Making XP desktop look like Win98

[jerome.hill@nospam.com]

I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I

just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep

my Win98 computer as it is. That way I can use either one. The old

one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to

setup. So, now I just have 2 computers.



Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new

look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that

dog cartoon. Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always

believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not

unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required

by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus

scans. I do it manually. I dont run screen savers or any of that

junk.



So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?



Thanks



Jerome

 

[jerome.hill@nospam.com]

I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I

just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep

my Win98 computer as it is. That way I can use either one. The old

one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to

setup. So, now I just have 2 computers.



Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new

look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that

dog cartoon. Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always

believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not

unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required

by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus

scans. I do it manually. I dont run screen savers or any of that

junk.



So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?



Thanks



Jerome

 

[Mike S]

On 6/6/2010 9:39 PM, jerome.hill@nospam.com wrote:

> I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I

> just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep

> my Win98 computer as it is. That way I can use either one. The old

> one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to

> setup. So, now I just have 2 computers.

>

> Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

> and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new

> look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that

> dog cartoon. Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always

> believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not

> unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required

> by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus

> scans. I do it manually. I dont run screen savers or any of that

> junk.

>

> So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

>

> Thanks

>

> Jerome



You can get a lot of tips from the first page of hits alone:



http://www.google.com/search?q=make+xp+look+like+win98

 

[Mike S]

On 6/6/2010 9:39 PM, jerome.hill@nospam.com wrote:

> I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I

> just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep

> my Win98 computer as it is. That way I can use either one. The old

> one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to

> setup. So, now I just have 2 computers.

>

> Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

> and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new

> look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that

> dog cartoon. Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always

> believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not

> unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required

> by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus

> scans. I do it manually. I dont run screen savers or any of that

> junk.

>

> So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

>

> Thanks

>

> Jerome



You can get a lot of tips from the first page of hits alone:



http://www.google.com/search?q=make+xp+look+like+win98

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

jerome.hill@nospam.com wrote:

> I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore...



Like your grammar/spelling checker?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

jerome.hill@nospam.com wrote:

> I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore...



Like your grammar/spelling checker?

 

[thanatoid]

jerome.hill@nospam.com wrote in

news:mfto065ummat8m2j528fdd30fa0so4jt6d@4ax.com:







You can come close, but there are so many totally idiotic things

in the basic guts of the system that it's a losing battle. Even

XPLite (http://www.litepc.com) does hardly anything (while it's

a MUST for 98SE). And if you mess around too much the machine

becomes very unwieldy.



Just don't bother with WindowBlinds - it's just ridiculous, and

all it does is change one eyecandy for hundreds of other eye

candies. Nothing to do with how the OS actually /behaves/.



I strongly suggest using the file manager from www.ghisler.com

That's probably the best thing you can do to improve the

nightmarish XPerience.

WE is NOT a file manager.



Also, File-Ex from http://www.cottonwoodsw.com





--

Of course, it is no easy matter to be polite; in so far, I mean,

as it requires us to show great respect for everybody, whereas

most people deserve none at all; and again in so far as it

demands that we should feign the most lively interest in people,

when we must be very glad that we have nothing to do with them.

- Arthur Schopenhauer

 

[thanatoid]

jerome.hill@nospam.com wrote in

news:mfto065ummat8m2j528fdd30fa0so4jt6d@4ax.com:







You can come close, but there are so many totally idiotic things

in the basic guts of the system that it's a losing battle. Even

XPLite (http://www.litepc.com) does hardly anything (while it's

a MUST for 98SE). And if you mess around too much the machine

becomes very unwieldy.



Just don't bother with WindowBlinds - it's just ridiculous, and

all it does is change one eyecandy for hundreds of other eye

candies. Nothing to do with how the OS actually /behaves/.



I strongly suggest using the file manager from www.ghisler.com

That's probably the best thing you can do to improve the

nightmarish XPerience.

WE is NOT a file manager.



Also, File-Ex from http://www.cottonwoodsw.com





--

Of course, it is no easy matter to be polite; in so far, I mean,

as it requires us to show great respect for everybody, whereas

most people deserve none at all; and again in so far as it

demands that we should feign the most lively interest in people,

when we must be very glad that we have nothing to do with them.

