The way I see it you have 2 choices
1.Format and install a fresh copy of the full version of win98.
2. Find a copy of the upgrade Win98 and install it.

Barry Clark
MCSE/CCNA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey Ottie" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 9:30 AM
Subject: [PCSOFT] Upgrade to Windows 98


> Hello Listers  `~^ )
>
> I own two licensed and unused full versions of Windows 98 (one copy each
of
> Win98 and Win98 SE) and would like to upgrade a Windows 95 system running
IE
> 5.5 SP2.  The Win95 machine is a long-time, reliable friend configured
just
> right for its' mission (with the exception of proper USB support), so I'd
> prefer the upgrade route to avoid the many hours of extra work that a
clean
> intallation would require.
>
> Having never before peformed this type of upgrade (but having done
numerous
> fresh installs of Win9x, WinMe, Win2K and WinXP), I need some advice on
just
> how to get the job done because when I attempt to upgrade the Win95
> installation with either of the full copies of Win98 that I own, I get the
> following message:
>
> "Your computer already has an operating system installed, which cannot be
> upgraded by this version of Setup.  You need to obtain the Windows 98
> Upgrade."
>
> Is there a work-around for this?  And, if so, how do I instruct Setup to
do
> a minimal installation upgrade?
>
> As always, thanks in advance for your help.
>
> --
> Jeffrey Ottie
>
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