I thought that too. Also, the official 918547 installs a TSR (which of course you can always remove via msconfig.exe, but still), meaning that installing the unofficial fix, I thought, was even more preferable.

But the applying the official fix before the unofficial fix is best, is it?

Can you add
MSE 5.6 HTML Help (SCRIPT56.CHM) Documentation [2.77 MB, right-click to save!]:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/1...8c/script56.chm

TO THIS

MSE 5.6 5.6.0.8831 for Windows 98/ME [683 KB]:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/c...344-x86-enu.exe
it make it easier when installing
THANKs

I have deleted msrepl40.dll from the RegisterOCXs INF section.
Please try to install this file again [1.42 MB]:
http://www.mdgx.com/files/Q910906.EXE
It should work ok now.
Thanks for noticing.

Q918547 simply installs GDI32.DLL + GDI.EXE 4.10.2227 by copying them to %windir%\system .
There is no regsvr32 code in the INF, because GDI*.* files do not contain DLLRegisterServer string.

To make this clear:
Unofficial Q918547 fix is the *only* 1 you need to install, all others are now obsolete.
Although you can install older U918547, it won't do anything [those functions are now built into the newer GDI*.* files installed by unofficial Q918547], will just hog some of your memory and will take some of your CPU cycles, but won't interfere with the newer patch.
Therefore all older patches are *not* necessary anymore.

HTH

These are both official updates.

IMHO:
I don't see the purpose of creating an unofficial update out of a good-working official one, only to add a single help file which can be downloaded on its own.

And besides, most people will never need/read that help file anyway.
The help file is for programmers.
The update is for end-users.
That's why M$ posted them as separate downloads.

HTH

UPDATED · 9-25-2006

Updates:
- NEW: Added Zert's VML patch ported to 98 FE/98 SE/ME = IE925568.EXE.
http://www.isotf.org/zert/
- Added SHEL98SE.EXE = Unofficial Windows 98 SE 2-4 GB Files Errors SHELL32.DLL 4.72.3812.610 Fix.
- Fixed Q910906 regsvr32 install error.
- Updated 98SE2XP.EXE + 98SEMP10.EXE = Added Steven's AOL In2TV guide to 98SE2XP.TXT + 98SEMP10.TXT:
http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=82947
- Updated 98 FE SP2 to version 2.05 Beta 5.
- Updated DXM9X.EXE + DXM9XIE5.EXE = newer DXTMSFT.DLL + DXTRANS.DLL 6.00.2800.1558 + IE 5.xx/6.xx build detection.
- Updated IE918899.EXE = added newest version files, cleaned up INF + SED code = now detects IE 6.0 SP1 build.
- Updated U891711.EXE = KB891711.EXE updated to version 4.10.2227:
a larger stack frame is given to one of the subroutines and KERNEL32.DLL is no longer loaded as a library and then released.
- Updated 98SE2ME.EXE:
added newer DUNZIP32.DLL + DZIP32.DLL 4.00.04 from WMP7 Bonus Pack.
added ZIPFLDR.DLL registry values to open ZIP files inside same window.

UPDATED · 9-26-2006

Updates [thank you the_guy]:
- Tons of MS IE 5.01, 6.0 + 6.0 SP1 Updates.
- MDAC 2.8 SP1 Update.
- MSXML 3.0 SP7 Update.
___________________________________

the_guy:
I have fixed the 2 updates.
Posted all updates you sent last week.
Thanks again.

Best wishes,
MDGx

The installation of the 916528 MDAC update gave me multiple "Setup had trouble copying a file" errors.

Otherwise, great stack of updates. Thanks a lot to all concerned.

@MDGx: I hope you managed to salvage a copy of KB893627 for 98/ME. You have the same file listed for 98/ME and 2000/XP. The file that both refer to is the file for 2000/XP.

Also, thanks for posting the fixes. I'll send a couple more to you in the coming days.

the_guy

Sorry for the mess, I've corrected it since:

- MS IE 6.0/6.0 SP1 Patch for Windows 2000/XP/XP SP1:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=893627
Direct download [567 KB]:
http://www.mdgx.com/files/XP893627.EXE
- MS IE 6.0/6.0 SP1 Patch for Windows 98/98 SE/ME:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=893627
Direct download [198 KB]:
http://www.mdgx.com/files/Q893627.EXE

Thanks for noticing.
_______________________________________________

I bet you have installed this:

MDAC 2.5 SP3/2.7 SP1/2.8/2.8 SP1/2.8 SP2 for Windows 98/98 SE/ME Fix:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=916528
Unofficial MDAC 2.8 SP1 Patch for Windows 98/98 SE/ME [988 KB]:
http://www.mdgx.com/files/Q916528.EXE

I'll work some more on this update soon, and will post it here when problems resolved.

