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by egsiegmund

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I am trying to install Windows 98 SE to update Windows 98 First ed. Both Widows cd's (1st & 2nd eds) are microsoft products(no copies) but during the installation as I get to enter the product key I get the message "You cannot complete Setup withouta valid Product key". I can get no farther in the installation and cannot decide what the problem might be. Is ther something else I might try to correct the situation. I have been using the 1st ed for many years so I am sure it is okay.

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by kwduke

I'm sure you are double checking that you are entering the correct product key from the cd..if so then..Did you buy a complete version of 98SE or an "upgrade" version of 98SE... It seems as though you bought the full version for use on a machine without an existing O.S....

by ann777

Have someone else read the product key to you. Make sure that you have input it correctly before hitting that submit key. These keys are very long now, and it is easy to transpose a few digits or read them wrong.

Also if the Win98SE cd is afull version cd, you may need to wipe your hdd and essentially install it from a newly formatted drive. Oftentimes that's best anyway. Backup your data files and then try that if your cd does not have the word "Upgrade" on it.

by egsiegmund

The key code is correctly entered. The disc is labeled "For users of Widows 98", Microsoft Windows 98, Second Edition Udates, includes system updates, internet Explorer 5,Internet Connection Sharing,and more". It does not appear to be a full upgrade.
Emil

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