PowerLoad ARCHIVES - Windows 98 Download: Additional Updates

CRITICAL UPDATES

840315: Security Update for Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition

Archived at PowerLoad ~ 840315usa8.exe

202 KB | 2 Min @ 28.8

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain control over it.

329414: Microsoft Data Access Components: Security Hotfix for Q329414

Archived at PowerLoad ~ q329414_mdacall_x86.exe

813 KB | 8 Min @ 28.8

One of the components of RDS that was delivered in MDAC 2.1, 2.5 and 2.6 contains an unchecked buffer. This patch eliminates the security vulnerability. MDAC 2.7 does not contain this vulnerability. The vulnerability does not affect Windows XP.

318089: Security Update: VBScript 5.6.0.7426 Update

Archived at PowerLoad ~ vbs56men.exe ~ Win 98, ME & NT

307 KB | 3 Min @ 28.8

This update resolves the "Incorrect VBScript Handling in Internet Explorer can Allow Web Pages to Read Local Files" security vulnerability in Internet Explorer, and is discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-009. Download now to help prevent a malicious user from using an unauthorized Web site to read the contents of files on your local computer.

309073: Windows 98 & 98SE Security Patch: Invalid Universal Plug and Play Request can Disrupt System Operation

Archived at PowerLoad ~ 309073usa8.exe

221 KB | 2 Min @ 28.8

Microsoft has released a patch that will eliminate a possible Vulnerability that may result because the UPnP service does not correctly handle certain types of invalid UPnP requests.

ADDITIONAL UPDATES

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 2.1a - FreewareFiles Alternate - Softpedia

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack contains all the Windows98 SE updates from Microsoft Windows Update site up to release date of November 30th, 2005.

Windows 98 SE USB Guide and drivers

Archived at PowerLoad ~ Update Files

Patches for shutdown problems and driver incompatibility issues.

Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) for Windows 98 v1.3

Archived at PowerLoad ~ Dcom98.exe

DCOM98 1.3 extends the support for Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) for Microsoft Windows 98.

ACPI-Enabled Laptop Prompts Twice for a Hardware Profile

Archived at PowerLoad ~ 239697USA8.EXE

Reference: Microsoft KB239697

382 KB

When you start a laptop computer that uses Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management, you may be prompted for a hardware profile twice. Apply this hotfix to correct the problem.

Computer Hangs Entering ACPI S4 Mode with a USB Device Connected

Archived at PowerLoad ~ 241084up.exe

Reference: Microsoft KB241084

152 KB

When your notebook computer attempts to enter Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) S4 (suspend to disk) mode, the computer may stop responding (hang) if there is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a USB mouse connected to the computer. Apply this hotfix to correct the problem.

Windows Driver Model Audio Update for Windows 98 Second Edition

Archived at PowerLoad ~ 242937USA8.EXE

Reference: Microsoft KB242937

330 KB

This update implements significant modifications to the internal workings of Windows Driver Model (WDM) audio. See the KB article for more info.

Windows 98 Second Edition Problems with NDIS Intermediate Drivers

Archived at PowerLoad ~ 243199US8.EXE

Reference: Microsoft KB243199

316 KB

On a Windows 98 SE computer using networking software that is implemented as a Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) intermediate driver, network throughput and overall network performance may gradually decrease. Apply this hotfix to correct the problem.

Automatic Repeat Does Not Work for USB Keyboard After Suspend/Resume

Archived at PowerLoad ~ 242928USA8.EXE

Reference: Microsoft KB245065

148 KB

Automatic repeat does not work for Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboards after the computer resumes from Suspended mode. Apply this hotfix to correct the problem.

FDISK May Not Work When IDE Controller Is Rebalanced

Archived at PowerLoad ~ 246387US8.EXE

Reference: Microsoft KB246387

141 KB

If you are using a docking station that contains a PCI IDE controller and hard disk, you may not be able to run the FDISK utility to view or modify hard disk partition information. Apply this hotfix to correct the problem.

Laptop Computer Hangs During Docking or Undocking

Archived at PowerLoad ~ 288430USA8.EXE

Reference: Microsoft KB288430

404 KB

Your laptop computer may stop responding (hang) when you dock or undock it. This problem can occur when a display driver issues an interrupt (INT 10H) during cursor update operations, if the computer was initially started while in the docking station. Apply this hotfix to correct the problem.