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Hello! I've been MIA the last years. However theres a cosmetic bug in Windows 98SE (don't know if its also in ME) that results as followed: When I open a folder or place where files exist and I have access to the adressbar (which displays the path normally), its by default also possible to type in the adress bar. And when you do this the text cursor aka caret appears on typing (or after using copy and paste). However now to the issue If you use RENAME (or press F2) and then copy the file or folder name e.g. "autoexec.bat" (regardless of using CTRL+C or right-clicking copy) and double-click to the adressbar the text won't get the blue focus it normally gets when you mark a text before removing it with backspace. So easily said the field in the addressbar now cant get tagged. You still can paste the text of the filename you copied ("autoexec.bat"), but at the moment there is no focus(tagging)and no caret when you want to paste "autoexec.bat" in the adressbar field. And instead of reading "autoexec.bat" in the adressbar after usage of CTRL+V in Windows explorer you will read "C:\autoexec.bat" now. Btw: I noticed a work-around: If you use rename and then copy the file/folder name but now...click another file. And after this you can mark the text in the addresbar of Windows Explorer (the text cursor is available) and paste to make it read "autoexec.bat " instead of "C:\". Seems to be some bug with the focus. This bug doesn't occur in browsers, its just in the Windows Explorer for Files. Would be curious to find out if its only in Windows 98SE or also ME and maybe also 2000 or NT4.

The actual file is fine. It is a WinRar SFX and is a perfectly safe archive. Here is the one from that link that I just tested ... 2013-04-28 00:55 29,746,887 wupg98en-AFL.EXE The problem that the above commenter is describing originates from the piece of crap website called Uploading.com. When you first get to the intermediate page for downloading you have to quickly uncheck the box that says "use download accelerator". The page is on a timer, so you have to be fast ... If you fail to do this, the default automatically sends you the "download accelerator", a euphemism for a spyware laden un-necessary software ... Note the size of the file indicated by the arrow. Many sites send you a downloader and most times they are a few hundred KB in size like this one. You do not want or need the "downloaders" because at the very least they will have toolbars, if not actual spyware. So uncheck that box quickly and you should never see the downloader. I suggest the OP edit the top post and warn folks ( you can use this image if you want - http://i.imgur.com/k3pd4aP.jpg - it is that first one shown ). P.S. Another thing to note is that the default action for that file download dialog in my Opera window there is "Save" and NOT "Run". I can't remember if that is something that Opera has by default or if it is a preference I changed. But it is a very important distinction because if it were "Run" it would mean the only thing separating your computer from malware is a single click or "Enter". EDIT: typos Thank you for asking. I had to put the download file on "uploading.com" because several times when it was on "host.sk" servers the downloads were unavailable althought I put the file on the server. So I choosed to use a external server which is more reliable!

Thank you very much! I hope everything is ok again. Anyway if you use Firefox there should be nearly zero problems.

*NUSB won't be needed, USB improvement is already integrated in WUPG98. About MDIE6CU I have to say the last IE6 Update in the 98Pack is called *KB953838 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (October, 2008) . So if MDIE6CU has updates newer than Oct. 2008 YOU SHOULD INSTALL THEM if using IE6(!). Not if you use firefox already. *About MDDACU and MDCU I know to less.

That's not a "list of ingredients"... it's three flavors of "cake" (methods vary, but still a "cake").You have 3 options (all "single file" solutions, duh!) - 1 - AutoPatcher - Update after Initial Install 2 - SESP2.x/3.x - Update after install or "slipstream" 3 - WUPG98 - Similar to AutoPatcher, but "not selectable" MDGx keeps a list of Official and Unofficial on MSFN as well as these 3 projects - follow the "Stickies". The only other option is UBCD and I'm not ready to F#$% with that right now as I have my own personal projects. Even so, many files might need updated (based on MDGx' Updated list), e.g NUSB. Read the lists and judge for yourself. Each has a different method; download the one you choose and test it for yourself. UBCD was based on AutoPatcher and used Unattended method of which I've (and others) tried to help you with (say "thanx"). WUP98 exists since 2005. So you may say "Autopatcher is simiar to WUPG98 but "selectable" and is 300 mb big (WUPG98 not even 30 MB slim) because it exists of dozens of unofficial updates and a lot of updates from 1998 till 200x. WUPG98 has even 1 update from 2010 included. Anyway the main different is that you cannot select updates in the now nearly 6 years old WUPG98 because of its reliability in the former setup routine which never changed. Its called Upgrade Pack because it doesn't only install updates but other good things too (like Movie Maker 1, Internet Games etc,a "Superbar" alternative etc.) And 98SE SP2 (existing since 2004) is the first ever unofficial Service Pack that existed on this board and was main idea for many now know packs/patchers.

