Vintage Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 32-bit OEM Full Version (X04-15747)
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Manufacturer description
Condition: New Brand: Microsoft Model: X04-15747 Product Type: Windows 98 Second Edition Software Installation CD Brand new in original packaging with minor package wear. Includes Windows 98 CD only; no extra accessories, CANNOT GUARENTEE VALID PRODUCT KEY.
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SpecPicks scored Vintage Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 32-bit OEM Full Version 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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