Can I get windows 98SE to run safe?

New computer coming soon but thought I might let the kids use the old one. Can I get windows 98SE running safe? 98 was the original OS on the computer. Can I get updates for it somewhere. Microsoft don't support it anymore, but maybe I can get the latest files and updates for it somewhere else. Or is it just going to be not very safe surfing?

Gateway Pentium III 750 Mhz 384MB RAM

 

When booting up the computer, F8 will need to be pressed. Once the "menu" selection window appears, choose Safe Mode.

 

Unofficial 98SE Service pack.

Outpost Firewall free.

Avast! Home free A/V.

Spybot S&D update and immunise + SpywareBlaster.

SandboxIE.

They should keep the PC reasonably secure or consider installing a Linux distro on it if you don't need to run any Windows only software.

 

Ops, should have read a little more. Assumed you said "safe mode". Sorry.

 

Thanks for the replies. I was thinking that it may be a bit hard to get up to date AV etc. for 98. I will check out the things you have suggested.

I have been running XP pro that a friend installed a long time ago but with my research for my new computer I have since found out that it has an invalid key and hasn't been updating. :cry That is probably why I have been having virus troubles etc.

I have the original key and OEM CDs for 98 so I thought I might just delete the XP part of my dual boot computer and then try to get 98 running faster and leaner. I liked XP but it is probably just going to cause problems as it is.

Oh well, there are a few good things about getting my new computer;

- I will have a perfectly legal OS (windows 7)
- I have been doing lots of research which has opened my eyes to security threats
- I have been learning lots
- I have found a great site where I will be able to get help in the future so I can stay clean, lean and have a fighting machine

:-D

I might look into maybe getting a cheap, older laptop with XP or Vista on it. I'm in Japan and if it is not the latest and greatest then the prices come down. But still a bit more expensive than just using the old computer and it will have a Japanese OS.

I'll have a go working with 98 and see how things go.

Thanks all,for the advice.

Happy New Year!:celebrate