Windows 98/v4 will not update.

Hi there,

I have an old Windows 98 laptop and when I connect to Windows Update, I see
9 Critical Updates. I select review and install and then click on the
"Install Now" button. The button doesn't work, within the 9 updates, I try
to click on a "Remove" button on the individual update, it doesn't work. It
seems to be just a static page, and the links go nowhere. With Windows 98,
it uses the "v4" link. Is there something wrong which I'm not pointing to
windows update correctly?

I remember Microsoft changing the location of Windows update due to some
Trojan virus from spamming the site.

Robert

Try temporarily disabling any pop-up stoppers, your anti-virus application
and/or your firewall.

See the section entitled "Problem Downloading/Installing a Software
(Non-Driver) item" at Microsoft Windows Update Troubleshooter:
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server
Update Services installation issues:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906602

1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having" section of
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527

2. You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;822798

3a. Check Windowsupdate.log (%windir%\Windowsupdate.log) for errors
associated with the download/install.

How to read the Windowsupdate.log file:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=902093

3b. Compare errors to those listed here:
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive...date_codes.htm and/or go to
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and Support link in left
pane > Solve problems on your own.

4. Windows Update Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org


Robert Wong wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I have an old Windows 98 laptop and when I connect to Windows Update, I
> see 9 Critical Updates. I select review and install and then click on the
> "Install Now" button. The button doesn't work, within the 9 updates, I
> try to click on a "Remove" button on the individual update, it doesn't
> work. It seems to be just a static page, and the links go nowhere. With
> Windows 98, it uses the "v4" link. Is there something wrong which I'm
> not pointing to windows update correctly?
>
> I remember Microsoft changing the location of Windows update due to some
> Trojan virus from spamming the site.
>
> Robert

In article <>,
says...
> Hi there,
>
> I have an old Windows 98 laptop and when I connect to Windows Update, I see
> 9 Critical Updates. I select review and install and then click on the
> "Install Now" button. The button doesn't work, within the 9 updates, I try
> to click on a "Remove" button on the individual update, it doesn't work. It
> seems to be just a static page, and the links go nowhere. With Windows 98,
> it uses the "v4" link. Is there something wrong which I'm not pointing to
> windows update correctly?
>
> I remember Microsoft changing the location of Windows update due to some
> Trojan virus from spamming the site.
>
> Robert
>
>
>
I have the same problem with the same symptoms with a desktop 98SE
system. The Windows Update log file doesn't report any errors. It starts,
scans, and shuts down. I've tried all the recommendations from lots of
sources (here, MS website, search hits, newsletters,etc.) and no success.
The Download Center refers back to Windows Update for the updates I need.
It is a frustrating mystery.

Glen

Hi there,

Still have the same problem, it's an old laptop (Windows 98 non-OEM),
probably we will get a new one with Windows XP Home Edition.

Windows 98 is due to be retired at the middle of this year, so I think the
Windows Update might be shutdown for Windows 98.

It's just impossible to download all the required security updates for an
out of date system. Can't Microsoft make a final security CD for Windows 98
before retirement?

Robert
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news: .net...
> In article <>,
> says...
>> Hi there,
>>
>> I have an old Windows 98 laptop and when I connect to Windows Update, I
>> see
>> 9 Critical Updates. I select review and install and then click on the
>> "Install Now" button. The button doesn't work, within the 9 updates, I
>> try
>> to click on a "Remove" button on the individual update, it doesn't work.
>> It
>> seems to be just a static page, and the links go nowhere. With Windows
>> 98,
>> it uses the "v4" link. Is there something wrong which I'm not pointing
>> to
>> windows update correctly?
>>
>> I remember Microsoft changing the location of Windows update due to some
>> Trojan virus from spamming the site.
>>
>> Robert
>>
>>
>>
> I have the same problem with the same symptoms with a desktop 98SE
> system. The Windows Update log file doesn't report any errors. It starts,
> scans, and shuts down. I've tried all the recommendations from lots of
> sources (here, MS website, search hits, newsletters,etc.) and no success.
> The Download Center refers back to Windows Update for the updates I need.
> It is a frustrating mystery.
>
> Glen