Skip to main content
Vintage Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 32-bit OEM Full Version (X04-15747)
Microsoft

Vintage Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 32-bit OEM Full Version (X04-15747)

Bottom line: The Vintage Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 32-bit OEM Full Version 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.

Live pricing on eBay

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Before you buy

  • Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

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.

SpecPicks Verdict

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.

Common buyer scenarios for retro software & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Hardware benchmark data

Ready to buy?

Vintage Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 32-bit OEM Full Version (X04-15747) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

See live eBay listings →

Related Retro Software & Media

More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all articles & guides →

More reviews from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all reviews →

Earliest SpecPicks reviews

Browse full archive →