How can I upgrade from Windows98 to Windows 98SE-second edition?

Message: Pls help if you can, How can I upgrade from
Windows98 to Windows 98SE-second edition? I heard
Microsoft was giving away second edition updates, but I
don't know where to find the update. I currently have
Windows 98 1st edition on my laptop, but I need 2nd
edition in order to install another hardware device.

Thank You!!!

Gary.

You heard wrong--MS never gave away an SE update. Here's some info that
might help:

MS can no longer sell W98 disks as an initial purchase so your best bet is
to try to find another source; however, supplies of W98 are becoming very
limited. Go to http://www.pricewatch.com, scroll to the software section,
click on Operating Systems and click Windows 98. They may have listings on
boot up floppy disks, CDs but no license, a license but no CD, OEM versions,
W98 and W98SE CDs, update from W98 to W98SE only and so on. Pay ATTENTION
to what the listings say or you may end up with something you don't want or
need. You can also check on EBay or other auction sites. Be aware that
only paid support for W98 still exists. Here's some info about the various
types of W98SE CDs:

RETAIL FULL INSTALL: This CD will either upgrade W95/98 to SE or you can
install it to a blank hard drive.

RETAIL UPGRADE INSTALL: This CD will either upgrade W95/98 to SE or you can
install it to a blank hard drive; however, when installing to a blank drive,
install will ask to see the qualifying system (i.e., W95) disk(s).

OEM FULL INSTALL. This SE CD is designed to be installed to a blank hard
drive; however, there is a possibility that you can trick it into upgrading.
For info, go to: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/upgrade.html Be aware
that if you buy an OEM disk, it might be customized for installation on a
particular computer; however, this will probably be primarily with a used
disk.

UPDATE CD: This CD will only update a functioning copy of W98 to W98SE.
When MS sold them, they were $20 and came with a ProductKey. Some venders
were selling them and advising customers to use the W98 ProductKey which may
or may not work--don't get stung.

RECOVERY CD: Some companies will brand an OEM CD and call it a recovery CD.
You should avoid these unless it is the exact recovery CD you are looking
for. Many recovery CDs will only install on the equipment they were
intended for.


--
Regards

Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo

"Gary Williams" wrote in message
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Message: Pls help if you can, How can I upgrade from
Windows98 to Windows 98SE-second edition? I heard
Microsoft was giving away second edition updates, but I
don't know where to find the update. I currently have
Windows 98 1st edition on my laptop, but I need 2nd
edition in order to install another hardware device.

Thank You!!!

Gary.

I need to modify my statement--MS did give customers in the UK an SE update
for no charge. I never did find out why they did that when the rest of the
world paid varying amounts.
--
Regards

Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo

"Ron Badour" wrote in message
...
You heard wrong--MS never gave away an SE update. Here's some info that
might help:

MS can no longer sell W98 disks as an initial purchase so your best bet is
to try to find another source; however, supplies of W98 are becoming very
limited. Go to http://www.pricewatch.com, scroll to the software section,
click on Operating Systems and click Windows 98. They may have listings
on
boot up floppy disks, CDs but no license, a license but no CD, OEM
versions,
W98 and W98SE CDs, update from W98 to W98SE only and so on. Pay ATTENTION
to what the listings say or you may end up with something you don't want
or
need. You can also check on EBay or other auction sites. Be aware that
only paid support for W98 still exists. Here's some info about the
various
types of W98SE CDs:

RETAIL FULL INSTALL: This CD will either upgrade W95/98 to SE or you can
install it to a blank hard drive.

RETAIL UPGRADE INSTALL: This CD will either upgrade W95/98 to SE or you
can
install it to a blank hard drive; however, when installing to a blank
drive,
install will ask to see the qualifying system (i.e., W95) disk(s).

OEM FULL INSTALL. This SE CD is designed to be installed to a blank hard
drive; however, there is a possibility that you can trick it into
upgrading.
For info, go to: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/upgrade.html Be
aware
that if you buy an OEM disk, it might be customized for installation on a
particular computer; however, this will probably be primarily with a used
disk.

UPDATE CD: This CD will only update a functioning copy of W98 to W98SE.
When MS sold them, they were $20 and came with a ProductKey. Some venders
were selling them and advising customers to use the W98 ProductKey which
may
or may not work--don't get stung.

RECOVERY CD: Some companies will brand an OEM CD and call it a recovery
CD.
You should avoid these unless it is the exact recovery CD you are looking
for. Many recovery CDs will only install on the equipment they were
intended for.


--
Regards

Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo

"Gary Williams" wrote in message
...

Message: Pls help if you can, How can I upgrade from
Windows98 to Windows 98SE-second edition? I heard
Microsoft was giving away second edition updates, but I
don't know where to find the update. I currently have
Windows 98 1st edition on my laptop, but I need 2nd
edition in order to install another hardware device.

Thank You!!!

Gary.

"Gary Williams" wrote:


Message: Pls help if you can, How can I upgrade from
Windows98 to Windows 98SE-second edition?

You have to buy a CD. You'll need a Win98SE full retail CD, an upgrade
CD, or an update CD. Avoid OEM CDs, since they won't upgrade an
existing system. MS no longer makes or sells these discs, so they are
getting harder to find. Look at a large retailer, or on eBay. Or do a
Google search.

--
Tim Slattery
MS MVP(DTS)