Good news! I've been testing NDIS.VXD 4.10.0.2226 in my system again for 3 weeks, now, without any problems. I've been unable to reproduce the original issue I reported before, not having had any instance of "Internet Explorer will be closed" type errors in these three weeks, so I'm sure that what happened on my first test must have been due to some internet quirk outside my system that has been resolved already. I'm now convinced NDIS.VXD 4.10.0.2226 works OK.

I recently installed Virtual PC 5.1 on my 98SE testbox. Last night I was building a 98FE guest system. When it finished installing drivers and restarted in normal mode for the first time, my host system, 98SE, suffered a BSOD with the following:
0028:C1849D04 in VXD PPPMAC(04) 0000C874

PPPMAC.VXD is version 4.10.2223, installed by the unofficial service pack sesp30a1-en. The present alpha 2 version uses the same file. Version 4.10.2223 of PPPMAC.VXD appears to the break shared networking on Virtual PC 5.1. When I replaced PPPMAC.VXD with an original copy , it fixed the problem and shared networking works normally.

I don't know if this issue can be duplicated on another PC, if it's specific to mine, or if this is even useful to you. Other than this issue, the unofficial 98SE service pack works great on my PC.
Rick

Hi herbalist,
What version was your original working PPPMAC.VXD?
I too use Virtual PC 5.1 with Windows 98SE Host OS.
I last had shared networking working around the middle of last year.
Sometime since then it's been broken although I really cannot remember exactly when...
May this year I was using version 4.10.0.2222 which did not work either...
It was then I installed MDGx's 98SE2ME package.
I'm now using PPPMAC.VXD from Windows Me (installed by 98SE2ME) version 4.90.0.3000 and it still does not work with Virtual PC 5.1.
I'm keen to find out what version you are using that works.

Gape

I'v got the same 'IDE in "DOS compatible mode"' problem as after installing Unofficial Service Pack 2.1a.
These files shouldn't be replaced (at least on my PC):

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS\ESDI_506.PDR
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VMM32\IOS.VXD

Forget it, Tihiy. KB934602 is another hotfix that has been "shortlived" and is no longer available from MS support anymore. I've tried requesting KB934602 myself a few weeks ago and MS doesn't have it anymore as what I've been told. Consider using KB930828 which should be mentioned at MDGx's web site.

RetroOS,
I'm using version 4.10.2222, extracted from driver14.cab. I haven't installed 98SE2ME, only the 98SE 3.0 alpha 1 and 2 service packs. Most likely, there's major differences between your system and mine. Earlier in its building, I used IEradicator to strip out Internet Explorer. Had to install IE6 in order to get VirtualPC to work at all.
I need to go back to an earlier setup and check things more closely too. I'm finding things broken as well and I don't know exactly when they broke. My CD burning software (BurnAtOnce) doesn't recognize any of the CD drives.
Rick

Download link of alpha 2 is broken.

Uploaded here. http://rapidshare.com/files/60815839/sesp30a2-en.exe

usp3a2 works fine for me, it solves all my problems, everything seems to work

herbalist,
My previous pppmac.vxd file, although it was 4.10.2222, was from Dial-Up Networking 1.4 from MS.
This version and the one from the cabs have the same version number and almost the same size.
DUN14 version is dated five months newer.
I've had this version for some years...
So... My problem does not appear to be pppmac.vxd then...
I've had very little broken software with the unofficial packs installed.
(One problem is Adobe Reader ActiveX crashing when loading a pdf in IE - had to turn off imbedded pdf...)
I really cannot recall if I had any of the packs installed when Virtual PC networking broke...
Oh well, I'll just have to build another box and test installing each pack until it breaks...

(Either because they were released after uSP3 or because Gape never included them.)

KB838751.EXE
COPY2GB.EXE
TOOLS9X.EXE
249973USA8.exe
CRYPT9X.EXE
DCOM98UP.EXE
PNGFIX.EXE
Q222930.EXE
Q250876.EXE
Q909363.EXE
TRIEDIT.EXE
WINFIL98.EXE
Q920213.EXE
SCANFRAG.EXE
HELPHLP.EXE
vcredist_x86.exe


(not a complete list but some of the most recent updates)

HHUPD.EXE
237493usa8.exe
rootsupd.exe
FDSKFRMT.EXE
Q931836.EXE
Q926247.exe
Q929120.EXE
RUNHELP.EXE
SHELL98.EXE
Q918547.EXE
KB917344-x86.Exe
SHELL98b.EXE



JavaRuntime-1_5_0_12-i586-p.exe
DirectX
TTFPAK.EXE
Flash9-0-74_W98.exe

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HTH

GAPE




If I attempt to install 98SE SP3 with additional options, I get an error telling me there's not enough memory. I have a GIG of DDR400 SDRAM. I shut down everthing I can, even the systray and I still get that. Only if I disable all additional options and install the base SP3 only can I install. Do you have the system tweaks and other options in a separate package for install?

thx

Link is dead. Anyone got a mirror?

