So, what changed? What did he install, update, replace, or tweak?
> > Windoze 98SE doesn't have the nifty "system restore" feature of XP,
> > where he can roll back his mistakes to when the system worked. It
> > does have a way to roll back just the registry, but only for the last
> > 5 days. Boot to MSDOS prompt by holding down the ctrl key during boot
> > (or something like that). From the DOS prompt, run:
> > scanreg /restore
> > Oh, see:
> > <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221512>
> > for instructions. However, if it's been more than 5 days, forget it.
>
> But he has GoBack! I think!
> It has been more than 5 days so this 'roll back' will not work.
> They have not done anything to this computer other than adding this
adapter.
> When the problems occured they called tech support.
> Not one tech person had a solution for the problem or did they go into any
> depth to solve the problem. Since device manager has the device is working
> they didn't want to hear anything else.
> They did not want to hear after downloading those 98se drivers this still
> isn't working. So here we sit with a product that doesn't work.
>
> >
> > >This is true! I agree. The newer computer which is all up to date &
> works
> > >wonderfully was a Christmas gift from last year, by me.
> >
> > So, the old Win98SE machine is jealous of the new machine? Computers
> > do have feelings. Maybe if he talks to the machine nicely?
> >
> > >Now that he is married we never expected his wife would be that
> interested
> > >since she never showed any interests in computers before. Guess what!!
> > >That is why he set up the 98se for her to solved a problem of having
one
> > >good working computer between them.
> >
> > The XP machine has multiple logins. If properly setup, it can act as
> > two almost completely different personalities, with seperate desktops,
> > directory trees, browsers, email, and applications. I have one
> > machine shared by a small army of kids with about 10 different logins
> > and corresponding setups. In extreme cases, interchangeable hard
> > drives are possible. Some of the larger Gigabloat USB memory things
> > are coming with U3 software, that allows installing complete
> > applications on the drive, which will work as if they were installed
> > on the main hard disk.
>
> They already have the XP set up for both of them.
> She likes her AOL & he optonline.
> However he hogs the computer all the time once hes on.
>
> Again thank you for all your help.
>
> Diane
>
>
> >
> > I'm not suggesting he give up, but if it begins to look grim, methinks
> > sharing the XP machine is an alternative worth considering.
> >
> > --
> > Jeff Liebermann jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
> > 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
> > Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
> > Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558
>
>

On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:23:50 -0500, "Diane LeMasson"
<dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:

>Hi
>
>This was just brought to my attention
>My son can't remember if this was ask during the original installment
>from the CD that came with the adapter and/or with the second installment
>from the burned CD from D-Link's web site.
>
>At some point of the installment a screen appears asking for a password.
>Not understanding why or what password it's asking they cancel out of it.
>
>Could this be part of the problem as to why this software will not install
>properly?
>
>Again thank you for your help on this matter.
>
>Diane
Diane,
the problems you're seeing are at least in part due
to windows 98 itelf.
USB support and implementation on that system is flaky.
See this for some more information.
http://www.usbman.com/win98seusbguide.htm

If you can't get USB to work, uninstall the software and device
and purchase a wireless NIC pci card. Not too expensive,
just make sure the card has a driver specifically for 98se.
Look here for some idea's.
http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Su...eless-Adapters

regards,
Dave

On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:23:50 -0500, "Diane LeMasson"
<dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:

>At some point of the installment a screen appears asking for a password.
>Not understanding why or what password it's asking they cancel out of it.

The "password" it was asking was the encryption key. It probably
found the access point, discovered that it was set to encrypt packets,
and asked for the key.

--
# Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
# 831-336-2558 jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
# http://802.11junk.com jeffl@cruzio.com
# http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS

"dave xnet" <davexnet02DEL@ETEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:23:50 -0500, "Diane LeMasson"
> <dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:
>
> >Hi
> >
> >This was just brought to my attention
> >My son can't remember if this was ask during the original installment
> >from the CD that came with the adapter and/or with the second installment
> >from the burned CD from D-Link's web site.
> >
> >At some point of the installment a screen appears asking for a password.
> >Not understanding why or what password it's asking they cancel out of it.
> >
> >Could this be part of the problem as to why this software will not
install
> >properly?
> >
> >Again thank you for your help on this matter.
> >
> >Diane
> Diane,
> the problems you're seeing are at least in part due
> to windows 98 itelf.
> USB support and implementation on that system is flaky.
> See this for some more information.
> http://www.usbman.com/win98seusbguide.htm
>
> If you can't get USB to work, uninstall the software and device
> and purchase a wireless NIC pci card. Not too expensive,
> just make sure the card has a driver specifically for 98se.
> Look here for some idea's.
>
http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Su...eless-Adapters
>
> regards,
> Dave

Thank you Dave for the links.
On the first link there was a lot to read & to learn.
More than I can comprehend thats for sure.
However what I did find that was interesting was the information about
Hotfixes for Win 98se (Microsoft Q 206071) & on various patches,
it gives this version number (4.10.2222), except for different dates,
that number appears on this computer's device manager as for the 98se
driver they downloaded from D-Link's web site.
My gut tells me it isn't the USB or USB adapter that is the problem but
the software. They deleted & reinstalled the software/CD that came with
the USB adapter several times after it stopped working. Each time there was
no icon in the tray. Clicking on the icon placed on desktop will not open.
However device manager claims the device is working properly, shows the
name of the provider, version number, date & copyright date.
And because of this D-Links tech support says there is nothing wrong with
their product & insists the problem is within the 98se.
Oh well! Thank you again for forwarding these links & for your help.

