Windows 98 - security issues

[neio]

Hi guys,

I would like to compile a document that is verifiable, on the list of issues (security and other) in a Win98 system to convince somebody to switch over to WinXP, or Vista.

What sources on the web could maybe help me?

Also, when is MS going to stop supporting the OS with patches ect.

Thanks a mill

 

[Nokkie]

mmm

win vista will be releasing next year and win xp pro is the way to go if you have enough ram... there was a programme that i used long ago on lans with 98 that opened the ports etc when it was blocked worked like a breeze can't come by the name now but it worked nice

 

[killadoob]

dude you dont need a list

if they are happy with 98 leave them alone, it a fine system with alot of annoying problems

illagel operation being the most annoying

but it works

security for windows 98 is fine no one is using 98 thus nothing bad is done for 98 only xp

 

[bdt]

neio, you should probably dig around on MSFT for more direct answers, but here's some tangentially related info ..it's elgooG for "unofficial windows98 service pack" (sans the quotes). This should give you another route to follow to (hopefully) home in on the info you want.

HTH
-bdt

 

[neio]

I see from MS website they wont be supporting the OS from July 11th 2006.

 

[ajak]

Virus alert for Windows 98 PCs(patches etc

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_98_Revolutions_Pack_d4643.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4131.html
http://www.news24.com/News24/Technology/News/0,,2-13-1443_1940937,00.html

 

[Telkomisaloser]

Hi guys,

I would like to compile a document that is verifiable, on the list of issues (security and other) in a Win98 system to convince somebody to switch over to WinXP, or Vista.

What sources on the web could maybe help me?

Also, when is MS going to stop supporting the OS with patches ect.

Thanks a mill

lol I promise the customer isn't me

 

[nocilah]

hrmm windows 98 is 8 years old this year.

 

[vampirotoothus]

Windows 98 is a mission to setup and get drivers for. Illegal operations, blue screens, slow, unstable etc etc...

ITS OLD!!!!!!! That already says a lot! Why even ask?

Windows 2000 wil work on older PCs, but not to old though...

 

[Beta]

MmMm...nothing like the security of FAT.

 

[Person]

End of support for Windows 98 and Windows Me
July 11, 2006 will bring a close to Extended Support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me as part of the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. Microsoft will retire public and technical support, including security updates, by this date.

Should not need anymore. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/support/endofsupport.mspx

 

[vampirotoothus]

End of support for Windows 98 and Windows Me
July 11, 2006 will bring a close to Extended Support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me as part of the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. Microsoft will retire public and technical support, including security updates, by this date.

Should not need anymore. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/support/endofsupport.mspx

Bwhahahahaaaaaa!!!!!!

I new this was coming!