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Greengoose1,
That option was given to me when I posted in 98 forum. Problem is, I don't have 95 either https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ All I have is a restore disc from Emachines, that won't work anywhere else (I'm told). I know...I'm an ill-equipped pain in the a$$...hehe https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ By now, you guys are probably saying, "Does this guy have anything at all...?"
A short history lesson. About two years ago I bought this Emachine 400id. At the time, I didn't have a clue about these things. It seemed like a good deal (and to a certain extent was) but I wasn't aware enough to know about upgrading and the differences between restore,recovery and "real" windows discs. The machine was adequate until now.
There is a chance I can get my hands on a 95 version and then get the upgrade. I would prefer to have a full install of 98 laying around for future puter projects.
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Installing 98SE upgrade from dos:
At the cd-rom prompt type install and it will start installing. Then when it stops it will prompt as to what it is upgrading. At this time I put floppy #1 of 3.1 in, browsed to the floppy disk, clicked ok it scanned it then asked for another floppy and I put that one in, it scanned it and resumed installing of 98SE upgrade.
with the 95 cd you remove the 98 cd, insert the 95 cd browes to it, click ok and 98 will scan the cd, ask for the 98SEcd and then it will finish instaalling.
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maxx, without that e machine you woulnd't know what you know now.
You buy a licensed copy and it is good for one machine. I don't know of unliscened ones that are legal.
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Goose,
I edited my above post. Don't want folks to get the wrong idea. I have a friend who has been into computers for a long time. I'm pretty sure he has a 95 version laying around. All of his machines now run 98 and ME. Here's the question...if he was to sell or give me that disc and it is not installed presently on any other machine, would this be within the legal guidelines?
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Max, I read on here awhile back that there is a place on the net where you can download the Floppy needed for win/3.1 to show as proof. Not sure if it would work or not after seeing what Train posted, but they said it would. Free and legal download....
BTW, as far as your friend is concerned. If he sells you the disk it is Illegal. If he gives it to you it is legal. Atleast that is what I have read about them. You are not allowed to Sell only give away. Also, I check your mail in a few....
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Dodge
I do use 3.1 I have all the disks for it. But my 386 does not work and I ain't going to fix it either. But, will keep it.
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Thanks for the info Dodge. To be honest, all the legal mumbo-jumbo gives me a headache. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Now I have to learn law as well as computers...hehe. I set out to play the game by the rules, but they keep making it more and more aggravating. I am willing to give them whatever they are selling 98 for, if they would just sell it to me. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Sorry, Goose, but I seem to have hijacked your thread. It shouldn't be this difficult to get what I need and want for this project. Why doen't MS just make this stuff available like a magazine makes back issues available. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Just had the wife check and office depot here in town has the upgrade for $89. So check and see if they can order it in for you.
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Thanks Train. We have an Office Depot and an Office Max here. Never occurred to try these places. I was concentrating on electronic shops. Looks like I got somewhere to go this weekend. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
EDIT: Got to take care of a few things now. I can't thank you folks enough for assistance you are giving me. Hope to be back in time for the start of the MACH2 show. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Train, what I meant by that was you stated it asked for two floppy's. Awhile back that was posted here, but the site only had 1 floppy that you could download. So I dont know if you could use it to show as proof or not.
EDIT,,, Max take it easy, hurry back.. BTW, we have got to quit posting to the same thread at the same time.. We have done that 4 times today......lol
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My system asked for #1 and #3 , but have seen post where it asked for all six??? What I posted is my experience. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ - .02 cents
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Dodge check your mail. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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THanks Train. Back at ya...
Can you guys tell me if my HP MB would fit in any Case? I read on here the other day, that you need to make sure to get an adjustable MB slot. I was just wondering what I need to look for in a case for the Mother board.
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Dodge and maxx, You have already paid for your pcs so guess what, use them for back up. Of course I don't know the size of your HD maxx. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Don't worry about the thread, it is here to be used. And you can't take it over because of our secret weapon who is overclocked to talk into next week. hehe
Train, we be lock and lolling. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Dodge: Gotta be real careful with propietary systems such as the HP, Packard Bell, etc.. Often the mobo is designed strictly for their cases--won't fit standard cases and vice-versa. Really not sure on that HP.
