Would it be possible to create a special Service Pack containing updates working thanks to Kernelex and not available or not stable without it?

In other words could KernelEx allow more updates to function on w9x?

Here is the list of known KernelEx-only updates everybody seems to agree with:

MSPAINT.EXE 5.1.2600.5918

MSXML3.DLL 8.100.1052.0

QUARTZ.DLL 6.5.1.914

NOTEPAD.EXE 5.1.2600.5512

VC_R_9X.EXE

WORDPAD.EXE 5.00.2195.7155

USBVIEW.EXE 2.0.1.0

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Edited February 26, 201214 yr by Fredledingue

I know at least one: quartz.dll 6.5.1.914 Windows2000-DirectX9-KB975562-x86-ENU.exe

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=358

Edited December 3, 201114 yr by loblo

Here' another http://www.mdgx.com/files/VC_R_9X.EXE

Even though I don't use KernelEX, I wouldn't mind creating a version of SP3 for you KEX lovers.

If you guys get me a list I will create a special pack for you.

mspaint.exe 5.00.2195.7368

wordpad.exe 5.00.2195.7155

oleaut32.dll 2.40.4532

dxmasf.dll 6.4.09.1133

However, replacing those files is not necessary because they are outdated. Besides, the oleaut32.dll from 2000 crashed my game in 98 and 2000.

winhlp32.exe from XP (don't know exact version). It adds support for mouse wheel for scrolling, which is rather convenient.

winhlp32.exe from XP (don't know exact version). It adds support for mouse wheel for scrolling, which is rather convenient.

Good to know, so far I was using that old FreeWheel program as background app for that purpose. I guess I can get rid of it now.

I know at least one: quartz.dll 6.5.1.914 Windows2000-DirectX9-KB975562-x86-ENU.exe

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=358

Thx loblo, good to know! I will try it.

You didn't noticed any side-effect?

mspaint.exe 5.00.2195.7368

mspaint.exe 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) is working just fine

winhlp32.exe from XP (don't know exact version). It adds support for mouse wheel for scrolling, which is rather convenient.

I have deleted it, because it was always creating several empty 'Help' folders.

I think one place was %WinDir%\Application Data.

EDIT: I have found MSPAINT.EXE 5.1.2600.5918 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.091216-2054) which is working equally fine,

but I don't find any difference between those 3 versions:

5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)

5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105)

5.1.2600.5918 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.091216-2054)

Maybe only security fixes?

Edited December 18, 201114 yr by CharlesF

I like the idea ... provided that it will have a LEADER who will sort all submitted proposals. I think that every file should have its source and required cooperating files noted.

In order not to be groundless: already reported as running under Windows 98SE + KernelEx 4.52 Wordpad.exe 5.00.2195.7155 file is derived from hotfix: Windows2000-KB923561-x86-....exe, to the work needs to necessarily Mfc42u.dll file - which is not normal used in Windows 9x/ME.

I know at least one: quartz.dll 6.5.1.914 Windows2000-DirectX9-KB975562-x86-ENU.exe

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=358

loblo,

The version of quartz.dll included in your patch, is 6.05.2600.1316!

Where will I find the 6.5.1.914 one?

That's the right one CharlesF, if you look at the file version entry at the top of the version tab of the properties page you'll see that the file version is 6.5.1.914.

And to answer you previous question, it seems to be working without issues here.

That's the right one CharlesF,

if you look at the file version entry at the top of the version tab of the properties page you'll see that the file version is 6.5.1.914.

I'm sorry but I don't understand:

And to answer you previous question, it seems to be working without issues here.

Thanks .

I'm sorry but I don't understand:

There must be a difference between Win 98 and Me as to what gets displayed in the top file version field I guess. You can have a look at the version info resource with Reshacker and you'll find the 6.5.1.914 value in the second and third line:

1 VERSIONINFO

FILEVERSION 6,5,1,914

PRODUCTVERSION 6,5,1,914

FILEOS 0x4

FILETYPE 0x2

{

BLOCK "StringFileInfo"

{

BLOCK "040904E4"

{

VALUE "CompanyName", "Microsoft Corporation"

VALUE "FileDescription", "DirectShow Runtime."

VALUE "FileVersion", "6.05.2600.1316"

VALUE "InternalName", "Quartz.dll"

VALUE "LegalCopyright", "Copyright © 1992-2001 Microsoft Corp."

VALUE "OriginalFilename", "Quartz.dll"

VALUE "ProductName", "DirectShow"

VALUE "ProductVersion", "6.05.2600.1316"

VALUE "DirectShow", "Core"

VALUE "OLESelfRegister", "DXM20"

}

}

BLOCK "VarFileInfo"

{

VALUE "Translation", 0x0409 0x04B0

}

}

And this is what I get in Explorer:

Edited December 18, 201114 yr by loblo

You can have a look at the version info resource with Reshacker and you'll find the 6.5.1.914 value in the second and third line

You are right! B)

... and, yes it is running fine.

I have checked in DirectX Diag (from the config panel) and with The KMPlayer who is based upon DirectShow.

Thanks .

EDIT: Huum, I may be wrong about The KMP.

It appears that it is using his own korean version included in his folder: Old_QUARTZ.DLL.

Edited December 18, 201114 yr by CharlesF

Here's a newer version of USBVIEW.EXE http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Utilities.htm

I have not tested.

Edited December 21, 201114 yr by PROBLEMCHYLD

Finaly some replies!

Keep it on guys! And merry Xmass to all!