Can I apply Win98SE on Win98

Hi All

I know this might sound a weird query, but I've never had to do it.

Friends of family have Win98 machine, but its the 1st edition not the 2nd.

Wondered if it was possible to download Win98 SE as a sort of update and
basically run it to apply it.

Can it be that easy?

If so, do you know where I can get the update from?

Thanks

Laphan

No you can't download 98SE. You need the 98SE Upgrade CD, or the briefly available
Update CD. Neither are produced or available new any longer. You can search online
and at eBay for the Upgrade CD at a reasonable price. Be sure it comes with the
25-digit Product Key.

Briefly, Microsoft produced an Update CD, which ran only from within Win98, and
upgraded 98 to 98SE. You may still find some available online somewhere. They
originally sold for about $20 USD, and included their own Product Key. If you find
one, be sure it includes the Product key or it may not work.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Laphan" wrote in message
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Hi All

I know this might sound a weird query, but I've never had to do it.

Friends of family have Win98 machine, but its the 1st edition not the 2nd.

Wondered if it was possible to download Win98 SE as a sort of update and
basically run it to apply it.

Can it be that easy?

If so, do you know where I can get the update from?

Thanks

Laphan

MS can no longer sell W98 disks as an initial purchase so your best bet is
to try to find another source; however, supplies of W98 are becoming very
limited. Go to http://www.pricewatch.com, scroll to the software section,
click on Operating Systems and click Windows 98. They may have listings on
boot up floppy disks, CDs but no license, a license but no CD, OEM versions,
W98 and W98SE CDs, update from W98 to W98SE only and so on. Pay ATTENTION
to what the listings say or you may end up with something you don't want or
need. You can also check on EBay or other auction sites. Be aware that
only paid support for W98 still exists. Here's some info about the various
types of W98SE CDs:

RETAIL FULL INSTALL: This CD will either upgrade W95/98 to SE or you can
install it to a blank hard drive.

RETAIL UPGRADE INSTALL: This CD will either upgrade W95/98 to SE or you can
install it to a blank hard drive; however, when installing to a blank drive,
install will ask to see the qualifying system (i.e., W95) disk(s).

OEM FULL INSTALL. This SE CD is designed to be installed to a blank hard
drive; however, there is a good possibility that you can trick it into
upgrading. For info, go to:
http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/upgrade.html Be aware that if you buy
an OEM disk, it might be customized for installation on a particular
computer; however, this will probably be primarily with a used disk.

UPDATE CD: This CD will only update a functioning copy of W98 to W98SE.
When MS sold them, they were $20 and came with a ProductKey. Some venders
were selling them and advising customers to use the W98 ProductKey which may
or may not work--don't get stung. This outfit is selling them for $35:
http://www.micronetxp.net/Merchant2/...Category_Code=

RECOVERY CD: Some companies will brand an OEM CD and call it a recovery CD.
You should avoid these unless it is the exact recovery CD you are looking
for. Many recovery CDs will only install on the equipment they were
intended for.


--
Regards


Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo



"Laphan" wrote in message
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Hi All

I know this might sound a weird query, but I've never had to do it.

Friends of family have Win98 machine, but its the 1st edition not the 2nd.

Wondered if it was possible to download Win98 SE as a sort of update and
basically run it to apply it.

Can it be that easy?

If so, do you know where I can get the update from?

Thanks

Laphan

Many thanks Ron

Invaluable advice.


"Ron Badour" wrote in message
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MS can no longer sell W98 disks as an initial purchase so your best bet is
to try to find another source; however, supplies of W98 are becoming very
limited. Go to http://www.pricewatch.com, scroll to the software section,
click on Operating Systems and click Windows 98. They may have listings on
boot up floppy disks, CDs but no license, a license but no CD, OEM versions,
W98 and W98SE CDs, update from W98 to W98SE only and so on. Pay ATTENTION
to what the listings say or you may end up with something you don't want or
need. You can also check on EBay or other auction sites. Be aware that
only paid support for W98 still exists. Here's some info about the various
types of W98SE CDs:

RETAIL FULL INSTALL: This CD will either upgrade W95/98 to SE or you can
install it to a blank hard drive.

RETAIL UPGRADE INSTALL: This CD will either upgrade W95/98 to SE or you can
install it to a blank hard drive; however, when installing to a blank drive,
install will ask to see the qualifying system (i.e., W95) disk(s).

OEM FULL INSTALL. This SE CD is designed to be installed to a blank hard
drive; however, there is a good possibility that you can trick it into
upgrading. For info, go to:
http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/upgrade.html Be aware that if you buy
an OEM disk, it might be customized for installation on a particular
computer; however, this will probably be primarily with a used disk.

UPDATE CD: This CD will only update a functioning copy of W98 to W98SE.
When MS sold them, they were $20 and came with a ProductKey. Some venders
were selling them and advising customers to use the W98 ProductKey which may
or may not work--don't get stung. This outfit is selling them for $35:
http://www.micronetxp.net/Merchant2/...Category_Code=

RECOVERY CD: Some companies will brand an OEM CD and call it a recovery CD.
You should avoid these unless it is the exact recovery CD you are looking
for. Many recovery CDs will only install on the equipment they were
intended for.


--
Regards


Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo



"Laphan" wrote in message
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Hi All

I know this might sound a weird query, but I've never had to do it.

Friends of family have Win98 machine, but its the 1st edition not the 2nd.

Wondered if it was possible to download Win98 SE as a sort of update and
basically run it to apply it.

Can it be that easy?

If so, do you know where I can get the update from?

Thanks

Laphan