I'd never heard of it either, but a Google search for
win98 audit mode yielded many references. Apparently, it's supposed to happen only once, during the initial startup of an OEM-installed version of Win98. See if the article by Bruce Hildebrand in
this thread describes the situation your system is in. I still haven't found anything that really explains how to get a system out of audit mode manually.
The Automated Support Assistant has found that Windows is running in "Audit Mode"
Situation: The Automated Support Assistant has found that Windows is running in Audit Mode. This is a special mode that was enabled by the manufacturer of your computer. It should have been disabled before the computer was shipped to you.
If Windows Audit Mode is enabled, when you try to install Symantec software, the Configuration Wizard may not run, and the installation will fail.
Solution: To fix this, you must disable Audit Mode. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WARNING: In the next steps you will edit the Windows registry. We strongly recommend that you back up the registry before you make any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify only the registry keys that are specified. See How to back up the Windows registry for instructions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To edit the registry Exit all programs. On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Run. In the Run dialog box, type the following:
In the right pane, if it exists, select the following value:
AuditInProgress
Press Delete. Click Yes to confirm the deletion. In the right pane, if it exists, select the following value:
AuditMode
Press Delete. Click Yes to confirm the deletion. Exit the Registry Editor.
Technical Information:
Description of Windows Audit Mode
Windows Adit Mode is provided by Microsoft to computer manufactures. It allows the PC manufacture to verify the the hardware and software that comes with your PC is configured properly.
For more information on Windows Audit Mode, please see Microsoft KB artcile 282190
Operating System(s): Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Message Edited by BRIANBORU on 12-23-2004 06:27 PM
Message Edited by BRIANBORU on 12-23-2004 06:29 PM
jwatt
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December 23rd, 2004 19:00
I'd never heard of it either, but a Google search for win98 audit mode yielded many references. Apparently, it's supposed to happen only once, during the initial startup of an OEM-installed version of Win98. See if the article by Bruce Hildebrand in this thread describes the situation your system is in. I still haven't found anything that really explains how to get a system out of audit mode manually.
Jim
BRIANBORU
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December 23rd, 2004 21:00
i never heard of it either, but this is from symantec.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2004092812391039?Open&src=con_asa_us
from symantecs' article,
© 1995-2004 Symantec Corporation.
Document ID:2004092812391039
Last Modified:11/18/2004
The Automated Support Assistant has found that Windows is running in "Audit Mode"
Situation:
The Automated Support Assistant has found that Windows is running in Audit Mode. This is a special mode that was enabled by the manufacturer of your computer. It should have been disabled before the computer was shipped to you.
If Windows Audit Mode is enabled, when you try to install Symantec software, the Configuration Wizard may not run, and the installation will fail.
Solution:
To fix this, you must disable Audit Mode.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WARNING: In the next steps you will edit the Windows registry. We strongly recommend that you back up the registry before you make any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify only the registry keys that are specified. See How to back up the Windows registry for instructions.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To edit the registry
Exit all programs.
On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Run.
In the Run dialog box, type the following:
regedit
Click OK.
Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
In the right pane, if it exists, select the following value:
AuditInProgress
Press Delete.
Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
In the right pane, if it exists, select the following value:
AuditMode
Press Delete.
Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
Exit the Registry Editor.
Technical Information:
Description of Windows Audit Mode
Windows Adit Mode is provided by Microsoft to computer manufactures. It allows the PC manufacture to verify the the hardware and software that comes with your PC is configured properly.
For more information on Windows Audit Mode, please see Microsoft KB artcile 282190
Operating System(s): Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Message Edited by BRIANBORU on 12-23-2004 06:27 PM
Message Edited by BRIANBORU on 12-23-2004 06:29 PM