I replied to your "I'm baffled" topic to provide a small amount of information. In addition, the file you want (in this topic) is also hosted on MDGx' website. Strangely enough, I just went there and was able to download it here. Dunno, maybe you need to actually go to the website (worked for me)? I checked "my" server right now. It appears EVERY free homepage server using "host.sk" isn't working now. Thats why wupg98.net.tf isn't working because its just a free-domain for the url http://bpa23.host.sk/wupg.html So that the download isn't working currently is only logic, if the site doesn't open. Its anyway not my fault if the web server is unavailable. If you urgently need the pack then additionally look up mdgx.com. The server will be available again right in time. So just wait if you have the time. Don't worry be happy . Thx.

Update: That wasnt sufficient yet to permanently restablish the DVD/CD drive. For that do the following: 1.) Go to START , click run and type "msconfig". 2.)Then in the general tab click the option "customized systemstart". 3.) Remove the systemstartelements checkbox to blank (ro remove software blocking your drive on startup) 4.)Go to the "services" tab. 5.) Here now UNCHECK ALL services with the vendor name "unknown". As this is sure malware. Then restart the system. The CD/DVD drive should be available again(in my case a DVD-RAM-Drive)

Thank you good idea. I will do that, as the problem rehappened again. I installed Zone Alarm FreeFirewall and will also check von viruses. Update: I did as you said, started AVG Anti-Virus free, scanned the whole computer(notebook) and found the following: C:\Documents&Setting\**\Local Setting\Temp\explorer.exe **=Username It really was malware by an infected explorer.exe that removed my DVD/CD drive. I killed the virus, restared; and now its ok. Althought the file reappered, I scanned again and gladly that my antivirus software works it can be quarantained or removed always. So the problems now fixed, as I know the soloution. Thank you very much,that really helped me alot. Nice weekend.

OK I fixed it. For that you have to go into the folder C:\Windows (%windir%) and there you have to activate that you can see all the hidden files. Than look for a uninstallation folder with name $NTUninstallKB943460 , go inside and change into the consisting folder spunist. Now click spuninst.exe to uninstall the patch. Your DVD/CD drive will be avaiable again after reboot!

Hello I got Windows XP Home SP3 installed on a notebook. And since the Update "Software Distribution Service 3.0" is installed I JUST HAVE NO CD/DVD drive letter anymore appearing on the drive overview at computers. Also I cannot access the drive via cmd or other ways. Its just MISSING on Windows XP Home SP3 I just don't know what to do. Systemrestore doesn't work anymore, so please don't tell me "restore the system...". I managed to solve a lot of problems Windows 98SE had on the desktop pc by help of the guys here, so I believe a solution can be found. What do I have to do to GET RID OF the SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION SERVICE 3.0 ? Please tell me which Software can uninstall it, or remove the trash it makes destroying my system (so that the CD/DVD drive is missing). I know it can be removed, but a bit help would really help me out!!! Thank you!

Thats because the pack is made "microsoft windows like". You know that of course Windows from Microsoft offers a lot of stuff (where you maybe said "do I really need the Windows XP background, or was that really good to remove Real Dos from ME")and I tried to add more stuff, without removing any. Furthermore the packs setup ist more designed in a way of usability(ok I know the dos box is a bit scary) more than for an user professional. Thats why nearly everything gets installed. So a normal user doesn't have to think too much about it. But anyway, for some features there is also an folder where you can activate them optionally. You must look up the folder for that. Anyway it was much work when I started the pack 6 years ago, and I even was a teenager (17) that time. I'm much more glad that I was so young when I built it , than the improvements of nowadays. But the superbar alternative for W98 is also a cool feature I integrated in the pack =). As there are no official update from Microsoft anymore. There was only the WMP9 security patch in 2010, and as you can install Kernel Ex(which brings support for FireFox ), its not necessary anymore to update the IE6 patches(as IE6 is sorry to say so a dying browser as for flash support and youtube). What a surprise. Gracias too, for your investigations. None... There is one. The WUPG98 is from me. The Auto-Patcher is a "clone" from somebody else.