Thanks for noticing.

Thanks for posting the fixes MDGx. I made a vgx.dll patch based on the official one form Microsoft, link for it is in Petr's thread about the vulnerability.

Also, the 919587 patch for 9x/nt4/me does not require nircmd.exe as msxml3 files are not protected by sfp.

the_guy

Yes, at least I tried to install it. Like I said, I got multiple "trouble copying a file" errors when I tried. Prior to this, the latest MDAC update I had installed was 911562 (specifically the version for 2.8 SP1, since I had previously installed MDAC 2.8 SP1).

I've made an unofficial VGX.DLL patch out of the official file released by M$ today [from official Win2000 SP4 patch]:
http://www.msfn.org/board/?s=&showtopi...st&p=565543

Installs on 98FE, 98SE, ME + NT4, only with MS IE 6.0 or 6.0 SP1 already installed.
The SED file checks for IE 6.0 or 6.0 SP1, otherwise doesn't install.

I'll remove nircmd.exe + start.exe from unofficial 919587 fix.

HTH

hey, has anybody noticed that the unofficial IE 6.0+ VGX.DLL file subs just fine into IE 5.5sp2?
...
I unregistered the old one (located in Program Files), replaced it, re-registered, and voila, the test page displays just fine (it bombed before this "fix", as is proper for unprotected systems)...
...
-granted, I've only tested it w/the one test page, have no idea if it's "fully" compatible... anybody know of any other test pages, or ways to test it?

@MDGx: I'll probably be sending you some Internet Explorer 6 SP1 updates redone. The one for 925486 will add the KB number in the Help->About section.

the_guy

I've added Q925486 number in IE Help -> About box [good idea, thanks ].

IE925486.EXE now also registers the CAT file, and adds official Active Setup registry entries.

Please try it out, make sure it works ok.

Please see 1st post for complete details:
http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=46581

HTH

The only cat file included is for 2000, and I'm positive it won't work in ME. Can someone clarify this for me?

the_guy

Also, MDGx.

What I did to my VGX update was used the files from 833989, and modified the INF files to be 925486 (bottom 5 lines in string section). I also added the nircmd method to REPLACE the sucatreg.exe method. Then I just packaged it together. I'll send it to you sometime if you want.

the_guy

I see.
Thanks for the info.
I'd like if you can send me the file you made.
Thanks in advance.

What I did:
created INF + SED files from scratch
copied some REG entries from IE883586.EXE INF for "Active Setup" = now the fix appears "as installed" in the registry same as official from M$
added vgxupdate.exe [renamed to vgxupd.exe] to add Qxxxxxx number in IE -> Help -> About [in official M$ SED command line is: vgxupdate.exe Qxxxxxx and quiet/admin command is: vgxupdate.exe /Q Qxxxxxx]
created "fake"/empty Q925486_D.INF necessary for vgxupd.exe [otherwise it won't run properly]
kept nirmcd.exe to kill WinME SR/WFP
removed start.exe = seems not to be necessary for running nircmd.exe "kill" commands
added sucatreg.exe from WinME cd-rom
added CAT file from official KB925486 [Win2000 SP4 fix]
added INF section to register CAT by running sucatreg.exe [RunPostSetupCommands] = tested only under Win98SE = yes, registering CAT works properly as far as I can tell, because the CAT is moved [as it should be] from %windir%\INF\Catalog to %windir%\SYSTEM\Catroot
added regsvr32 entry for VGX.DLL [RunPostSetupCommands]
removed sections for uninstall [why would some1 remove this fix? ]
added section in SED to install only on IE 6.0 + 6.0 SP1 [FileSectionList]
added section in SED to install only on 98FE, 98SE, ME + NT4 [TargetWin9xVersion + TargetNTVersion]
I'm now using wextract.exe 6.00.2800.1168 posted by Petr = this way size of iexpress executables is smaller.

You can see INF contents by extracting files from IE925486.EXE and then opening it in Notepad.
Extract files manually from command line [example]:
IE925486.EXE /c /q /t:c:\temp
or use WinZip 9.x, PowerArchiver or 7-zip.
If you wish to see the SED file, I can post it here, or email it to you.

