Update Windows 98 to 98 SE

[anothersmith84]

I am looking for a way to update Windows 98 to Windows 98 SE, just by using a pack or copying some files? I've looked through the forums, but found nothing that said I could.

I'm assuming the Windows 98 Unofficial service pack is for SE only.

If this is not possible, is the Windows 98 First Edition key code compatible with the Windows 98 Second Edition setup?

Thanks,

Jason

[CptMurphy]

You can't upgrade using a pack, you need to get the full CD for win98SE upgrade. I'm pretty sure you can use the same key but I haven't used this OS in years so don't take my word for it.

[Atmosphere XG]

CptMurphy is correct.

I asked the same question here last year. I wanted some programs to install that wouldn't under Windows 98 but would on Windows 98SE . Windows 98SE is a totaly different operating system than Windows 98 Gold.

My Windows 98 Codename is *Chicago* whereas, 98SE Codename is *Memphis*. I actually found that out searching through some dlls one night.

*Chicago* is Windows 95. So, Windows 98 FE is more an upgrade from Windows 95. I'm assuming that's why Microsoft never called it First Edition (FE) but Gold.

I would also imagine this is why Microsoft never gave a free upgrade for users of Windows 98 to 98SE. This leads me to understand the reasoning behind Windows 98 SE Upgrade Disc, and a Full Install Disc (Which couldn't be used as an upgrade for Windows 98 FE).

Check your stamp date. Mine is 4.10.1998 If yours is the same, you're probably in the same boat as me.

Edited February 13, 2007 by Atmosphere XG

[MDGx]

If you have Windows 98 Gold/FE, right-click My Computer -> Properties dialog box -> should say:

Windows 98

4.10.1998

If you have Windows 98 SE, it should say:

Windows 98 Second Edition

4.10.2222 A

Example:

http://www.mdgx.com/ver95.gif

Or open Windows Explorer -> highlight %windir%\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL [%windir% = usually C:\WINDOWS] -> right-click on it -> select the Version tab -> scroll down to Product Version -> 98 Gold/FE = 4.10.1998 [or newer] or 98 SE = 4.10.2222 [or newer].

M$ sold [directly from their web site] a $20 Step Upgrade [called "Updates"] CD-ROM which allowed to upgrade only from 98 Gold/FE to 98 SE way back in 1998:

http://www.mdgx.com/win.htm

HTH

[BenoitRen]

*Chicago* is Windows 95. So, Windows 98 FE is more an upgrade from Windows 95.

More like a downgrade. It's Windows 95 + IE4, including the s***ty new shell. And some bugfixes.

[Atmosphere XG]

*Chicago* is Windows 95. So, Windows 98 FE is more an upgrade from Windows 95.

More like a downgrade. It's Windows 95 + IE4, including the s***ty new shell. And some bugfixes.

Although I sold Windows 95 computers, I never had the oppertunity to really use a Windows Computer until I purchased my own in 1998. So I couldn't say how both differs in terms of functionality.

[galahs]

Does anybody have a copy of this Upgrade CD?

I would be interested in knowing does it just do a few updates 98 to bring it up to 98SE or is it a Full Upgrade CD (entire Windows version so you can lean install from it), if you get what I mean

[MDGx]

Details here:

http://www.mdgx.com/win.htm

A.Windows 98 SE(U) final retail, version 4.10.2222 A [date-time: 4-23-1999, 22:22:00 + KERNEL32.DLL build 4.10.2222]+ MS-DOS 7.10 [4.10.2222].

Released: 6-25-1999.

MSRP:

Windows 98 SE CD-ROM FULL release = $109 US

Windows 98 SE CD-ROM UPGRADE = $59 US

Windows 98 SEU CD-ROM UPDATES = $19.95 US [ONLY until 12-31-1999, USA + Canada ONLY]

I have bought the SEU CD-ROM way back in 1999.

It contains all files necessary for a full install [as do all Win9x CD-ROM editions], just needs SETUPPP.INI/MSBATCH.INF ProductType= edit:

http://www.mdgx.com/osr2.htm#INSTAL

HTH

[DeadDude]

I have this upgrade CD...

actually, I got quite a few original "upgrade" cds...

You might wanna check ebay.... once in a blue moon some cool stuff pops up there...

Seeing as how this particular CD is a "Holy Grail" of sorts, I won't part with mine either.

(bought mine when a local PC shop went out of bussiness for $5 new)

[oldgoat43]

I have this upgrade CD...

actually, I got quite a few original "upgrade" cds...

You might wanna check ebay.... once in a blue moon some cool stuff pops up there...

Seeing as how this particular CD is a "Holy Grail" of sorts, I won't part with mine either.

(bought mine when a local PC shop went out of bussiness for $5 new)

The upgrade can even be done with an OEM 98/SE disk, by just changing the name of Win.com to something like Win.old so that the setup program can't see it. That's done all the time.