Dos Compatability

[joeyroland]

How do I get my computer to stop using DOS Compatability. In Control Panel-System-Performance Tab, I get the message about using DOS compatability mode reducing overall system performance...
Please Help!

[GrimBo]

Has a new OS been put on? If so, what version?

[SPEEDO]

joeyroland

Is this a new build?
Are all your drivers up to date?
Especially the motherboard drivers!

SPEEDO

[Banti]

Which drives are using DOS-compatability mode?

A new mobo driver(s) may solve the problem.

Banti

[cadetstimpy]

Yeah Banti is right...DOS Compataility mode, Standard EIDE Controller devices and IRQ steering for PCI devices are all typical indicators that the motherboard's chipset drivers are not loaded.

[Fingers]

Q130179 - Troubleshooting MS-DOS Compatibility Mode on Hard Disks (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q130/1/79.asp?LN=EN-US&SD=gn&FR=0&qry=compatibility%20mode&rnk=3&src=DHCS_MSPSS_gn_SRCH&SPR=W98SE)

[joeyroland]

First, thanks for the replys. I am sure at least one of you probably gave me the right answer. But, my second point, as I should have stated, is that I am clueless when it comes to all these real-mode drivers and everything. If someone could please break everything down for me in layman's terms....

Also, I should have noted, yes, I just formatted the computer and installed Windows 98 using the method suggested on the ANGELFIRE.com, (somehting like that) website. However, I still encounter these problems. What's more is that my CD-ROm is not detected either. If I want to have access to a CD, I have to install some generic driver for it in my autoexec.bat and config.sys. I did try booting several times "remming" out the lines too.
Please continue to help.
I will let you know my progress! :)