Did you turn on DMA for your hard disk (Windows 9x) ? - That makes huge difference!! NostalgiaWindows 2025-01-12 | Direct Memory Access (DMA) allows hardware devices to transfer data to/from memory without the involvement of CPU. DMA improves system performance by freeing up the CPU and accelerating data transfer.00:00 about DMA and settings in Windows 98 SE.00:26 Copy test without DMA01:53 Turn on DMA02:29 Redo the test & comparison result
Continue your Retro OS museum on XP - System Commander 7 (SC7) NostalgiaWindows 2025-01-05 | old version videos: youtube.com/watch?v=M8xQ7bTHs18&t=686s youtube.com/watch?v=qKHUmJntL7oThis video shows the "new" version SC with Windows XP support.00:00 SC7 installation (Windows XP)02:06 Shrink XP partition to make space for other OSes03:22 Install 2nd OS - Windows 98 SE06:36 Install 3rd OS - Windows ME09:16 The 4th OS - Windows 2000 boot up10:26 Adjust the order of OSes in selection menu
From Pentium 100 to AMD K6/233 - Retro PC CPU upgrade and test NostalgiaWindows 2024-12-25 | AMD and Intel CPUs shared the same socket type (Socket 7), which is unbelievable nowadays. :)00:00 Retro PC before upgrade tests (Winbench2007 & 3DMark 99)03:24 Upgrade CPU from Pentium 100 to AMD K6/23305:40 After upgrade tests (Winbench2007 & 3DMark 99)
MS-DOS software: Use HD-COPY duplicate floppy disk NostalgiaWindows 2024-12-07 | HDCopy is a disk image application for floppy disks that runs in MS-DOS. It can copy a floppy on the fly, or by using archives with IMG file extension that store the content of the disk. In the early 90s, when floppy diskettes for PCs were widely used, HDCopy was extremely popular in many places.
FIFA 99 Intro and Quick Match NostalgiaWindows 2024-12-02 | Also, youtube.com/watch?v=n8-Zl4vNBtU&t=74s
Change Retro PC BIOS Setup screen Colors - Award BIOS NostalgiaWindows 2024-11-30 | After almost 30 years, first time know and try this. It was fun!! :)
MS-DOS6.22 run MemMaker Release Conventional Memory NostalgiaWindows 2024-11-25 | MS-DOS6.22 run MemMaker Release Conventional Memory
Old trick: The CD inserted, why the game still ask for it and refuse to start? NostalgiaWindows 2024-11-17 | 00:00 The game refuses to start complaining no CD when CD was inserted00:29 Why and fixing demo02:02 2nd fixing example for a digital PC magazine.
DirectX Diagnostic Tool 9.0c Tests on Windows 98 SE NostalgiaWindows 2024-11-11 | DirectX 9.0c is the last version directx Windows 98 SE supporting. Run "dxdiag" command, you can access the diagnostic tool which helps you test the DirectX display, sound and music and more.00:00 OS, Display card and Sound card Info00:32 Run "dxdiag" command start the tool & directx files list01:00 Display tests02:39 Sound tests03:15 Music tests
Windows XP Starter Edition all regions wallpapers and quick demo NostalgiaWindows 2024-11-09 | Windows XP Starter Edition is released on 11 August 2004. It is a stripped down version of Windows XP Home Edition that was released internationally for a very cheap price or bundled with low-cost low-end OEM PCs in developing countries including (but not limited to) Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia, India and certain Latin American countries.00:00 Quick Demo: last stage of installation01:13 Cannot run move than 3 programs/windows at the same time02:12 Screen saver: Image Spiral & Wind Silk04:53 Wallpapers from different regions Windows XP Starter Edition
