"lexplore has caused error in kernel32.dll"

On a Win ME system, when I start Internet Explorer, I get a message
"lexplore has caused error in kernel32.dll", and Internel Explorer shuts
down. I tried the following:

-Updated IE to IE6 Update 1. Problem persists.
-Ran SpyBot S&D and AVG Anti-Virus, both with latest definitions. Found and
removed viruses. Problem persists.
-Tried searching for lexplore - can't find it.

My impresession is that lexplore is a virus, but I'm not sure, and I can't
find it
or remove it. Am I right? Is there a way to get rid of it?

Also, I want to do a Windows Update on the system, but can't do so because
Internet Explorer isn't working. Is there a way to do a Windows Update
*without*
using Internet explorer (I have other Windows ME systems that are working).

webster72n
Sat Sep 17 21:14:43 CDT 2005

Gus:

What version of Internet Explorer are you using?
If it is ver. 5.5 try upgrading to IE 6.

Harry.

"Gus Zernial" <gus_zernial@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ObbWB$%23uFHA.1132@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> On a Win ME system, when I start Internet Explorer, I get a message
> "lexplore has caused error in kernel32.dll", and Internel Explorer shuts
> down. I tried the following:
>
> -Updated IE to IE6 Update 1. Problem persists.
> -Ran SpyBot S&D and AVG Anti-Virus, both with latest definitions. Found
and
> removed viruses. Problem persists.
> -Tried searching for lexplore - can't find it.
>
> My impresession is that lexplore is a virus, but I'm not sure, and I can't
> find it
> or remove it. Am I right? Is there a way to get rid of it?
>
> Also, I want to do a Windows Update on the system, but can't do so because
> Internet Explorer isn't working. Is there a way to do a Windows Update
> *without*
> using Internet explorer (I have other Windows ME systems that are
working).
>
>

webster72n
Sat Sep 17 21:56:25 CDT 2005

Gus:

For some strange reason I overlooked your first statement.
Please, ignore my reply.
Thank you.

Harry.


"webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
news:uA3IoY$uFHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Gus:
>
> What version of Internet Explorer are you using?
> If it is ver. 5.5 try upgrading to IE 6.
>
> Harry.
>
> "Gus Zernial" <gus_zernial@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ObbWB$%23uFHA.1132@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > On a Win ME system, when I start Internet Explorer, I get a message
> > "lexplore has caused error in kernel32.dll", and Internel Explorer shuts
> > down. I tried the following:
> >
> > -Updated IE to IE6 Update 1. Problem persists.
> > -Ran SpyBot S&D and AVG Anti-Virus, both with latest definitions. Found
> and
> > removed viruses. Problem persists.
> > -Tried searching for lexplore - can't find it.
> >
> > My impresession is that lexplore is a virus, but I'm not sure, and I
can't
> > find it
> > or remove it. Am I right? Is there a way to get rid of it?
> >
> > Also, I want to do a Windows Update on the system, but can't do so
because
> > Internet Explorer isn't working. Is there a way to do a Windows Update
> > *without*
> > using Internet explorer (I have other Windows ME systems that are
> working).
> >
> >
>
>

Noel
Sun Sep 18 00:47:19 CDT 2005

Gus
Iexplore is (or should be) Internet Explorer.
There's a good chance that your system is still infested with malware....


download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that A-V-disabling
viruses are not present on your PC
http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp

- update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.

download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com, install,
update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties from
your system.

See if that helps - then run a repair of IE from Add/Remove programs while
in Safe Mode...
Reboot to Safe Mode
Go to Add/Remove Programs and try a repair of Internet Explorer from there.
Go to the entry for 'Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and Internet Tools'
in Add/Remove Programs
Click on Remove - and click on Repair on the window that pops up
Reboot on request to Normal Mode

If the above entry isn't there, you first need to uninstall all the patches
applied, then do the repair, then reapply the patches
The patches are listed in Add/Remove under the names 'Internet Explorer
Qxxxxxx'
highlight, click Remove - reboot if requested.
Repeat until the MSIE6SP1 entry appears - then repair as above.

