Windows 95/98/ME found : unofficial Win ME ServicePack.. and WMP10 for ME :

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just found this guys amazing page, http://www.mdgx.com/wme.htm

it has a ton of information on all windows os and offers free updates even
for now "dead" Windows. Like this one here :

a ServicePack for ME which does improve both stability and speed :

direct download: http://www.mdgx.com/spx/MESP1.EXE , english ME editions .

and a "hacked" XP MediaPlayer 10 (!) for 98SE and ME is to be found there
too among so much more.,

of course all this is not MS authorised and all total unsupported. But this
is a way to keep a ME machine a bit longer in use than MS had planned it for
us.

Note : the page is not my page and I am in no way involved. Enjoy it. The
downloads I did make from ther so far
were all virus free ( Avast 4.8 Home on ME ), so nothing to risk.

Greetings from germany
sascha
 
Note that nothing on that site is necessary to keep a PC using Win Me from
running perfectly well and without problems.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


sascha <smartie77@live.de> wrote:

> just found this guys amazing page, http://www.mdgx.com/wme.htm
>
> it has a ton of information on all windows os and offers free updates
> even for now "dead" Windows. Like this one here :
>
> a ServicePack for ME which does improve both stability and speed :
>
> direct download: http://www.mdgx.com/spx/MESP1.EXE , english ME
> editions .
> and a "hacked" XP MediaPlayer 10 (!) for 98SE and ME is to be found
> there too among so much more.,
>
> of course all this is not MS authorised and all total unsupported.
> But this is a way to keep a ME machine a bit longer in use than MS
> had planned it for us.
>
> Note : the page is not my page and I am in no way involved. Enjoy it.
> The downloads I did make from ther so far
> were all virus free ( Avast 4.8 Home on ME ), so nothing to risk.
>
> Greetings from germany
> sascha
 
Nevertheless a wealth of information , pertaining to WinME. It amazes me
that someone took the time to gather it all in one place, making it
available for everyone, and do it for free.
A rare occurrence these days, but much appreciated, also for posting it
here.

Harry.


"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
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> Note that nothing on that site is necessary to keep a PC using Win Me from
> running perfectly well and without problems.
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>
> sascha <smartie77@live.de> wrote:
>
> > just found this guys amazing page, http://www.mdgx.com/wme.htm
> >
> > it has a ton of information on all windows os and offers free updates
> > even for now "dead" Windows. Like this one here :
> >
> > a ServicePack for ME which does improve both stability and speed :
> >
> > direct download: http://www.mdgx.com/spx/MESP1.EXE , english ME
> > editions .
> > and a "hacked" XP MediaPlayer 10 (!) for 98SE and ME is to be found
> > there too among so much more.,
> >
> > of course all this is not MS authorised and all total unsupported.
> > But this is a way to keep a ME machine a bit longer in use than MS
> > had planned it for us.
> >
> > Note : the page is not my page and I am in no way involved. Enjoy it.
> > The downloads I did make from ther so far
> > were all virus free ( Avast 4.8 Home on ME ), so nothing to risk.
> >
> > Greetings from germany
> > sascha
>
 
Just a note: I have had AXCEL216's site bookmarked since it was nothing but
DOS. I have never had a problem with anything I have used from any of his
sites....DOS (starting with 3.1), Me and XP. Many of his tips and tricks
have come in handy. I have him as a 'trusted' site. FWIW.
Heirloom, old and kinda miss DOS

"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Nevertheless a wealth of information , pertaining to WinME. It amazes me
> that someone took the time to gather it all in one place, making it
> available for everyone, and do it for free.
> A rare occurrence these days, but much appreciated, also for posting it
> here.
>
> Harry.
>
>
> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> news:%23KntSzM0IHA.6096@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Note that nothing on that site is necessary to keep a PC using Win Me
>> from
>> running perfectly well and without problems.
>> --
>> Mike Maltby
>> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>>
>>
>> sascha <smartie77@live.de> wrote:
>>
>> > just found this guys amazing page, http://www.mdgx.com/wme.htm
>> >
>> > it has a ton of information on all windows os and offers free updates
>> > even for now "dead" Windows. Like this one here :
>> >
>> > a ServicePack for ME which does improve both stability and speed :
>> >
>> > direct download: http://www.mdgx.com/spx/MESP1.EXE , english ME
>> > editions .
>> > and a "hacked" XP MediaPlayer 10 (!) for 98SE and ME is to be found
>> > there too among so much more.,
>> >
>> > of course all this is not MS authorised and all total unsupported.
>> > But this is a way to keep a ME machine a bit longer in use than MS
>> > had planned it for us.
>> >
>> > Note : the page is not my page and I am in no way involved. Enjoy it.
>> > The downloads I did make from ther so far
>> > were all virus free ( Avast 4.8 Home on ME ), so nothing to risk.
>> >
>> > Greetings from germany
>> > sascha
>>
>
>
 
Does this file updates automatically to the end or it has to
be done in bits and pieces since there are .infs files?
I mean does it run like the MS one?

