Microsoft 2004 Security Updates CDROM and proper installation routines fo Windows 98
Gary, this is not directed specifically to you, nor the entries of yours; but the thread and the public, for installation purposes.
Sorry to reopen this thread again, BUT, I had a chance to install the security updates CD on a clean install of 98SE, and I note something which may be of import.
The version of Windows shown after SecCD installation is Microsoft Windows 98 4.10.2222B, NOT the original 2222 installed without the IT/SO Security CD-ROM, which Gary mentions he installs. The changes apparently are more than merely a registry "version" change.
Searching through the installed Windows files AFTER the clean installation (files checked) and Security CD-ROM installation (files checked), I noted several system file versions were changed PRIOR to any further updates. Apparently the CD installs some additional files as part of it's use/installation.
It appears then, that this CD-ROM would be essential, or at least helpful for installations/reinstallation of the 98 environment.
Sorry, I did not make a list of these changes (should have, maybe next time), as I did not have the time to do so.
FOR PROPER INSTALLATIONS
To complete this installation PROPERLY, I had to wipe this update check; install 98; install all the 98 programs to be used and their updates/upgrades; install 98SE and any programs and their updates, driver updates, etc. which could not be installed into the plain 98 environment; install the Security CD and any updated drivers and updates which could not be installed in plain 98SE; and then contact v4 to finish the updates (53 hours of installations, upgrades, and networking setups).
The reason this installation route is taken:
many older installers do NOT check for newer system files and overwrite the newer files with old versions causing future problems. Proceeding in this fashion, proper files/versions are maintained. Known problem installations include QuickBooks, Quicken, Encarta 96, 98 Home Essentials, Office97, and many older games (among numerous others). (Regretfully, I will have to do this system installation again after support ends for Win98 and IE6 browser, ugh, client's decision, not mine)
Hope this helps with any 98 installations and the intent of the original thread(s).
Having addressed this, I will, once again, fade into the mist..
"Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message news:OctDRVWQGHA.5248@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
<<snip>>
> > Thereby, through the few of us who actively
participated in this, we have
> > provided useful information relevant to the
update/upgrade process
> involved,
> > the system issues affected, and a data base of
information. Moreover, we
> > have now finalized the aspects involved with that
update/upgrade process
> > which was the theme of your presentations.
<<snip>>
Security CD phone numbers
The Windows Security Update CD (Feb-04) /may/ still be available via MS Order Desk:
In the United States, contact the Microsoft Order Desk at the following phone number:
(800) 360-7561, Monday through Friday, 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Pacific Time
In Canada, contact the Canadian Microsoft Order Desk at the following phone number:
(800) 933-4750, Monday through Friday, 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Pacific Time
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org