Unofficial Service Pack Released For Windows 98 SE

With all the press coverage regarding Windows 10, it’s very easy to forget Microsoft’s roots and how their operating systems evolved over time. Windows 98: Second Edition holds a lot of nostalgic memories due to its multi-user network configuration and extended peripheral support. Rather surprisingly, the OS never received an official Service Pack unlike Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and 8. However, an unofficial Service Pack has just been released which collects all of the Windows Updates and a number of minor tweaks. Here is a complete rundown of the installation process and changes:

Requirements:

• Minimum 64 MB of RAM for Main Updates.
• 160 MB free hard disk space for (ALL) options.

Installation Guide:

1. Install Windows 98 Second Edition (with or without 98lite).*
2. Install all drivers for your hardware.
3. Install Internet Explorer (any version).*
4. Install latest DirectX 9c.*
5. Install latest Service Pack 3.x (Main Updates).*
6. Install optional components of Service Pack 3.x.*
7. Install MS Office.*
8. Install KernelEx, 98SE2ME, Revolution Pack.*
   [* = Optional]

Changelog 3.47:

• Minor Bug Fixes
• Updated 5 fonts (ARIALN.TTF, ARIALNB.TTF, ARIALNBI.TTF, ARIALNI.TTF, ARIBLK.TTF) Office XP SP3
• Updated GDIPLUS.DLL 5.2.6002.23746 Windows XP SP3

While technology moves forward at a rapid rate, it’s always vital to have a sense of history so future generations can understand how software and hardware developed over the years.

Thank you OlderGeeks for providing us with this information.