"sascha" <smartie77@live.de> wrote in message
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> just found this guys amazing page, http://www.mdgx.com/wme.htm
>
> it has a ton of information on all windows os and offers free updates
even
> for now "dead" Windows. Like this one here :
>
> a ServicePack for ME which does improve both stability and speed :
>
> direct download: http://www.mdgx.com/spx/MESP1.EXE , english ME editions
..
>
> and a "hacked" XP MediaPlayer 10 (!) for 98SE and ME is to be found there
> too among so much more.,
>
> of course all this is not MS authorised and all total unsupported. But
this
> is a way to keep a ME machine a bit longer in use than MS had planned it
for
> us.
>
> Note : the page is not my page and I am in no way involved. Enjoy it. The
> downloads I did make from ther so far
> were all virus free ( Avast 4.8 Home on ME ), so nothing to risk.
>
> Greetings from germany
> sascha
>
>
 
I downloaded the Win Me SP from the link that Sascha provided. Everything
is running well, except the Task Manager. Every time I /start/restart my
Win Me system I have an error that reads:

Error starting program: The C:\Windows\SstemKB918547\KB918547.EXE file
expects a newer version of Windows. Upgrade your Windows Version.

When I google KB918547 I can see that the miminum requirements are WIN 2000.
Is it possible to correct just this one file -- or do I have to uninstall
the Win ME SP?

Thank you,

Ed

"AAH" <aah@chakcomnet.net> wrote in message
news:eQWcUuS0IHA.3884@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Does this file updates automatically to the end or it has to
> be done in bits and pieces since there are .infs files?
> I mean does it run like the MS one?
>
> "sascha" <smartie77@live.de> wrote in message
> news:OxfIYxM0IHA.5516@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > just found this guys amazing page, http://www.mdgx.com/wme.htm
> >
> > it has a ton of information on all windows os and offers free updates
> even
> > for now "dead" Windows. Like this one here :
> >
> > a ServicePack for ME which does improve both stability and speed :
> >
> > direct download: http://www.mdgx.com/spx/MESP1.EXE , english ME
editions
> .
> >
> > and a "hacked" XP MediaPlayer 10 (!) for 98SE and ME is to be found
there
> > too among so much more.,
> >
> > of course all this is not MS authorised and all total unsupported. But
> this
> > is a way to keep a ME machine a bit longer in use than MS had planned it
> for
> > us.
> >
> > Note : the page is not my page and I am in no way involved. Enjoy it.
The
> > downloads I did make from ther so far
> > were all virus free ( Avast 4.8 Home on ME ), so nothing to risk.
> >
> > Greetings from germany
> > sascha
> >
> >
>
>
 
Back when KB918547 was released (June 2006) it did include Win Me however
there were initially a few reports of problems (confirmed by myself) when
trying to install this patch on a Win Me PC still running IE5.5 SP2. No
such problems were reported by those running IE6 or IE6 SP1. With Win Me
being out of extended support since July 2006 many KB articles no longer
mention Win Me and patches are no longer available for download other than
via the Windows Update site.

I have just checked using a clean install of Win Me and 918547 is still
being offered by the Windows Update site.

I haven't checked, but would very much hope that third party sites such as
the one mentioned by Sascha do at the very least offer the proper update
but then that's the risk one takes with the third party sites although I'd
be surprised if that was the case here given the long standing existence
of the site.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


Ed Meza <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote:

