Windows 98 Full Version CD / License = NEW = Japanese
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Manufacturer description
Microsoft Windows 98 full version (Japanese), including the original install CD, product key. This CD allows you to install a copy of Windows OS on a compatible computer. This is a very old OS. This is not a bootable install CD.
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SpecPicks scored Microsoft Windows 98 Full Version CD / License = NEW = Japanese 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
| edition | null |
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| language | Japanese |
| license_type | Retail |
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