If you're not interested in Windows 98 Second Edition's new features but you'd like to freshen up your original version of Windows 98, there are some ways you can.  You can get the Windows 98 Service Pack, which resolves several minor issues associated with Windows 98, and you can also upgrade to Internet Explorer 5 and get the latest Internet Tools for the best Internet technology available.  For details, check below.

Windows 98 Service Pack 1
The Windows 98 Service Pack 1 includes several minor fixes plus Year 2000 updates for the original version of Windows 98, but it does not include any of the new features that come with Windows 98 Second Edition.  You can download the Service Pack from Windows Update  or order the Service Pack on CD . (There is a $5 shipping fee.).

The Windows 98 Service Pack 1 includes:

• Windows 98 System Update, which addresses an Active Accessibility Update, USB Updates, Networking Updates, and other fixes and Updates.
• Internet Explorer 4.01 with Service Pack 2, which includes security fixes, Internet-related Updates, and the latest version of Internet Explorer 4.01.
• Windows 98 Year 2000 Update , which corrects several minor issues associated with generating dates on your computer on or after January 1, 2000. They include leap-year calculations in particular circumstances, handling of some date/time settings, and correct logging of on-line calling.
• Windows 98 Year 2000 Update 2, which corrects several additional minor issues associated with generating dates on your computer on or after January 1, 2000.
• Outlook Express Year 2000 Update, which addresses a Year 2000 issue with Outlook Express 4.01.

Internet Explorer 5 and Internet Tools
Internet Explorer 5 and Internet Tools include Internet Explorer 5, NetMeeting 2.1, and Media Player 6.1.  You can Download Internet Explorer 5 and Internet Tools free of charge, or you can Order the Internet Explorer 5 and Internet Tools on CD and pay the $6.95 shipping and handling charge.

NetMeeting 3.0 is now available for download, but it is not yet available on CD.

Windows 98 Second Edition
If you're interested in buying or upgrading to Windows 98 Second Edition, you can learn more about it here.