I have Win 98 in a Gateway that is about 8 years old. I cannot log onto Win Update. I have all the properly ActiveX setting enabled. I have tried all of the suggestions on the Windows Update, such as Deleting V4, pertinent Hidden Files, Iuctl.dll, Iuengine.dll , Temp files, cookies, etc.
Please help if you can. I am using a reputable Antivius and none is detected no trogans, worms or anthing of that sort.
2007-03-02 13:25:11 · 5 answers · asked by Shamir 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
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2007-03-02 16:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Windows 98 is no longer supported by Microsoft. If you are concerned about security updates and you want to use the latest software you should buy a new computer with the latest MS software. If you're adventurous you could try out Linux (see www.linux.org for more info). Make sure you use your computer behind a router/firewall for now.
See
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/support/endofsupport.mspx
2007-03-02 13:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mr G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft dropped support for Windows 98 last year. You will not be able to receive updates for the OS.
2007-03-02 13:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by spl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You might try going to the web page at the below link for help. It's pretty thorough in explaining the process and what you need to do. Hope this helps.
2007-03-02 13:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Jolly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to try to buy a copy of Windows XP and upgrade. Or better yet buy a new computer with the OS installed already.
2007-03-02 13:33:11 · answer #5 · answered by Larry 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