Diane

"Jeff Liebermann" <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:23:50 -0500, "Diane LeMasson"
> <dlemasson@prodigy.net> wrote:
>
> >At some point of the installment a screen appears asking for a password.
> >Not understanding why or what password it's asking they cancel out of it.
>
> The "password" it was asking was the encryption key. It probably
> found the access point, discovered that it was set to encrypt packets,
> and asked for the key.
>
> --
> # Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
> # 831-336-2558 jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
> # http://802.11junk.com jeffl@cruzio.com
> # http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS

Hi

Asking for a encryption key?!!
Jeff I have no idea what you are saying & what it means.
I was not there but helping them over the phone so I didn't see this box
myself.
But my son did say it had username with his name but the password was blank.
I believe this box appears each time they've tried to install the
drivers/software
for the DWL G 122 rev b adapter & each time he cancel it out not
understanding
what to do. From what I was told when they first installed the adapter
& it was working they did not change or touch any settings for the adapter.

Again thanks for all you help.

Diane

On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 22:50:36 GMT, Jeff Liebermann
<jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in
<le3dr2pbfb7pb1tbk9jpug5mgb862cflfj@4ax.com>:

>... As for deletion of registry keys, be sure to do a backup
>of the registry before attacking.
> cd \windows
> md backup
> attrib -r -h -s system.dat
> copy system.dat backup
> attrib -r -h -s user.dat
> copy user.dat backup
> copy win.ini backup
> copy system.ini backup

Yikes -- Really Bad Idea(tm), since that's unnecessary, clumsy, and
leaves the registry vulnerable. The right ways:
How to Back Up the Registry in Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256419>
-and-
How to Manually Restore the Windows 98/Me Registry
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221512>

Another option is to use REGEDIT to Export a specific branch before
modifying it.

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John Navas <spamfilter1@navasgroup.com> hath wroth:

>On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 22:50:36 GMT, Jeff Liebermann
><jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in
><le3dr2pbfb7pb1tbk9jpug5mgb862cflfj@4ax.com>:
>
>>... As for deletion of registry keys, be sure to do a backup
>>of the registry before attacking.
>> cd \windows
>> md backup
>> attrib -r -h -s system.dat
>> copy system.dat backup
>> attrib -r -h -s user.dat
>> copy user.dat backup
>> copy win.ini backup
>> copy system.ini backup
>
>Yikes -- Really Bad Idea(tm), since that's unnecessary, clumsy, and
>leaves the registry vulnerable.

It works for me. When you reboot, Windoze automagically restores the
attributes on system.dat and user.dat. They're only exposed until the
next reboot. As for clumsy, batch file will do it all at once. Cut
the above incantations, created a batch file, run, done. As for
un-necessary, I consider covering my posterior prior to making major
changes a basic requirement. Backups are VERY necessary.

>The right ways:
>How to Back Up the Registry in Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition
><http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256419>
>-and-
>How to Manually Restore the Windows 98/Me Registry
><http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221512>

I did it that way exactly twice. The first time, the CAB file it
created was useless garbage and would not restore correctly. I
managed to take it apart with WinZip, use expand to create an giant
editable version, conglomerate it with what was left of the registry
files, and ended up with something that eventually worked. If I had
used my recommended method of copying the registry files exactly, I
would not have had to waste half the day recovering.

The 2nd time, I let the machine go for a few days. Every day when the
machine booted, it decrimented the registry backup number until after
5 days, it went and removed it. I didn't realize that the backup was
just a manual version of the normal scanreg backup and wrongly assumed
that it was not going to be erased. I was left with 5 later, but
useless registry backups and no way to restore it back to the
original.

Also, the scanreg program can run from the MSDOS prompt, but scanregw
requires Windoze to be functional. I'm not 100% sure (no W98SE box
handy to check) but I don't think it will run if Windoze won't start.

>Another option is to use REGEDIT to Export a specific branch before
>modifying it.

Yep. That at least works if you like dealing with humonguous files.

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"Diane LeMasson" <dlemasson@prodigy.net> hath wroth:

>Asking for a encryption key?!!

Well, it did ask politely and not demand an encryption key.

>Jeff I have no idea what you are saying & what it means.

It's easy. The access point or wireless router can be setup in a
variety of ways. Straight out of the box, the way the wireless is
setup is with encryption disabled. This is a security risk and a bad
idea (but handy for testing). He can also setup his wireless for
various forms of encryption varying in complexity and security. Some
common ones are WEP64, WEP128, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, etc.

The Dlink client software on the W98SE laptop is smart enough to
figure out that the data is encrypted and what flavour is being used.
So, the client asks for a password or encryption key, and sends it off
to the access point or wireless router for approval