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Hi Davemg, welcome to MSFN. Here are two previous threads started by people in a similar situation to yours. Hopefully they'll help answer your questions: http://www.msfn.org/board/Fresh-Win98SE-in...rt-t108802.html http://www.msfn.org/board/start-updates-t110265.html Best of luck.

Agreed. The "first release" of DX9 that I install is the October 2005 DX9.0c release. This (I believe) was the last DX9 release that did not take advantage of DX Managed code (and so it does not benefit from having .NET Framework installed). Then I install .NET Framework and after that the latest DX9, as you advise. Why do you think we should avoid using .NET 1 and 1.1? On older machines I avoid installing .NET 2 - it seems to be a big install with few benefits over .NET 1/1.1. Maybe I've missed something, so please explain.

A later version is included in the unofficial 932590 hotfix, which includes MSVCRT.DLL 6.1.9848.0 (from the Win2000 Q932590 hotfix): http://www.mdgx.com/files/Q932590.EXE http://support.microsoft.com/?id=932590 MDGx lists it in this thread.

Hi dencorso, I've had 10.2.0.23 installed for almost 6 months with no problems whatsoever (just to confirm what others here are saying). Just checked the Shockwave pages. It seems indeed as Eck says that Adobe has removed 10.3.0.24 and reverted to 10.2.0.23.

The versions of Shockwave on the Filehippo site are the full versions, with Google Toolbar. A link to "Slim" versions would be great. Meanwhile I have 10.2.0.23 Slim (2.7 MB, dated 23.08.07). Let me know if you'd like me to upload it anywhere.

The last version of FileZilla for 98/ME is 2.2.22. The changelog for the version released after this stated that 98/ME support had been dropped. As for other FTP clients, WINSCP is still supported (current version is 4.06): http://winscp.net/

Thanks Gape for the beta. The version of OLEDLG.DLL in this beta seems to be 1.0, not 5.0.1601. That is what's reported in the file properties window. The "Product Version" is 2.01.

I'd like to install Windows 95 OSR2 on an old laptop and use a PCMCIA cardbus Wi-Fi card for wireless internet access. Does anyone know of any wireless 32-bit cards that could do the job? I'd like the card to use the 802.11g connection standard (or newer), rather than the old 802.11a/b standard, for two reasons: 1) 'g' has a faster maximum speed than the old 'a/b', and... 2) I understand that although 802.11b can use WPA security, many 802.11b cards did not receive the necessary firmware update, and so in fact can't use WPA.

Off-topic: You rock too, dencorso! Thanks, and keep the updates coming (much appreciated).

Like the original poster, nestul, I'm interested in installing Windows 95 OSR2 on an old laptop. I'd like to use a PCMCIA cardbus card for WiFi internet access. I'm new to WiFi. This is a long shot, but does anyone know of any wireless 32-bit PCMCIA cards (with available Win 95 drivers) that could do the job? I'd really like the card to use the 802.11g connection standard (or newer), rather than the old 802.11a/b standard, for two reasons: 1) 'g' has a faster maximum speed than the old 'a/b', and 2) I understand that although 802.11b can use WPA security, many 802.11b cards did not receive the necessary firmware update, and so in fact can't use WPA. BenoitRen, thank you for the link. That card (Netgear MA401) uses the older 802.11b standard. I'll keep it in mind, but I'd prefer a 802.11g or newer. Do you know of any other cards? Hi nestul. If you could post an update, that would be great. Thanks. Finally, does anyone know if Win95 can even use 802.11g wireless cards, and WPA security?

MDGx lists current (e.g., not replaced and obsolete) updates for IE 5.5 on this page: http://www.mdgx.com/ietoy.htm See specifically: http://www.mdgx.com/ietoy.htm#IE55 and also: http://www.mdgx.com/ietoy.htm#IEC But do check the whole of the page - some update files can be applied to various IE versions (including 5.5), and so they might not be listed exclusively under IE 5.5 SP2.

Hi dencorso, I did some searching around to find reputable sources for these two files (because the 3dMark2003 download suggest by Offler is too large for me). Hopefully I have found some: MSVCP70.DLL: http://paradroid.sourceforge.net/msvcp70.dll IJL15.DLL, contained within the Intel JPEG Library Video Codec 1.0: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Vi...deo-Codec.shtml HTH.