HTH


--
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Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

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"Gus Zernial" <gus_zernial@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ObbWB$%23uFHA.1132@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> On a Win ME system, when I start Internet Explorer, I get a message
> "lexplore has caused error in kernel32.dll", and Internel Explorer shuts
> down. I tried the following:
>
> -Updated IE to IE6 Update 1. Problem persists.
> -Ran SpyBot S&D and AVG Anti-Virus, both with latest definitions. Found
> and
> removed viruses. Problem persists.
> -Tried searching for lexplore - can't find it.
>
> My impresession is that lexplore is a virus, but I'm not sure, and I can't
> find it
> or remove it. Am I right? Is there a way to get rid of it?
>
> Also, I want to do a Windows Update on the system, but can't do so because
> Internet Explorer isn't working. Is there a way to do a Windows Update
> *without*
> using Internet explorer (I have other Windows ME systems that are
> working).
>

Mart
Sun Sep 18 03:00:46 CDT 2005

Noel, I'm not sure if you were alluding to this in your line :-

> Iexplore is (or should be) Internet Explorer.

But Gus appears too have been looking for "Lexplore" rather than "iEXPLORE"
which may explain why he can't find it. If you cut and paste *his* version
of "lexplore" into notepad (and change the font if necessary), you'll see
what I mean.

Mart


"Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
news:esU7vRBvFHA.3124@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Gus
> Iexplore is (or should be) Internet Explorer.
> There's a good chance that your system is still infested with malware....
>
>
> download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that A-V-disabling
> viruses are not present on your PC
> http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp
>
> - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.
>
> download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com, install,
> update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties from
> your system.
>
> See if that helps - then run a repair of IE from Add/Remove programs while
> in Safe Mode...
> Reboot to Safe Mode
> Go to Add/Remove Programs and try a repair of Internet Explorer from
> there.
> Go to the entry for 'Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and Internet Tools'
> in Add/Remove Programs
> Click on Remove - and click on Repair on the window that pops up
> Reboot on request to Normal Mode
>
> If the above entry isn't there, you first need to uninstall all the
> patches
> applied, then do the repair, then reapply the patches
> The patches are listed in Add/Remove under the names 'Internet Explorer
> Qxxxxxx'
> highlight, click Remove - reboot if requested.
> Repeat until the MSIE6SP1 entry appears - then repair as above.
>
> HTH
>
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "Gus Zernial" <gus_zernial@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ObbWB$%23uFHA.1132@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> On a Win ME system, when I start Internet Explorer, I get a message
>> "lexplore has caused error in kernel32.dll", and Internel Explorer shuts
>> down. I tried the following:
>>
>> -Updated IE to IE6 Update 1. Problem persists.
>> -Ran SpyBot S&D and AVG Anti-Virus, both with latest definitions. Found
>> and
>> removed viruses. Problem persists.
>> -Tried searching for lexplore - can't find it.
>>
>> My impresession is that lexplore is a virus, but I'm not sure, and I
>> can't find it
>> or remove it. Am I right? Is there a way to get rid of it?
>>
>> Also, I want to do a Windows Update on the system, but can't do so
>> because
>> Internet Explorer isn't working. Is there a way to do a Windows Update
>> *without*
>> using Internet explorer (I have other Windows ME systems that are
>> working).
>>
>
>

Noel
Sun Sep 18 03:39:13 CDT 2005

Ah - thanks, Mart! (not enough caffeine, yet<g>)

