Windows98SE update

[latigont]

I've had to restore Win98 SE on another computer but am now having problems restoring all the original programs.

Example: Reinstalling WORKS 2002 quits without installing Word 2002, leading me to believe Win98 files need to be updated first.

However, I'm also unable to reinstall the Wireless USB Nework Adapter. The install quits without completing the install, probably for the same reason, so I can't get onto the internet to update Win98SE. Linksys did advise me to burn another copy of the installer but this comes up with Read Only attribute and it doesn't install either.

Technically I'm a novice so there are a lot of things I don't understand about these problems.

One, can I download this Win98SE update on another computer, burn it to a CD and then install it on the Win98 computer? The reason I ask is that it says it is "self installing." Doesn't that mean it will install as part of the download process and therefore I wouldn't be able to install it on the second computer?

Second, I note that this update description says that it has ""Removed ATTRIB.EXE." The directions from Linksys say to use the ATTRIB.EXE to remove the Read Only from the download if I burn it to a CD. Don't really understand why but just wonder if I might need this feature but it will not be available.

Appreciate any advice.

[hankjrfan00]

Reinstalling WORKS 2002 quits without installing Word 2002

First of all Microsoft Word is not part of Microsoft Works. It is part of Microsoft Office.

However, I'm also unable to reinstall the Wireless USB Nework Adapter. The install quits without completing the install, probably for the same reason, so I can't get onto the internet to update Win98SE. Linksys did advise me to burn another copy of the installer but this comes up with Read Only attribute and it doesn't install either.

Have you installed your motherboard driver? I have found in my own experience that it is best to install the motherboard drivers before any thing else.(you may not have to do this if you have an older computer)

Second, I note that this update description says that it has ""Removed ATTRIB.EXE." The directions from Linksys say to use the ATTRIB.EXE to remove the Read Only from the download if I burn it to a CD. Don't really understand why but just wonder if I might need this feature but it will not be available.

ATTRIB.EXE is a command line program to change the attributes of files(Read Only,Hidden...). I Highly doubt that any update would remove this file from your system. Could you please link to the page you found this.

What I would recommend is to get all the drivers installed before you start installing your software. I Install updates after drivers. There are a few cases where drivers do require that you do some updates before installing them but I cannot ever remember that happening in windows 98.

Hope this helps.

[the_guy]

Reinstalling WORKS 2002 quits without installing Word 2002

First of all Microsoft Word is not part of Microsoft Works. It is part of Microsoft Office.

He probably means Work Suite, and if he does, then yes it is. Works Suite 2000 and 2001 include Microsoft Word 2000 and Works Suite 2002 includes Office XP.

the_guy

[hankjrfan00]

Reinstalling WORKS 2002 quits without installing Word 2002

First of all Microsoft Word is not part of Microsoft Works. It is part of Microsoft Office.

He probably means Work Suite, and if he does, then yes it is. Works Suite 2000 and 2001 include Microsoft Word 2000 and Works Suite 2002 includes Office XP.

the_guy

Oh I apologize then It has been a few years since I have even seen a version of works and was not aware that you could now get it with Word.

[Gape]

Second, I note that this update description says that it has ""Removed ATTRIB.EXE." The directions from Linksys say to use the ATTRIB.EXE to remove the Read Only from the download if I burn it to a CD. Don't really understand why but just wonder if I might need this feature but it will not be available.

ATTRIB.EXE are not removed from the system ! It is removed from the package.

[latigont]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I finally just started over...reinstalled the Windows 98 system with the recovery disk, installed Win 98 Special Edition update, installed Works Suite 2002 (including Word 2002), reinstalled printer driver, wireless network adapter driver, and a couple of other drivers, all in that order, and system is working smoothly again.

Thanks again for all concern and suggestions. Have not installed the FSFN upgrade but that is next.