Dear Chris,

You wrote...

c:\windows\system.ini

[vcache]
MaxFileCache=522240

Interesting little file there.

Found the article.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;253912&Product=w98#appliesto

I don't have any of their listed problems.  I just thing it's taking a
little longer to boot up, but it's not getting stuck.

Mine says:

[vcache]
ChunkSize=14848
MinFileCache=51200
MaxFileCache=204800

Only 204800.

Never one to leave well enough alone, I increased my maxfilecache to 522240.
I'll let you know if my computer ever starts again.  Be back soon.

Also wondering if I should re-sell my extra 256 MB.  Maybe the last ram
board isn't even being used?

-Neil-