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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