Bootable DOS 6.22 Installation CD - So long !! floppy disks :) NostalgiaWindows 2024-10-27 | 00:00 Intro: I was told it is not possible... but here it is :)00:18 4 files needed.( Download links as below)01:11 Organize downloaded files04:26 Use UltraISO create the DOS6.22 CD06:05 Test the CD on a retro PC***************download links****************************************1. DOS 6.22 winworldpc.com/product/ms-dos/6222. DOS 6.22 boot disk allbootdisks.com/download/dos.html3. UltraISO ultraiso.com/download.html4. CDROM driver kirsle.net/msdos
Download and Load Windows dancers for Windows XP Media Center Edition NostalgiaWindows 2024-10-21 | All 26 dancers file (zip): drive.google.com/file/d/10xDmvWE43TGMk7sbLNc1Nkvb5fInWzej/view?usp=drive_link00:00 Download and Load Windows dancers from zip file to Windows XP Media Center Edition02:43 All 26 dancers' show: full video youtube.com/watch?v=vhnQ_P2gt-g
PSTN-Free Phone Connections for dial-up network lab NostalgiaWindows 2024-10-14 | 00:00 Intro00:20 Instruction webpage gekk.info/articles/ata-config.html#Troubleshooting01:08 Hardware unbox - Linksys PAP2T02:37 Configure the device06:06 Test with 2 phones07:06 First project based on the setup youtube.com/watch?v=jvZi-qyMt00Medium Rock by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Photo/Film Scanning in Windows XP - Canon CanoScan 4400F NostalgiaWindows 2024-10-07 | 00:00 Canon CanoScan 4400F00:55 Scan a photo use the physical button01:55 Scan from application - ArcSoft Photo Studio02:38 Multi Scan - scan multiple photos in one shot03:33 Scan 35 mm Film08:18 AI enhancement in Windows 11 - AIarty Image Enhancer
Cheyenne BitWare Send/Receive Fax on Windows PC NostalgiaWindows 2024-09-29 | Windows 98 Send/Receive Fax through Cheyenne BitWare software.00:20 Receive02:40 Send04:20 Cheyenne BitWare version info
Windows 3.11 Network and Internet setup in 2024 NostalgiaWindows 2024-09-15 | download links: TCP/IP for Windows 3.11: archive.org/details/windows-3.11-for-workgroups-tcpip-protocoltcp-32b; IE 5.0 for Windows 3.x winworldpc.com/download/47c3b661-c2bc-18c3-9a11-c3a4e284a2ef00:00 ISA network adapter hardware installation01:30 Power on the retro PC02:39 Windows 3.11 local folders for setup: network card driver, TCP/IP protocol and IE503:03 Extract TCP/IP protocol and utilities from downloaded file - tcp32b.exe03:58 Windows 3.11 Network Setup (network adapter & TCP/IP protocol)07:04 After reboot, check IP configuration obtained from DHCP server.08:00 IE 5 installation - the last version Internet Explorer can run on Windows 3.1111:43 Check Internet connection setting and go Internet13:10 The tools installed with TCP/IP (FTP & Telnet)13:33 Control Panel- Network Settings demo
Make free VMware Workstation Hassle-free: direct download(17.6 working!)&replace commercial license NostalgiaWindows 2024-09-04 | 00:00 Free VMware Workstation Official Info: blogs.vmware.com/workstation/2024/05/vmware-workstation-pro-now-available-free-for-personal-use.html00:35 Direct download (bypass Broadcom website) link: version 17.6 working! softwareupdate.vmware.com/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/17.5.2/2377557101:27 Brand new installation demo: select Personal Use license type which is free and never expire.02:28 For existing licensed VMware, after upgrade/override, Personal Use license type is not available. :(03:13 Edit Windows 11 registry to replace commercial license with Personal Use.
