Since I've installed some updates before this pack, there were some newer files recommended to be kept; they are dispex.dll, jscript.dll, scrobj.dll, scrrun.dll, vbscript.dll, wshext.dll, and wshom.ocx. Hopefully I typed them correctly! I don't know why this pack is not on the list of Add/Remove. And I also have to reinstall KernelEx033b so that the Calculator works proper again. That's all. No more serious problems to tell now.

So far, no problems on a litePC 98SE testbox that has Internet Explorer removed. Working good.
Rick

Here are some files that needs to be updated

Kernel32.dll 4.10.2226
MSVBVM60.DLL 6.0.9802
TSHOOT.OCX 1.0.1.2123
DHTMLED.OCX 6.1.0.9242
CONTROL.EXE 4.10.1999
IMAGEHLP.DLL 5.0.2178.1
OLEAUT32.DLL 2.40.4520.0
RICHTX32.OCX 6.1.97.82
RICHED20.DLL 5.50.99.2014
SCR569X.EXE

Win98SE SP3Beta2
Alternative download facility

http://www.celticsurf.net/easyhost/dropsite/sesp30b2-en.exe

It is working well for me. No problems.

While you're at it please try out the versatile CelticSurf toolbar!

http://www.celticsurf.net/easyhost/dropsite/CelticSurf.exe

Hi there Celtish

Many Thanks, for the link to your download location for 98se Beta 2.
I have, unfortunately, never had any success whatsoever trying to download anything from Rapidshare.

Gape's packages have always been excellent stuff and trouble free, at least for me, so I
cant wait to install hie Beta2 package. Thanks once again.

Tee Charoen

French version 3.0 Beta 2 is here:
http://www.matze.fr/traductions-systeme.html#trad99

I modified the logo.inf because the one in the original package didn't work when i tested it, i attach the logo.inf that works, with uninstall support

Beta 2 installed without preblem but a few days later on re-booting I started to get shutdown error messages persistently citing Kernel32. This might of course not be anything to do with Beta 2 but has anyone else had this problem?

Added links to SP 3.0 Beta 2 English + French:

* Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 2 (SP2) installs ALL previously released Hotfixes, Patches + Updates (free):
http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=61749
- 98 SE SP2 3.0 Beta 2 Test [20.9 MB, English]:
http://www.mdgx.com/spx/SESP30B2.EXE
- 98 SE SP2 3.0 Beta 2 Test [18.4 MB, French]:
http://www.mdgx.com/spx/SP30B2FR.EXE
- 98 SE SP2 3.0 Beta 1 Test [17.9 MB, German]:
http://www.mdgx.com/spx/SP30B1DE.EXE
- 98 SE SP2 2.1a Stable [16.6 MB, English]:
http://www.mdgx.com/spx/SESP21A.EXE
98 SE SP2 in languages other than English:
http://exuberant.ms11.net/98sesp.html

Enjoy.

Here is a link to 98 se sp3.0 beta 2 for those who are having problem downloading from rapidshare.
http://www.midload.com/en/file/28949/sesp30b2-en-exe.html

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

237493usa8 .....USER.EXE + USER32.DLL
249973USA8
98KRNLUP .........KRNL386.EXE
COPY2GB ..........(another fix is included in uSP)
CRYPT9X
DCOM98UP
EXPLOR98 ..........EXPLORER.EXE
FDSKFRMT
HELPHLP
HHUPD
KB917344-x86
Q250876
Q253912 ...........VCACHE.VXD
Q301453 ...........NDIS.VXD + PPPMAC.VXD + VIP.386
Q891711 ...........USER.EXE + USER32.DLL*
Q918547 ...........GDI.EXE + GDI32.DLL*
Q926247
Q929120
Q931836
Q932590 ...........MSVCRT.DLL
Q942763 ...........TIMEZONE.EXE
RICHED9X ..........RICHED20.DLL + USP10.DLL
rootsupd ...........ROOTSUPD.CAB
RUNHELP ...........RUNHELP.CAB
SHELL98
SHELL98b
TRIEDIT
WINFIL98

*
So are Q918547 and Q891711 still useful or not?

