New install update to latest query

No, I have the OEM CD, just need the latest fixes, that is al, I'll go have
a poke about, thanks.

Brian

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"Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message
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Is *what* available as a download? The OEM Win98 SE? No. You have to buy
it.

As for updates, get the Windows Security Update CD at
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/cd/order.asp

Every Windows system from 98 to ME and NT to XP should have one of this in
its stock of basic CDs. Will bring the system up to date as of October
'03.
No, it's not available as a single download, and yes, it would be
huge--one
to two hundred megabytes or more *if* it was customized just for 98, which
it isn't.

As for Runtimes, VBRUN60SP5.EXE needs to be downloaded, the VC++ Runtimes
are pretty much covered in the Updates CD (as part of MDAC, for instance)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...d-cdf2d29a79d5

You will also want to make sure your new hardware supports 98 and that you
have drivers on hand for install. I don't know why you think you need this
OS to run your app. XP has Compatibility Modes to handle a lot of the
issues
that you might be concerned about. But you don't describe the app, so
there's no way for me to comment further.

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"Brian Gaff" wrote in message
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I am hoping to use an oldish OEM copy of win 98SE to install the OS on a
modern machine. I am doing this because I need that system to run some
software. I want it to be up to date with its security updates and vbs
runtimes etc. Is thsi available as a download in one hit, and if so, is
it
likely to be huge, as I'm on dialup, if not is there a vendor who might
have
the required bits on CD, or would simply installing the latest IE do
the
business anyway?

Thanks.

Brian

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