Great work galahs on the category sections!

One suggestion though is that you put the last update date clearly at the top of the first two posts.

This way people can easily see when you last updated them!

I know that the last edit date/time is at the bottom of the post, but it would be so much clearer added to the top.

Also, I made a typo in my list (that I'll correct):

Symantec LiveUpdate 3.0.0.177 - current 3.0 - 3.1+ - free - ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_...3.0/lusetup.exe

Symantec Event Library 11.6.8.1 - current 11 - 12+ - free - ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_...t11/sevinst.exe

It should have been (changes in red):

Symantec LiveUpdate 3.0.0.177 - current 3.0 - not 3.1+ - free - ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_...3.0/lusetup.exe

Symantec Event Library 11.6.8.1 - current 11 - not 12+ - free - ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_...t11/sevinst.exe

Can you correct your list too.

There's still some items in my list that would be good for others to see in your master list.

Another section you may want to add is software that only works with Xeno86's Kernel Update Project installed.

See Xeno86's thread for a growing list of software that works now with KernelEx.

The Kernel Update Project is still experimental so "use at your own risk" applies.

BTW, I had not thought of actually installing Sun Java 1.6.0_03... Seems to work without any problems!

The installer only says that it is best on the listed OSs but not that it will not work on older ones...

That was also a very nice surprise for me!

Galahs, thank you warmly for excellent thread!

Hey rainyd, I'm still using Java 1.6.0_03 without any problems!

It actually seems faster than 1.5.0_13 that I had installed and now removed...

Sometimes one has to ignore the "must have" OS information on websites and actually try the software!

I've been using Skype right up to current version 3.5.0.239 without any problems.

I've even been able to get the video test window to work sometimes...

I use video Skype under Windows XP...

That sums up this excellent thread!

Let's pool all the information on all software that still works (or does not work) in Windows 98SE (or Windows Me for that matter).

To all software testers, tinkerers, tweakers, average joes, what do you know?

This thread is very important, IMHO.

So I think it ought to be stickified.

Could a moderator be so kind as to do it, please?

This thread is very important, IMHO.

So I think it ought to be stickified.

Could a moderator be so kind as to do it, please?

Only really useful if one can still get the software. Would it be allowable under the forum rules to post the software (assuming the licence allows it of course)?

I totally agree with the above comments. This thread ought to be stickified... even if only the Freeware software is allowed.

When I've got the time I'll see if there's anything I can add in the way of software links that are allowable.

Kensington MouseWorks Software Version 6.11 for Win 98(FE/SE)/ME/2k/XP, for PS2 or USB mice (it does not support serial or bluetooth mice). It works great also with Microsoft Intellimouse 1.0 or 1.1 (of course, they don't tell you this) and defines more configurable mouse events than MS Intellipoint 4.12 for five-button mice (two more, in fact: right+left chord and outer+inner chord; chord is clicking simultaneously two buttons) and also allows one to program sequences of keystrokes as mouse events. More info: http://us.kensington.com/html/1466.html#mw611

Direct download: http://ftp.kensington.com/PC/Input/mouseworks611.exe

Calendar 2000 http://www.gregorybraun.com/Calendar.html

CrystalCPUID http://crystalmark.info/?lang=en

cpu-z http://www.cpuid.com

Sandra SiSoft Sandra ANSI (Win32 x86) v. 2004.10.9.133

HDD Health (S.M.A.R.T. monitor) http://www.panterasoft.com

PopUpKiller v. 1.40.0.2

Edited November 24, 201114 yr by dencorso

Some more (current):

Sophos Security Suite SBE 2.5 - current - http://www.sophos.com/products/small-busin...security-suite/

Sophos Computer Security SBE 2.5 - current - http://www.sophos.com/products/small-busin...puter-security/

Sophos Anti-Virus SBE 2.5 - current - http://www.sophos.com/products/small-busin...hos-anti-virus/

Realtek Network Drivers - 6.73 - current - free - http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downlo...p;GetDown=false

Last versions:

Intel PRO Series Network Drivers - 10.3 (without PROSet II) - last - free - http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Des...SE〈=eng

Intel PRO Series Network Drivers - 10.1 (with PROSet II) - last - free - http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Des...SE〈=eng

Not the Last Versions, but these AV Scanners are the latest versions, free, 4-5 star rated, and run on Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista.

Virus Scanners

Avast Home Edition 4.7.1043

http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition...tml?tag=lst-0-6

Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic 7.06.00.268

http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Pers...ml?tag=lst-0-10

Ok, I give up...

... "stickified"

Oh, can somebody mention the Software versions that work on using KernelEx, I think Adobe Photshop CS does or?

Edited October 28, 200718 yr by winxpi

Ok, I give up...

... "stickified"

LOL .... that's the fastest sticky you've ever awarded MDGx !!! Not that it isn't deserving of this title, for it surely is!

Great work Galahs!

Oh, can somebody mention the Software versions that work on using KernelEx, I think Adobe Photshop CS does or?

I think a list like this would be best made in the KernelEX thread, so not to confuse people who arn't using the mod.

Okay,

For those who wanted this thread stickified, It's been done!

Thanks MDGx

See this stickified list thread: http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=95815

galahs, I know I mentioned having a KernelEx section, but I think you're right about keeping it in the KernelEx thread.

Since KernelEx is an ongoing experiment and has certain side effects, it really is not suitable for a mainstream software list like this.

Thanks for all your work on this list!

Edited October 29, 200718 yr by RetroOS

A recent game that works with no issues on Win98SE - Torino 2006

http://2ksports.com/games/torino2006/

Last Version of Software to Support Windows 98 Second Edition:

foobar2000 v0.8.3(Media Player)

Some more (last versions):

Norton AntiVirus 2005 - last - http://www.symantec.com

McAfee VirusScan 2006 10.0 - last - http://www.mcafee.com

Microsoft Orca 2.0.3790.0 - last - free - from Windows Installer 2.0 SDK in the Microsoft Platform SDK February 2003 Edition (Available on MSDN CD 0004.7 May 2003 and other places)

Microsoft Debugging Tools for Windows 6.2.13.1 - last ANSI version - free - must extract the MSI, edit with Microsoft Orca, and remove LaunchCondition line

http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols...86_6.2.13.1.exe

Edited November 6, 200718 yr by RetroOS

Hi.

Agreed! Cool thread indeed.

One brand of software out there that still has support is the Seer System range.

Reality synthesiser. win9x compatible only....

Into making computer music? flick back and read on.

Credit due..

BTW guys thanks for the patches that make my win98 no.1...

edit:

Hehe yeah! How good is avast Avast?

Edited November 1, 200718 yr by Station

OK guys a couple of nifty FREEWARe programs that work great on win98SE. I've suggested some download links. do a google search for the programs if you have trouble:

(1) FTP program. It's very fast:

Leech FTP v1.3 Freeware

http://www.download.com/3000-2356-10122208.html

(2) RegCleaner 4.3.0.780

http://majorgeeks.com/download460.html