Microsoft KB Archive/297818

= Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Dial-Up Networking 1.4 Upgrade Release Notes =

Article ID: 297818

Article Last Modified on 1/31/2007

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 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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This article was previously published under Q297818



SUMMARY
NOTE: This article is for informational use only. It does not contain any troubleshooting information. If you are searching for troubleshooting information that is not mentioned in this article, search the Microsoft Knowledge Base again by using keywords that are listed in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

242450 How to Query the Microsoft Knowledge Base Using Keywords

For additional information about obtaining the Dial-Up Networking 1.4 Upgrade, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

285189 Dial-Up Networking 1.4 Upgrade Is Available

For additional information about the update, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

311215 Article List of Problems That Are Fixed By the DUN 1.4 Upgrade



MORE INFORMATION
NOTE: The Introduction section of the release notes contained in the update package incorrectly starts with the phrase &quot;This security upgrade for Dial-up Networking...&quot;, instead of &quot;This update for Dial-up Networking...&quot;

1. Introduction
This update for Dial-up Networking in Windows 98 Second Edition adds the ability to encrypt dial-up and PPTP traffic using 128-bit keys. After installation of this upgrade, a Windows 98 Second Edition computer can establish either 40-bit or 128-bit encrypted sessions using Microsoft Point to Point Encryption.

1.1 Installing this Update

Execute the Install file and follow the instructions it displays. At the end of the installation process you are required to reboot your computer.

1.2 Removing this Update

To remove this update use the &quot;Add/Remove Programs&quot; application in the Control Panel. In the Windows Setup tab, select &quot;Dial-up Networking 1.4 Update for Windows 98SE&quot;, then click on the &quot;Add/Remove&quot; button. This removes 128-bit encryption support, leaving only the ability to establish 40-bit encrypted sessions.

2. Forcing 128-Bit Encryption
When 128-bit encryption support is installed, a new checkbox is made available in the Dial-up Networking folder. When set, this checkbox causes any connection which has been configured to require encryption to require 128-bit encryption. For each connection, you can determine whether encryption is required. But the setting which forces 128-bit encryption affects all connections which require encryption.

To force strong encryption, go to the Connections menu in the Dial-up Networking folder and select &quot;Settings&quot;. On the Security tab, enable the checkbox labeled &quot;Only accept 128-bit encryption (when required)&quot;.

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