DOSBox-X Internet Setup (Win98SE) using VMware virtual network (VMnet8) NostalgiaWindows 2024-09-01 | youtube.com/watch?v=Utuy4kleE7k Setup DOSBox-X Windows 98 Internet (leverage VMware Workstation NAT network)00:00 Existing DOSBox-X Environment01:33 Install Npcap 1.79 download link: npcap.com/#download 02:02 Install network adapter on DOSBox-X VM06:37 Install VMware Workstation to get VMnet8 network ("Internet switch") in Windows 11VMware Workstation Pro: Now available Free for Personal Useblogs.vmware.com/workstation/2024/05/vmware-workstation-pro-now-available-free-for-personal-use.html08:36 Connect DOSBox-X VM to the VMware switch12:33 Go Internet
Zuma Deluxe (2003) adventure (all levels, time-lapse) in 2024 NostalgiaWindows 2024-08-26 | Playing Zuma Adventure all stages on Aug.25, 2024. Practice makes Improvement. Much better performance than last year in the video youtube.com/watch?v=fAXfdsssq2w&t=550s. Hope can make the video an annual tradition for this channel. :)CREATE A NEW PLAYER 00:00STAGE 1 ********** 00:20STAGE 2 ********** 03:00STAGE 3 ********** 06:43STAGE 4 ********** 11:21STAGE 5 ********** 16:13STAGE 6 ********** 22:33STAGE 7 ********** 29:35STAGE 8 ********** 35:28STAGE 9 ********** 43:57STAGE 10 ********* 52:54STAGE 11********** 01:02:41STAGE 12********** 01:12:17STAGE 13********** 01:23:57CREDITS ********** 01:27:07
Installing Socket 370 CPU on Slot 1 motherboard with SLOKETS adapter NostalgiaWindows 2024-08-20 | Slotkets, aka Slockets, (short for slot to socket) are adapters that allow socket-based microprocessors to be used on slot-based motherboards. it was popular in the transition period from Slot to Socket-based Pentium III processors by allowing CPU upgrades in existing Slot 1 motherboards. Intel and AMD had not manufactured CPUs in slot form factors since 1999.00:34 Hardware: GA-6VXE+ (Slot1 motherboard); Intel Pentium III 550E (Socket 370 CPU); Socket to Slot adapter (370 to slot1, no brand)01:30 Install adapter case02:45 Install CPU (on the adapter)03:11 Apply thermal paste03:30 Install CPU fan04:25 Insert the adapter with CPU on the motherboard slot05:37 PC assembly and test
The Dawn of Multimedia: XingMPEG Player 3-second test video (Windows3.x/95) NostalgiaWindows 2024-08-16 | 1996. You’re sitting in front of your beige desktop computer, its CRT monitor flickering to life. The hard drive whirs, and you’re about to witness something groundbreaking—a video playing right there on your screen. No VHS tapes, no TV channels—just pixels dancing in harmony...
Organic Art (Plus! 98) Screen Saver NostalgiaWindows 2024-05-25 | Organic Art (Plus! 98) Screen Saver
System Commander 2000 Part 2 - Showcase and Final tips NostalgiaWindows 2024-05-19 | How to build: youtube.com/watch?v=M8xQ7bTHs18&ab_channel=NostalgiaWindows00:00 Six Microsoft OSes in one hard disk. (DOS/Win3.11, Windows95, Windows NT4, Windows98, Windows 2000 and Windows Me)05:36 Menu operation, about MultiFAT and Final thoughts
System Commander 2000 Part 1 - Create your OS museum on Retro PC NostalgiaWindows 2024-05-17 | Final Show and Tips: youtube.com/watch?v=qKHUmJntL7o&ab_channel=NostalgiaWindows00:00 Intro00:27 Prepare partition for DOS6.22 (1st OS) installation02:47 DOS6.22 installation04:30 System Commander 2000 v5.5 installation (DOS6.22)08:35 Install Windows3.11 on DOS6.2210:04 OS Selection Menu: Update OS description for MS-DOS6.2210:48 Windows95 OSR2 installation14:44 OS Selection Menu: Change OS/Option order in the list15:15 Windows98 SE installation19:17 Hide other primary partitions from current OS20:56 OS Selection Menu: Update OS description for two OSes21:55 verify if other primary partitions have been hidden in Windows98 SE22:44 Partitioning task: convert FAT to FAT32 for previous Win95 and Win98 OSes24:16 Partitioning task: Create a data partition (D: drive) which can be accessed by all OSes28:05 OS list SC2000 supports************************** Download Links ******************************************System Commander 2000 (5.5)winworldpc.com/download/57c3b77c-c392-25c3-8911-c3a6e280947eDOS 6.22 floppy boot diskarchive.org/details/dos-6.22Windows 95 OSR2 floppy boot diskwinworldpc.com/product/microsoft-windows-boot-disk/95-osr2xDOS CD-ROM Drivers download (we only need "cdrom" image file):kirsle.net/projects/DOS/DOS-Drivers.zip
A DOS/Win3.1 & Windows 95 Dual Boot retro PC from 1995 - Micron Home MPC Pro NostalgiaWindows 2024-05-06 | Micron Home MPC Pro, original Mfg. Date: Dec. 1995* Pentium 133 CPU * EDO 32 MB Memory * S3 Trio 64V+ (PCI) Display Card * ESS 1868F (ISA) Sound Card00:00 Boot Up00:45 DOS 6.22 Demo03:14 Windows 3.11 Demo06:40 Windows 95 Demo