HTH

_____________________________________________________


Petr:

I can't find the topic where you mentioned makecert.exe [M$ tool to create certified CAT files] right now, so I'm going to post here what I found at MSDN web site:

MSDN .NET Tools:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/cp...meworktools.asp
MAKECERT.EXE [part of .NET SDK]:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/cp...makecertexe.asp
.NET SDK [354 MB, contains makecert.exe]:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...44-c96d69c35dec
Check digital signatures:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=241111
MAKECAT.EXE [part of Win2003 Server setup CD]:
http://windowssdk.msdn.microsoft.com/en-us...y/ms731140.aspx

ZIP contains makecert + makecat tools:
Click to view attachment
HTH

I don't have any problems with COPY2GB.EXE
but it does not let me uninstall

try downloading and installing COPY2GB.EXE from MDGx's site again, reboot and then run the un-installer. I think the un-install feature may still be buggy and may not work as expected.

About unofficial SHELL32.DLL v4.72.3812.610 patch. It worked fine under Win98se. Now make the shell32.dll v4.72.3812.610 fix work also under Win98 FE and rename to SHELL98.EXE.

I think the shell32.dll patch would also install on 95 with the Active Desktop Update installed.

Can anyone confirm/deny?

the_guy

Only the Q313829 shell32.dll patch will work under Win95/NT4 + Active Desktop Update, and Win98 FE/SE.
Shel98se.exe is restricted to Win98 SE only.

Note to PROBLEMCHYLD and MDGx: I found the "un-install" problem with COPY2GB.EXE and C2GBME.EXE. They "appear" to un-install BUT I found out the original KERNEL32.DLL file is NOT restored and STILL had the KERNEL32.DLL and KERNEL32.ORI files.

Look in the C2GBME.INF, FE.INF and SE.INF files and in the [EU] section,
change "KERNEL32.DLL,KERNEL32.ORI,,,4" to "KERNEL32.DLL,KERNEL32.ORI", save changes and repackage the COPY2GB.EXE & C2GBME.EXE files. Now the un-install should work properly and the KERNEL32.ORI file WILL be renamed back to KERNEL32.DLL during un-install.

UPDATED · 10-3-2006

Updates:
- C2GBME.EXE + COPY2GB.EXE = Fixed INF uninstall code.
- SHELL98.EXE [renamed from SHEL98SE.EXE] = modified SED code to allow install on 98 (FE) + 98 SP1.
- IE925486.EXE = modified SED code to allow install on MS IE 5.5 SP2.

Enjoy.

the_guy + all developers who want to create/mod iexpress installers:

I have figured out 3 things:

1. If adding an UpdateInis section under the main install section {in this case [DefaultInstall]}, the installer reboots automatically after completion without any prompts/dialogs.
This UpdateInis section can be fake, for example [see below] %windir%\WININIT.LOG does not exist under 98 (FE)/98 SP1/98 SE OSes. %windir%\WININIT.LOG exists only under WinME OS.
This automatic reboot feature also requires that the SED files contains this line:

[Options]
RebootMode=IS

under the [Options] section.
Also, you need to make sure your INF does not have any of these lines under the main install section {in this case [DefaultInstall]}:

[DefaultInstall]
SmartReboot=I
Reboot=1

2. START.EXE /W is not necessary to run the commands listed under the RunPreSetupCommands section [see example below] under WinME.
All commands under the RunPreSetupCommands section run 1 at a time [see example below]:
the next 1 starts only after the previous 1 completed its execution [if more than 1 command].

3. The commands listed under the RunPreSetupCommands section run completely invisible [in the background] if adding :1 at the and of the section name [see example below] = in this case WL .

[DefaultInstall]
RunPreSetupCommands=WL:1
UpdateInis=WX
[WL]
"NIRCMD.EXE killprocess MSTASK.EXE"
"NIRCMD.EXE killprocess PCHSCHD.EXE"
"NIRCMD.EXE killprocess RSTRLFN.EXE"
"NIRCMD.EXE killprocess RSTRUI.EXE"
"NIRCMD.EXE killprocess STATEMGR.EXE"
"NIRCMD.EXE killprocess STMGR.EXE"
"NIRCMD.EXE killprocess VXDMON.VXD"
[WX]
%10%\WININIT.INI,Rename,,"NUL=%10%\WININIT.LOG"
%10%\WININIT.INI,Rename,,"DIRNUL=%31%\_RESTORE\TEMP"

So I have modified most of my iexpress installers to include these new findings.

