Windows 98 and Windows Me were released in June 1998 and September 2000, respectively. Microsoft's advice for those users is to buy a copy of Windows XP or install security software to protect their computer.
In fact, when Microsoft released a patch to fix a security bug found in several versions of Windows, it did not include a fix for 98 or Me, saying it was 'not feasible to make the extensive changes necessary.' The bug could allow an intruder to take control of a computer running Windows.Īnalysts estimate that there are between 40 million and 70 million computers currently running Windows 98 or Me. Microsoft ended its support of Windows 98 and Millennium Edition (Me) this week, leaving millions of computers that are online right now vulnerable to hackers.Īs of June 11, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for these older versions of Windows 'because they are outdated and can expose customers to security risks.' In Depth Technology The end of Windows 98 Last Updated JJohn Bowman, CBC NewsĬBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites.
