Microsoft KB Archive/197681

WINUP-Drivers Available for Download from Windows Update Site

PSS ID Number: Q197681 Article last modified on 06-23-1999

WINDOWS:4.0,5

WINDOWS

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= SUMMARY =

Windows Update is a free online extension of Microsoft Windows 98 accessible to all users. You can access the site from the link placed prominently at the top of the Start menu by clicking Start and then clicking Windows Update. You may also type: “http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com” (without the quotation marks) in the Address bar.

Windows Update has a central catalog called Product Updates that includes new product enhancements such as system files, device drivers, service packs, and new Windows features. These enhancements will be recommended to you based on what is needed for your specific computer.

= REQUIREMENTS =

There are several conditions that must be met before you will be able to access the Windows Update Site and download a component.


 * 1) Windows 98 and Internet Explorer, version 4.0 or later, must be installed. You may use other browsers to connect to your Internet Service Provider but will need to use Internet Explorer to view the site.
 * 2) Display settings should be set to 800 x 600 and 256 colors or higher.
 * 3) Internet Explorer security settings must be set to Medium or lower.
 * 4) When prompted to do so, you will need to accept the installation of Active X controls.

= DRIVERS AVAILABLE =


 * Accton Technology - Network/LAN Accton EN1207D-TX Series PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter - Version 1.08.1124.1998
 * ActionTec DeskLink Pro PCI V.90 Modem
 * ActionTec DeskLink Pro PCI V.90 Modem - Version 5.20.00.0000
 * ActionTec Electronics - Modem/Analog LT Win Modem - Version 5.20
 * Ambit Microsystems - Modem/Analog Compaq Presario 56K V.90 PCI DF Modem - Version 5.31.00.0000
 * Askey Computer - Modem/Analog Rockwell HCF 56K Data Fax RTAD PCI Modem - Version 2.1.2.127, 2.0.2.111
 * Aztech Systems - Modem/Analog MDP3858-U Data+Fax PCI Modem - Version 2.1.2.135
 * Aztech Systems MDP7800-U PCI Modem
 * Aztech Systems MDP7800V-U Modem - Version 5.29
 * Aztech Systems - Modem/Analog - MDP3858V-E Data+Fax+Voice+Speakerphone PCI Modem - Version 2.1.2.123
 * Aztech Systems - Modem/Analog - MDP3858-W Data+Fax PCI Modem - Version 2.1.2.123.2
 * Creative Labs - Audio Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V - Version 4.05.1132
 * Creative Labs - Display Adapter 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee AGP - Version 4.10.01.0232
 * Creative Labs Graphics Blaster Extreme
 * Diamond Multimedia - Modem/Analog Compaq 56K PCI Fax Modem - Version 4.00.07.0007
 * Diamond Multimedia - Modem/Analog Supra 2350 PCI Modem Enumerator - Version 4.00.07.0007
 * Diamond Stealth II G460 - Version 4.10.01.1350
 * Diamond Viper V330 (8MB) - Version 4.10.01.0128
 * Diamond Viper V550 for Windows 98 - Version 4.10.01.0236
 * Diamond FIRE GL 1000 PRO - Version 4.10.01.2348
 * GVC Corporation - Modem/Analog Rockwell HCF 56K Data Fax PCI Modem - Version v2.1.2.131
 * Hewlett-Packard HP EN1207D-TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter - Version 1.01.1023.1998
 * IBM 10/100 EtherJet CardBus Adapter - Version 2.50.0.016
 * Joytech - Display Adapter - Generic PERMEDIA 2 3D Accelerator - Version 4.10.01.2105
 * Matrox Millennium G200 AGP - Version 4.28.037
 * Modular Technology HCF 56K PCI Modem - Version 2.1.2.135
 * NEC Fax Modem 56K Data+Fax+Voice(AYA) - Version 4.00.07.0006
 * NEC Fax Modem 56K Data+Fax(BEB) - Version 4.00.07.0006
 * NEC - Modem/Analog NEC Fax Modem 56K Data+Fax+Voice(BEBB) - Version 1.00
 * NeoMagic - Display Adapter - NeoMagic MagicGraph 128ZV+ - Version 4.10.01.0010
 * NeoMagic - Display Adapter NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV - Version 2.04.00Q
 * NeoMagic - Display Adapter NeoMagic MagicMedia 256M6D - Version v.4.10.01.6000-1.00.11Q General
 * NeoMagic MagicGraph 128ZV+ - Version 6.18.05
 * Rockwell HCF 56K Data Fax PCI Modem - Version 2.1.2.135
 * Silicon Motion, Inc. - Display Adapter Silicon Motion LynxE - Version 4.10.01.0008
 * SMC Networks, Inc. - Network/LAN SMC EZ Card 10/100 (SMC1211TX) - Version 1.06.1109.1998
 * S3 - Display Adapter S3 Inc. Savage3D - Version 4.10.02.4004-6.12.01
 * S3 - Display Adapter S3 Inc. Trio3D - Version 4.11.01.2205-2.62.08
 * S3 - Display Adapter S3 Inc. Trio3D/2X - Version 4.10.02.5000-1.00.07
 * S3 Inc. ViRGE/MX - Version 4.10.01.3601
 * SMC EZ Card 10/100 (SMC1211TX) - Version 1.04
 * STB Systems - Display Adapter - STB Velocity 128 - Version 4.10.01.7190
 * 3Dfx Interactive Inc. - Display Adapter - 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee AGP SGRAM for Windows 95 - Version 4.10.01.0100
 * Trident Microsystems - Display Adapter Trident 9388/9388-1 PCI (v6.15.5420.95) - Version 6.15.5420.98
 * Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Adapter

MORE INFORMATION

If you are unable to view or download components, you may submit a question through Web Response by following the steps below:


 * 1) Connect to the Windows Update site at: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
 * 2) Click Support Information
 * 3) Click Submit Windows Update Support Request
 * 4) Follow the instructions provided to submit your question.

Additional query words: winup

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