Richard

Cleaning up old msgs and found yours unread. It's been a while, but seems
to me we got our Win98SE from the Microsoft website for a reasonable
price ($15 to $25?), and had them ship a CD. As to the upgrade of "full"
version, the only real difference (with some exceptions) is the product
ID number. Upgrade ID numbers trigger the install program to look for
evidence of ownership of former version of WIN98 before auth install.

Come to think of it, you may have to install WIN98SE over the original
version - unless there's an OEM version which installs "clean" - unlike
Win98 upgrade version which you could first create a Win98 bootup disk,
then install Win98 "clean." Check the readme file(s) on the Win98SE CD.

Above is from memory, as we've traversed the Windows path from 3.0 all
the way and often had to reinstall a few times over the years. (Now using
WinME and llike it better than Win98SE, though I wouldn't recommend going
WinME if you're contemplating the WinXP this fall. It should be an
improvement, even MS critics agree.

Hope this sheds a little light, but check to make sure.

jack payton

On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 18:41:41 -0000 Richard G
<[log in to unmask]> writes:
> Hello Arthur,
>
> Thank you, for taking the time and trouble to reply.  I did not
> realise this, the OEM version I bought from the Computer Fair
> I have put in the BIN.   I will look for and buy a new retail
> version of W98SE.
>
> Have been using W98 on my Computer for about 3 years,
> and thought it would be nice to upgrade to W98SE.
>
> Would you advice me buying a retail full version or upgrade ?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Richard.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kinkade Korner 2 <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 10:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Installing W98SE over W98. Help Please.
>
>
> > Richard 2 things to keep in mind:
> > 1.OEM is to be bought direct from Microsoft & only if you are
> > builder of computer systems, etc. You are not legally able to use.
> > 2.90% of all software at computer fairs & auctions are illegal
> > bootleg software.
> > Arthur Young
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Richard G" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 4:56 PM
> > Subject: [PCSOFT] Installing W98SE over W98. Help Please.
> >
> >
> > > I have just purchased W98SE from a Computer Fair, its the
> > > OEM edition (not upgrade)
> > >
> > > Is it possible to install this version over W98 without any
> > > conflicts ? is it necessary to use any W98SE setup switches
> > > or delete any files first ?
> > >
> > > I would like to keep my original settings if possible, I don't
> > > want to reinstall programs, unless its absolutely necessary ?
> > >
> > > Existing setup,
> > >
> > > W98
> > > IE 5.0
> > > K6-2-500
> > > Gigabyte GA-5AX
> > > 128mb
> > > Seagate 8.3gb
> > >
> > > Any advice appreciated,
> > >
> > > Thank You,
> > >
> > > Richard.
> > >
>
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