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WINDOWS 98 UPDATES
Reviewed:Upgrading IE also upgrades much of Win98
Windows 98 is faster, but slower if you use its extra functions
The SP1 is available
but is not necessary if you use IE4.1 SP1
WINDOWS 98 (1)
What is Windows 98?
It is very true that "Windows 98 is what Windows 95 should have been in the first place".Windows 98 is basically Windows 95 with many bugs fixed, plus some useful utilities (and a few additions that are not likely to enthral most home users in the near future, if ever). It is NOT a new operating system.
It is a little more stable than Windows 95.
Windows 98 is a little faster than Windows 95 when used in like manner. If, however, you wish to use some of the newer additions, then it is slower than Windows 95 and a system upgrade may necessary to maintain the same operational speed.
It is now felt that Windows 98 systems using Internet Explorer 5.x require 64MB RAM for optimal performance. 32MB RAM would apply to Windows 95 using IE 4.x (and possibly IE 5.x)
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WINDOWS 98 UPDATES [2]
Windows 98 was publicly released on 25th June 1998
98+ Windows 98 SP1 98+
The SP1 has been released (July 1999). Its main aim is to eliminate a litany of annoying glitches embedded in the operating system of Windows 98 and IE 4.x, plus the Year 2000 updates and security patches.The component parts are available on Microsoft's Web site at PCWorld. It does not include any of the new features of Windows 98 SE.
Download any component that says Windows 98 Service Pack 1 in the description (only those that you need)
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WINDOWS 98 UPDATES [3]
98+ Applies only to Windows 98 98+
The Windows 98 SP1 components available are:• Windows 98 System Update
• Windows 98 Year 2000 Update
• Windows 98 Year 2000 Update 2
• Outlook Express Year 2000 Update
• Internet Explorer 4.01 with Service Pack 2
•
pcworld.com for Windows 98 SP1
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OTHER WINDOWS 98 UPDATES [4]
98+ Other Windows 98 Updates 98+
DUN14-98.EXE [506 KB]
New Dial Up Networking For Windows 98 & 98SE ONLY
• Registration Wizard Update
Prevents MS server looking in Hard Disk (there is no uninstall)
• Windows Update Site
Microsoft's official Windows 98 Update Site
The first updates and bug-fixes are now available.
• Windows 98 Download: Windows Update page
Microsoft has made some updates available for immediate download
instead of having to go through the Microsoft Windows Update site.
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OLDER WINDOWS 98 UPDATES [5]
98+ These are the older 98 Updates 98+
The following updates should not now be necessary if you use the SP1 for Windows 98• Win98Y2K Fixes some minor year 2000 issues
scr31.exe Security. Internet Explorer external JScript update
3214.exe Security. Internet Explorer Frame Spoof fix
oepatsp1.exe Security. Outlook Express file attachment update
ie4dia.exe Security. Dotless IP Address update
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