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re-storing
I recently decided to re-store my old computer. it had
windows 98 installed. I when it was done re-storing, i turned it on and it is asking me for a serial number for windows 98. I dont have the materials about it anymore, and it wont let me go farther without the number. does anyone have a serial number? |
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If the restore disk was provided by your PC supplier then they may be able
to provide you with the correct serial number. If they can't. or if you can't contact them, then you can try your local MS support centre. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (DTS) "Samantha" wrote in message ... I recently decided to re-store my old computer. it had windows 98 installed. I when it was done re-storing, i turned it on and it is asking me for a serial number for windows 98. I dont have the materials about it anymore, and it wont let me go farther without the number. does anyone have a serial number? |
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I think what you are looking for is the Product Key--not a serial number.
The W98 ProductKey is generally found on the Windows user manual, the certificate of authenticity, a sticker on the PC or a sticker on the sleeve or jewel case the Windows CD came in. The 25-digit key is 5 groups of 5 alpha/numeric characters. The Key might be available from the system: If the system is working in either safe or normal mode: Open regedit.exe to this key and look in the right pane for the entry ProductKey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion If the system is not working, start the computer with a floppy startup disk. At the A: prompt, type: C:\Windows\Command\Find /N "ProductKey" C:\Windows\System.dat (Note: ProductKey must be typed in upper and lower case letters as shown and there is a space after: "Find" after: "/N" and after: "ProductKey" If the hard drive has been formatted or replaced, US customers can contact Microsoft at: 1 800 642-7676. They will issue retail and OEM product keys after verifying data located on the W98 CD. -- 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 "Samantha" wrote in message ... I recently decided to re-store my old computer. it had windows 98 installed. I when it was done re-storing, i turned it on and it is asking me for a serial number for windows 98. I dont have the materials about it anymore, and it wont let me go farther without the number. does anyone have a serial number? |
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