UNOFFICIAL Windows98 SE Service Pack

[Boris]

I have NOT tried this myself !

All In One | UNOFFICIAL Windows98 Second Edition Service Pack 1

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Microsoft has never released a service pack for Windows98 SE. But I made a Service Pack for Windows98 SE users. It contains all Windows98 SE updates from WindowsUpdate site and more.

It is a self-extracting and self-installing pack like Microsoft's update files. Thus, you cannot choice files individually. Uninstallation is possible from Add-Remove Programs. Beta 2 users should install this pack without uninstalling the pack.

IT IS ONLY FOR WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION ENGLISH. It contains only operating system updates. It does not contain DirectX, Media Player or other similar products

Features:

- 52 hot fixes. (All of them are from Microsoft's WindowsUpdate.)

- 256-color tray. (Some icons on the tray like WinAMP's icon will be shown better.)

- Better Defrag. (Faster. It is from Windows ME. However, It works properly on the Windows98 SE.)

- Better Notepad. (Same Notepad with more key bindings.)

- Optimized swap file usage. (Windows will not to use the swap file at all until all of the RAM is used.)

- Better WDM/USB support. (Most problems about WDM drivers and USB devices are solved.)

- Windows Scripting Host 5.6. (It is latest version of Scripting Host which also contains VBScript and JScript support.)

- Visual Basic 6.0 SP5 runtime library. (To run Visual Basic 6.0 programs.)

- Windows2000 color scheme. (You should select it from Control Panel-Display-Apperance.)

- A few performance tweaks.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4131.html

[andsome]

I'm tempted to download it to a folder, and then put it on a CD. It could be useful for beginner friends who may need to have Windows 98 reinstalled at some time after support has stopped. What do you think?

[popeye]

I was thinking the same thing andsome, sort of "just in case" and "come in handy sometime" :D

[trackrat]

Good thinking Andsome. I still have an origonal 98se disc, book & floppy so this will enhance it.

[Boris]

He's also working on the same sort of thing for ME - not yet finished !

http://exuberant.ms11.net/mesp.html

[moon]

Nice one. A mate in the States sent me all the 98 upgrades on CD but this looks idiot -proof so I'll have it for posterity. :)

[andsome]

Well that was great, it took all of a couple of minutes to download on NTL BB. Thanks.

[Boris]

He has updated it :D

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 1.1 just released.

What's New in 1.1 ?

All Version 1.0 users should install Version 1.1 without uninstalling Version 1.0.

- Better Scandisk.

- A minor bug fixed.

http://exuberant.ms11.net/98sesp.html

[andsome]

He has updated it  :D

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 1.1 just released.

What's New in 1.1 ?

All Version 1.0 users should install Version 1.1 without uninstalling Version 1.0.

- Better Scandisk.

- A minor bug fixed.

http://exuberant.ms11.net/98sesp.html

Downloaded and saved thanks. I will transfer to a CD if and when any friends require it.

[moon]

When's the patch due ? :D

Got that. Ta, boris. :)

[Chris]

There is a thread here from the "maker".

[Boris]

Good find powerless.

The more recent posts seem to say that its OK ?

[Chris]

I'd say 50/50 (ish).

[Boris]

UNOFFICIAL Windows98 Second Edition Service Pack 1 1.2 released.

http://exuberant.ms11.net/98sesp.html

What's New in 1.2?

- 13 new hot fixes.

- Solves 512 MB of RAM problem.

- Dial-Up Networking 1.4.

- Microsoft Installer 2.0.

- Windows ME desktop icons.

- Some bugs are fixed.

Note: All Version 1.1 and 1.0 users should install Version 1.2 without uninstalling old version.

[Boris]

UNOFFICIAL Windows98 Second Edition Service Pack 1 1.5 released.

http://exuberant.ms11.net/98sesp.html

This is only for WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION ENGLISH. I highly recommend that you should backup your system before installing the pack.

It contains only operating system updates. It does NOT contain Internet Explorer 6, DirectX 9, Media Player 9 and their updates.

What's New in 1.5?

- 4 new hot fixes.

- Adaptec ASPI 4.60 drivers.

- General USB Mass Storage Device support.

- Supports 98lite 4.7 Chubby and Overweight.

- Visual Basic 6.0 SP6 runtime library.

- Visual C++ 6.0 SP6 runtime libraries.

- Supports custom "Program Files" directory.

- Some additional tweaks.

- Some major bugs are fixed.

Note: All old version users should install this version without uninstalling old version.

Features:

70 hot fixes.

Solves 512 MB of RAM problem.

256-color tray.

Better Notepad.

Optimized swap file usage.

Better WDM and USB support.

General USB Mass Storage Device support.

Adaptec ASPI 4.60.1021 drivers.

Windows Scripting Host 5.6.

DCOM98 1.3.

OLE Automation Libraries 2.40.4522.

Dial-Up Networking 1.4.

Microsoft Installer 2.0.

Visual Basic 6.0 SP6 runtime library.

Visual C++ 6.0 SP6 runtime libraries.

Updates JET 3.5 files to JET 3.5 SP3.

Supports 98lite 4.7 Chubby and Overweight.

Windows ME desktop icons.