I checked the files included in CRYPT9X.EXE and they are the same versions as the ones included in USP3.0A2. There's alot of files that gape updated and didn't put on his changelog.

Gape:

The link in 1st post to SP 3.0 Alpha 2 has gone 404 [file not found].
Here is a mirror:

Newer:
Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 2 (SP2) 3.0 Alpha 2 Test [20.3 MB, English]:
http://www.mdgx.com/spx/SESP30A2.EXE

Older:
Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 2 (SP2) 98 SE SP2 2.1a Stable [16.6 MB, English]:
http://www.mdgx.com/spx/SESP21A.EXE

HTH

Is there any screenshot for the new bitmap for the start menu? Thanks.

Add the following to SYSTEM.INI

MaxPhysPage=39A00

and see if it works.

The download link doesnt work...

Have you tried MDGx' mirror link in post #465 above?

Sure, there is! (click to enlarge):


It's embedded within explorer.exe.

Is there a way, getting the Hibernate Mode working on Windows 98SE?
I know it would be better to use Standby but I just wonder why it was possible on my Windows ME that was installed on the same pc like Windows 98.

Is there an ETA for a 3.0 beta

I have tested this patch and LLXXs 48-bit LBA patch, now on a few machines and I am happy to see it added.

I think LLXX's patch should be added, then basically it means Win98SE USP does it all!

- All Official fixes
- All critical unofficial fixes
- Copy Over 2GB
- Use hard disks bigger than 137GB

NO, winxpi! I've said this before in old threads concerning hibernation and 98se; You will NEVER get the Hibernation option on your 98se machine UNLESS you are using a LAPTOP computer and the laptop maker has turned on the hibernation feature!!! Hibernation was NOT an OS feature until Win2000, ME, XP and Vista OSes came out and using the ME power management drivers under 98se could put a Win98 SE out of commission for good or make things worse.

FORGET IT AND MOVE ON! Many Win98se users don't have a use for the hibernation feature anyway and don't really need it. If you have a real urgent need for the hibernation power management feature, upgrade your operating system to at least Win2000.


No, Bobkat. come back in a few months and we'll tell you when a 3.0 beta is ready.


From now on, Dblake1, get the latest alpha or beta release of uSP 3.0 for Win98se at MDGx's web site. Good thing MDGx has made it available there.

Gape i respect your work and you with the utmost
but please Don't add any thing but M$ files to this service pack Thanks.

I like the idea of optional installations.
Especially because I know that when used in some corporate and government environments, only Official Updates are allowed to be installed.


1. [ / ] Official Microsoft Updates
2. [ ] Unofficial Microsoft Updates (optional)
3. [ ] 3rd Party Updates (optional)



You can check the appropriate box if you want the Unofficial and 3rd party updates installed.

For testing only: Franch Version Alpha 2:

http://rapidshare.com/files/74985757/SESP30A2-fr.rar.html

and what is MDGx's site's address???

http://www.mdgx.com/web.htm

Thanks.

btw, i downloaded the service pack 3 alpha 2 and it works fine on my laptop. I already had the service pack 2.1 installed on it.

download link at the top - doesn't work.

Hasn't been fixed yet it seems. However, in a previous post a working link can be found courtesy of MDGx.

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?s=&...st&p=704193

Dear Gape,

re: 285189 - apart from the following reg entries

; 285189
HKLM,SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess,SecureVPN,1,00,00,00,00
HKLM,SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess,UseLmPassword,1,01,00,00,00
HKLM,SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess,ForceStrongEncryption,1,00,00,00,00
HKLM,SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess,EncryptionLevel,1,40,00,00,00
HKLM,SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess,Version,,"2.2"

what are the files you also include as part of installing DUN14?

Thanks in advance

MDGX = ANOTHER F*CKING GAY; ANOTHER ZERO = 0; A FRIEND OF GAPE.

YOU FORGOTTEN TO BANNED ME HERE. WHY YOU DON'T BANNED ME SPPLUS IN FIRST 2 DAYS BUT WHEN I'M REMOVED ALL POSTS. REVENGE FOR DELETED POSTS. HAH!

STUPID ID*OT!

The dsound.dll in your SP pack is older than the one from DirectX 9

Here are some more updates i got from MDGx site that you can probably add
most are unofficial but works great

48BITLBA.EXE
873374.exe
885258.exe
896559.exe
98KRNLUP.EXE
98TSHOOT.EXE
COPY2GB.EXE
CNTROL98.EXE
CRYPT9X.EXE
DCOM98UP.EXE
DMA_ON.EXE
DXM9X.EXE
FDSKFRMT.EXE
GRPHFLTS.EXE
HELPHLP.EXE
HHUPD.EXE
IE905495.EXE
IE938127.EXE
IE942615.EXE
IEAudio.EXE
KB836528.exe
KB887797.exe
KB918439.exe
msagent.exe
msvbvm.exe
OLEUP.EXE
PNGFIX.EXE
Q253912.EXE
Q271277.EXE
Q272991.EXE
q813502.exe
Q816362.EXE
Q824220.EXE
Q830849.EXE
Q886677.EXE
Q893627.EXE
Q896156.EXE
Q942763.EXE
RICHED9X.EXE
RUNHELP.EXE
SCR569X.EXE
SCT10EN.EXE
Setup.exe
TRIEDIT.EXE
TTFPAK.EXE
vbrun60.exe
VCREDI.EXE
vcredist.exe
VS6SP6U.EXE

Updated to Alpha 3.

