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Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215346] Sat, 26 August 2006 12:28 Go to next message
terminator 101 is currently offline  terminator 101
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I had my old PC for long time now and it was starting to run slow, so I decided to reformat. I saved all my data on secondary hard disk, then reformatted the primary HDD, and started to install Windows 98.
Now, I bought my computer at Compu Canada, and I think there was supposed to be some manual for windows that comes with the computer, but I can't find it anywhere, and since the Serial Number is on the Manual, I am pretty much screwed.
So I was wondering if any of you know where to get a Serial Number for windows 98. Or, if there is anything else that I could do.
I know that this might be illegal, but I consider Windows 98 a junk that is no longer supported by Microsoft and I plan to replace anyway, but I still want to use it for now.
Thank you for your help.

[Updated on: Sat, 26 August 2006 18:27]

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Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215351 is a reply to message #215346] Sat, 26 August 2006 12:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Have you tried to google for "win98 serial"?

Note: I am just helping you refine your research methods, I am not condoning piracy.

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Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215359 is a reply to message #215346] Sat, 26 August 2006 13:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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read my pm
Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215368 is a reply to message #215346] Sat, 26 August 2006 14:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Why don't you install a Linux distrobution?

Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215382 is a reply to message #215346] Sat, 26 August 2006 15:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Probably really comfortable with Windows.
Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215384 is a reply to message #215346] Sat, 26 August 2006 15:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I didn't know you could play Renegade on Linux.

Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215396 is a reply to message #215346] Sat, 26 August 2006 18:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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with wine you can Razz
Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215400 is a reply to message #215346] Sat, 26 August 2006 18:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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You can play Renegade under Linux using Wine, see this link.

Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215401 is a reply to message #215346] Sat, 26 August 2006 18:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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RenGuard will not work under WINE though.


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Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215422 is a reply to message #215346] Sat, 26 August 2006 21:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thanks, I'll give that a look see.

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Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215426 is a reply to message #215346] Sat, 26 August 2006 21:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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O.K everything works now thank you for your help.

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Hasta la vista, baby!
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Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #215460 is a reply to message #215401] Sun, 27 August 2006 02:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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jonwil wrote on Sat, 26 August 2006 20:49

RenGuard will not work under WINE though.


That doesn't really care.


Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #217889 is a reply to message #215346] Thu, 07 September 2006 12:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I just found my real Serial Number, so now I would like to ask if I should re-install Windows and put in my real Serial Number, or leave as it is.
Of course, if there are other ways to change the windows serial number without re-installing, I am open to any suggestions.


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Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #217907 is a reply to message #215346] Thu, 07 September 2006 13:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Registry vaule?

I don't know, it's been some time since i used Win98.
Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #217922 is a reply to message #215346] Thu, 07 September 2006 14:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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change it in the registry Razz
Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #217924 is a reply to message #215346] Thu, 07 September 2006 14:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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But where in the registry?
Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #217929 is a reply to message #215346] Thu, 07 September 2006 14:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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"Reinstalling Windows 98"

I guarentee your computer will last longer without Win98, but if it's THAT important... Wink


No. Seriously. No.
Re: Reinstalling Windows 98 [message #217934 is a reply to message #215346] Thu, 07 September 2006 15:21 Go to previous message
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run C:\Windows\Command\Find /I "ProductKey" C:\Windows\System.dat
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