WIA10.exe (Unofficial Windows Image Acquisition)
http://www.mdgx.com/spx/WIA10.EXE

VBVM60.exe (Unofficial Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) SP6 32-bit Runtime Library MSVBVM60.DLL 6.0.9802)
http://www.mdgx.com/files/VBVM60.EXE

USBFDD98.exe (Unofficial Windows 98/98 SP1/98 SE USB Floppy Lockups)
http://www.mdgx.com/files/USBFDD98.EXE

CNTROL98.EXE (Unofficial Windows 98/98 SP1/98 SE Control Panel Applets Lockups CONTROL.EXE 4.10.1999 Fix)
http://www.mdgx.com/files/CNTROL98.EXE

Q933360.EXE
Q272991.EXE
Q304708.EXE
Q271277.EXE

SCR579X.EXE or Scr569x.EXE (Script engines for JS, VBS etc)

NUSB.exe (Unofficial Windows 98 SE Native USB Drivers)
http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=43605
I also agree that it should be included !!!
...and about Gape's strict policy: Nothing is engraved on stone.

Update OLEAUT32.DLL 2.40.4519 to new version 2.40.4520 from last OLEUP.EXE


Last version in Q304708 is 4.90.3004. Maybe that last version is better?

Not forgetting...


HTH

Kernel32.dll 4.10.2226 is the copy2gb fix, this bug is already addressed in the shell32.dll fix, but I have tested it and find it dosen't cause any conflicts, so there is no harm in adding this fix. I am, however against adding NUSB because MD updates his pack more often then gape does, so this will become something that I will have to manually remove, then re-install. Also, MSFN is beginning to crack down on EULA's so I don't like the idea of including legally questionable windows ME files. I really don't want Gape's pack to become a bloated monster, so IMHO he should stick to OS updates only. WIA is a format that is not widely used, what limits most scanners working in 9x is lack of driver support, not WIA support.

No problem so fa with the last uSP.

I had an expected issue with ESDI_506.PDR, but that's not common, more specific to my computer, I think.
For those having the same issue with ESDI_506.PDR, please try the version 4102222 from LLMX's patch
see forum

Bug report: Installing the latest beta after installing IE6 SP1 gives an error on Windows Update.

Reinstalling IE6 SP1 fixes the issue.

the_guy

Gape are you working on a Beta 3 or perhaps an RC? Any ETA?

Thanks for all your work to keep Win 98 alive.

Strange as it is - I reinstalled to correct a corruption on my drive earlier today and found out a small issue (again) cropped up.

I didn't seemingly have it untill I installed SP3b2 and then KernelEx. AFter installing both, use of a command prompt will cause the dos box to cause a fault at random intervals (could be within 10 seconds or within 5 mins). If it happens during say , a ping or ipconfig; it causes the whole windows session to lockup.

So, anyone else notice this or am I just losing it? I get the same thing on my desktop from one of the earlier 3.0 beta's as well. I never mentioned it before because at the time I wasn't sure what was roughly causing it.

Maybe,this is root of problems with using Kex0.3.3a and above for my older 2 systems 64mb/128mb Ram-when I installed newer Sesp3.xxx series.....Update's <Always Sesp2.1a is Stable even with Kex0.3.4..newest version....!!!> Noticed something "WIERD"to do with opening programs after a couple of days running *Ram Usage Size and Progam use with the Sesp3.xxx and above with Kex0.3.3a -0.3.4.*Some update either backdates or changes some value in AutoPatcher too!Stated these same "98SE Crash Performance Reactions" when using MDCU2.5 a few months prior.and was tring new Sesp3.xxx and above ..So,maybe it was not MDCU2.5 and RP7 colliding updates and functions therein ,but Sesp3.xxx....could be the culprit ????? *Now using Kex0.3.4 ,Uberkin ,RP8 ,update filesfor 98SE, 98SEregedit<New!>,Sesp2.1a and all other recent updaters up to today on all my 98SE systems-NO CRASHES!!!!!{*also Shockwave11 and Flash10 }Trying to use Nero7,just bad cdrom as it fights install on 98SE.All other xp/2k programs work though....even installed some Win2000/AdvSvr programs as have on another system and tried for fun of it they ran fully functional "Surprisingly Enough!!!"Sesp3 is in BetaStage , yet still needs work before becoming a RC release as too many problems with older systems using 98SE.

Is this problem fixed after uninstalling kernelex and what about kernelex 0.3.4 version

When is the final version coming?

When can we expect an rc or rtm build

3.0 Beta 3 is released.

Hopefully it is latest beta.

Enjoy!

Please note that, as always, installation on a clean or freshly installed Windows 98 is highly recommended.

Great....i can't wait to get the final...will be ok to install on an already updated install ?



