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Microsoft System Updates!
Last Updated: 09/02/01

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Why am I creating this page?  Because companies like Microsnot keep pumping out flawless code....

I will continue to update this page with different places to get major update and upgrades to system components and why you should get them.

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Windows 95, 96, 97, 98, 99 Nightmares....

Windows 98 Updates
  • MS has already released some updates to Windows 98: Media Player (get it), Chat (boring), Dial-Up Security Upgrade (get it), JavaScript Bug (really IE 4.01, get it), etc.
Service Pack #1 - 1,235k
  • Check if you have Windows 95 version 4.00.95. Not 4.00.95a or 4.00.95b!
  • To check right click on the My Computer icon and choose properties
Dial-Up Networking 1.3 - 2300k
  • Why do you need this? Will it includes an advance Dial-Up Network component.  Even if you're on a network this update will enhance your TCP/IP stack and several other components, so install it today.
  • This can be installed over 95a and 95b.
  • This update includes the 1.2 and Winsock2 enhancements.
Password Update - 278k
  • If you needed Service Pack #1 you probably need to apply this patch after that one.
  • This can be installed over 95a and 95b.
Kernel Update - 290k
  • If you have 4.0095a you need to apply this patch after that one. If the version number reported is 4.00.950b do not install.
OLE Update - 404k
  • If you needed Service Pack #1 you probably need to apply this patch after that one.
Current Fixes
  • This is where to go to get the rest of the Windows 95 patches not listed above.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 & 4.0

Microsoft IE 4.01 Service Pack 1 - Big download
  • Highly recommended if you want to live on the edge with the hottest desktop features.
  • If you haven't already download and install the Desktop Enhancement pack, the features are pretty cool and can actually make you more productive.

Windows NT 4.0 - the Nightmare Continues

Option Pack
  • Download this for the latest version of everything you ever wanted in an NT server and more.  Requires NT Service #3 and IE 4.0.
Service Pack #3
  • While booting up NT see if the version mention Service Pack 3. If not your REALLY need this.
Hot Fixes - Several Available
  • You have to keep your eyes open in this directory for more patches. I will post important on this page.

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