Hello:

Can anyone out there help this computer neophyte when it
comes to downloading software from Microsoft, etc. You
see, I can't access several web sites anymore because I
lack the proper level of security. 40 bit security came
with my computer from the manufacturer (compaq) Windows
98. Now I need to upgrade to at least 128 bit security
from Microsoft, but I simply don't know what to do to get
the job done - especially getting it done without any
glitches!

When I give instructions to download directly to the hard
drive, the usual dumping in the tray scenario takes place,
etc., and mission accomplished according to the screen.
THE QUESTION IS...am I done? is the upgrade now on the
hard drive and ready to go? Or, do I need to do something
else to integrate the upgrade into the system? Where does
or did it go and how do I activate it? Should I even
consider doing the downloading via floppy disk - or is
that not done nowdays? And even if I go that route, how
do I go about doing it from A to Z?

If any of you could help me with blow by blow
instructions, I sure would appreciate it. Also, please be
advised that I'm not computer savy or literate, but I can
follow your lead if you tell me what to do in plain
english.

Thanking you in advance for any help and/or suggestions
that any of you out there can provide me regarding my
dilemma...

Sincerely,

Barney

Re: Upgrade Security bit level from 40 to 128 by Alaa

Alaa
Mon Jul 21 18:56:50 CDT 2003

Please refer to the following for instructions:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;195833


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"Barney" <blaisnknolls@msn.com> wrote in message
news:03a401c34fdc$05c630e0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> Hello:
>
> Can anyone out there help this computer neophyte when it
> comes to downloading software from Microsoft, etc. You
> see, I can't access several web sites anymore because I
> lack the proper level of security. 40 bit security came
> with my computer from the manufacturer (compaq) Windows
> 98. Now I need to upgrade to at least 128 bit security
> from Microsoft, but I simply don't know what to do to get
> the job done - especially getting it done without any
> glitches!
>
> When I give instructions to download directly to the hard
> drive, the usual dumping in the tray scenario takes place,
> etc., and mission accomplished according to the screen.
> THE QUESTION IS...am I done? is the upgrade now on the
> hard drive and ready to go? Or, do I need to do something
> else to integrate the upgrade into the system? Where does
> or did it go and how do I activate it? Should I even
> consider doing the downloading via floppy disk - or is
> that not done nowdays? And even if I go that route, how
> do I go about doing it from A to Z?
>
> If any of you could help me with blow by blow
> instructions, I sure would appreciate it. Also, please be
> advised that I'm not computer savy or literate, but I can
> follow your lead if you tell me what to do in plain
> english.
>
> Thanking you in advance for any help and/or suggestions
> that any of you out there can provide me regarding my
> dilemma...
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Barney