The key code does not go invalid. Some common problems:
1. Using the cap lock key
2. Mistyping letters for numbers like o instead of 0.
3. Trying to use a key code for the oem version on the retail version or
vice versa.
4. Trying to use the product id instead of the product code.

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Jon Hildrum
DTS MVP

www.hildrum.com
wrote in message
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Jan,

It's a rip-off. My original keycode went suddenly invalid,
so I got a new one from Microsoft. It is now invalid also.
Microsoft is trying to force us to upgrade to XP. Maybe we
can all share the Win98SE keycode if someone gets one that
works.


-----Original Message-----
Help! I'm reinstalling the full version Win 98 and I lost
my keycode. I looked all over the Microsoft webpage for
help, but can't find it. Is there a way to get a key
code
from Microsoft? Do I have to pay $35 to email them the
question? Will I get an answer?
Help!
.