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

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