A Retro PC from 1996 - DELL OptiPlex GMT 5100 NostalgiaWindows 2024-04-28 | 00:00 Looking00:55 Open the case01:44 Inside the case03:11 Start the PC (Windows 98)04:32 Copy tool from CD and check detailed system info06:22 Shutdown the PC (Windows 98)
Change BIOS logo for XP retro PC with ASUS tools NostalgiaWindows 2024-04-21 | 00:07 Default BIOS logo for ASUS P5K00:30 Save current BIOS to a file using (ASUSUpdate)01:05 Edit a picture as customized logo02:55 Add the logo to current BIOS file (MyLogo)03:42 Update/Flash the customized BIOS (ASUSUpate)05:05 New BIOS logoMedium Rock by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.com
WinFax PRO 10 (2001) - Sending/receiving fax on retro PC in 2024 #WinFax NostalgiaWindows 2024-04-13 | In ancient offices, the fax machine wove its magic. It scanned inked documents, whispered through telephone wires, and recreated distant messages. WinFax, aka. WinFax PRO, was a Microsoft Windows-based software. It enabled computers with fax-modems to directly communicate with stand-alone fax machines or other equipped computers. It was officially discontinued sales and support on June 30, 2006.00:00 The Windows 98 SE retro PC00:09 Install WinFax PRO 1002:34 Browse Message Manager03:55 Send fax to future me in 202406:30 Receive fax from future me in 202409:05 Reply the fax10:56 Attempt to Symantec LiveUpdate using Dial-Up Internet12:33 Demo WinFax Drag & Drop Depot13:02 WinFax PRO version info
Silence a Windows XP retro PC NostalgiaWindows 2024-04-05 | PC Specs youtube.com/watch?v=fkP5TLtJDkI&t=101s&ab_channel=NostalgiaWindows00:00 noisy XP PC01:24 New CPU fan & Case fan01:59 Replace the fans and boot up07:22 Software silence (ASUS AI Suite)
Easter theme for Windows 11/10/8/7 NostalgiaWindows 2024-03-30 | Happy Easter!Download Link: themepack.me/theme/easterMedium Rock by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.com
Nero 7 burning DVD & LightScribe printing #LightScribe NostalgiaWindows 2024-03-25 | 00:00 Nero 7 walkthrough01:30 Burning DVD05:00 LightScribe requirements06:09 Create a label and print using LightScribeLightScribe driver download: lightscribesoftware.org/lightscribe-system-software
Old trick - Update BIOS using floppy disk NostalgiaWindows 2024-03-17 | That was a slow but efficient era !! One floppy disk only 1.44MB that holds the flash utility, old BIOS, new BIOS, and the system files make it bootable. It does the job perfectly! 00:00 PC and mobo BIOS info00:26 Create a bootable floppy disk02:05 Copy ASUS flash utility "AFLASH" to the floppy disk03:07 Copy new version BIOS to the floppy disk03:54 Boot up from the floppy disk update BIOS
A Windows XP Retro PC NostalgiaWindows 2024-03-16 | Most hardware of this PC are from 2007 or later, when Windows Vista was just released.Enjoy this "powerful" XP PC video, and let me know your thoughts.
Hard Disk Resurrection - After a longest failed fixing NostalgiaWindows 2024-03-09 | Previous video : A longest failed fixing youtube.com/watch?v=d5rKavpT_vw&ab_channel=NostalgiaWindowsHDD regenerator download link: archive.org/details/HDDRegeneratorV2011Final00:00 HDD regenerator scan bad sectors03:46 Windows XP format the hard disk05:30 Reinstall Windows 98
A longest failed fixing - Windows 98 Scandisk: Surface scan: to be continued NostalgiaWindows 2024-03-01 | There is a follow up video for this one: youtube.com/watch?v=8As1eth53TQ&ab_channel=NostalgiaWindows00:00 Windows 98 setup Scandisk: Surface scan04:20 Manually initial Scandisk with "/autofix" switch07:13 Last resort - Norton Disk Doctor
Norton Utilities 2001 Installation & Walkthrough NostalgiaWindows 2024-02-24 | Norton Utilities 2001 (released in 2000) includes Speed Disk, Norton Disk Doctor, and many other utilities for Windows 9x, NT, and 2000. This version is significant, as it was the last version to support Windows 95.00:00 Install on Windows 98 SE01:50 The utilities in Windows 10:40 The bootable CD contains utilities before entering Windows
Fixing the error for Windows 98 upgrade to Windows XP SP3 NostalgiaWindows 2024-02-20 | When upgrade from Windows 98 to Windows XP SP3, the setup complains cannot copy "mfc42.dll" then stop. This issue is from a bug of setup files of XP SP3. This video shows how to fix it by changing 4 installation files and setup from local disk. 00:00 Demo the error that stops the upgrade.01:00 Detailed steps of the fixing. 05:57 After fixing, installation and verification of the upgrade.