--
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Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:uRGLUcCvFHA.3452@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Noel, I'm not sure if you were alluding to this in your line :-
>
>> Iexplore is (or should be) Internet Explorer.
>
> But Gus appears too have been looking for "Lexplore" rather than
> "iEXPLORE" which may explain why he can't find it. If you cut and paste
> *his* version of "lexplore" into notepad (and change the font if
> necessary), you'll see what I mean.
>
> Mart
>
>
> "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> news:esU7vRBvFHA.3124@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Gus
>> Iexplore is (or should be) Internet Explorer.
>> There's a good chance that your system is still infested with malware....
>>
>>
>> download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that A-V-disabling
>> viruses are not present on your PC
>> http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp
>>
>> - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.
>>
>> download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com, install,
>> update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties from
>> your system.
>>
>> See if that helps - then run a repair of IE from Add/Remove programs
>> while in Safe Mode...
>> Reboot to Safe Mode
>> Go to Add/Remove Programs and try a repair of Internet Explorer from
>> there.
>> Go to the entry for 'Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and Internet
>> Tools'
>> in Add/Remove Programs
>> Click on Remove - and click on Repair on the window that pops up
>> Reboot on request to Normal Mode
>>
>> If the above entry isn't there, you first need to uninstall all the
>> patches
>> applied, then do the repair, then reapply the patches
>> The patches are listed in Add/Remove under the names 'Internet Explorer
>> Qxxxxxx'
>> highlight, click Remove - reboot if requested.
>> Repeat until the MSIE6SP1 entry appears - then repair as above.
>>
>> HTH
>>
>>
>> --
>> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>>
>> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>>
>> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>>
>> "Gus Zernial" <gus_zernial@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:ObbWB$%23uFHA.1132@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>> On a Win ME system, when I start Internet Explorer, I get a message
>>> "lexplore has caused error in kernel32.dll", and Internel Explorer shuts
>>> down. I tried the following:
>>>
>>> -Updated IE to IE6 Update 1. Problem persists.
>>> -Ran SpyBot S&D and AVG Anti-Virus, both with latest definitions. Found
>>> and
>>> removed viruses. Problem persists.
>>> -Tried searching for lexplore - can't find it.
>>>
>>> My impresession is that lexplore is a virus, but I'm not sure, and I
>>> can't find it
>>> or remove it. Am I right? Is there a way to get rid of it?
>>>
>>> Also, I want to do a Windows Update on the system, but can't do so
>>> because
>>> Internet Explorer isn't working. Is there a way to do a Windows Update
>>> *without*
>>> using Internet explorer (I have other Windows ME systems that are
>>> working).
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

David
Mon Sep 19 13:03:15 CDT 2005

From: "Gus Zernial" <gus_zernial@yahoo.com>

| On a Win ME system, when I start Internet Explorer, I get a message
| "lexplore has caused error in kernel32.dll", and Internel Explorer shuts
| down. I tried the following:
|
| -Updated IE to IE6 Update 1. Problem persists.
| -Ran SpyBot S&D and AVG Anti-Virus, both with latest definitions. Found and
| removed viruses. Problem persists.
| -Tried searching for lexplore - can't find it.
|
| My impresession is that lexplore is a virus, but I'm not sure, and I can't
| find it
| or remove it. Am I right? Is there a way to get rid of it?
|
| Also, I want to do a Windows Update on the system, but can't do so because
| Internet Explorer isn't working. Is there a way to do a Windows Update
| *without*
| using Internet explorer (I have other Windows ME systems that are working).
|

You must use IE for Windows Update. There is no other way around it unless you know the
exact update and download a EXE version of the file. Assuming you can get it with FireFox
or Opera.

It very well be an infector or an infector chained into Internet Explorer.

Do a search on the PC for; iexplore.exe. If you find C:\WINDOWS\system32\iexplore .exe
then it could be a Backdoor Trojan
BackDoor-AQO -- http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100093.htm

If you only find "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE" That's good.

However, it still could be non-viral malware.

For non-viral malware...

Please download, install and update the following software...

Ad-aware SE v1.06
http://www.lavasoft.de/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

SpyBot Search and Destroy v1.4
http://security.kolla.de/

After the software is updated, I suggest scanning the system in Safe Mode.

For viral malware...

Download MULTI_AV.EXE from the URL --
http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/Multi_AV.exe

It is a self-extracting ZIP file that contains the Kixtart Script Interpreter {
http://kixtart.org Kixtart is CareWare } three batch files, five Kixtart scripts, one Link
(.LNK) file, a PDF instruction file and two utilities; UNZIP.EXE and WGET.EXE. It will
simplify the process of using; Sophos, Trend and McAfee Anti Virus Command Line Scanners to
remove viruses, Trojans and various other malware.

