Windows ME Box
 

Context is, I've been given the opportunity to push (fix) a computer for my building managers friend.

He has a Windows ME computer, P3 866, 365MB RAM pc133, 2 HD @ 10, 20 GB respectively.

My problem with his computer is that I'm supposed to get it online, backup documents, etc. The reality is, his computer is very clean, but I can't seem to get it online. When ever I click on IE, it crashes and tells me that I should report it to Microsoft. I have a purchased copy of Windows ME (OEM) that came with my DELL, and copied down his product key so that I can hopefully plug it in to the new install.

My query is, I really want to get the PC "online", I tried using a registery hack searched out from google, to no avail. You all know that I don't like to quit on things.. with respect.. it just depresses me.. this small little problem; and I can't seem to crack it.

Anyone know a trick. :) :ihugs:

Sounds to me that ME/IE or BOTH are "Broken". Try again after a format. 98 and ME are total pos that break down quickly no matter how careful you are.

What version of IE are you trying to user on it ?
Supposedly, there are still a few "full versions" IE available to download from the internet,
so you can do a "network installation".

The problem with ME, is that its getting old... so don't expect to be able to get too much support from MS.
Have you tried getting it online using Firefox or Opera ?
You might be able to download the IE6SP1 setup file and download the needed IE files..

I've copied Avant, Firefox.. Ping doesn't work. I think its a TCP/IP suite malfunction.. grrr

I know that I could just re-install the OS, but I don't have a CD that fits his key. I was told before.. doesn't matter what key they used.. you can always re-install what they already have, but you have to use their KEY. *sigh*

The tcp/ip protocol's implementation in the older os's has been known to give issues (junk out on ya). Try uniinstalling then reinstalling tcp/ip. :)

If that doesn't work I have heard that there are some "tiny" versions of other os's that would run pretty smooth on a box like the on ME is on ;)

/JD

Is his key a retail key? Is it full or an upgrade? Certainly it would be easy to get a copy of the cd and be totally legit if he already "owns" the key. I know I have a retail but I have to dig it up. I think it's the upgrade retail. In fact, I would be perfectly willing to transfer the key as I have no use for it.