UltimateSilence Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hello,The Windows Update site isn't working on my computer. I'm running Windows 98 SE. Now I know that there was a post that stated Microsoft "dropped" the feature, but couldn't someone create a workaround or verify this for me? I've used the packs here and it appears that I do not have most of the updates (Add/Remove lists 1 Internet Explorer update and 7 Windows 98 updates.)I've tried WinDizUpdate (and it did list a total of 17 updates) but the add-on keeps crashing in Opera. An installation of Firefox did not rectify the issue; I cannot download the plugin.Here are my updates.Internet Explorer Q832894Windows 98 KB896358Windows 98 KB908519Windows 98 Q823559Windows 98 Q840315Windows 98 Q888113Windows 98 Q890175Any help would be appreciated. I do apologize if I seem like I am complaining; I am not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Windows Update, when it was working, was horribly incomplete. It has been superseded for many years by the unofficial compilations/packages found in this forum. There are a few to choose from, but the most recent package is Gape's/PROBLEMCHYLD's Unofficial 98 SE Service Pack 3. PROBLEMCHYLD has added numerous files to it, that it is now more updated than anyone can imagine. Read up on the latest developments, and as always, backup before you proceed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateSilence Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Windows Update, when it was working, was horribly incomplete. It has been superseded for many years by the unofficial compilations/packages found in this forum. There are a few to choose from, but the most recent package is Gape's/PROBLEMCHYLD's Unofficial 98 SE Service Pack 3. PROBLEMCHYLD has added numerous files to it, that it is now more updated than anyone can imagine. Read up on the latest developments, and as always, backup before you proceed.Thank you for the reply, Foxbat.I agree partially. Windows Update seemed to be woefully inadequate...I downloaded PROBLEMCHYLD's patch, and I've had problems booting since then. I have the executable on my computer, but the installed program never appears in the Add/Remove Programs "directory". The number of updates listed there (in Add/Remove Programs) seems small in contrast to what was listed on the forums. I hope I'm not doing something wrong. Edited April 29, 2012 by UltimateSilence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) The service pack does not add many entries to the Add/Remove Programs list because it would be overkill to have uninstallers for each individual update .There are HUNDREDS!One of the drawbacks of compilation packages is there is chance that it may not go well with some configurations. It looks like you're one of the unlucky few. I hope you backed up as suggested. Keep that on hand, but don't restore anything yet. You should post on the service pack's thread your computer's specs, what other updates you have, the state of Windows before installation, and what happened so PROBLEMCHYLD can take a look at it.Edited for grammar. Edited November 28, 2011 by Foxbat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROBLEMCHYLD Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) I downloaded PROBLEMCHYLD's patch, and I've had problems booting since then. Unless you explain to me the exact error you got after installing, then I CAN'T help you. Just saying it messed up your system doesn't help any of us.The number of updates listed there (in Add/Remove Programs) seems small in contrast to what was listed on the forums. That's because most of the updates are (OPTIONAL) except the main updates. Edited November 28, 2011 by PROBLEMCHYLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submix8c Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Did you see this?Yep, WUv4 is history, along with just about everything Win9x-related.Get your fixes from here/MSFN. See all links within said link and any advice given. Also see Sticky topics (at top of sub-forum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateSilence Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 The service pack does not add many entries to the Add/Remove Programs list because it would be overkill to have uninstallers for each individual update .There are HUNDREDS!One of the drawbacks of compilation packages is there is chance that it may not go well with some configurations. It looks like you're one of the unlucky few. I hope you backed up as suggested. Keep that on hand, but don't restore anything yet. You should post on the service pack's thread your computer's specs, what other updates you have, the state of Windows before installation, and what happened so PROBLEMCHYLD can take a look at it.Edited for grammar.I've never thought of that before. I was just used to seeing them listed on a previous computer (which was formatted).Thank you.I downloaded PROBLEMCHYLD's patch, and I've had problems booting since then. Unless you explain to me the exact error you got after installing, then I CAN'T help you. Just saying it messed up your system doesn't help any of us.The number of updates listed there (in Add/Remove Programs) seems small in contrast to what was listed on the forums. That's because most of the updates are (OPTIONAL) except the main updates.After rebooting, explorer.exe will hang (nothing loads) and I have to reboot again. I did not experience this until after I installed Main Updates, Tweak UI 1.33 and the New Animated Boot and Shutdown Logos in Version 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 UltimateSilence, post your problem in this thread: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/61749-98-se-sp-30-final/page__st__880, and most importantly, the details about your hardware/software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenz9596 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Microsoft has the windows update for windows 98 to turn off?Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 repeated connection, can not connect to windows update.So there is no solution to it? V4 ...Search for a long time have not been found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsenellenelvian Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 You did not search very hard. It has been discussed SEVERAL times very recently that Winupdate for 98 is GONE.No longerNo goodOffWill not returnDEADGone forever.I repeat myself because you have a hard time understanding.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dencorso Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Toast.Kicked the bucket.Kaput.Bit the dust.Is pushing daisies.Folded.Sprouted wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsenellenelvian Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Nada zip zilchTallying its total in purgatory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dencorso Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 went into the fertilizer business.moved on to the big internet up there.went ENIAC's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsenellenelvian Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 bereft of lifebought the farmdefunctabolishedextinct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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