HTH

Regarding the 834158 Web Page Print Errors SHDOCLC.DLL 6.00.2800.1443 Fix:

I've tried installing it on two different 98 SE installations, both with IE6 SP1 installed, and have received this error message:

are u sure? if you have IE918899 or any other IE6 SP1 patch that has newer mshtml.dll files than the one found in the 834158 patch, you need to un-install it. My guess is that you have an IE patch with a version of mshtml.dll file higher than 6.0.2800.1443 installed which is preventing the installation of the 834158 patch. Restore the mshtml.dll file to version 6.00.2800.1106 and then try installing the 834158 patch.

the 834158 patch is really the "Web Page Print Errors MSHTML.DLL + SHDOCLC.DLL 6.00.2800.1443 Fix" which MDGx should rename the patch that way.

MDGx, I wonder if the author of U912919/U918547 would be interested in patching the GDI32.DLL file for Windows NT4 SP6 and fix the WMF security flaws (and release GDI32.DLL as v4.00.1381.7271)? I'd been wondering if it'll be patched at all.

You're quite right erpdude. I have MSHTML.DLL 6.00.2800.1556 (but only SHDOCLC.DLL 6.00.2800.1106). This is preventing the installation of the newer SHDOCLC.DLL. Thanks for prompting me to look at the patch more closely.



I agree that the patch should be renamed, for clarity's sake.

As we are talking about renaming descriptions, might I suggest renaming 830849 to Just a suggestion, for clarity's sake. Does anyone else agree with me?

the_guy

Anyone know why CRYPT9X.EXE causes Windows Updates not to work?

wrong. totally the opposite. CRYPT9X.EXE should make Windows Update site work properly again after installing unofficial Win98se SP 1.62. version 1.62 of the 98se SP is what caused Windows Update not to work and was fixed in version 2.1a.

and you MUST also install the latest version of ROOTSUPD.EXE to resolve the Windows Update error of "expiring certificates" as noted in this thread:
http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=81676

Sorry to tell you but its the other way around for me.Soon as i install
CRYPT9X.EXE Windows Update breaks.

I just installed CRYPT9X.EXE on my 98SE, and after I rebooted WU + WUC sites work just fine:
WU:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
WUC:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/catalog/

Please d/l the file again [664 KB]:
http://www.mdgx.com/files/CRYPT9X.EXE
and reinstall.
Then reboot.

HTH
_______________________________________

Done.

Also added SHDOCVW.DLL to Q830849.

Both here:
http://www.mdgx.com/ietoy.htm

CRYPT9X.EXE its working now. maybe i had a bad copy.thanks guys

yup, my thought exactly. you may have had an older version of CRYPT9X that broke WU and MDGx revised it a few times to fix the WU problems. the CRYPT9X.EXE file I got in mid August 2006 worked ok and did not break WU.

new XML security update (replaces previous XML 2.6, 3.0, 4.0 & 6.0 security updates/hotfixes):
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/...n/ms06-061.mspx

@erpdude8: I'll be making unofficial fixes for that by the end of the week. Also, there is no fix for msxml 2.6.

the_guy

UPDATED · 10-11-2006

Updates:
- Added IE 6.0 SP1 Updater (IE6UPD) [thank you the_guy].
- Added new DX 9.0c October 2006 edition: full install + web setup.
- Added unofficial MSXML3.DLL + official MSXML4.DLL fixes [MS06-061 Q924191].

Enjoy.

P.S.:
MSXML* fixes above install also on NT4 + SP6a + IE 6.0 SP1.

___________________________________


the_guy:

I've also updated DXMNT* files with the latest versions you sent.

Thanks.

@MDGx: To me, it just looked like they wouldn't install. I didn't test them. 925486 I'm unsure over, but I'm positive 918899 won't install. The way the .inf files are: Q######.inf is for NT-based OS's, while Q######_d.inf is for 98/ME. Just my observation.

For your unofficial 924191, you are missing the following registry entries:


Also, KB887606 for MSXML 4 is replaced.

the_guy

that's because Microsoft will not release ANY MSXML 2.6 (msxml2.dll) fixes whatsoever.

Reading MS article 924191 carefully:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/924191

the KB924191 security updates disable use of the msxml2.dll files; thus no fix for MSXML 2.6 will be developed.

Also, DirectX October 2006 Redist pack released. This one DOES work under Win98 & ME unlike the original August 2006 Redist. DirectX package. I didnt realize MS revised the Aug. 2006 DirectX Redist pack in late August to make it work under Win98/ME.



I think the_guy is on to something
You may want to take a look at the KB889669 patch for IE6 SP1:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/889669
the KB889669 fix has Q889669.inf and Q889669_d.inf; note that this was before MS made GDR and QFE editions of updated IE6 SP1 files.