C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT -- { or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS}
This will bring up the initial menu of choices and should be executed in Normal Mode. This
way all the components can be downloaded from each AV vendor?s web site.
The choices are; Sophos, Trend, McAfee, Exit the menu and Reboot the PC.

You can choose to go to each menu item and just download the needed files or you can
download the files and perform a scan in Normal Mode. Once you have downloaded the files
needed for each scanner you want to use, you should reboot the PC into Safe Mode [F8 key
during boot] and re-run the menu again and choose which scanner you want to run in Safe
Mode. It is suggested to run the scanners in both Safe Mode and Normal Mode.

When the menu is displayed hitting 'H' or 'h' will bring up a more comprehensive PDF help
file.

To use this utility, perform the following...
Execute; Multi_AV.exe { Note: You must use the default folder C:\AV-CLS }
Choose; Unzip
Choose; Close

Execute; C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT
{ or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS }

NOTE: You may have to disable your software FireWall or allow WGET.EXE to go through your
FireWall to allow it to download the needed AV vendor related files.

* * * Please report back your results * * *



--
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http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

Heather
Mon Sep 19 16:50:17 CDT 2005


"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:uc%239pRUvFHA.904@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> From: "Gus Zernial" <gus_zernial@yahoo.com>
>
> | Also, I want to do a Windows Update on the system, but can't do so
> because
> | Internet Explorer isn't working. Is there a way to do a Windows Update
> | *without* | using Internet explorer (I have other Windows ME systems
> that are working).
> |
>
> You must use IE for Windows Update. There is no other way around it
> unless you know the exact update and download a EXE version of the file.
> Assuming you can get it with FireFox or Opera.
>
Hi Dave.......

I use Firefox and you can't go to Windows Update with it, of course. But I
have never tried downloading a specific fix or patch with it. Perhaps I
will give it a try.

And thanks, btw. Heather

Richard
Mon Sep 19 18:40:45 CDT 2005

When in doubt you can try http://www.microsoft.com/downloads and see if the
file you need is available there. I believe that the Microsoft Downloads
site is browser-independent, any browser will work.

--
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* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
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"Heather" <figgs@invalid.nospam> wrote in message
news:em0yhQWvFHA.3452@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>
> "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
> news:uc%239pRUvFHA.904@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> From: "Gus Zernial" <gus_zernial@yahoo.com>
>>
>> | Also, I want to do a Windows Update on the system, but can't do so
>> because
>> | Internet Explorer isn't working. Is there a way to do a Windows Update
>> | *without* | using Internet explorer (I have other Windows ME systems
>> that are working).
>> |
>>
>> You must use IE for Windows Update. There is no other way around it
>> unless you know the exact update and download a EXE version of the file.
>> Assuming you can get it with FireFox or Opera.
>>
> Hi Dave.......
>
> I use Firefox and you can't go to Windows Update with it, of course. But
> I have never tried downloading a specific fix or patch with it. Perhaps I
> will give it a try.
>
> And thanks, btw. Heather
>

David
Mon Sep 19 19:22:25 CDT 2005

From: "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com>

| When in doubt you can try http://www.microsoft.com/downloads and see if the
| file you need is available there. I believe that the Microsoft Downloads
| site is browser-independent, any browser will work.
|
| --
| Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
| * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
| * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
| * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
| * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
|

Some you can only find via the Knowledge Base and that's where I have seen problems with
FireFox.

--
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http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

Shane
Tue Sep 20 03:39:04 CDT 2005

David H. Lipman wrote:
> From: "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com>
>
>> When in doubt you can try http://www.microsoft.com/downloads and see
>> if the file you need is available there. I believe that the
>> Microsoft Downloads site is browser-independent, any browser will
>> work.
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>> * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
>> * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>
> Some you can only find via the Knowledge Base and that's where I have
> seen problems with FireFox.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx

The main problem is that 9x-specific updates tend to be 'only available from
Windows Update' these days.

