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 enlarge | From: Microsoft
Category: Software
List Price: $109.00
Buy New: $43.50
You Save: $65.50 (60%)
New (7) Used (9) from $24.99
Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 2175
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows 98
Media: CD-ROM
Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Windows 3x and below
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 8 x 1.9
MPN: 730-00848
Model: 730-00848
UPC: 659556102791
EAN: 0659556102791
ASIN: B00002JV50
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Hopes dashed. July 11, 2001
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
With all of the USB devices now available, I needed to upgrade my laptop from Windows 95 to 98. I purchased the upgrade, attempted to load it, and my system froze after an hour's worth of labor loading it. I called Microsoft's help line (a toll call, by the way), and wasted another two hours. The technician told me I needed to update my drivers. I did that, tried to load 98 again (another hour or more), and it failed just the same. This product has cost me more in lost time than the price I paid for it. I will be returning the product.
 Best version of Windows for home use. June 6, 2001
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
For anyone looking for the best operating for their home, I'd recommend this. Most people have been raised on Windows software, and this is the best operating system Microsoft has out. I've tried every version of Windows (except 2000 DataCenter Server, but I have yet to meet someone who has) and this worked the best on my system and my peers systems. Use this OS unless you're more experienced and can handle Linux.
 What is everyone talking about? March 24, 2001
56 out of 59 found this review helpful
I have been reading the reviews about Windows 98 SE, and people say it sucks. I disagree! I admit that Windows 98 SE does have a couple of bugs, but it for sure has less than Windows 95. The only problem with it is that sometimes it hangs during shutdown, but that is only a minor problem. Its more stable than 95 and has more features. It is easier to use and is faster too. The upgrade went great and only took about 30 min. For all those people with "name brand pc's" that have trouble upgrading I have one too. Its a Compaq Presario 8760, with 166MHz and 64mb of ram. Windows 98 SE also comes with a new version of DirectX and even has Microsoft Plus included. It features more 3D icons, and has a mini-desktop in the taskbar. Windows 98 also has an improved start menu and help capabilites. It even comes with Windows Update which goes on the internet and shows you new files you can get for it. Oh yeah... the startup is alot faster (about 50 sec). Windows 98 also has better system tools and network capabilites. So if you are using Windows 3.1 or 95, and your computer can't handle the newest version of Windows (ME) than go with Windows 98! Its worth it.
Not great but still okay March 1, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My experience with this product overall is pretty good. The system is reasonably stable and the performance with some graphics-intensive games has been excellent. The shuddering effects I used to experience with very demanding games is mostly gone, although if I really push things to the limit I can still get it occasionally. I may not be able to blame this totally on 98, because my video card, although a decent nVidia adaptor, has only 8 megs of memory. With a fancier card with 16 or 32 megs of memory I'm sure things would be even better. Overall, however, the several improvements made to speed up memory processes seem to have worked okay here.
Par for the course February 25, 2001
As usual, Microsoft dropped the ball. Using Windows 98 is guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes. As a web designer I find that Windows 98 costs me more in lost time (hangups, lockups, etc.) than is worth while. Stick with Windows 95. Win 98 is barely a patch program - much less an "upgrade". Don't let Billion Dollar Bill Gates rob you again!
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