- Arthur Schopenhauer

 

[Don Phillipson]

wrote in message

news:mfto065ummat8m2j528fdd30fa0so4jt6d@4ax.com...



> I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I

> just bought another (used) computer with XP installed . . .

>

> Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

> and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new look



Books are still the best source for tweaks like this, especially

1. Bott and Siechert, Microsoft WindowsXP Inside Out

(Microsoft Press.)

2. Windows XP . . . for Dummies (IDG).



--

Don Phillipson

Carlsbad Springs

(Ottawa, Canada)

 

[Don Phillipson]

wrote in message

news:mfto065ummat8m2j528fdd30fa0so4jt6d@4ax.com...



> I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I

> just bought another (used) computer with XP installed . . .

>

> Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

> and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new look



Books are still the best source for tweaks like this, especially

1. Bott and Siechert, Microsoft WindowsXP Inside Out

(Microsoft Press.)

2. Windows XP . . . for Dummies (IDG).



--

Don Phillipson

Carlsbad Springs

(Ottawa, Canada)

 

[dadiOH]

jerome.hill@nospam.com wrote:

> I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I

> just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep

> my Win98 computer as it is. That way I can use either one. The old

> one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to

> setup. So, now I just have 2 computers.

>

> Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

> and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new

> look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that

> dog cartoon. Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always

> believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not

> unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required

> by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus

> scans. I do it manually. I dont run screen savers or any of that

> junk.

>

> So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

>

> Thanks

>

> Jerome



Display Properties

Appearance tab

Windows and buttons

Select "Windows Classic Style"



Right click the taskbar

Properties

Start Menu tab

Check "Classic Start menu"



Those will clean it up pretty well.



--



dadiOH

____________________________



dadiOH's dandies v3.06...

....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from

LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.

Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico

 

[dadiOH]

jerome.hill@nospam.com wrote:

> I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore. I

> just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep

> my Win98 computer as it is. That way I can use either one. The old

> one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to

> setup. So, now I just have 2 computers.

>

> Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

> and act like Win98. I really dont care to have to get used to a new

> look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that

> dog cartoon. Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always

> believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not

> unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required

> by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus

> scans. I do it manually. I dont run screen savers or any of that

> junk.

>

> So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

>

> Thanks

>

> Jerome



Display Properties

Appearance tab

Windows and buttons

Select "Windows Classic Style"



Right click the taskbar

Properties

Start Menu tab

Check "Classic Start menu"



Those will clean it up pretty well.



--



dadiOH

____________________________



dadiOH's dandies v3.06...

....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from

LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.

Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico

 

[Twayne]

OT Re: Making XP desktop look like Win98

In news:%23JfxMhgBLHA.4388@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl,

PA Bear [MS MVP] typed:

> jerome.hill@nospam.com wrote:

>> I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to

>> upgrade, but it seems there's just too much stuff that

>> dont work in 98 anymore...

>

> Like your grammar/spelling checker?



Pa' a condescending idiot a lot of times.

 

[Twayne]

OT Re: Making XP desktop look like Win98

In news:%23JfxMhgBLHA.4388@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl,

PA Bear [MS MVP] typed:

> jerome.hill@nospam.com wrote:

>> I have used Win98 since 98. I really didn't care to

>> upgrade, but it seems there's just too much stuff that

>> dont work in 98 anymore...

>

> Like your grammar/spelling checker?



Pa' a condescending idiot a lot of times.

 

[Robert Macy]

On Jun 6, 9:39 pm, jerome.h...@nospam.com wrote:

> I have used Win98 since 98.  I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore.  I

> just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep

> my Win98 computer as it is.  That way I can use either one.  The old

> one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to

> setup.  So, now I just have 2 computers.  

>

> Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

> and act like Win98.  I really dont care to have to get used to a new

> look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that

> dog cartoon.  Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always

> believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not

> unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required

> by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus

> scans.  I do it manually.  I dont run screen savers or any of that

> junk.  

>

> So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

>

> Thanks

>

> Jerome



I too have been happier with Win98 than with WinXP, for many reasons.

I agree that MS should have spent more time providing useful software

rather than ruining an effective search tool along with the foolish

dog cartoons.