Up to Nov '03: http://website.lineone.net/~shanebeatson/fixlistme.htm and
there haven't been that many since. I must update that page.

Shane

David
Tue Sep 20 08:28:37 CDT 2005

From: "Shane" <shanebeatson@gmail.com>


|
| http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx
|
| The main problem is that 9x-specific updates tend to be 'only available from
| Windows Update' these days.
|
| Up to Nov '03: http://website.lineone.net/~shanebeatson/fixlistme.htm and
| there haven't been that many since. I must update that page.
|
| Shane
|

Really ?

I just found this in the Knowledge Base

Critical Update for Microsoft Data Access Components -
Disable ADODB.Stream object from Internet Explorer - Win9x (KB870669
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=fe2a5b1c-ff30-40a0-8e70-c9f1f4dcd8c2&displaylang=en


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http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

Shane
Tue Sep 20 11:08:49 CDT 2005

David H. Lipman wrote:
> From: "Shane" <shanebeatson@gmail.com>
>
>
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx
>>
>> The main problem is that 9x-specific updates tend to be 'only
>> available from Windows Update' these days.
>>
>> Up to Nov '03:
>> http://website.lineone.net/~shanebeatson/fixlistme.htm and there
>> haven't been that many since. I must update that page.
>>
>> Shane
>>
>
> Really ?
>
> I just found this in the Knowledge Base
>
> Critical Update for Microsoft Data Access Components -
> Disable ADODB.Stream object from Internet Explorer - Win9x (KB870669
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=fe2a5b1c-ff30-40a0-8e70-c9f1f4dcd8c2&displaylang=en

Dave,

I get the impression you didn't really read what I said. Otherwise I don't
get the point.


Shane

David
Tue Sep 20 15:29:39 CDT 2005

From: "Shane" <shanebeatson@gmail.com>

| David H. Lipman wrote:
>> From: "Shane" <shanebeatson@gmail.com>
>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx
>>>
>>> The main problem is that 9x-specific updates tend to be 'only
>>> available from Windows Update' these days.
>>>
>>> Up to Nov '03:
>>> http://website.lineone.net/~shanebeatson/fixlistme.htm and there
>>> haven't been that many since. I must update that page.
>>>
>>> Shane
>>>
>> Really ?
>>
>> I just found this in the Knowledge Base
>>
>> Critical Update for Microsoft Data Access Components -
>> Disable ADODB.Stream object from Internet Explorer - Win9x (KB870669
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=fe2a5b1c-ff30-40a0-8e70-c9f1f4dcd8c2&displaylang=en
|
| Dave,
|
| I get the impression you didn't really read what I said. Otherwise I don't
| get the point.
|
| Shane
|


The word "tend" ?
or
12/03 ? That patch was released 7/2/2004

So I guess the point flew over my head :-(

--
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http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

Shane
Tue Sep 20 18:38:22 CDT 2005

David H. Lipman wrote:
> From: "Shane" <shanebeatson@gmail.com>
>
>> David H. Lipman wrote:
>>> From: "Shane" <shanebeatson@gmail.com>
>>>
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx
>>>>
>>>> The main problem is that 9x-specific updates tend to be 'only
>>>> available from Windows Update' these days.
>>>>
>>>> Up to Nov '03:
>>>> http://website.lineone.net/~shanebeatson/fixlistme.htm and there
>>>> haven't been that many since. I must update that page.
>>>>
>>>> Shane
>>>>
>>> Really ?
>>>
>>> I just found this in the Knowledge Base
>>>
>>> Critical Update for Microsoft Data Access Components -
>>> Disable ADODB.Stream object from Internet Explorer - Win9x (KB870669
>>>
>
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=fe2a5b1c-ff30-40a0-8e70-c9f1f4dcd8c2&displaylang=en
>>
>> Dave,
>>
>> I get the impression you didn't really read what I said. Otherwise I
>> don't get the point.
>>
>> Shane
>>
>
>
> The word "tend" ?

Indeed. As in 'more often than not'.

