Big Updates and/or Service Packs
Posted: 2016-02-29 06:22
I joined this forum several months ago after downloading USP_v3.48.
I have several ways to restore a system, including numerous partial and full backups.
Nothing can happen that can't be undone. I'm sure most of you follow similar procedures.
I'm a partner in a business that started when Windows 95 was new. Maybe that's why I'm
reluctant to abandon 98SE forever. If I can't successfully install an Unofficial Service Pack
and update the USB drivers I will save any useful files and wipe the system. I really don't
want to do that.
I used a backup to restore my system after reading the help file and bogging down with
that very lengthy options list (see attached jpeg).
Problem One:
After the extraction completes a help file appears. These instructions for deleting all the
old USB drivers and replacing them with 2.0 is something I tried a couple of years ago.
I didn't save the driver pack, but it was downloaded from the Everything USB Community.
The results were terrible. Dozens of system wide error messages and the dreaded BSOD.
"USB 2.0 - Install USBSTACK.EXE inside C:WindowsSystem directory if you would like
updated USB drivers. Unplug all USB devices. Remove all current USB/EHCI drivers +
controllers from Device Manager in safe mode. REBOOT! When removing USB drivers
while in SAFE MODE, you NEED to be using a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. USB mouse and
keyboard drivers MUST be deleted also. Let all drivers redetect on startup. Plug in USB
devices one at a time. If a BSOD occurs while updating USB devices, use the VIA Chipset
drivers instead. If no new USB drivers have been added, then you only need to do this
procedure (Once)!"
I'd like to try again with your help.
If I understand the instructions correctly, I delete all USB items while in SAFE MODE and
immediately run USBSTACK.EXE. When the new USB 2.0 drivers complete extraction I
reboot the system. Correct?
In Device Manager I'll delete everything under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, Keyboard,
and Mouse. Under Hard Disk Controllers I'll delete the WinTricks Generic Driver for my USB
sticks. In the Printer folder I'll delete my Canon AIO printer. There are also two virtual
printers for creating PDFs. CutePDF Writer and SolidPDF XChange. I don't see any reason
for deleting these virtual printers.
The software for my mouse and printer are dependent on the old drivers. When the mouse
and printer drivers are replaced, will the software continue to function? If the answer is "no"
I'm dead in the water.
Problem Two:
I consider myself an advanced computer user, but that options list was overwelming.
The warning at the top about IE core files is not logical. IE_v6.0 is completely dead
on the internet. 6.0 was the last version compatible with 98SE. When I connect to
the web with 98SE I use a third party browser like SeaMonkey, Opera, etc.
I didn't count the number of items on the options list, but it's a lot! Maybe 75% of the
items are easy to select or deselect. I need to be 100% confident about all the items
on the options list before installing a USP. Is there a detailed explanation for each item
on the list?
I apologize for this lengthy post. Without help I cannot attempt another USP install with
updated drivers.
Thanks guys.
I have several ways to restore a system, including numerous partial and full backups.
Nothing can happen that can't be undone. I'm sure most of you follow similar procedures.
I'm a partner in a business that started when Windows 95 was new. Maybe that's why I'm
reluctant to abandon 98SE forever. If I can't successfully install an Unofficial Service Pack
and update the USB drivers I will save any useful files and wipe the system. I really don't
want to do that.
I used a backup to restore my system after reading the help file and bogging down with
that very lengthy options list (see attached jpeg).
Problem One:
After the extraction completes a help file appears. These instructions for deleting all the
old USB drivers and replacing them with 2.0 is something I tried a couple of years ago.
I didn't save the driver pack, but it was downloaded from the Everything USB Community.
The results were terrible. Dozens of system wide error messages and the dreaded BSOD.
"USB 2.0 - Install USBSTACK.EXE inside C:WindowsSystem directory if you would like
updated USB drivers. Unplug all USB devices. Remove all current USB/EHCI drivers +
controllers from Device Manager in safe mode. REBOOT! When removing USB drivers
while in SAFE MODE, you NEED to be using a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. USB mouse and
keyboard drivers MUST be deleted also. Let all drivers redetect on startup. Plug in USB
devices one at a time. If a BSOD occurs while updating USB devices, use the VIA Chipset
drivers instead. If no new USB drivers have been added, then you only need to do this
procedure (Once)!"
I'd like to try again with your help.
If I understand the instructions correctly, I delete all USB items while in SAFE MODE and
immediately run USBSTACK.EXE. When the new USB 2.0 drivers complete extraction I
reboot the system. Correct?
In Device Manager I'll delete everything under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, Keyboard,
and Mouse. Under Hard Disk Controllers I'll delete the WinTricks Generic Driver for my USB
sticks. In the Printer folder I'll delete my Canon AIO printer. There are also two virtual
printers for creating PDFs. CutePDF Writer and SolidPDF XChange. I don't see any reason
for deleting these virtual printers.
The software for my mouse and printer are dependent on the old drivers. When the mouse
and printer drivers are replaced, will the software continue to function? If the answer is "no"
I'm dead in the water.
Problem Two:
I consider myself an advanced computer user, but that options list was overwelming.
The warning at the top about IE core files is not logical. IE_v6.0 is completely dead
on the internet. 6.0 was the last version compatible with 98SE. When I connect to
the web with 98SE I use a third party browser like SeaMonkey, Opera, etc.
I didn't count the number of items on the options list, but it's a lot! Maybe 75% of the
items are easy to select or deselect. I need to be 100% confident about all the items
on the options list before installing a USP. Is there a detailed explanation for each item
on the list?
I apologize for this lengthy post. Without help I cannot attempt another USP install with
updated drivers.
Thanks guys.