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Re: Y2k update questions



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Thanks, Philippe...

On Thu, 30 Dec 1999, Philippe Lhermie wrote:

> This update is on a computer-by-computer basis because it checks what is
> already installed on your PC
> and unfortunately, you cannot either save the update in a folder by this
> way, or use Getright! (the MS website has been always busy for several days
> now!)

Curses! Not good news :-((.

> But check your Temp folder : may be the downloaded files are temporarily
> saved here before being extracted.
> If your PCs have the same OS version, may be you could be able to use them.

Anyone updating know if these files are left in the temp folder?

> > If on-line, is there an alternative for off-line updating?
> Yes, (in europe), it's possible to buy magazines in which you can find a CD
> Rom edited by Microsoft which includes the Y2K analyzer. the Y2K updates for
> Win95/98 and Office 97 are available
> I think this should be the same in the USA.

Any leads appreciated...

Larry