1. Yes it applies to all Windows systems earlier than Win2000 (and perhaps
not even that in some cases?)

2. AFAIK, you do not have to first install Windows 98 in order to upgrade to
ME. Just start the ME setup.exe and when asked for proof of upgrade
eligibility, show it the Win98 disc.

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Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com


"William B. Lurie" wrote in message
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Gary S. Terhune wrote:
Is this that same new machine? Like I said, it won't run Win98, NOT EVER.
The missing files are drivers files and the manufacturer of your new mobo
did not and will not ever make Win9x drivers for that board. This is what
I was trying to tell you last time until you reminded me that you were
using VPC. THAT will usually work on new hardware to run Win98. But
without VPC, forget about it.

No, it isn't, Gary.....it's a friend's but you're right.
It's that same problem, and I guess I ought to "bind it
as a reminder between my eyes". BTW, I guess that also
applies to ME, which has to have the 98 running, to upgrade
from, right?