SEALED Microsoft Windows 98 SE Second Edition Full Edition Refresh 2 Intl. Win98
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SEALEDMicrosoft Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) Refresh 2 International Edition. Includes Windows 98 Full Edition CD-ROM, Boot Floppy Disk, Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and Original Manual.
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Full Specifications
| region | International |
|---|---|
| edition | Refresh 2 |
| includes | CD-ROM,boot floppy,certificate |
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