Hi soporific, 885258 contains these files: dummy.cat dxtmsft.dll dxtrans.dll ieuninst.exe ieupdate.exe proctexe.ocx Q885258.cat Q885258.inf Q885258_d.inf Q885258_me.cat I think the point behind MD's inclusion of 885258 is the installation of proctexe.ocx, build 6.00.2800.1471. Edit: Here's the M$ support article: http://support.microsoft.com/?id=824463 MDGx links to the update here: http://www.mdgx.com/ietoy.htm#DXT

I currently use Avast Home. It seems far less resource-hungry than Norton AV, and runs flawlessly on my 2 Win98 SE systems. I still remain to be convinced about how effective Avast is, though. As soon as I get some time to play around, I'll try the approach advocated in these forums by Herbalist (using the HIPS application System Safety Monitor, amongst others).

I'm surprised at you, Tarun, a moderator. Other MSFN members who have posted replies in the 9x forums to suggest simply that the original poster change their OS, with no intention to actually help and answer the original poster's question, have been sanctioned by moderators for flaming. To all posters: please think a bit more about actually answering the question asked, rather than posting flippant and dismissive replies. Having said that, I can't answer the question myself. Like Vince4Amy, I want to know suggestions for anti-virus software too. Apparently even F-Prot will soon stop producing signature updates for F-Prot for Dos: http://www.f-prot.com/download/signaturefiles.html

That's a pity for this community (I assume that your move away from 9x will mean that you will be helping out here less and less). Before you "let go", I hope you manage to complete your Windows 95 OSR2 service pack. I've been really pleasantly surprised by 95's versatility as a viable OS on ancient hardware (with some fantastic, well-chosen apps - step forward VLC Media Player, Miranda, Opera, xplorer2, and CCleaner - and the help of your OSR2 URP).

Erpman (known as erpdude8 here at MSFN) has created such a pack. He calls it the Unofficial Windows 95 OSR2 Update Rollup Pack 1.0. It's currently a Release Candidate (e.g., not a full and final release), so take care. Look here: http://erpman1.tripod.com/win95upd.html It's halfway down the page, under the heading "Other Updates & add-ons for Windows 95 SP1 & OSR2".

@ Analada While the pipelining and cache tips are appreciated, there are other isues to consider in terms of the speed by which web pages are rendered. I use Firefox (the latest 2.0x release, and the last 1.5x version) in the course of coding web pages, to test that everything is looking and working as it should in arguably the de facto browser for web development. I have noticed that, for example, Firefox 2x's speed and responsiveness when rendering web pages that include absolutely-positioned elements are noticeably slower than when loading the same pages without those elements. This difference in speed is particularly noticeable on systems with sub-1Ghz CPUs. Combine floated elements with absolutely-positioned elements, and slow systems can really start to grind. It is a page-/document-rendering issue, and not a network-/connection-speed issue. This is just my experience, but there seems to be a sizeable number of people who on occasion experience sluggishness in Firefox.

Hi eidenk. Are you also aware of any reliable 'cloaking' method(s) that would foil any such malicious attempts to identify a system (specifically 9x systems in this context)?

Erpdude has compiled something similar for Windows 95b/c, but it's still in beta: Unofficial Windows 95B/95C OSR 2.x Update Rollup Pack 1 (URP1) Beta 9 Likewise, the USP 3.0 for 98 SE is still in beta: 98 SE SP2 3.0 Alpha 2 Test

