MSFN Forums > Can we modify Windows 2000 patches for Win9x?

galahs

Jun 20 2006, 01:05 AM

I remember reading its possible to modify Windows 2000 update patches to fix Windows 98 (for some patches).

My main thought was we know Microsoft will not release updates for Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 98 anymore.

But they will release the updates for IE6 SP1 on Windows 2000.

And we all know IE is the biggest weakness in Windows 98.

So can we make our own patches for IE on Windows 98 using Windows 2000 updates?

CLASYS

Jun 20 2006, 01:11 PM

QUOTE (galahs @ Jun 20 2006, 03:05 AM)

I remember reading its possible to modify Windows 2000 update patches to fix Windows 98 (for some patches).

My main thought was we know Microsoft will not release updates for Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 98 anymore.

But they will release the updates for IE6 SP1 on Windows 2000.

And we all know IE is the biggest weakness in Windows 98.

So can we make our own patches for IE on Windows 98 using Windows 2000 updates?

Why are you not reading the Unofficial Windows 98 Second Edition Service Pack sub-forum, where this is a routinely solved issue?

cjl

miko

Jun 20 2006, 01:22 PM

ie6 should remain supported (regardless of os) till ie7 comes out (which will be soon)

i would suggest you get familiar with the alternatives anyway.

galahs

Jun 20 2006, 11:36 PM

Sorry my bad!

P.S. I use Firefox and Opera but I still have IE6 SP1 loaded and want to ensure its locked down best it can be (without removal).

rjdohnert

Jun 26 2006, 12:59 AM

In a word, No. As Windows 2000 and Windows 9.x have totally different underlying kernel architectures. And its much more difficult than using a hex editor.

QUOTE (galahs @ Jun 20 2006, 02:05 AM)

I remember reading its possible to modify Windows 2000 update patches to fix Windows 98 (for some patches).

My main thought was we know Microsoft will not release updates for Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 98 anymore.

But they will release the updates for IE6 SP1 on Windows 2000.

And we all know IE is the biggest weakness in Windows 98.

So can we make our own patches for IE on Windows 98 using Windows 2000 updates?

pcalvert

Jun 27 2006, 11:58 AM

QUOTE (galahs @ Jun 20 2006, 03:05 AM)

And we all know IE is the biggest weakness in Windows 98.

That is why I am strongly leaning toward uninstalling IE completely. No need to worry about security holes in an application that's not installed. Many people have been keeping IE installed because of Windows Update. Well, it won't be much longer until that's no longer a factor.

Phil