There is no relationship. But it is important to mention not to mix the different packages INCLUDING SYSTEM UPDATES with another as this may lead to system instability or BSOD. I only install my pack the WUPG98 and afterwars the KernelEx update (which is btw integrated in the WUPG98 too because it is 100% compatible, but you can only install it manually) this works superb. OK, thanks (and warning noted). So, that means they are alternative upgrade paths for W98SE, right? (In which case, it looks like this one may be more comprehensive and up-to-date, since it's larger and has been more recently updated.) Joe. Jep.

There is no relationship. But it is important to mention not to mix the different packages INCLUDING SYSTEM UPDATES with another as this may lead to system instability or BSOD. I only install my pack the WUPG98 and afterwars the KernelEx update (which is btw integrated in the WUPG98 too because it is 100% compatible, but you can only install it manually) this works superb.

@Fredledingue , prowler It's an install all, for the reason that newbee users might not have the experience to know what they need or not need. You may install the pack(as it contains not updates only) without the updates I believe, this option is available by a command prompt input request during start of the installation. However you are NOT ABLE to choose 20 out of 1Mio updates or 500.000 of 1 Mio, you must install all updates or none. Mixes of different packs are not recommend. If you have no pack installed you should install the whole upgrade pack. There is an option to install by "non update installation" this is only good if you have many of the updates installed already,as you may have an older version of Upgrade Pack 98 installed. This is good when you know how many new updates have to be installed, then you can install them afterwards manually. Hope it helps you people.

Thanks MDGx ! Btw I added KB2378111 now in the pack (made a minor change) however its was available for Windows XP SP3 with Media Player 9 so I integrated it in the pack and it replaced former WMP 9 Updates (including the Media Player 9 kernel file wmp.dll file) and its very new from 2010 and works I did a test running WMP9 now for over 2hours and 30 minutes with no crash ,so its 100% ok! I re-uploaded the upgrade pack files today so maybe when you find time add them too ,thanks! Further DirectX updates(after the 98 support ended) wont work, I checked that already. And btw, I didnt add new IE6 updates as its a better way to install Firefox via Xeno86´s KernelEx . So keep updated guys .

Thx just what I needed now. I always had it on my system, somehow it was missing. One of the most important tools btw for creating the Updates in former 9x times.

New Version Upgrade Pack 98 Codename "dozen" -Afterlife Edition now available as of 21. November 2010 (2 years after the last post here). Didn't change much, just added some new progs you might need. For the full list, read page 1 of the article here:

Good luck dencorso!

You don't want to put that burden on Tihiy do you ? I think the time he devotes to windows 9x is much better employed at coding than at him managing/updating the stickies, etc... If I'd have to candidate one single person it would be dencorso but the reason why I suggested 5/6 new "mods" is because I thought it would allow to not put any heavy pressure on anyone while keeping on improving on it nicely. I don't believe that ringing smods who have no apparent interest in 9x related matters to update/modify stickies here will yeld much improvement. Anyway I think stickies should be reorganized somehow so that they become yet better hubs for the essential and useful information. Perhaps we should discuss that in another thread and if we agree about a layout and its content we could just whistle a smod and then he'd do it. Anyway eager to read the opinion of others on all that, including Bristols who got the party started. Well,no my suggestion wasn't because of that we need somebody ho does the work, rather I thought he would come in question as exchange for already done hard work. But if you mean it is "soo much work", I wouldn't say no to that work, if I was asked althought, it's not rare that users are busy for month as I was betweem halloween and summer beginning, for studying reasons. And besides, I don't really see much work anymore by contributions of me I have de facto stopped production for the W98UPG, as there aren't many options to add anymore excepts more new "unofficial" IE6 updates or so. At the moment it would rather help if I can improve in forum management than think about "if" it makes sense to blow the Upgrade Pack more up.

Aha Ok. Well I would suggest, (of course if he also agrees) Tihiy for an additional mod/smod! In my opinion and I think I can speak here for many members reading the 9x topic, he is one of the most experienced users and also one of the most active here. He's on the same level with MDGx and Gape thought.

Would one more mod or eventually smod, really be an issue?! Yes eidenk, I agree at least sticking more important "Win9x Projects" would help outside visitors and the community a lot. That was a little thing that made me also complaint sometimes when my project had to be "re-stickied" once or twice and know it's again "somewhere" in the topic jungle but not in reach for anyone.