I highly recommend you keep the WinXP look, so that you are always

reminded that you are NOT using Win98. I originally set up one of the

WinXP machines to look like Win98, but every now and then, I'd ask for

something to happen expecting results like I was used to getting, only

to have the 'improvements' in WinXP destroy/confuse what I was trying

to do. Thus, changed back to always keep that reminder in front of

me.



On the WinXP [brought out every month or so to get access to what I

can't do on Win98] I installed everything that had been ruined by MS

as they changed to WinXP, such as, Win98 Notepad, Win98 Paint, and had

to install 3rd party search tool, called Agent Ransack.



Someday, someone will explain how WinXP is an improvement for me. I

know there was an improvement for MS by requiring registration of the

product. When I must use the WinXP, I miss the 'snappy' response

[even on a slower machine] of this Win98. Have any of you followed

how Linux boots up in less than 1 second?

 

[Robert Macy]

On Jun 6, 9:39 pm, jerome.h...@nospam.com wrote:

> I have used Win98 since 98.  I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore.  I

> just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep

> my Win98 computer as it is.  That way I can use either one.  The old

> one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to

> setup.  So, now I just have 2 computers.  

>

> Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

> and act like Win98.  I really dont care to have to get used to a new

> look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that

> dog cartoon.  Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always

> believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not

> unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required

> by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus

> scans.  I do it manually.  I dont run screen savers or any of that

> junk.  

>

> So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

>

> Thanks

>

> Jerome



I too have been happier with Win98 than with WinXP, for many reasons.

I agree that MS should have spent more time providing useful software

rather than ruining an effective search tool along with the foolish

dog cartoons.



I highly recommend you keep the WinXP look, so that you are always

reminded that you are NOT using Win98. I originally set up one of the

WinXP machines to look like Win98, but every now and then, I'd ask for

something to happen expecting results like I was used to getting, only

to have the 'improvements' in WinXP destroy/confuse what I was trying

to do. Thus, changed back to always keep that reminder in front of

me.



On the WinXP [brought out every month or so to get access to what I

can't do on Win98] I installed everything that had been ruined by MS

as they changed to WinXP, such as, Win98 Notepad, Win98 Paint, and had

to install 3rd party search tool, called Agent Ransack.



Someday, someone will explain how WinXP is an improvement for me. I

know there was an improvement for MS by requiring registration of the

product. When I must use the WinXP, I miss the 'snappy' response

[even on a slower machine] of this Win98. Have any of you followed

how Linux boots up in less than 1 second?

 

[kraut]

>> I have used Win98 since 98.  I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

>> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore.  I

>> just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep

>> my Win98 computer as it is.  That way I can use either one.  The old

>> one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to

>> setup.  So, now I just have 2 computers.  

>>

>> Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

>> and act like Win98.  I really dont care to have to get used to a new

>> look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that

>> dog cartoon.  Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always

>> believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not

>> unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required

>> by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus

>> scans.  I do it manually.  I dont run screen savers or any of that

>> junk.  

>>

>> So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

>>

>

>I too have been happier with Win98 than with WinXP, for many reasons.

>I agree that MS should have spent more time providing useful software

>rather than ruining an effective search tool along with the foolish

>dog cartoons.

>

>I highly recommend you keep the WinXP look, so that you are always

>reminded that you are NOT using Win98. I originally set up one of the

>WinXP machines to look like Win98, but every now and then, I'd ask for

>something to happen expecting results like I was used to getting, only

>to have the 'improvements' in WinXP destroy/confuse what I was trying

>to do. Thus, changed back to always keep that reminder in front of

>me.

>

>On the WinXP [brought out every month or so to get access to what I

>can't do on Win98] I installed everything that had been ruined by MS

>as they changed to WinXP, such as, Win98 Notepad, Win98 Paint, and had

>to install 3rd party search tool, called Agent Ransack.

>

>Someday, someone will explain how WinXP is an improvement for me. I

>know there was an improvement for MS by requiring registration of the

>product. When I must use the WinXP, I miss the 'snappy' response

>[even on a slower machine] of this Win98. Have any of you followed

>how Linux boots up in less than 1 second?





I too miss my 98 system but it was getting so most of the newer

software and hardware would not run on 98.



