Windows 95 Updates
Still available from Microsoft
Shortly after Windows 95 was released,
Service Pack 1 was released to update some bugs found in Windows
95. To find out if you have Service Pack 1, right click MY COMPUTER
and click PROPERTIES.
Under SYSTEM:, it will say something like:
Microsoft Windows 95
4.00.950
If the numbers are 4.00.950a, you have the Service pack already
installed.
Different versions of Windows 95
| Windows 95 4.00.950 | Original release of Windows 95 |
| Windows 95 4.00.950 | Original release of Windows 95 with Service Pack 1 or OEM Service Release 1 |
| Windows 95 4.00.950 B | Second release of Windows 95/ OSR2 (Has Fat 32) |
| Windows 95 4.00.950 C | Second release of Windows 95/ OSR2 with Fat 32, USB and AGP support. |
| Critical Update, August 14, 2000 | This update resolves the "High Encryption Configuration Prevents Outlook Express Replies" issue in some Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows NT® 4.0 computers. A computer is vulnerable if it is configured with 128-bit encryption and the Input Locale is set to French. If a computer with this configuration receives an Outlook® Express e-mail message from a computer with 56-bit encryption, replying to this e-mail message may cause the computer with 128-bit encryption to stop responding. | |
| Critical Update, June 15, 2000 Posted 11 Jul 00 | This update resolves the "High Encryption Configuration Prevents Outlook Express Replies" issue in some Windows 95 computers. A computer is only vulnerable if it is configured with 128-bit encryption and the Input Locale is set to French. If a computer with this configuration receives an Outlook Express e-mail message from a computer with 56-bit encryption, replying to this e-mail message may cause the computer with 128-bit encryption to stop responding. | |
| Security Update, May 19, 2000 Posted 19 May 00 |
This update resolves the "IP Fragment Reassembly" security vulnerability in Windows 95. Installing this update will help minimize the negative effects that fragmented Internet Protocol (IP) datagrams could have on your computer's central processing unit (CPU). IP datagrams are a necessary part of network and Internet communication. If a continuous stream of fragmented IP datagrams with a particular malformation were sent to an affected computer, it could be made to devote most or all of its CPU availability to processing these fragments. The vulnerability would not allow a malicious user to compromise data on the computer or usurp administrative control over it. | |
| Security Update, March 17, 2000 Posted 17 Mar 00 | This update eliminates the "DOS Device in Path Name" security vulnerability found in Microsoft Windows 95. With this update, you can help prevent a malicious user from causing your computer to crash by accessing a file or folder whose path contained certain reserved words. | |
| Critical Update, March 3, 2000 Posted 3 Mar 00 |
Update for Web Connections using SGC. Unable to connect to Web sites using Server Gated Cryptography (SGC)? Some computers may be unable to connect to Web servers using SGC for strong encryption when an encrypted connection is required. Installing this update will eliminate these connection failures. | |
| Security Update, January 17, 2000 Posted 17 Jan 00 | This update will eliminate the "Malformed RTF Control Word" vulnerability. With this update, you can help prevent a malicious user from sending a specially malformed e-mail and crashing your e-mail reader | |
| Security Update 2, November 29, 1999 Posted 29 Nov 99 | This update eliminates the "Legacy Credential Caching" vulnerability in Microsoft Windows® 95. Installing this update will help prevent a malicious user from acquiring your network password. | |
Security Update 1, November 29, 1999 170 KB | 1 Min @ 28.8 | Posted 29 Nov 99 |
This update eliminates the "Spoofed Route Pointer" and "Fragmented IGMP Packet" vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 95. Download now to help prevent a malicious user from using source routing to obtain network information through your Windows 95 computer, and to protect your computer's performance when it encounters fragmented data packets. | |
| Security Update, November 12, 1999 Posted 12 Nov 99 | This update eliminates the "File Access URL" vulnerability in Microsoft Windows® 95. Installing this update will prevent a malicious web site or e-mail message from exploiting that vulnerability to cause your computer to crash or run arbitrary code. | |
| Internet Explorer Security Update, September 30, 1999 Posted 30 Sep 99 |
This update eliminates two security vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer: 1) ImportExportFavorites Issue and 2) Unsafe ActiveX Controls. Installing this update will help prevent a web site operator from writing malicious files to your computer and, it will also help prevent a web site from running several unsafe ActiveX controls without your permission. | |
