MS Windows 98 Virtual Private Networking Update

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The Windows Virtual Private Networking Update is designed to work with Windows 98. This update improves Virtual Private Networking stability while adding some security features previously released in the Windows 98 Dial-up Networking Security Upgrade.

THE WINDOWS VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKING UPDATE AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE WINDOWS VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKING UPDATE REMAINS WITH YOU.

System Requirements

Windows 98

Recommended:

  • Intel Pentium processor (or compatible)

  • 90 MHz 16 MB RAM

  • Windows-compatible modem

How to download and install

Preparing your system

  1. During the installation process, you will be asked to restart your computer. For this reason, make sure you save your work and exit all applications (except Internet Explorer) before beginning.

  2. Double click on vpnupd.exe.

  3. Follow the instructions on your screen.

How to uninstall

Uninstall instructions are included in the DUN40.DOC file installed with this update. The DUN40.DOC is copied to the System folder under the Windows install folder (typically C:\Windows).

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Click here to copy vpnupd.exe to your hard drive. Approximately 350 KB.