Taskpad Vulnerability Patch (Windows 98) (Windows)

The TaskPad feature, which is part of Microsoft Windows 98/NT and BackOffice Server version 4.0, has a vulnerability that runs executables on a user's computer with an affected Resource Kit. A fully supported patch is available to fix this vulnerability. Microsoft recommends that affected customers download and install it. When installed, the respective patch will check the system for the vulnerability and repair it. The measure will also prevent accidental reinstallation of the TaskPad's functionality.