What exactly is this problem ? I got a hdd related problem in that when i enable dma on my second hdd it screws the fat (tho its fixable with minimal data loss) & when i copy files between hdds crcs change. Is this related to esdi_506.pdr ?

Don't forget to update these files and did you fix the Windows Update error?

GDIPLUS.DLL 5.1.3102.5512
THEMES.EXE 4.80.0.1998
THEMES.CPL 4.80.0.1998
cryptdlg.dll 5.0.1558.6608
HTML32.CNV 2003.1100.8165
MSCONV97.DLL 2003.1100.8166
MSWRD832.CNV 2003.1100.8166
Kernel32.dll 4.10.2226
TSHOOT.OCX 1.0.1.2123
DHTMLED.OCX 6.1.0.9242
CONTROL.EXE 4.10.1999
RICHED20.DLL 5.50.99.2014
RICHED.DLL 4.0.834.839
Q951072.EXE
GRPHFLTS.EXE
ROOTSUPD 17,0,2195,0
SCT10EN.EXE
SCR569X.EXE

Gape
Thanks for this update.
Nice to see that your project and you (as a person) are still alive!

Could you tell us where MSIMG32.dll comes from?

______________


These updates/packages are not included into uSP3-0-beta3

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

Q932590.EXE
COPY2GB.EXE
WIA11.EXE
CNTROL98.EXE
Q942763.EXE
CRYPT9X.EXE
GRPHFLTS.EXE
PNGFIX.EXE
VS6SP6U.EXE
Mdie6cu.exe
WINFIL98.EXE
SCANFRAG.EXE
DX90C.EXE
HELPHLP.EXE
IE6UPD.EXE
IE939653.EXE
IE942615.EXE
BHDD30.ZIP
NUSB.EXE
WIA10.EXE
SCR579X.EXE
Q311561.exe
Q272991.EXE
USBFDD98.EXE
Q304708.EXE
Q271277.EXE
Dx9cpl.exe
Dxm9x.exe

These ones are included

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

VBVM60.EXE
OLEUP.EXE
Q265854.exe
Q329048.exe
TRIEDIT.EXE
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

______________

I don't know.
The problem I had was that the drives were working "on DOS compatibility mode". You still can test the other version.

tried it on my pc.Works fine

@Fredledingue
MSIMG32.dll is from WinMe for newest Opera, that could function correctly now. I see no new special changes. Nice to see Readme.txt; it makes this product more professional - really; that this product It has not been downloaded from unknown with undocumented changes in code. Some people can think that there it can be warez, vir or spy.

Best regards

spplus,
Thanks for the infos.
I wanted to know was if it came from a patch. If yes which one.

"it's more professional", ehehe, sarcasm sarcasm...
Don't feel offended be cause we have been asking question on you Service Pack. You have to admit that there was absolutely zero information about your pack until we realy insisted.
Don't be angry, we just try to work toghether in a constructive manner.

Of course, I mean it's more professional - not most professional. This translator what I use is bad! As you see, one word and change everything. I will fix it.

Sesp3.0b3 workin' with mdiecu 2.1e and mdcu3.0e in 98SE,yet not with mdiecu2.2 as mdiecu2.2 backdates some IE-Iexplore files even auto-patcher cannot cure this ailment ....as of yet?

is this program for any language?

No, but I don't think you would have any issue other than seeing some message box in english instead of your local language.
I don't think it will crash your system because of language, for example.

I installed it on a french windows and everything was fine.

I agree that some if not most of these updates should be applied to Gape's pack. However there is one I am nervous about due to some users having problems with it. The patched IO.sys caused one users drive letters to become messed up. I think this patch needs further testing. It worked OK for me, but I have a very standard configuration. I.E. my hard drive is C:, Floppy is A: etc. On more unusual systems this might cause problems. X360C.exe is a device driver, and that is not something that we should really get into because it would set a precedent that we should add more device drivers and then we end up with a huge SP that would span a couple of CDs.I think for users who want the kitchen sink approach, the autopatcher fills this need. I think Gape's pack should be for people who use 98 Lite, or don't use IE, or updates IE manually.

Hi,

i've installed the new "98SE SP3.0 Beta3" (in french translation)
on my Win 98SE + IE6 SP1 (+ WMP9),
and it brought me 2 bugs:

1°) the window of the search function (= F3) is blank: the top is normal, I can write the word I'm searching for,
but the bottom were the results are supposed to appear, stays blank.
This issue is corrected if I install after the patched "Shell98 v.4.72.3812.634"

2°) my browser cannot read anymore the Wmv videos embedded in a webpage.
For instance, here: http://jt.france2.fr/13h/,
I see the player but don't read anything.