| Security Update, September 9, 1999 175 KB | 1 Min @ 28.8 | Posted 9 Sep 99 | Malformed Telnet Argument. This update eliminates a vulnerability in the Telnet client that ships as part of Windows 95. The vulnerability could allow a web page to take malicious action on the computer of the user who visited the page. | |
| Security Update, September 7, 1999 108 KB | 1 Min @ 28.8 | Posted 7 Sep 99 | Update for Security Vulnerabilities in "Scriptlet.typlib" and "Eyedog" ActiveX Controls. This update eliminates the "scriptlet.typlib/eyedog" security vulnerability. Without this update, these ActiveX controls can be maliciously used to perform unauthorized actions on a user's computer. |
Additional Downloads Available
| Windows Share Level Password Update | This update resolves the "Windows Share Level Password" vulnerability in Windows 95. If a computer that is linked to a network has File and Print Sharing enabled, and has at least one password-protected folder shared, it may be possible for a user on the network to gain unauthorized access to the folder. This vulnerability exists because of the way the password feature of share level access is implemented for Windows 95 computers. A malicious user can exploit this vulnerability and use a special client utility to gain access to a share without knowing the entire password, and may be able to retrieve, modify, or delete any file within that share. Download now to help prevent unauthorized access to files that are shared over a network that uses share level security. | |
| Windows Media Player | Downloads for Windows Media Player 6.4 for Win95 and Win NT4 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | With Internet Explorer you can browse, communicate and collaborate on the Web. | |
| Euro Currency Support for Windows 95 | The Microsoft Euro Currency Support for Windows 95 Download adds Euro currency symbol support to the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system | |
| Windows 95 Year 2000 Update |
Provides critical Y2K updates for Windows 95 users | |
| Windows 95 Corporate Year 2000 Companion Update | The Corporate Update package addresses deployment and maintenance issues, insuring greater ease of administration. | |
| This 2 to 4 Digit Date Conversion Tool allows IT managers to quickly and simply set the default Short Date format in Control Panel/Regional Settings to display 4 digit years. | ||
SERVICE PACKS |
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| Windows 95 Service Pk 1 | Windows 95 Service Pack 1 includes an update, system administration tools, additional components, and drivers for Windows 95. | |
| Windows 95 OLE 32 Update | The OLE Update improves Windows 95 OLE2 in the areas of document integrity and privacy, consistent behavior with respect to local and network file systems and system stability when using 16-bit ODBC applications. | |
| Windows 95 Backup Update | The Backup Update slightly improves performance of the earlier released version of Microsoft Windows 95 backup application. | |
| Windows 95 Update for AMD-K6-2/350 | Microsoft® Windows® 95 Update for AMD-K6®-2/350 fixes a software timing loop that is sensitive to processor frequency and is not a processor erratum. | |
| Windows 95 OEM SR2 Update for Proper Plug and Play | Operation with Multifunction CardBus Cards Updates for Windows 95 OEM SR2 that resolves several issues. |
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COMMUNICATIONS |
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| Windows 95 Fax Update | The Microsoft Fax Cover Page Fix fixes a problem with Microsoft Fax that may disable cover pages when sending faxes. | |
| Microsoft Infrared Transfer Version 1.0 | Microsoft Infrared Transfer Version lets you transfer files using infrared with one mouse click. | |
| Windows 95 IrDA 2.0 Infrared Driver | With this download, you can set up your wireless peripheral devices or Infrared-equipped Windows-based PCs. | |
| Internet Mail Service for Windows 95 Release/Update | Use Microsoft Exchange to send and receive mail over the Internet. |
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| Exchange Update for Windows 95 | Exchange Update contains a complete update for the Exchange components that shipped with Microsoft Windows 95. Improve startup time and shared folder access, with updated Internet mail service. | |
NETWORKING |
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| Dial-Up Networking 1.4 Upgrade | Microsoft has released the Dial-Up Networking (DUN) version 1.4 upgrade for the products that are listed at the beginning of this article. This article provides a summary of the updated features, and information about how to obtain the upgrade. DUN version 1.4 contains no newly released features, but combines previously released updates into a single install package. It includes the latest security updates and networking related updates, which can be found on the following websites. |
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| Article List of Problems That Are Fixed By the DUN 1.4 Upgrade | This article provides a list of Microsoft Knowledge Base articles that describe problems with the Dial-Up Networking (DUN) 1.3 Upgrade that have been fixed in the Dial-Up Networking (DUN) 1.4 Upgrade. These articles may also describe updates that have been incorporated in the Dial-Up Networking (DUN) 1.4 Upgrade. | |
