Read these and re-read them FULLY before preceeding.
you may have;
1. Hardware problems
2. Software version Problems
3. Software compatability Problems
4. Software installation Problems
It's a pain when a new format don't work correctly.
I have about 14 or so boxes at any one time, two are sitting for lack of an easy fix after running for extended periods.
A format and reinstall should have fixed one, it didn't. Just FYI, these things don't always obey the rules.
Gluck
Doc
How to Troubleshoot Using the Msconfig Utility with Windows 98
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;q281965
How to Perform Clean-Boot Troubleshooting for Windows 98
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q192926