Windows 2000 color scheme.

Supports custom "Program Files" directory.

Some cosmetic and performance tweaks.

Screenshot

Known Problems:

If you have Crystal Sound Card (CS423x), and have problem with the sound, you have to upgrade your drivers.

[lester1]

Not sure :( Have a system resore disk that is not working. Don't want to cause problems that I can't fix.

[Agent Smith]

lester1, if you have any doubt, then do not use this. It is after all mainly a collection of various M$ updates made into one. You can get them all seperatly from the windows update site, and to be honest, if you keep your machine updated regularily, then you will not need most of what's in this download.

It's main use as far as I can see, is for when you do a fresh install, and need to do ALL the patches again.

Mr. M.

[Boris]

It's main use as far as I can see, is for when you do a fresh install, and need to do ALL the patches again.

Mr. M.

Exactly what I'd use it for - if someones on Dialup - it would be much quicker than d/ling everything via Windows Update.

Also, as and when Win 98 support is ceased by M$ - its all still there in one big lump.

[lester1]

lester1, if you have any doubt, then do not use this. It is after all mainly a collection of various M$ updates made into one. You can get them all seperatly from the windows update site, and to be honest, if you keep your machine updated regularily, then you will not need most of what's in this download.

It's main use as far as I can see, is for when you do a fresh install, and need to do ALL the patches again.

Mr. M.

Thanks MR M I'll pass on that.BTW how was the Bday

[Agent Smith]

Pretty Good thanks lester1 :P

I've got my main "do" tonight :o :P

Mr. M.

[madboy33]

My brother tried to use this on his windows98se and it did not work

[Boris]

UNOFFICIAL Windows98 Second Edition Service Pack 2.0

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Latest Changes:

Added four new hotfixes [Q307004, Q888113, Q891711, Q891781]

Added unattended installation support

Added missing DCOM98 1.3 registry information

Added localizable strings into the SPUPDATE.INF

Added free FIND.COM

Replaced modified WINBOOT.SYS with the original one

Replaced ATTRIB.EXE with better free ATTRIB.COM

Replaced NOTEPAD.EXE patcher (PATCHNP.EXE) with better free Notepad replacement: MetaPad 3.5

Removed 2_4DATE.EXE, REGEDIT.EXE patcher (PATCHRE.EXE) and CTL3DV2.DLL files

Updated EXTRAC32.EXE (WinXP SP2), RICHED20.DLL (WinXP SP2) and REGSVR32.EXE (Win2000 SP4) files

Fixed RUNPOST.BAT goto problem

Fixed 98lite Sleek EXPLORER.EXE/SHELL32.DLL uninstallation problem.

Known Problems:

If you have Crystal Sound Card (CS423x), and have problem with the sound, you have to upgrade your drivers

This is only for WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION ENGLISH.

Backup your system before installing the pack.

You must have at least 32 MB of RAM.

It contains only operating system updates.

It does NOT contain Internet Explorer 6, DirectX 9, Media Player 9 and their updates.

[Boris]

Updated again

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 2.0.2 Final (15.6 MB)

http://download.softpedia.com/software/os_...e/sesp202en.exe

What's New in 2.0.2?

* Added MSMOUSE.VXD from Q254660.

* Added "(Remove Only)" to the uninstall string.

* Removed COMCTL32.DLL from the SPUNINST.INF.

* Fixed ERRORLEVEL bug in RUNPOST.BAT.

* Removed ATTRIB.EXE and FIND.COM.

* Fixed a minor bug in the TWEAKUI.HLP.

* Updated boot logo and added shutdown logo.

More information about this version.

Full changelog.

Note: All old version users should install this version without uninstalling old version.

Features of 2.0.2:

100+ updates and hotfixes (Detailed list will be prepared soon).

Solves 512 MB of RAM problem.

256-color tray icons.

Better Notepad: MetaPad 3.5 (Optional).

Optimized swap file usage (Optional).

Better WDM and USB support.

Adaptec ASPI 4.60.1021 drivers (Optional).

Windows Scripting Host 5.6.

DCOM98 1.3.

OLE Automation Libraries 2.40.4522.

Dial-Up Networking 1.4.

Microsoft Installer 2.0.

MDGx's HTML Help Update.

TweakUI (Optional).

Command Prompt Here (Optional).

New Animated Boot and Shutdown Logo (Optional).

Microsoft Layer for Unicode.

Visual Basic 5.0 SP2 runtime library.

Visual Basic 6.0 SP6 runtime library.

Visual C++ 6.0 SP6 runtime libraries.

Updates JET 3.5 files to JET 3.5 SP3.

Supports 98lite 4.7.

Windows 2000/ME desktop icons.

Windows 2000 color scheme (Optional).

Supports custom "Program Files" directory.

Shows attributes column in details view on the Windows Explorer.

Semi-slipstreaming support.

Some tweaks (Optional).

Known Problems:

If you have Crystal Sound Card (CS423x), and have problem with the sound, you have to upgrade your drivers.

Uninstallation needs Windows 98 SE CD-ROM. It also doesn't remove all installed files. It only reverts back half of the installed files with original 98 SE files. So, I don't recommend uninstallation of the pack, if you don't have any serious problem.