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munkle
07-04-2006, 08:17 PM
I got an old computer from a friend, and it has windows 98, but I dont have any disks and would like to format it, how would I get a disk? I have a license and key, all I need is a disk.
arkamw
07-04-2006, 08:39 PM
Look no further than bootdisk.com (http://www.bootdisk.com/) for all your bootdisk needs.
munkle
07-04-2006, 08:47 PM
yeah I need a setup disk to install the windows 98 OS, I checked that site out, not quite what I need. Unless some how I can install it from a floppy which the bootdisk exe wanted from that site?
t00thless
07-04-2006, 09:09 PM
i only see a couple options: ask around at work, school, friends, etc. to see who has a disc.

the other option, i dont think im allowed to mention :D
GORANKAR
07-04-2006, 09:16 PM
If you can find a copy to download, it is OK as long as you are using a legit key..
Langford
07-04-2006, 09:35 PM
NOS software. Cost more than than just borrowing one, but it's an option.
These guys showed up on a pricewatch search:
http://www.esuperdeal.com/cgi-bin/ait-prodlist.asp?menu_no=11
http://www.9software.com/category_s/1.htm
http://www.productquest.net/miopsy.html

However, just throwing out an idea. Linux has been very nice letely.
http://ubuntu.com
munkle
07-04-2006, 10:33 PM
Just tried unbuntu on the machine, it wont load after a certain point.
Langford
07-04-2006, 10:55 PM
Just tried unbuntu on the machine, it wont load after a certain point.
How much RAM do you have? It needs at least 128MB.
You could try Xubuntu.
munkle
07-05-2006, 01:33 AM
How much RAM do you have? It needs at least 128MB.
You could try Xubuntu.
that would be why, the comp only has 64
GORANKAR
07-05-2006, 06:28 PM
Try Damn Small Linux.. Not as user freindly as win98 or even unbuntu, but for websurfing, email, and other light stuff it would be fine..
Unknown-One
07-05-2006, 07:18 PM
Whats wrong with the bootdisk's on bootdisk.com?

Here's the direct link to the Windows 98 SE bootdisk:
http://www.msu-hb.de/download/boot98se.exe

Run that program with a blank floppy in your drive and it will make the disk for you.
Langford
07-05-2006, 07:42 PM
Whats wrong with the bootdisk's on bootdisk.com?

Here's the direct link to the Windows 98 SE bootdisk:
http://www.msu-hb.de/download/boot98se.exe

Run that program with a blank floppy in your drive and it will make the disk for you.
He needs the whole install CD.
mikeblas
07-05-2006, 10:47 PM
If you can find a copy to download, it is OK as long as you are using a legit key..
That's irresponsible advice.
Xeon22
07-05-2006, 11:41 PM
No it's not. It's not illegal w hatsoever to have/use burned copies, if you have a legit license, even if you download them from say, through bittorrent. You can use a program such as Belarc Advisor, and it will give you the CD Key used for the installation, in which you can use with the media should you get ahold of it.
swatbat
07-05-2006, 11:41 PM
That's irresponsible advice.

So is borrowing a cd unless he happens to have a COA with the machine. Anyway I'm sure you can pick one up cheap if you look around. Or go with the irresponsible advice and borrow one.
Javelin3o4
07-06-2006, 12:50 AM
No it's not. It's not illegal w hatsoever to have/use burned copies, if you have a legit license, even if you download them from say, through bittorrent. You can use a program such as Belarc Advisor, and it will give you the CD Key used for the installation, in which you can use with the media should you get ahold of it.

you dont even need a 3rd party app to get teh cdkey from win98...just open regedit and search for "productkey" (without the quotes ofcourse) and in a few sec's it will pull it up. I remember old retail versions of Win95 could install with all 1's as the cdkey
mikeblas
07-06-2006, 01:02 AM
No it's not. It's not illegal w hatsoever to have/use burned copies, if you have a legit license, even if you download them from say, through bittorrent.If you download from some torrent, how do you know you're getting good bits? Without malware built-in? Only a fool would use such software.
GORANKAR
07-06-2006, 06:35 PM
If you download from some torrent, how do you know you're getting good bits? Without malware built-in? Only a fool would use such software.

You do have a point there.. Didn't think of it whilst I was posting.. Borrow a copy from someone, downloading it, unless it was a file share from some one you trust, would prolly not be a good idea....
munkle
07-11-2006, 09:36 PM
I found a friend with a windows 98 disk and got everything to work, but I would like to make a copy of the disk so I dont have to borrow one all the time, is this legal? and if it is, how do I do it, because I assume its protected.
OldMX
07-11-2006, 09:51 PM
Just copy the ..\Win98 folder to your hard disk :D

oldmx