Thanks, if you can help.

Regards.
CharlesF

Edit:
1°) for the "SHELL" problem, same thing with "Win98SE SP3.0 Beta2",
but the SP2 is working fine.

2°) for the "Wmv videos embedded" problem, I had tried SP2, SP3B2 & SP3B3 with the same result!
(between each try, I restore the initial state using Drive Image).
I had tried also to reinstall WMP 9 on the top with the MPSetup.exe file, and then the Codec Installation Package for WMP9 (of MS), but it didn't help at all !!
I don't understand...

Thanks Gape.
This is coming together.

I installed the MAIN updates only here.
This system is an old installation.

PPPMAC.VXD is still an issue on systems with
netbios networking.
I got a 'windows file protection error' on reboot.
Replacing pppmac.vxd got past that.

There's a new ROOTSUPD version available.
I had version 17,0,2195,0 and the sesp
replaced it with version 16,0,2195,0.
Those apparently will overwrite an older version.
I did not know that.

Along the same lines.. deleting the CryptoSignMenu key
probably works fine in spupdate.inf but it is added
right back in by some subsequent action.
This didn't show up in a regshot at all. So it
must be added back in during 1 of the RunPost sections
and before the install completes (and before a reboot).
Dunno.

Other than that.
I replaced the windows only version of EXTRACT.EXE
provided in the service pack
with 1 that works on my Emergency Boot Disks.
That is my personal preference.

Thanks again.
Your time and work are much appreciated.

Updated french version is available here:
http://www.divshare.com/download/4984021-6f6

The bug with shell32.dll has been corrected.
I couldn't reproduce the other described by CharlesF, i made a clean install, installed SESP3, IE6 and MP9 and embedded wmv are playing correctly...

This french version includes some exclusives features:

• Windows Me utilities (Defrag, Regedit, Scandisk and My Pictures screen saver)
• Windows Me Folder Style in explorer
• Windows Critical update notification
• euro conversion tools
• Maximus decim USB driver v3.3

Does this pack includes 48bitlba patch?

3.0 Beta 1

! Added LLXX's ESDI_506.PDR [48 bit LBA] fix.

Gape your 98SESP3 is very good but

1.Can you remove ASPI files they are 3rd party (although optional)

2.Can you remove IE5 files because some of us don't use IE5
Can you remove IE6 files because some of us don't use IE6
Some of us might not use IE at all and having them files don't benefit all of us

my point is you are updating our windows with old files and the only way to progress
is to have the lastest and best files.

3.Heres a list of updated files that needs to be in 98SESP3

GDIPLUS.DLL 5.1.3102.5512
THEMES.EXE 4.80.0.1998
THEMES.CPL 4.80.0.1998
cryptdlg.dll 5.0.1558.6608
HTML32.CNV 2003.1100.8165
MSCONV97.DLL 2003.1100.8166
MSWRD832.CNV 2003.1100.8166
Kernel32.dll 4.10.2226
TSHOOT.OCX 1.0.1.2123
DHTMLED.OCX 6.1.0.9242
CONTROL.EXE 4.10.1999
RICHED20.DLL 5.50.99.2014
RICHED.DLL 4.0.834.839
Q951072.EXE August 2008
GRPHFLTS.EXE
ROOTSUPD October 23 2008
SCT10EN.EXE
SCR569X.EXE
IEAKB.EXE
FDISK.EXE 1.3.1

What does" Back for good " mean if the last time Gape was around was June 24th. If he is ill or has personal problems we can all feel for him and wait. If he is tired or given up then maybe he should let us know it is time for him to move on. He certainly deserves much credit and thanks for all his work. I personally hope that he will finish 3.0 and go out with Glory.

IMO, what is optional shouldn't be removed but maybe not selected by default.

IE files should be there bycause of the strong interconnection between IE and Windows, but it can be a good idea to make them optional too.

We are all looking forward for seeing you back for good, for good Gape!

Trying to figure out the exact cause but installing any form of the USP (2.0a, 3.0b2/3) causes GameGuard/theMida to fail when loading the online game 'mabinogi'. Installing kernelex or rp causes no issues, it's only on the installation of the uSP that causes it (even as the first install on a fresh install of 98). it only happens with the installation of the Main Updates.