| Microsoft Virtual Private Networking | This update improves Virtual Private Networking stability. | |
| Microsoft DUN 1.3 and Winsock2 Year 2000 Update | In an ongoing effort toward Year 2000 compliance, Microsoft has identified a minor Year 2000 issue with the Windows® 95 DUN 1.3 and Winsock2 Updates. This update corrects a minor issue associated with generating dates on your computer on or after January 1, 2000. | |
| Script and Slip Support for Dial-up Networking Tool | Create scripts that automate connecting to online services. |
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POWER AND KERNEL TOYS |
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| Windows 95 Power Toys Set | The PowerToys Set download allows users to install all of the available power tools--productivity tools for advanced users--at once. | |
| Windows 95 Kernel Toys Set | With the Kernel Toys Set update, you can download all vailable Kernel Toys--productivity tools for power users--at once. | |
OTHER DOWNLOADS |
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| Update for Apple Printer Utility Users | Run Apple Computer, Inc.'s Apple Printer Utility for Windows 95 to manage certain Apple Color LaserWriter printers over a network. | |
Active Directory Services Interface 2.5
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This release of Microsoft Active Directory Service Interfaces version 2.5 (ADSI) enables developers to create directory management applications using high-level tools such as Microsoft Visual Basic, Java, or C/C++
These two files can provide USB support for Windows 95. You must have Windows 95 version "B" or "C". Here is a step-by-step for installing these two files: HERE |
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PREVIEWS |
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| Internet Print Services | This beta release makes it easier to manage Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 environments. | |
| Financial Impact Analysis Tool | Analyze the business impact of moving to a 32-bit operating system platform | |
| Windows 95 Client Update | The Prompted Update Download makes it easy for administrators to update computers that are running Windows 95 locally rather than from a network. | |
| Windows 95 INF Generator | Get the utility that can help you prepare for automatic installation of Windows 95 from your corporate network. | |
| Windows 95 INF Installer | Automatically install Windows 95 components by integrating .inf files from tools directories within the Admin directory on the Windows 95 CD. | |
| Service Pack 1 Deployment Support Assistant | Use the Windows 95 Help search engine for easy navigation and assistance when moving to Windows 95 | |
| Network Distribution Tool | Get the files you need to update a network server from which users can download Windows 95. | |
| Batch Setup 2.0 | Automate Windows 95 setup with script you create. | |
MANAGEMENT TOOLS |
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| Zero Administration Kit for Windows 95 | Makes it easier to manage Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 environments. | |
| Windows NT Server Management Tools for Windows 95 | Manage Windows NT servers from a Windows 95 desktop. | |
| Long-Filename Backup Tool | Back up long filenames when using older MS-DOS disk utilities. For experienced Windows 95 users. | |
| System Policy Editor | Create or edit system policies. | |
| Password List Editor | Edit a user's password list file | |
| Remote Registry Service | Change registry entries on computers over the network. | |
NETWORKING TOOLS |
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| Microsoft Service for NetWare Directory Services |
Get all the functionality you need to connect to NDS servers. | |
| Network Monitor Agent |
Troubleshoot problems on your network. | |
| Print Agent for NetWare Networks |
Direct print jobs from a NetWare server to a computer running Windows 95 with Client for NetWare Networks and Microsoft Print Agent for NetWare Networks. | |
| Remote Procedure Call Print Provider |
Allow a Windows 95 client to get complete accounting and job status information from a Windows NT Server. | |
| SNMP Agent |
If your network uses Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) products, you can monitor remote connections to Windows 95 computers. | |
| Windows Socket Update - Kernel 32 |
This update to Kernel 32 for Windows 95 resolves a memory leak which occurs when using applications that require continuous opening and closing a socket using the Windows Sockets API over a long period of time. | |
| Windows Socket 2 Update |
Resolves a number of issues in Winsock 2 and includes an update of the TCP/IP stack. | |
| Winsock/DNS Upgrade 1.2 for PPTP |
The Winsock upgrade can improve DNS searches by adding the ability to search for DNS names on more than one network |
