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no updates forwin98se

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by jollypr

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After having a virus and having to reformat
can not get any updates for win98.
Have checked the vesion in regedit and version is proper.

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by thechas

Are you using the Windows update button on the start menu?
Or, are you going to www.microsoft.com/windows and clicking on Windows Update from there?

If neither works, you may need to install a few updates manually first.

I would start with the following:
128 bit encryption
DUN 1.4
IE 5.5 SP2

I save all the update files as they are released, and burn them onto a CD as needed to install them on a new PC.

The last PC I setup with W98SE I recall installing about 20 updates that I had.
I then went on-line, and installed another 4 or 5 from Windows Update.

To manually download updates, I use the Download section at Microsoft.com
Select W98.
After you get the list, I recommend sorting by date.
A caution on DirectX, make sure that you install only the latest version supported by your video card manufacture.

Chas

by jardinier

I was recently advised by Microsoft that they only give technical support for the latest (XP) and second latest (ME) OSs.

However updates and patches for earlier versions are available at www.windowsupdate.com

This site lists all updates that are available for earlier versions, and gives a detailed description of what they are for, and whether they are considered critical.

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