Floppy disk installation of Windows 95 in 2024 NostalgiaWindows 2024-02-11 | In this video, I use Windows 95 (4.00.950) 13 installation floppy disks to install a bare metal retro PC.Enjoy it!00:00 Home made :) Windows 6.2 and 95 installation floppy disks00:44 Install DOS 6.22 from 3 floppy disks.08:45 Install Windows 95 from 13 floppy disks.
All Dancers in Windows XP & Digital Media Edition Plus! NostalgiaWindows 2024-01-31 | Enjoy 26 dancers' moves from Windows XP & Digital Media Edition Plus!Amanda, Arkantos, Ben, Chanel, Cobey, Daniel, Evan and Michele, Exile, Hawk, Jade Dragon, Jarvis, Jen and Dave, Jerome, Josh, Kenny, Nikole and Marcelo, Q-Taro, Seth, Shermin, Taryn, Wade, Boo Who?, Kris, Scooby Doo, Scooby and Skele-Man, Sho
Windows 98 SE ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) - Multiple PCs share One Internet Connection NostalgiaWindows 2024-01-28 | Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is a Windows service that enables one Internet-connected computer to share its Internet connection with other computers on a local area network.00:00 Existing peer to peer network youtube.com/watch?v=VzdrWIw-Ki8&t=40s&ab_channel=NostalgiaWindows 00:20 Planning install ICS on the network01:32 PC-A (ICS Server) Setup youtube.com/watch?v=RvuyiUw2DJw&t=8s&ab_channel=NostalgiaWindows05:58 PC-B (ICS Client) Setup and DemoMedium Rock by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.com
Windows 98 peer to peer network with one Crossover Cable NostalgiaWindows 2024-01-24 | 00:00 Planning01:33 PC-A setup04:28 PC-B setup06:42 Make Crossover Cable09:36 Connect PC-A & PC-B with the crossover cable10:08 Tests: Ping peer; Network Neighborhood; sharing folder; copying file to shared folder
Windows 95 in place upgrade to Windows 98 #windows95 #windows98 #retropc NostalgiaWindows 2024-01-20 | 00:00 Windows 95 OSR2 boot up00:39 Upgrade installation15:35 Windows 98 SE boot up
Windows 95 Dial-Up Internet in 2024 #windows95 #retropc #internet NostalgiaWindows 2024-01-14 | 00:00 Lucent 56K modem card00:30 The modem card hardware install and connect01:20 Windows 95: install the modem drivers03:03 Add Dial-Up Networking Windows feature04:32 Add TCP/IP protocol05:01 Make a Dial-Up Networking connection05:40 Open IE3.0 triggered the connecting05:58 Beautiful sound - Dial Tone06:32 Try some websites with IE3.008:47 Install and play Netscape Navigator 3.04 (my fav browser)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VCN (Vancouver Community Network)www2.vcn.bc.caThe non-profits organization helps youth, seniors and vulnerable people for free access to the Internet, email, and computer. They need your help to help others. Thanks !Donation: www2.vcn.bc.ca/get-involved/donate
Windows 95 installation in 2024 #windows95 #retropc NostalgiaWindows 2024-01-11 | Windows 95 installation in 202400:00 Weird Pentium 3 retro PC (IBM shell + HP core) 01:26 Windows 95 installation10:52 Copy and install USB drive support software16:58 Install graphic driver (integrated Intel 810)18:42 Install audio driver (integrated Realtek AC97)22:08 Install Intel Chipset Software26:15 Classic wallpaper Clouds & Setup26:46 Windows 95 boot up in 2024