IE918899 and IE925486 should work under NT4 when using Q918899.inf & Q925486.inf respectively BUT Service Pack 6a and IE6 SP1 are required. IE6 SP1 cant install under NT4 systems less than SP6. for Win98/ME, create the Q918899_d.inf and Q925486_d.inf files and revise the unofficial fixes again.

That is correct.

@MDGx: I have already developed fixes using the Microsoft format, and have sent them to you a few weeks ago.

Also, can anyone confirm/deny about MS06-065 on 98/ME?

the_guy

erpdude8 + the_guy:

You're right, Qxxxxxx.inf + Qxxxxxx_rtmqfe.inf are for NTx OSes.
Qxxxxxx_d.inf + Qxxxxxx_d_rtmqfe.inf are for 9x OSes.

I have updated both these files:
http://www.mdgx.com/files/IE925486.EXE
http://www.mdgx.com/files/IE918899.EXE

Please try again, see if they work on NT4+SP6a + IE 6.0 SP1.

I've tried them on 98SE + ME and they work ok.
I don't have NT4 installed, so I can't test them.

I've also updated MSXML 3.0 fix [Q924191] to include the REG entries you sent [thank you the_guy]:
http://www.mdgx.com/files/Q924191.EXE

Thanks.

I don't think SHDOCVW.DLL for WinXP SP1 [Q924496] works with 9x OSes [none of the internet explorer files I've tried ever have ], but I can't test this because I don't have XP SP1 installed anymore.

UPDATED · 10-12-2006

Updates:
- IE918899.EXE + IE925486.EXE = Added INFs to allow install on WinNT4+SP6a + MS IE 6.0 SP1. [thank you the_guy]
- Added REG entries to Q924191.EXE. [thank you the_guy]
- Updated 98SE2ME:
http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=46349
- Updated 98SE2XP:
http://www.msfn.org/board/?s=&showtopi...st&p=572026

Enjoy.

All you need to do is download the MS06-065 fix on an NT5 OS, extract it, and copy the files from SP1QFE over to a 98/ME PC.

Also, new problem with your 918899 fixes: You have it using the catalog file. Personally, I'd remove all references to it in the *.inf files. That way, you don't have anything conflicting with SFP, as you have SFP disabled BEFORE running the registration of the .CAT file. Also, you should probably add the CAT file from the 2000/XPSP1 update for the NT-based OS install. Just rename this to Q918899.cat.

Just suggestions.

the_guy

Thanks.

IE918899.EXE:
I have replaced the CAT file with the one from Win2000 fix, and deleted WinME CAT commands from the INFs.

I forgot I can extract NTx update files with the /X parameter from within any NTx OS.
Done.

I have tested browselc.dll + shdocvw.dll from XP SP1 on my 98SE, and they both work ok so far.

I've also tested browseui.dll from XP SP1a [same version but different code], and also works ok [so far].

Please see this new thread for a IE 6.xx large files bug fix + installer:
http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=84451
I created from the files you suggested and from the XP SP1a file.

The only problem is that I didn't find [yet] a solution for the INF uninstall function:
RenFiles=XX locks up the installer or the OS.

Tested only on 98SE.

Thanks.

Sounds good. Also, did you test shdocvw.dll and browseui.dll from MS06-065 (your thread on the delete issue states browseui.dll from this patch). I think it's a good idea, and I will try it when I get the chance.

the_guy

the shdocvw.dll and browseui.dll XP SP1 files from MS06-065 did NOT resolve the "delete large number of files" problem under Win98/ME + IE6 SP1, the_guy. I've just tested this.

note to MDGx: several unofficial IE updates needed to be revised- IE905915.exe < this one DID install under a Win95 + IE 5.5 SP2 machine with an "immediate" install with NO prompts [arrggghh, I HATE immediate installs MDGx; immediate installs CAN cause accidents]. Add the "Do you want to install this update?" prompt in unofficial IE905915 patch for IE 5.5 SP2 and restrict the Windows version to just Win98, 2000 & NT4 by using TargetWin9xVersion=4.10.1998-4.10.2222 and TargetNTVersion=4.00.1381.0-4.00.1381.99999.
same with unofficial OE911567.exe and Q911567.exe patches as these also need the "Do you want to install this update?" prompt.

@erpdude8: I'll resend the IE patches to MDGx this weekend. All of them (unofficial) redone.

Also, what's this about 905915 on 95?

the_guy

905915 does not work on 95, 867801 seems to be the latest working update.

Petr

IE905915 for IE 5.5 SP2 breaks BOTH IE 5.5 SP2 AND Win95. see the "ie6 on win95" topic about this.



MSXML4.MSI PACKAGE CORRUPTED MDGX!!!! REMOVE IMMEDATELY!!!