I installed it from Windows Update and I tried everything to be able to Browse again, but I only got BSOD's

Untill I came across this Web Page:

FREE Software ESSENTIALS

Courtesy of :AXCEL216's

Microsoft Windows 98 SE Cursor + Icon Handling Q891711.DLL + KB891711.EXE Security Vulnerability Fix:

Direct download [148 KB, English].

CAUTION: Your computer may LOCKUP after installing this Fix!

after I uninstalled it everything ran smooth again!!!WEIRD!!!

If somebody knows how to fix the Security Vulnerability in another way, pls give us a hand.

Yes, ever since I installed kb891711, I've had nothing but problems that never existed previously. Avoid this one at all costs!

.H*P*D.

"When in doubt, I whip it out!"

It's official:

Microsoft confirms problems with this patch in Win98, ME

http://www.techweb.com/wire/security/159907205

"[...]the problem is one of long standing, involves Internet Explorer, and can cause the machine to hang or dramatically slow down after the patch is applied."

Just tried it.

Those files get added :

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KB891711\KB891711.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KB891711\Q891711.DLL

And it runs as a service :

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices]

"KB891711"="C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\KB891711\\KB891711.EXE"

Does not touch anything else besides replacing qfcheck and writing uninstall information.

BSOD my WinMe.