Nasty trick:

Boot in DOS mode (Command Prompt), do CD \WINDOWS and DEL WIN.COM (as an
alternative, rather REName the file to WIN.BAK for instance). Then reboot
using Ctrl-Alt-Del, but boot from the 98SE install disk. When asked if you'd
like to install to C:\WINDOWS.000 (doesn't always happen), just choose
C:\WINDOWS and continue. It should "update" to Windows 98SE, keeping
settings, etc in tact.

Sometimes it is also necessary to delete the file C:\SYSTEM.1ST, which is
hidden and system. This can be changed with the old DOS command >attrib -srh
<filename>.

Even though I cannot put any guarantees to this, I have personally used this
method a few times. I have to clearly state that I won't be responsible if
anything goes wrong. :-)

Cheers
Werner


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jinx" <joecolquitt@CLEAR.NET.NZ>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 3:43 PM
Subject: [OT]:Win98 to 98SE


> I have conflicting opinions about whether it's possible to upgrade
> from 98 to 98 Second Edition
>
> I'm led to believe that 95 to 98SE is OK, but 98 to 98SE is not
> possible, and that the 98 will have to be removed first
>
> What's the skinny ? For example, if 98 removal is required, will
> 98SE search out and maintain links, pathways, h/w settings etc ?
>
> TIA
>
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