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There is no need to download anything, because while .Net 3.5 installer asks for downloading .Net3 files, in fact it has all the resources already available in it. Thanks to @abbodi1406 for pointing this. To install .Net framework completely offline: 1. Before proceeding you may (or may not) have to install Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Imaging Component and Windows Installer 4.5 KB942288-v4. (I had them already installed) 2. Install earlier versions of .Net Framework like .Net 2.0 sp2 (offline installers are available). 4. Extract .Net framework 3.5 installer using 7-zip or similar program the widely available offline setup. It shouldn’t ask for internet connection now. 3. Install everything from dotNetFX20 and dotNetFX30 folders. 4. Install .Net framework 3.5 using main installer. It shouldn’t ask for internet connection now. 5. You can test some .Net 3 programs. For example Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 which is a .Net 3.5 application.

Hello folks, I use a VM of Windows Vista Business SP2 x64 (with no updates installed) on Zorin OS 16, my main OS. I earlier ran such a VM on my Windows Vista host OS, the virtualization application being VMware Workstation, but on the same hardware configuration, the performance of the VM under Linux is noticeably better than that of the VM under Windows. Any reasons why? I just wonder.

What files are missing from the full .Net 3.5 offline installer? you can build .NET 3.0 SP2 installer manually from dotnetfx35.exe https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/astebner/creating-an-administrative-install-point-for-the-net-framework-2-0-sp1 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/astebner/creating-an-administrative-install-point-for-the-net-framework-3-0-sp1 those guide are for SP1, but works the same for SP2 similar guide https://docs.bmc.com/docs/ServerAutomation/89/deploying-net-653397308.html FYI, standalone installer for .NET 3.0 SP2 actually exist, but it's not directly acquirable you can find it within the VS 2008 bootstrapper packages https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/astebner/vs-bootstrapper-packages-for-net-framework-2-0-sp2-and-3-0-sp2-available-for-download click on Download location to get packages_setup.exe then extract adtbs_sp2oob.cab/adtbs_sp2oob.msi then use lessmsi to extract adtbs_sp2oob.msi or install the whole package and find the installers under C:\Program Files\BootstrapperPackages

recently there https://www.realtek.com/en/ but now fixed, before that Firefox 48 couldn't open it

Hi Roytam1, I would like to watch "youtube" on "this clone" which is faster for xp with a P4, but it causes problems with the video player which displays badly on New moon 28 and serpent 52, for serpent 55, it does not work at all. Can this problem be solved? This works on 360chrome 13.0.0 but not on the 12

and by the way TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 is preferred over TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384, which do support in my current NSS-legacy. do you find any server that has TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 but not TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256?

Thank you so much for this tutorial, TSNH. It's very useful to me.

Sorry for going off topic, but glad to see you back 😉

=== Vanilla Windows 98 Web Browsing Summary === == Web Browsers == Windows 98 had many cool web browsers though most are now non-functional due to lack of support for HTTPS website connectivity. Fortunately several browsers have been updated with TLS 1.2 support (Transport Layer Security) allowing them to connect to almost all HTTPS sites - for now :) Note these old browsers do not display most web pages as intended, use work arounds outlined in the threads, and will not process JavaScript correctly even causing crashes, recommend disabling JavaScript. The list is sorted alphabetically, they are all quite functional. Arachne for DOS with TLS 1.3 hack Modify Arachne for TLS support as a tinker project, not for serious browsing. https://msfn.org/board/topic/182432-arachne-web-browser-community-edition-for-dos-with-tls-13-hack/ K-Meleon Forum member @roytam1's K-Meleon v1.5.4 fork. A nice, lean and configurable browser. Note not tested on a virgin vanilla Windows 98 install, should be okay though. https://msfn.org/board/topic/181726-k-meleon-tls-12-in-vanilla-windows-98-se Links for DOS A very functional graphic or text only web browser for DOS, configure as desired. Has been receiving periodic updates. Recently logged in to an HTML only Gmail account and successfully sent an email attachment - long live DOS. https://msfn.org/board/topic/181853-links-web-browser-community-edition-for-dos-with-tls-12 Lynx for DOS A text only browser with a long history, since 1994, ported to DOS. https://msfn.org/board/topic/182400-lynx-web-browser-community-edition-for-dos-with-tls-12/ Netscape Navigator Netscape Navigator v9.0.0.6, based on Firefox 2. https://msfn.org/board/topic/177106-running-vanilla-windows-98-in-2020/page/33/?tab=comments#comment-1189098 RetroZilla based on Firefox Forum member @roytam1's RetroZilla browser based on Firefox 2, labelled 'Firefox Community Edition'. Note not tested on a virgin vanilla Windows 98 install, should be okay though. https://o.rthost.win/gpc/files1.rt/rzbrowser-tls12-20180504.7z RetroZilla based on SeaMonkey The 'RetroZilla Community Edition' member project, which includes both @rn10950's and @roytam1's RetroZilla build information, based on old SeaMonkey v1.1.19. https://msfn.org/board/topic/181416-retrozilla-community-edition == Bonus == Custom userContent.css A custom userContent.css to improve web page rendering in older browsers (K-Meleon, Netscape Navigator, RetroZilla), especially this forum. https://msfn.org/board/topic/177106-running-vanilla-windows-98-in-2020-and-beyond/page/52/?tab=comments#comment-1206351 Invidious An easy way to get YT access on retro systems, no JavaScript needed (tested 28Nov2021). https://api.invidious.io/ Quick and Dirty YouTube Small script to download most YouTube videos, note YouTube throttles download speed. https://msfn.org/board/topic/177106-running-vanilla-windows-98-in-2020-and-beyond/page/41/?tab=comments#comment-1199455 Quick and Dirty MSN Video Small script to download most MSN Videos. https://msfn.org/board/topic/177106-running-vanilla-windows-98-in-2020-and-beyond/page/41/?tab=comments#comment-1199501 Windows 9x Web Helper (9xweb) - DISCONTINUED uses Cygwin helper software, still works well for personal projects. A Bash script that runs from a COMMAND.COM window. Designed to improve internet accessibility, such as easy cache page access, custom Wayback Machine date search for old URLs, search and fetch YouTube video, etc. https://msfn.org/board/topic/181417-windows-9x-web-helper-9xweb

For all who are interested in an independent Update Root Certificates and revoked certificates, I want to offer a small downloader and updater (available now) without version confusion. Download Download 2 Archive Password: S4QH5TIefi7m9n1XLyTIZ3V5hSv4se1XB6jJZpH5TfB6vkJ8hfRxU7DWB2p Eliminates misspellings, change from "Continue updating?" to "Do you want to update certificates?" thanks @hmuellers update 10/05/2018 Version 1.6 Corrected several bugs, optimized the program, improved some features, an additional function implemented and download URL's updated. update 09/29/2018 Version 1.5 Corrected several bugs, optimized the program and improved some features. update 09/25/2018 Version 1.4 Various features implemented so that no obsolete sst files are installed. It is now possible to use additional download sources for existing download sources (up to 5), one another download source has already been added. Further information can be found in the file "Info Version 1.4.txt". update 06/29/2018 Version 1.3 Added feature, more information in "Info Version 1.3.txt" in the download. update 02/16/2016 Version 1.2 Due Country-specific formats of date display, partly the creation date of sst files was not correctly displayed. update 12/18/2015 Version 1.1 The creation date of the downloaded sst files appears.