OK. Although i got a lot of popups about higher file versions (and not every file i should keep; for example cdvfs.vxd which we discussed to replace).

It's great to hear that you're still working on that project (because I haven't seen you lately).

So when I install 3.0 ALPHA 3, (or any pack for that matter)and those pop ups-- pop up asking me -- do I want to keep this file--am I supposed to click OK or NO? I've always had that problem, (the way its worded) confuses me! I've always clicked yes, but am checking here, just to see if I should be clicking no. It's Carnival over here so I am a tad foggy in the mind! In fact I have no idea at the moment if this post is going to end up in the right spot!

Thanks for the feedback. You should select OK, in other words, you should keep the newer files. I will try to improve version handling in the next version to avoid these popups.

I just did a fresh install of win 98se. Then I installed IE6. I used the old W9x Power Patch to install the IE 6 SP1 update patch. I then installed sesp 30a3 -en.
The machine rebooted and oddly enough, there was not one pop up asking me anything!
I then used Norton Win Doc to check for problems; it found 61 problems and fixed them.
Everything seems to work quite well.
Now do I need to install the unofficial IE6 update?
Seems to be another great manifestation of your dedication to 98se Gape! Thanks! Thanks! and more Thanks--!!!!

Great SESP3.0a3 ,helps fix past problems with previous issues in 98SE updates...<**One ...Question ?Is thee SESP2.01d-germanupdate- the same as 3.0a2...except in german?>tried it ,yet does not translate well ,as i could not tell any differences...thx,thydreamwalker

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Does anyone here who's got a german Win98 plan on creating a translated version of the new Service Pack?

I'd even make a localized version myself, if somebody would just tell me how to do that. Is it just a few files that have to be changed or do I have to really dig in and spend hours to change all of the stuff and translate the whole thing?

to prevent the file version popups, put either ",,,1056" or ",,,32" after certain files listed in the SPUPDATE.INF file.
Example > "hh.exe" should be "hh.exe,,,1056" or "hh.exe,,,32"

New OLE Automation security updates:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/...n/ms08-008.mspx
Please include OLEAUT32.DLL version 2.40.4520 dated 12/21/2007 in the next release of the 98se SP. Version 2.40.4522 dated 6/19/2003 in the SP does NOT resolve the latest security flaws mentioned in MS security bulletin MS08-008. And version 2.40.4532.0 of the OLEAUT32.DLL file from the Win2000 KB943055 security update does not work correctly under Win95/98/98se/ME/NT4.

Also be sure to update the ASYCFILT.DLL, OLEPRO32.DLL & STDOLE2.TLB files to version 2.40.4530 listed in MS article 917423. Get MDGx's unofficial OLE Automation patch to obtain these files.


Not a big deal, PROBLEMCHYLD. The dsound.dll file gets updated if DirectX 6.1 (bundled with Win98se) or DirectX 7 is installed. Including a DX9 release of dsound.dll in the SP may wreck a Win98se machine that does not have DX9 installed. So don't worry about it.

I'm setting up a 98SE test box made with 98lite preview to remove Internet Explorer and Windows Update. Upgraded USB, added drivers for network card and external hardware. Windows Installer 2.0.2600.2 and vcredist 4.71.1015.0 were installed next, then my security apps (SSM free, Kerio 2, Proxomitron), SeaMonkey, Java, Xsetup, and basic tools.

Installed the SE SP 3.0 alpha 3 to this package. No problems with the install. So far, everything works properly. Performance is good considering the hardware specs. I haven't finished installing what I need yet and haven't checked what else needs updating, but so far, so good. Seems to work well on units without Internet Explorer installed.

Rick

Please make a note of this Gape, if you really want to prevent the Version Conflict popups.
And files listed like this "Snmp.exe,,,1024" in the SPUPDATE.INF file; change it to look like this > "Snmp.exe,,,1056"
ANY files listed that have ",,,1024" after it should have ",,,1056"
and files like "Msasn1.dll" should be listed as "Msasn1.dll,,,32"

Thanks for all feedback. Finally posted BETA version. Have fun

Service Pack 2 changed Windows logo in the system-wide About box. The new picture was an ugly 16-color WinXP logo. Perhaps it is not a good idea to apply XP artwork to 98?