> I downloaded the Win Me SP from the link that Sascha provided.
> Everything is running well, except the Task Manager. Every time I
> /start/restart my Win Me system I have an error that reads:
>
> Error starting program: The C:\Windows\SstemKB918547\KB918547.EXE
> file expects a newer version of Windows. Upgrade your Windows
> Version.
>
> When I google KB918547 I can see that the miminum requirements are
> WIN 2000. Is it possible to correct just this one file -- or do I
> have to uninstall the Win ME SP?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Ed
>
> "AAH" <aah@chakcomnet.net> wrote in message
> news:eQWcUuS0IHA.3884@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Does this file updates automatically to the end or it has to
>> be done in bits and pieces since there are .infs files?
>> I mean does it run like the MS one?
>>
>> "sascha" <smartie77@live.de> wrote in message
>> news:OxfIYxM0IHA.5516@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> just found this guys amazing page, http://www.mdgx.com/wme.htm
>>>
>>> it has a ton of information on all windows os and offers free
>>> updates even for now "dead" Windows. Like this one here :
>>>
>>> a ServicePack for ME which does improve both stability and speed :
>>>
>>> direct download: http://www.mdgx.com/spx/MESP1.EXE , english ME
>>> editions .
>>>
>>> and a "hacked" XP MediaPlayer 10 (!) for 98SE and ME is to be
>>> found there too among so much more.,
>>>
>>> of course all this is not MS authorised and all total unsupported.
>>> But this is a way to keep a ME machine a bit longer in use than MS
>>> had planned it for us.
>>>
>>> Note : the page is not my page and I am in no way involved. Enjoy
>>> it. The downloads I did make from ther so far
>>> were all virus free ( Avast 4.8 Home on ME ), so nothing to risk.
>>>
>>> Greetings from germany
>>> sascha
 
Thank you Mike for your prompt response! You are absolutely right. I did
download KB918547 from the Windows Update site (although I had all the
updates current). Then I deleted the KB918547 from the Unofficial Windows
Update SP & I'm no longer getting the message to update to a most current
version of Windows -- at system start up.
You are a gentleman and a scholar!
Best regards,
Ed


"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:OUDkdQV0IHA.4704@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Back when KB918547 was released (June 2006) it did include Win Me however
> there were initially a few reports of problems (confirmed by myself) when
> trying to install this patch on a Win Me PC still running IE5.5 SP2. No
> such problems were reported by those running IE6 or IE6 SP1. With Win Me
> being out of extended support since July 2006 many KB articles no longer
> mention Win Me and patches are no longer available for download other than
> via the Windows Update site.
>
> I have just checked using a clean install of Win Me and 918547 is still
> being offered by the Windows Update site.
>
> I haven't checked, but would very much hope that third party sites such as
> the one mentioned by Sascha do at the very least offer the proper update
> but then that's the risk one takes with the third party sites although I'd
> be surprised if that was the case here given the long standing existence
> of the site.
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>
> Ed Meza <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote:
>
> > I downloaded the Win Me SP from the link that Sascha provided.
> > Everything is running well, except the Task Manager. Every time I
> > /start/restart my Win Me system I have an error that reads:
> >
> > Error starting program: The C:\Windows\SstemKB918547\KB918547.EXE
> > file expects a newer version of Windows. Upgrade your Windows
> > Version.
> >
> > When I google KB918547 I can see that the miminum requirements are
> > WIN 2000. Is it possible to correct just this one file -- or do I
> > have to uninstall the Win ME SP?
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Ed
> >
> > "AAH" <aah@chakcomnet.net> wrote in message
> > news:eQWcUuS0IHA.3884@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> Does this file updates automatically to the end or it has to
> >> be done in bits and pieces since there are .infs files?
> >> I mean does it run like the MS one?
> >>
> >> "sascha" <smartie77@live.de> wrote in message
> >> news:OxfIYxM0IHA.5516@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >>> just found this guys amazing page, http://www.mdgx.com/wme.htm
> >>>
> >>> it has a ton of information on all windows os and offers free
> >>> updates even for now "dead" Windows. Like this one here :
> >>>
> >>> a ServicePack for ME which does improve both stability and speed :
> >>>
> >>> direct download: http://www.mdgx.com/spx/MESP1.EXE , english ME
> >>> editions .
> >>>
> >>> and a "hacked" XP MediaPlayer 10 (!) for 98SE and ME is to be
> >>> found there too among so much more.,
> >>>
> >>> of course all this is not MS authorised and all total unsupported.
> >>> But this is a way to keep a ME machine a bit longer in use than MS
> >>> had planned it for us.
> >>>
> >>> Note : the page is not my page and I am in no way involved. Enjoy
> >>> it. The downloads I did make from ther so far
> >>> were all virus free ( Avast 4.8 Home on ME ), so nothing to risk.
> >>>
> >>> Greetings from germany
> >>> sascha
>
 
Ed,

I'm pleased to read you've solved the problem. I'm nevertheless a little
intrigued as to why you had this problem when installing this (unofficial)
Win Me service pack. If I can find the time (and energy) I'll download
and try installing this SP on a Win Me system here to see what errors, if
any, that I get. If I manage to do this I'll post back my findings.

