You don't have to install Windows 98 to upgrade to Windows XP, just do a
clean install of XP. Boot the computer with the Windows XP upgrade cd
and when the XP Setup program inspects the drive it will inform you that
it found no previous operating system to upgrade and it will then ask
you for a proof of ownership of a previous qualifying Windows version,
you will be asked to insert your previous Windows in the CD drive. Once
the setup program is satisfied that you own a qualifying Windows version
it will proceed to install XP cleanly. Not only will this be faster
than first installing Windows 98, it will also give you a better
installation as the installation won't have to deal with Windows 98
detritus.

John

Darrin wrote:

I just got a new hard drive for my computer, it had windows 98 on it, then
upgraded to XP, I am having to reinstall 98 first and don't have the product
code, I have them for xp, I was directed here to check into it,
I could use a product key any help is appriciated
thanks