You could give Windows 98 Upgrade Pack a try it includes KernelEx as an extra too, it's running on my main pc (Stand pc) with Windows 98SE and FireFox 3.0 runs as well as IE 6.0 and other browsers. Here the link: www.bpa23.host.sk/wupg.html Topic link: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=72297 HTH!

No! Today's sorry contrafaction of the beetle cannot be even remotely thought of as a true Volkswagen beetle! It may be faster. But it's as false as a US$3 bill. The last true Volkswagen beetle was produced in Mexico, in 2003. [/somewhat offtopic] I'm not an expert in cars, but didn't Hitler drive a Mercedes!? However it's a good example to show it's not import if you have an old or new car like an old or new OS, because both are good to allow people operating a computer or surfing the web, with more or less features/bugs and higher or lower speed.

Yeah that's true Mickey Mouse comics are still sold in the so called "trafik" in US colloquial for newsstand, where you buy cigarettes or newspapers, mobile phone cards etc. I don't know why, but the Mickey Mouse comics are existing since cigarettes are bought in European germanic countries, quit strange somehow, but they are very popular, quite many in my familiy read them as childs/teenagers. Hopefully Windows 98 will really become as popular as Mickey Mouse, then we've reached more than we wanted *g*.

I'm happy somebody finally said what I was thinking all the time. The NT -Line guys should stop discrediting Win9x, it got support stopped by MS so what do they want more? However that's the issue so many Win 9x forums also were close because of administrations which didn't wan't new topics in 9x sections or XP fanboys discrediting the old 9x Line ("use XP because 9x is cr ap and so on"). Of course I aggree XP some way bether than 98, but 98 would have been much more stable than XP if it had a NT kernel too. So MS is to blame and not the 9x Fanbase. We did the best to even bugfix old system bugs done by MS, the NT line threadens that Upgrades like KUP could get 98 be used much longer than Windows 2000 ,and that would be a big success. Because of the compatibility to old and many new games I prophecy you 98 WILL still be used after the last Windows 2000 system has upgraded to XP /7 or even only XP/Vista/7 and successors exists. Windows 98 is used all time, I needed an Windows 98 Boot disk in 2008 so they could install Windows XP on my NOW using XP Laptop, so one can say WIHTOUT 98 XP WOULDN'T EVEN WORK in some cases! And second: Some people might download stuff which belongs to the cultural heritage of humanity, and which is not available commercially, maybe because it smells fishy to some.The best music clip EVER made is in Estrellita Castro's 1938 movie Suspiros de España, made in Goebbel's UFA Studios in Berlin, I just don't get tired of it; or Estrellita Castros' movie Hijos de la Noche, made 1939 in Mussolini's Cinecittá in Roma; or the music clips in Imperio Argentina's movie Carmen (de la Triana), made in 1938 by Goebbel's UFA/Hispano-Film Produktion in Berlin. These internationalist Nazi movies have gypsy heroines who don't speak Deutsch, this doesn't conform to the truths we all must know. Their copyright status is probably unresolvablable or expired, two of the above examples were produced by a German-Spanish joint venture 70 years ago, dissolved before the end of WWII, produced in a Berlin which was split between 4 victorious powers. I doubt that the U.S. Office of Alien Property Custodian, or its British etc counterparts, or the German government, could prove their ownership in court, and all the artists are long dead. The objective of the time was not to make money with the movies of the defeated powers, but to destroy the Nazi movie industry, which was the only competitor to Hollywood, Marlene Dietrich had gone to Hollywood, Estrellita Castro to Berlin. The beginnings of the movies start with "Filmoteca Nacional de España", http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filmoteca_Española without a copyright notice, in Spain it's considered part of their national heritage. There are some Estrellita Castro clips from these emule downloads on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep9dKLlJezw with some people wanting to make Suspiros de España Spain's national anthym, but that won't happen with a song of such an origin. About 20+ other performers have made recordings of it, my favorites among them are Pasión Vega and Rocío Jurado; Plácido Domingo wasn't that good at it, he tried, but maybe women are better at singing this Nazi poetry. http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspiros_de_España and http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estrellita_Castro The lyrics of the song can be found at http://www.lyricsondemand.com/o/orquestami...spaalyrics.html So the mule not only disseminates malware. To be kind I ask you just, what the**** has WW2 to do with Windows 98 or Win9x ?