Joshe:
This just might cure what ails your computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=196008#appliestoI don't think Microsoft is supporting Windows 98 any longer, so you may have to use the work around described at the above link. That is, you may enable fast shutdown so:
1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System tools, and then click System Information.
2. On the Tools menu, click System Configuration Utility.
3. On the General tab, click Advanced.
4. Click the Disable Fast Shutdown check box to clear it, click OK, and then click OK again.
5. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart your computer.
Let us know if that treatment doesn't work.
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