My old Deskjet 550 died and I had to get a new printer and think I

could find on for 98?!?!? I did eventually but it took a while. The

najority of them are made for XP / Vista now.



I finally went to XP when the on / off switch on my old PackardBell 98

box gave out. That machine started as a new Windows 95 machine and

served me well through 98SE but did not have the umph to run XP. Can

not bare to get rid of it so it is setting in the corner for now.

 

[kraut]

>> I have used Win98 since 98.  I really didn't care to upgrade, but it

>> seems there's just too much stuff that dont work in 98 anymore.  I

>> just bought another (used) computer with XP installed, and will keep

>> my Win98 computer as it is.  That way I can use either one.  The old

>> one was too slow for XP and dual booting seemed like a hassle to

>> setup.  So, now I just have 2 computers.  

>>

>> Anyhow, I recall someone long ago saying there's a way to make XP look

>> and act like Win98.  I really dont care to have to get used to a new

>> look, and XP has too much junk I dont care to use anyhow, like that

>> dog cartoon.  Not only do I not want that stuff, but I have always

>> believed that any computer should use it's power for tasks, not

>> unneeded toys, which is one reason I never load anything not required

>> by the OS into memory upon booting. I dont even run automatic virus

>> scans.  I do it manually.  I dont run screen savers or any of that

>> junk.  

>>

>> So, what's the method to make XP look like Win98?

>>

>

>I too have been happier with Win98 than with WinXP, for many reasons.

>I agree that MS should have spent more time providing useful software

>rather than ruining an effective search tool along with the foolish

>dog cartoons.

>

>I highly recommend you keep the WinXP look, so that you are always

>reminded that you are NOT using Win98. I originally set up one of the

>WinXP machines to look like Win98, but every now and then, I'd ask for

>something to happen expecting results like I was used to getting, only

>to have the 'improvements' in WinXP destroy/confuse what I was trying

>to do. Thus, changed back to always keep that reminder in front of

>me.

>

>On the WinXP [brought out every month or so to get access to what I

>can't do on Win98] I installed everything that had been ruined by MS

>as they changed to WinXP, such as, Win98 Notepad, Win98 Paint, and had

>to install 3rd party search tool, called Agent Ransack.

>

>Someday, someone will explain how WinXP is an improvement for me. I

>know there was an improvement for MS by requiring registration of the

>product. When I must use the WinXP, I miss the 'snappy' response

>[even on a slower machine] of this Win98. Have any of you followed

>how Linux boots up in less than 1 second?





I too miss my 98 system but it was getting so most of the newer

software and hardware would not run on 98.



My old Deskjet 550 died and I had to get a new printer and think I

could find on for 98?!?!? I did eventually but it took a while. The

najority of them are made for XP / Vista now.



I finally went to XP when the on / off switch on my old PackardBell 98

box gave out. That machine started as a new Windows 95 machine and

served me well through 98SE but did not have the umph to run XP. Can

not bare to get rid of it so it is setting in the corner for now.

 

[Jose]

OT Re: Making XP desktop look like Win98

On Jun 7, 10:28 am, "Twayne" wrote:

> Innews:%23JfxMhgBLHA.4388@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl,

> PA Bear [MS MVP] typed:

>

> > jerome.h...@nospam.com wrote:

> >> I have used Win98 since 98.  I really didn't care to

> >> upgrade, but it seems there's just too much stuff that

> >> dont work in 98 anymore...

>

> > Like your grammar/spelling checker?

>

> Pa' a condescending idiot a lot of times.



I would like my system to look like Super Mario Brothers.



Alas.

 

[Jose]

OT Re: Making XP desktop look like Win98

On Jun 7, 10:28 am, "Twayne" wrote:

> Innews:%23JfxMhgBLHA.4388@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl,

> PA Bear [MS MVP] typed:

>

> > jerome.h...@nospam.com wrote:

> >> I have used Win98 since 98.  I really didn't care to

> >> upgrade, but it seems there's just too much stuff that

> >> dont work in 98 anymore...

>

> > Like your grammar/spelling checker?

>

> Pa' a condescending idiot a lot of times.



I would like my system to look like Super Mario Brothers.



Alas.