[RESOLVED] can't install win 98 2nd on clean hard drive
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    newlin
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    i have reformatted my hard drive only to find i can't reinstall win 98 2nd ed. i have a boot disk. I only get "this program requires microsoft windows". what files or what do i need to do to make this work?

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    Do you have the full version of 98SE or the upgrade?
    An obstacle is something you see when you take your eyes off your goal.

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    newlin
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    the disk came with the computer. It doesn't say upgrade on it, but I have been told it must be an upgrade disk or I would not get this message.

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    What is the part number listed on the disk?
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    the # is 0499 part no.x0479934

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    try to boot from the cd itself and run setup from there

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    The part # you have is the Windows 98SE Upgrade, from 3.1 and 95.
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