Upgrading from Windows 98 to 98SE

I would like to upgrade my OS from 98 to 98SE. I have been told to get a disk that used to be available form Microsoft to do just that, but it is no longer available from them. If I am able to locate such a disk, can someone give me an idea what the pitfalls might be if I go ahead and do the install? The main reason I want to do it is because I want to purchase music online and all the sites require at least Windows 98SE. Otherwise, I am quite content for now with the OS on the computer I have (450MHz, 80GB hard drive).

Do I have to use that specific Upgrade (or Update) disk to go from 98 to 98SE? I see that Upgrades for 3.1 and 95 to 98SE are around and available, but will they also do the trick for a michine that already has 98 First Edition on it? Your input is much appreciated. Thanks.

Eddie,

There are many web sites that offer Win98se upgrade disks for a small
fee and in my opinion it is a good idea to upgrade. I just did it myself
and for the following reasons:

1 - Substantial improvement in USB functionality
2 - Improved performance
3 - Continued MS support for security, etc.
4 - Improved Networking

My update went smoothly, took about a half hour and my old W98 machine
works fine and most of all was easy to set up on my home network.

Good luck, Fred

Eddie wrote:

I would like to upgrade my OS from 98 to 98SE. I have been told to
get a disk that used to be available form Microsoft to do just that,
but it is no longer available from them. If I am able to locate such
a disk, can someone give me an idea what the pitfalls might be if I go
ahead and do the install? The main reason I want to do it is because
I want to purchase music online and all the sites require at least
Windows 98SE. Otherwise, I am quite content for now with the OS on
the computer I have (450MHz, 80GB hard drive). Do I have to use that
specific Upgrade (or Update) disk to go from 98 to 98SE? I see that
Upgrades for 3.1 and 95 to 98SE are around and available, but will
they also do the trick for a michine that already has 98 First Edition
on it? Your input is much appreciated. Thanks.

Hi Eddie,

Win98SE can be found for sale at www.pricewatch.com or eBay.
Look for the "Retail upgrade install". The upgrade should go smoothly.

Tip: If you dont have the Product Key for the installed version of Win98
any more look it up in the registry before doing the upgrade in case you
need to install Win98 in the future.

To do so go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\
Win98/WinME look for ProductKey in the right pane.

Or if you are not comfortable searching the registry and Windows is running:
Go to VBScript Tools by Bill James and download: “Windows 9x ProductKey
Saver”
http://billsway.com/vbspage/?r=my&r=...BScript&r=Page.


--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/
How to Configure Outlook Express for Internet News:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=171164

"Eddie" wrote:
I would like to upgrade my OS from 98 to 98SE. I have been told to get a
disk that used to be available form Microsoft to do just that, but it is no
longer available from them. If I am able to locate such a disk, can someone
give me an idea what the pitfalls might be if I go ahead and do the install?
The main reason I want to do it is because I want to purchase music online
and all the sites require at least Windows 98SE. Otherwise, I am quite
content for now with the OS on the computer I have (450MHz, 80GB hard
drive).

Do I have to use that specific Upgrade (or Update) disk to go from 98 to
98SE? I see that Upgrades for 3.1 and 95 to 98SE are around and available,
but will they also do the trick for a michine that already has 98 First
Edition on it? Your input is much appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks, Fred. Sounds encouraging. I will see if I can get a copy now that you've bolstered my confidence.
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Eddie,
There are many web sites that offer Win98se upgrade disks for a small fee and in my opinion it is a good idea to upgrade. I just did it myself and for the following reasons:

1 - Substantial improvement in USB functionality
2 - Improved performance
3 - Continued MS support for security, etc.
4 - Improved Networking

My update went smoothly, took about a half hour and my old W98 machine works fine and most of all was easy to set up on my home network.

Good luck, Fred

Eddie wrote:

I would like to upgrade my OS from 98 to 98SE. I have been told to get a disk that used to be available form Microsoft to do just that, but it is no longer available from them. If I am able to locate such a disk, can someone give me an idea what the pitfalls might be if I go ahead and do the install? The main reason I want to do it is because I want to purchase music online and all the sites require at least Windows 98SE. Otherwise, I am quite content for now with the OS on the computer I have (450MHz, 80GB hard drive). Do I have to use that specific Upgrade (or Update) disk to go from 98 to 98SE? I see that Upgrades for 3.1 and 95 to 98SE are around and available, but will they also do the trick for a michine that already has 98 First Edition on it? Your input is much appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks, Bert. I wouldn't have thought to grab the Product Key before
proceeding. Good tip.

"Bert Kinney" wrote in message
...
Hi Eddie,

Win98SE can be found for sale at www.pricewatch.com or eBay.
Look for the "Retail upgrade install". The upgrade should go smoothly.

Tip: If you dont have the Product Key for the installed version of Win98
any more look it up in the registry before doing the upgrade in case you
need to install Win98 in the future.

To do so go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\
Win98/WinME look for ProductKey in the right pane.

Or if you are not comfortable searching the registry and Windows is
running:
Go to VBScript Tools by Bill James and download: "Windows 9x ProductKey
Saver"
http://billsway.com/vbspage/?r=my&r=...BScript&r=Page.


--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/
How to Configure Outlook Express for Internet News:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=171164

"Eddie" wrote:
I would like to upgrade my OS from 98 to 98SE. I have been told to get a
disk that used to be available form Microsoft to do just that, but it is
no
longer available from them. If I am able to locate such a disk, can
someone
give me an idea what the pitfalls might be if I go ahead and do the
install?
The main reason I want to do it is because I want to purchase music online
and all the sites require at least Windows 98SE. Otherwise, I am quite
content for now with the OS on the computer I have (450MHz, 80GB hard
drive).

Do I have to use that specific Upgrade (or Update) disk to go from 98 to
98SE? I see that Upgrades for 3.1 and 95 to 98SE are around and
available,
but will they also do the trick for a michine that already has 98 First
Edition on it? Your input is much appreciated. Thanks.

I've seen Win98 to Win98SE upgrade CDs at swap meets for $5. You can find
them on eBay but probably will have to pay more. Check your local area.


"Eddie" wrote in message
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I would like to upgrade my OS from 98 to 98SE. I have been told to get a
disk that used to be available form Microsoft to do just that, but it is no
longer available from them. If I am able to locate such a disk, can someone
give me an idea what the pitfalls might be if I go ahead and do the install?
The main reason I want to do it is because I want to purchase music online
and all the sites require at least Windows 98SE. Otherwise, I am quite
content for now with the OS on the computer I have (450MHz, 80GB hard
drive).

Do I have to use that specific Upgrade (or Update) disk to go from 98 to
98SE? I see that Upgrades for 3.1 and 95 to 98SE are around and available,
but will they also do the trick for a michine that already has 98 First
Edition on it? Your input is much appreciated. Thanks.