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Windows 98 Installation CD
I bought my computer secondhand...that was 3 years ago. It
did not come with a Windows 98 Installation CD, and I now find that I need it-----any ideas how I can get one?? Rob. |
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Windows 98 Installation CD
Windows installation CDs are often available on e-bay or through the on-line
computer software stores. The OEM version is often cheaper, but it is designed for installation to a new hard disk drive only and might not work as an upgrade. A full retaill CD is the most expensive, but also the most useful. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (DTS) "rob" wrote in message ... I bought my computer secondhand...that was 3 years ago. It did not come with a Windows 98 Installation CD, and I now find that I need it-----any ideas how I can get one?? Rob. |
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Windows 98 Installation CD
Use Find-Files & Folders. Search for WIN98*.CAB
Do you find several dozen in a folder" With names like WIN98_05.CAB, WIN98_06.CAB, etc.? If so, that folder replaces your Windows installation CD as the source for installation files. If at all possible, you should burn that folder to a CD and also find the ProductKey value from your Registry in: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion Otherwise, if no such files found (or only a few), then it's as Jeff suggests. Buy a new CD. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "rob" wrote in message ... I bought my computer secondhand...that was 3 years ago. It did not come with a Windows 98 Installation CD, and I now find that I need it-----any ideas how I can get one?? Rob. |
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Windows 98 Installation CD
Thanks for your help guys, I'll try your suggestions.
Rob. -----Original Message----- Windows installation CDs are often available on e-bay or through the on-line computer software stores. The OEM version is often cheaper, but it is designed for installation to a new hard disk drive only and might not work as an upgrade. A full retaill CD is the most expensive, but also the most useful. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (DTS) "rob" wrote in message ... I bought my computer secondhand...that was 3 years ago. It did not come with a Windows 98 Installation CD, and I now find that I need it-----any ideas how I can get one?? Rob. . |
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