MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 FULL ENGLISH VERSION OPERATING SYSTEM MS WIN =NEW=
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Manufacturer description
Windows 98 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) with Product Key (NO MANUAL). Windows 98 Full Version OEM CD-ROM (You don’t need a previous version of windows to install). Picture is of the EXACT item you will receive (OPENED BUT UNUSED).
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Full Specifications
| edition | Full |
|---|---|
| language | English |
| license_type | OEM |
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