MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 UPGRADE NEW VERSION SEALED 0398 Part X03-30200
Bottom line: The MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 UPGRADE NEW VERSION SEALED 0398 Part X03-30200 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro software & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Full Specifications
| edition | Upgrade |
|---|---|
| part_number | X03-30200 |
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