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Windows Forum / Windows 98 / General Topics / December 2003Replacing OEM Windows 98 SE
Can I get a replacement cpy of W 98 SE anywhere? My presario burned up in a power surge so I lost my W98SE that came with it. I have a back up computer with W 95 on it and need to upgrade to W 98 to get USB Interface functionality. I only have a 2 gig Hard Drive so I can't fit W XP. Best bet is E-bay or do a google search for a RETAIL version of w98. > Can I get a replacement cpy of W 98 SE anywhere? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > functionality. I only have a 2 gig Hard Drive so I can't > fit W XP. > Can I get a replacement cpy of W 98 SE anywhere? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > functionality. I only have a 2 gig Hard Drive so I can't > fit W XP. You can always get it on ebay for maybe $50 or so Be carefull, buying another copy of 98 now isn't a good idea as the support for that product will expire on jan, 16 2004 I don't think they will even allow critical updates after that date. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong >-----Original Message----- >Can I get a replacement cpy of W 98 SE anywhere? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >. You're wrong. All existing updates will remain available.  SignatureRichard G. Harper (rgharper@email.com) MVP Win9x * Please post all messages and replies in the newsgroup so that * all may benefit. Private mail is usually not replied to. * Help US Help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm > Be carefull, buying another copy of 98 now isn't a good > idea as the support for that product will expire on jan, [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> >>. I downloaded them just to be on the safe side. Cody > You're wrong. All existing updates will remain available. > > Be carefull, buying another copy of 98 now isn't a good > > idea as the support for that product will expire on jan, [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >> > >>. Well, if that is the case, then I guess we really don't have to download them to a CD afterall (which is good, cause I haven't). > You're wrong. All existing updates will remain available. > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >>> >>> . That is the case. The Product Lifecycle page clearly says that all currently available updates and self-assisted support options (ie, newsgroups) will remain available until at least June 30 of 2006. I would bet (but cannot state either with certainty or officially) they'll remain available long afterwards - Windows 95 newsgroups and downloads are still present, and Windows 3.1 newsgroups and downloads can still be found. SignatureRichard G. Harper (rgharper@email.com) MVP Win9x * Please post all messages and replies in the newsgroup so that * all may benefit. Private mail is usually not replied to. * Help US Help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm > Well, if that is the case, then I guess we really don't have to download > them > to a CD afterall (which is good, cause I haven't). What I have heard, second hand, so not sure if its real or not is that Microsoft will stop all support of Windows 98 including critical updates. The update page will still work, its just that new updates will not be added to it. Now in the real world, Microsoft has far too many customers on Win98 to just let them go, my feeling is there will be limited support and especially if its a security update. No facts to this statement, just a feeling. SignatureTedd Riggs > Be carefull, buying another copy of 98 now isn't a good > idea as the support for that product will expire on jan, [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > > >. |
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