[SOLVED] Windows 98 help

kirk55555 · 11-18-2008, 04:42 PM

First: I don't have internet at home right now, I use the computers at the public library. So, I have an important question.

A used computer I got a while ago uses Ubuntu as an operating system. While this would be a good OS for people with internet, I don't have internet, so I can't watch DVD's or install anything on the computer.

I put this question in this section because I'm thinking of buying another OS, and buying an old copy of Windows 98 is the only thing I'll be able to afford.

My question: Does Windows 98 require you to register it through the internet like Windows XP does? I need to know this before I buy a of windows 98, since I won't be getting internet at home anytime soon.

dai · 11-18-2008, 08:34 PM

not unless they have changed it

**kev1952** · 11-18-2008, 10:18 PM

One thing to keep in mind.... if you are buying 98 secondhand then make sure it's not installed on another computer as this would be a breach of the EULA and may cause you problems in the future. Also, MS have discontinued support for 98 now.

**blah789** · 11-19-2008, 08:04 AM

Windows 98 doesn't require activation. If you're looking for the closest thing to XP, but without activation, may I suggest Windows 2000? It's virtually as robust, minus the fisher price interface. Windows 2000 is definitely more stable than Windows 98.

kirk55555 · 11-19-2008, 09:43 AM

Thanks for the help.

11-18-2008, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
kirk55555 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Ubuntu	[SOLVED] Windows 98 help First: I don't have internet at home right now, I use the computers at the public library. So, I have an important question. A used computer I got a while ago uses Ubuntu as an operating system. While this would be a good OS for people with internet, I don't have internet, so I can't watch DVD's or install anything on the computer. I put this question in this section because I'm thinking of buying another OS, and buying an old copy of Windows 98 is the only thing I'll be able to afford. My question: Does Windows 98 require you to register it through the internet like Windows XP does? I need to know this before I buy a of windows 98, since I won't be getting internet at home anytime soon. Last edited by kirk55555; 11-18-2008 at 04:43 PM.

11-18-2008, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,637 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Windows 98 help not unless they have changed it __________________

11-18-2008, 10:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
kev1952 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 1,007 OS: Win Vista Home Premium	Re: Windows 98 help One thing to keep in mind.... if you are buying 98 secondhand then make sure it's not installed on another computer as this would be a breach of the EULA and may cause you problems in the future. Also, MS have discontinued support for 98 now. __________________ Cheers.... Kev *"The Definition of an Upgrade: Take old bugs out, put new ones in."* Please don't send me PM's for support. Post in the forums for everyone to benefit.

11-19-2008, 08:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
blah789 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,304 OS: Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP3	Re: Windows 98 help Windows 98 doesn't require activation. If you're looking for the closest thing to XP, but without activation, may I suggest Windows 2000? It's virtually as robust, minus the fisher price interface. Windows 2000 is definitely more stable than Windows 98.

11-19-2008, 09:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
kirk55555 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Ubuntu	Re: Windows 98 help Thanks for the help.