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Win 98 program not accepting key code

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by findersquatnum

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How do I deal with a computer not accepting the key code after installing the window 98 sec. program? I'm only able to access in safe mode. Is there a codec site that I might get a key code that will work if this one wont? It's worked fine up til now.

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by zlitocook

Are you updating or installing fresh? Are you using the key code off the cd? Microsoft has too many questions about this to list. Giving out key numbers is a no-no. Be sure you are using lower case and every number and letter is correct.

by thechas

You must have the correct product key for the W98 CD that you are using.
There are several different versions of W98 SE.

Upgrade from W98
Retail Upgrade
Retail Full
OEM

Each has a different key code sequence.

I also suspect that there is a different set of keys for each production run.

A codec and a product key are 2 different items.

A codec is a enCODEr deCODEr used for converting analog signals into data streams and back.

The product key is an alpha-numeric sequence thatis used to unlock software.

Chas

by findersquatnum

As I have seen in the past you did it again! Not so much what you said but how you said it,"Different set of keys for ea. production run" and "several different versions". I went ahead and tried another uninstall- reinstall with my brothers disc (same vertion Win98sec) and it took the numbers. Don't know why it didn't take, brand new computer, my cd checks out ok. But it's working now Thanks alot!

by gary mcp

Windows stores its key code in a few different places. If you're reinstalling over a functional install of windows, it requires that you input the same key code as it was installed with.

Since you say you can get into safe mode, I think you should check the key code on the pc (right-click My Computer, then click properties), then run the install with that number.

Hope This Helps,
Gary

by findersquatnum

unfortunatly, I was doing a new install and the only one listed was the one I was using, go figure? Still not accepting number.

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