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Windows 98
Upgrade Bypass
Windows 98 normally won't let you upgrade with an OEM or Retail copy - you'd need to use a special Upgrade version. There's a few ways we can get around this.
Method 1: Rename SETUPX.DLL
- Navigate to C:\Windows\System on your existing 95/98 install.
- Rename SETUPX.DLL to something else like SETUPX.OLD.
- Start setup and proceed as normal.
Method 2: Edit SETUPX.DLL
- You'll need to make a directory on your hard disk like C:\Win98 and copy the setup files there.
- Open SETUPX.DLL from the installation files in a hex editor.
- Go to the end of the file where you'll see something like 0.120…….File Copy Engine…
- The 120 indicates the edition type as noted below. Change it to your desired edition.
- Save the file and start setup from the copied directory.
| Value | Edition | Key | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Internal | None | Microsoft use |
| 110 | Select | Some Retail | Precursor to Volume License |
| 111 | MSDN | MSDN | |
| 101 | Retail | Retail | Retail CD |
| 103 | Retail | Retail | Retail Floppy |
| 102 | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade CD |
| 104 | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade Floppy |
| 105 | Upgrade | Upgrade | Electronic Upgrade |
| 112 | Step-Up | Step-Up | 98FE to 98SE only |
| 116 | Upgrade (OEM) | OEM | |
| 115 | OEM | OEM | Full OEM Version |
| 120 | OEM | OEM | OEM Restore disc |
Setup Switches
Windows 98 allows all of the previous setup switches from Windows 95 plus the following new ones:
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /m | Bypasses playing the intro .wav file |
| /na |
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