Microsoft Windows 98 Full Install CD-ROM with COA/Product Key and User Guide
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Manufacturer description
This is the full install of Windows 98 which does not require a previous version of Windows to be installed on the computer (not an upgrade version). Disc in great shape and warranted non-DOA.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Windows 98 Full Install CD-ROM using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Microsoft's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
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