Richard G. Harper wrote:
> Can we possibly stop cross-posting XP fixes in Win98 forums? Either
> that or kindly tell me how to activate DEP in Windows 98. ;-)
>
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> "Saucy Lemon" <saucy@s.can.be> wrote in message
> news:%23hQe%23AgEGHA.2012@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> If you have DEP capable CPUs such as the later offerings by Intel
>> and AMD and if you have DEP fully enabled in WIndows, according to
>> the reports the WMF exploit cannot affect you.

You activate DEP in Windows 98 by upgrading to a modern computer and modern
operating system. While 'tis true good code is forever, it's also true that
Windows 98 [as much loved by some as it is] is not up to modern security
threats .. the WMF exploit is a good example.

A modern CPU with a modern OS properly configured isn't affected by the WMF
exploit.

A lot of people don't like the idea of upgrading, but it's a lot closer to
2008 than 1998. Maybe it is time to start saving the pennies for a new CPU.