The point is for possibly the majority of patches specific to Win ME or
98/98SE, if you get to the Bulletin or KB article and look for the download
link you'll see that while for the various NT systems there is a link to an
executable, for 9x systems - and especially for ME - it'll say 'only
available from Windows Update'.

> or
> 12/03 ? That patch was released 7/2/2004

http://website.lineone.net/~shanebeatson/fixlistme.htm along with the two
pages it links to, was done to provide links to the direct (in most cases)
download for the patches contained on the Windows Security Update cd (and in
the order MS saw fit to install them). Which was, of course, released Nov
'03.

Using the above links the files can be downloaded using eg, Firefox or a
download manager. They'll get a machine patched to Nov '03 levels (as of
course would a copy of the cd!) though I didn't see any point providing
direct links to full IE or WMP downloads. Best to get a full IE 6.0 SP1 off
an ISP or other software cd, I reckon, for IE.

I have gotten a list of post Oct '03 updates - there are more than I was
thinking! As soon as I've got the urls I'll put up a new page and lose the
emphasis on the cd.

Shane

Mike
Tue Sep 20 18:49:18 CDT 2005

> Which was, of course, released Nov '03.

Actually Feb if not March 2004 although content was indeed frozen at Nov
2003.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


Shane <shanebeatson@gmail.com> wrote:

> Indeed. As in 'more often than not'.
>
> The point is for possibly the majority of patches specific to Win ME
> or 98/98SE, if you get to the Bulletin or KB article and look for the
> download link you'll see that while for the various NT systems there
> is a link to an executable, for 9x systems - and especially for ME -
> it'll say 'only available from Windows Update'.
>
>> or
>> 12/03 ? That patch was released 7/2/2004
>
> http://website.lineone.net/~shanebeatson/fixlistme.htm along with the
> two pages it links to, was done to provide links to the direct (in
> most cases) download for the patches contained on the Windows
> Security Update cd (and in the order MS saw fit to install them).
> Which was, of course, released Nov '03.
>
> Using the above links the files can be downloaded using eg, Firefox
> or a download manager. They'll get a machine patched to Nov '03
> levels (as of course would a copy of the cd!) though I didn't see any
> point providing direct links to full IE or WMP downloads. Best to get
> a full IE 6.0 SP1 off an ISP or other software cd, I reckon, for IE.
>
> I have gotten a list of post Oct '03 updates - there are more than I
> was thinking! As soon as I've got the urls I'll put up a new page and
> lose the emphasis on the cd.
>
> Shane

Shane
Tue Sep 20 19:10:03 CDT 2005

Cheers Mike! I had a nagging feeling that wasn't quite right but couldn't
put my finger on it!


Shane


Mike M wrote:
>> Which was, of course, released Nov '03.
>
> Actually Feb if not March 2004 although content was indeed frozen at
> Nov 2003.
>
>> Indeed. As in 'more often than not'.
>>
>> The point is for possibly the majority of patches specific to Win ME
>> or 98/98SE, if you get to the Bulletin or KB article and look for the
>> download link you'll see that while for the various NT systems there
>> is a link to an executable, for 9x systems - and especially for ME -
>> it'll say 'only available from Windows Update'.
>>
>>> or
>>> 12/03 ? That patch was released 7/2/2004
>>
>> http://website.lineone.net/~shanebeatson/fixlistme.htm along with the
>> two pages it links to, was done to provide links to the direct (in
>> most cases) download for the patches contained on the Windows
>> Security Update cd (and in the order MS saw fit to install them).
>> Which was, of course, released Nov '03.
>>
>> Using the above links the files can be downloaded using eg, Firefox
>> or a download manager. They'll get a machine patched to Nov '03
>> levels (as of course would a copy of the cd!) though I didn't see any
>> point providing direct links to full IE or WMP downloads. Best to get
>> a full IE 6.0 SP1 off an ISP or other software cd, I reckon, for IE.
>>
>> I have gotten a list of post Oct '03 updates - there are more than I
>> was thinking! As soon as I've got the urls I'll put up a new page and
>> lose the emphasis on the cd.
>>
>> Shane