Trying to go through some of the files and narrow down what it could be but I haven't any idea where exactly to start other than working file by file individually.

edit: Updating kernel32.dll from 4.10.2222 causes the following error with mabinogi gameguard/theMida:


Restoring kernel32.dll to 4.10.2222 resolves this issue. Could be either a block on version number or an incompatibility with its gameguard w/ kernel32.dll v4.10.2225 . I doubt it being a checksum check as its gameguard/themida has nothing against kernelex being installed....

Another issue with gameguard/theMidas was resolved and linked to the following thread for completeness:
98SE2ME = Killer Replacements: ME -> 98 SE
http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?s=&...st&p=787902

@Gape

I have my windows 98 SE + rev pack 7.11 by Tihiy's, is it safe to use your updates/patch without uninstalling revpack?

@Gape

New GDIPLUS.DLL MS08-052 KB938464 security updates have been released. I have version 5.1.3102.5581 of the GDIPLUS.DLL file which should work with Win98se. Let me know if you need it in the next beta or RC release of the 98se service pack.

The old GDI+ redistributable download is no longer available and Microsoft has posted a new GDI+ redist package which requires Win2000 or higher to view its contents and/or extract its files.

-erpdude

Great work as usual on B3, but I think there are a few more patches that could be added.

After running SP3B3 on a fresh W98SE + IE6 install. windowsupdate came up with the following list of missing patches:
- Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (KB918439)
- Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (KB916281)
- Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express 6 Service Pack 1 (KB837009)
- Security Update for Flash Player (KB913433)
I know some people will argue that IE6 and OE6 is not part of 98SE, but I think they should be included in the SP, maybe selectable by a checkbox for those who don't want it.

Thanx,
aur

You already answer your own question! For IE6 updates I recommend Maximus-Decim's MDIE6CU 2.3

http://www.msfn.org/board/Maximus-Decim-In...-Co-t97816.html

I didn't know there's a package for IE6 -- that should take care of the IE patches. I did check the stickies, and didn't see anything in the subject lines.

Hi,

Is there SP 3 (or any) available for Finnish 98 SE?

Thanks.

-Zepeteus-

That must be digged in somewhere in the MDGx's thread: "95 + 98 + ME updates..."

I've tried every conceavable and unbios-ed and bios-ed way to use SESP3.0B3;B U T it does not work on 9 different 98Se Fully updated MoBo's with 9 different cpu's,memram,powersupply and type of Motherboard ...especially  IF i add new mdiecu23e and mdcu305 and a backdoor shows up in CAYahoo spysweeper and removes it then MoBo and 98SE goes totally ""WHACK-O""and no start up or nuthin' runs right???***But with-out using SESP3.0B3 and "Prefer to use SESP2.1a  Anyways!=All system installs are totally functional with Kex 0.3.2a-0.3.5e help or not.(hmmmmmm?...no files to show as MoBo's will not function in dos nor windows?-Until Erase Disk then Full install without SESP3.0.b..3) thanks

HTHs Gape I use a 400 mhz laptop pentium 2 and when I first installed win 98se it was really slow.
When realised that the cpu could not be oc'd, since its a pain-in-the-arse with an intel 440 chipset i figured i was
outta luck! But when I came upon MSFN.....ahem...I mean, this is...AWESOME!!! hehe
If theres a feature you should add is, system restore a-la win xp!! Hell yeah!! I defenalty think windows 98se
users would want this but It would have to support a small footprint just to be on the safe side. What do you think Gape?
Is it possible?

Window ME has SystemRestore and it even works exactly ( after the one and only critical update for that date bug ) like in xp . So I don't see the point in porting such a feature to 98.

ME in my opinion is the sweeter 9x system, think you have systemrestore, moviemaker and media goodies, better usb and wdm driver support plus the networking stack of win2000 and what not. The OS role is the same as xp home edition, e.g. mediatainment OS

I don't understand all the people that say how unstable me was/is, because i have never experienced that and I used it years long.

ME needs more "modern" hardware and best sounddevices(including modem) with wdm drivers available, if bios is ACPI compliant even better ( sleep/resume/standby works perfect especially for laptops if you set me up with acpi forced ).

In general i tend to say a pc which is theoretically xp-capable ( PII 300/366/400 , 128 -256 Ram, ACPI ) would be the perfect ME candidate and run pretty fast - while it would struggle slow with xp on it.