Cheers,
--
Mike M
mike.maltby@gmail.com


Ed Meza <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote:

> Thank you Mike for your prompt response! You are absolutely right. I
> did download KB918547 from the Windows Update site (although I had
> all the updates current). Then I deleted the KB918547 from the
> Unofficial Windows Update SP & I'm no longer getting the message to
> update to a most current version of Windows -- at system start up.
> You are a gentleman and a scholar!
 
Mike, Thank you. Your guess is as good as mine. The download and
the installation of the unofficial Win Me SP were clean & without any
system error messages. I only discovered the error message of
KB948547 when restarting the system, thus the reason of my post. On
a separate note, I have another situation that just happened & this is when
going into Safe Mode, the Help & Support Screen doesn't show up --
although when I click on Help it's there. Don't spend much time on
this, since you are busy with more important issues. Appreciate
your concern & response.

Ed
"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
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> Ed,
>
> I'm pleased to read you've solved the problem. I'm nevertheless a little
> intrigued as to why you had this problem when installing this (unofficial)
> Win Me service pack. If I can find the time (and energy) I'll download
> and try installing this SP on a Win Me system here to see what errors, if
> any, that I get. If I manage to do this I'll post back my findings.
>
> Cheers,
> --
> Mike M
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>
> Ed Meza <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote:
>
> > Thank you Mike for your prompt response! You are absolutely right. I
> > did download KB918547 from the Windows Update site (although I had
> > all the updates current). Then I deleted the KB918547 from the
> > Unofficial Windows Update SP & I'm no longer getting the message to
> > update to a most current version of Windows -- at system start up.
> > You are a gentleman and a scholar!
>
 
Mike, I didn't want to open another thread regarding the other
issue with the Help & Support screen that I mentioned in my previous post.
However, just wanted you to know that some 2 years back, Alan
Edwards helped me get back that Help & Support screen by
going into the Registry. I certainly have forgotten how we
fixed it, yet I'm quite sure you know how to resolve it.

Thank you again,
Ed

"Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
news:eLNU8QY0IHA.4964@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Mike, Thank you. Your guess is as good as mine. The download and
> the installation of the unofficial Win Me SP were clean & without any
> system error messages. I only discovered the error message of
> KB948547 when restarting the system, thus the reason of my post. On
> a separate note, I have another situation that just happened & this is
when
> going into Safe Mode, the Help & Support Screen doesn't show up --
> although when I click on Help it's there. Don't spend much time on
> this, since you are busy with more important issues. Appreciate
> your concern & response.
>
> Ed
> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> news:ucTX6KX0IHA.4964@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > Ed,
> >
> > I'm pleased to read you've solved the problem. I'm nevertheless a
little
> > intrigued as to why you had this problem when installing this
(unofficial)
> > Win Me service pack. If I can find the time (and energy) I'll download
> > and try installing this SP on a Win Me system here to see what errors,
if
> > any, that I get. If I manage to do this I'll post back my findings.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > --
> > Mike M
> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >
> >
> > Ed Meza <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Thank you Mike for your prompt response! You are absolutely right. I
> > > did download KB918547 from the Windows Update site (although I had
> > > all the updates current). Then I deleted the KB918547 from the
> > > Unofficial Windows Update SP & I'm no longer getting the message to
> > > update to a most current version of Windows -- at system start up.
> > > You are a gentleman and a scholar!
> >
>
>
 
Ed,

Lot's of possible reasons for problems with Help & Support. The most
recent was back in 2006 when users' installing the 911562 patch for
MDAC2.8 found they could no longer access Help & Support. The fix was to
download and install MDAC 2.8 SP1.

I have to admit to being less and less enthralled by this quite
unnecessary service pack which as far as I can see does little for those
running an already fully patched Win Me system.

> Don't spend much
> time on this, since you are busy with more important issues.

I haven't a clue what those more important issues might be. Perhaps
watching the hour hand on the clock? <g>
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


Ed Meza <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote:

> Mike, Thank you. Your guess is as good as mine. The download and
> the installation of the unofficial Win Me SP were clean & without any
> system error messages. I only discovered the error message of
> KB948547 when restarting the system, thus the reason of my post. On
> a separate note, I have another situation that just happened & this
> is when going into Safe Mode, the Help & Support Screen doesn't show
> up -- although when I click on Help it's there. Don't spend much
> time on this, since you are busy with more important issues.
> Appreciate your concern & response.
 