Given your needs, the core of your fixing activity should centre around two projects on these forums: Unofficial 98 SE Service Pack (USP) (current version: 3.0 Alpha 2) Auto-patcher for Windows 98 SE (current version: October 2007 Full) These together include just about all the updates you'll need to get you back to where you were (or thereabouts). Auto-patcher is more comprehensive in terms of the number of components you can choose to install (including DirectX, .NET Framework 1.1, Windows Media Player 9, etc.), but still I use both of these projects in conjunction, because I'm pernickety (it also makes sense because they use different methods to install updates, meaning that some files are installed by one of the two projects that are not installed by the other). Two notes about the USP: 1. The link to the USP on the first page of its thread is broken. MDGx saves the day however: you can download version 3.0 Alpha 2 of the USP from his site. 2. While I have used version 3.0 Alpha 2 and it appears stable, you might want to use the older, stable, non-alpha 2.1a release instead (which, naturally, doesn't contains all the latest updates). A note about Auto-patcher: It is completely customiseable in terms of the 'modules' you can choose to install. For example, if you don't want to install .NET Framework 1.1, you can deselect it (make sure to read Auto-patcher's usage instructions). Be aware that, if you choose not to install a particular module, you might not be able to install another one as a consequence - when the installation of the latter module's components depends on you already having the former's components installed on your system. When installing 98 SE, I often use other update packs too, as well as both of the above (just to make sure - you could I guess use just one or the other, because there is considerable overlap between them). I'll mention them below in the rough guide to an installation order below: 1. Windows 98 SE 2. DirectX 9.0c (included in Auto-patcher, but personally I install it first, before using AP) 3. All the drivers for my hardware, starting with chipset drivers, then graphics card, then sound card, then modem, then printer... etc. 3. Internet Explorer 6 SP1 4. Maximus Decim's InternetExplorer 6.0sp1 Component Update 1.7, which brings IE6 up to speed (download MDIE6CU here) 5. Unofficial MDAC Update (MDDACU) 1.3 installs MDAC and XML updates 6. Any Microsoft Office programs 7. Unofficial 98 SE Service Pack (find links above) 8. Auto-patcher for Windows 98 SE (find link above) 9. Unofficial Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP9) Update Rollup Pack only if you installed Windows Media Player 9 (e.g. in step 8, using Auto-patcher) 10. Any other further updates you choose, depending at least partly on what you chose to install using Auto-patcher. Again, this is rough. As a general rule of thumb (to help fill in any gaps), it's probably best to install other unofficial packs on these forums - the 'customization' ones you mention, such as Revolutions Pack and 98SE2ME - after either the USP and/or the Auto-patcher. Installing some packs too early on in the process will cause you problems when you come to install other packs (such as those listed above). For example, in the past, some users reported that installing 98SE2ME and Revolutions Pack via Auto-patcher caused problems. If you want to installs those packs, I suggest you do so by visiting their repective threads, and then download the packs and install them individually. Anyway, always look at the threads of the packs mentioned above for more information about any incompatibilities that exist between them. Phew! Hope this helps a bit.

Hi soporific, 883939 (an old IE Cumulative Update) seems to contain the latest version of MSPATCHA.DLL - 5.2.9354.0. This supercedes the version from the MSI 2.0 update. The update is otherwise obsolete. Apologies if this has been covered already. Thought I'd just mention it... Edit: MSPATCHA.DLL is in the latest IE CU - 939653. Oops. I hadn't realised because for me, for whatever reason, Maximus-Decim's IE6 Component Updater either did not install the latest MSPATCHA.DLL, or either Gape's latest beta Unofficial Service Pack or indeed Auto-Patcher overwrote the DLL with an earlier version. I haven't fully investigated which is the culprit...

By the way, does anyone know whether LLXX is active elswhere on the internet? Not knowing why she was banned, I can only assume that she herself was mightily peeved by the whole thing. Otherwise, I can't see that it would've been too hard for her to return in a different guise. Indeed, perhaps she did. Slightly off-topic, so apologies.

Yep, USP10.DLL version 1.0422.3790.3959 seems to work fine with Miranda. Thanks MDGx for the revision.

I find the Update Rollup Pack very useful. The MSFN member erpdude8 built it. Most people here would agree that he is knowledgable and trustworthy, I'm sure. But I agree that more documentation about the updates installed would be useful. Perhaps you can address your questions directly to erpdude8. His website is at http://erpman1.tripod.com/ . As a rule of thumb, the updates listed on MDGx's site for any given OS are in the order of 'most recent update first'. So, as a rule of thumb, they should be installed from the bottom upwards: go to the bottom of the list and work your way up. But use your common sense.