Microsoft KB Archive/254951

= WINUP-Explanation of the Hardware Support Link on Windows Update =

PSS ID Number: 254951

Article Last Modified on 10/17/2001

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 98

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This article was previously published under Q254951



SUMMARY
This article explains the purpose of the Hardware Support link on the Windows Update site. This link is not viewable to all users.



MORE INFORMATION
Some users will see a "Hardware Support" link on the Windows Update page listed under the "Other Sites" menu on the left side. This link only appears on the Windows Update page when Windows is installed with an OEM Preinstall Kit (OPK) or OEM System Builder installation. The data provided by the manufacturer is included in the OEMinfo.ini file.

This link gives manufactures the ability to include a link to their support site from the Windows Update page.

Keywords: kbwindowsupdate KB254951

Technology: kbWin98 kbWin98search

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