Mike,

You addressed it up front at the beginning of this thread -- that this
unofficial changes
wouldn't be necessary to properly run Win Me. (Yet curiosity killed a cat
like me).
Thanks for reminding me about the 911562 patch for MDAC2.8 -- I will go
ahead
and re-install it (note that PCHsetup from PCHealth Support was also altered
by the unofficial download & installation, thus the reason for *H & S* not
showing up.
I like your sense humor about your last line. I just wrote that to see your
reaction.
No offense.
Thanks again and cheers!
Ed

"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:Ozp1afY0IHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Ed,
>
> Lot's of possible reasons for problems with Help & Support. The most
> recent was back in 2006 when users' installing the 911562 patch for
> MDAC2.8 found they could no longer access Help & Support. The fix was to
> download and install MDAC 2.8 SP1.
>
> I have to admit to being less and less enthralled by this quite
> unnecessary service pack which as far as I can see does little for those
> running an already fully patched Win Me system.
>
> > Don't spend much
> > time on this, since you are busy with more important issues.
>
> I haven't a clue what those more important issues might be. Perhaps
> watching the hour hand on the clock? <g>
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>
> Ed Meza <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote:
>
> > Mike, Thank you. Your guess is as good as mine. The download and
> > the installation of the unofficial Win Me SP were clean & without any
> > system error messages. I only discovered the error message of
> > KB948547 when restarting the system, thus the reason of my post. On
> > a separate note, I have another situation that just happened & this
> > is when going into Safe Mode, the Help & Support Screen doesn't show
> > up -- although when I click on Help it's there. Don't spend much
> > time on this, since you are busy with more important issues.
> > Appreciate your concern & response.
>
 
Ed,

I'm planning to have a go with the "service pack" tomorrow. First with an
"out of the box" clean install of Win Me and the second on a fully patched
(to July 2006) system running IE6 SP1. The results might be interesting.

Now back to watching paint dry - it's going to take a hell of a long time
though as it hasn't made its way out of the can onto the brush yet! <vbg>

Cheers,
--
Mike


Ed Meza <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote:

> Mike,
>
> You addressed it up front at the beginning of this thread -- that this
> unofficial changes
> wouldn't be necessary to properly run Win Me. (Yet curiosity killed a
> cat like me).
> Thanks for reminding me about the 911562 patch for MDAC2.8 -- I will
> go ahead
> and re-install it (note that PCHsetup from PCHealth Support was also
> altered by the unofficial download & installation, thus the reason
> for *H & S* not showing up.
> I like your sense humor about your last line. I just wrote that to
> see your reaction.
> No offense.
> Thanks again and cheers!
 
Mike,

Boy, you've a job in your hands -- with the paint & paint brush -- that is.
I've done plenty of it & haven't really missed it.
Yes, it should be very interesting what results you find with the "service
pack."

I did follow your instructions on the 911562 patch & installation of
MDAC2.8 SP1 to fix it. No Help & Support screen showed up. There is
no rush on this, since I seldom need the "H & S" screen to show up.
Easy with that pain can for now!

Cheers!

Ed

"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:%23SRc8rZ0IHA.416@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Ed,
>
> I'm planning to have a go with the "service pack" tomorrow. First with an
> "out of the box" clean install of Win Me and the second on a fully patched
> (to July 2006) system running IE6 SP1. The results might be interesting.
>
> Now back to watching paint dry - it's going to take a hell of a long time
> though as it hasn't made its way out of the can onto the brush yet! <vbg>
>
> Cheers,
> --
> Mike
>
>
> Ed Meza <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote:
>
> > Mike,
> >
> > You addressed it up front at the beginning of this thread -- that this
> > unofficial changes
> > wouldn't be necessary to properly run Win Me. (Yet curiosity killed a
> > cat like me).
> > Thanks for reminding me about the 911562 patch for MDAC2.8 -- I will
> > go ahead
> > and re-install it (note that PCHsetup from PCHealth Support was also
> > altered by the unofficial download & installation, thus the reason
> > for *H & S* not showing up.
> > I like your sense humor about your last line. I just wrote that to
> > see your reaction.
> > No offense.
> > Thanks again and cheers!
>
 

> just found this guys amazing page, http://www.mdgx.com/wme.htm
>
> it has a ton of information on all windows os and offers free updates

goodness, i have had that site on favs since what seems like forever.....
sascha, you have done a good job alerting ppl here who otherwise obviously didnt know it existed,,
i know, cos i have read all the replies you have gotton so far.
probably are even more sites similar, but my favs folder would burst if i gave it more to hold...
ha ha.

J
 
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