Windows xp upgrade

[sagaware]

Hi, my pc is windows 98 se edition im installed it with a genuine windows 98 se retail cd rom, now i have windows xp upgrade cd, i would like to upgrate w 98 to win xp.

its all good but , my question is after upgrading to windows xp can i use my windows 98 se cd rom on another pc?

 

[Reepime]

At this point, I doubt Microsoft is following the licenses for Windows 98...

But, technically, if you own the retail CD, then yes, you could transfer it to another device you own. If you're the original first owner of the retail, then you can transfer it to 1 other person who can use it on any device they own (you no longer would be allowed to) and they would not be able to transfer it to anyone else (or even back to you as it's already been transferred once).

 

[Kenton82]

Interesting article about location of the product license key for Windows 98 and earlier: https://www.lifewire.com/find-your-windows-98-95-or-me-product-key-code-2625095

 

[sagaware]

im not planning transfer it another person, i would like to use them both on different hardwares, so my windows 98 se retail cdrom still usable after upgrade?

 

[Reepime]

Interesting article about location of the product license key for Windows 98 and earlier: https://www.lifewire.com/find-your-windows-98-95-or-me-product-key-code-2625095

This program makes it much easier to find the product keys and has a long support list:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

 

[13thmonkey]

At this point, I doubt Microsoft is following the licenses for Windows 98...

But, technically, if you own the retail CD, then yes, you could transfer it to another device you own. If you're the original first owner of the retail, then you can transfer it to 1 other person who can use it on any device they own (you no longer would be allowed to) and they would not be able to transfer it to anyone else (or even back to you as it's already been transferred once).

I disagree, because it is an xp upgrade disk/license, it consumes the 98 license. Were it a full xp license i would agree with you.

 

[USAFRet]

Hi, my pc is windows 98 se edition im installed it with a genuine windows 98 se retail cd rom, now i have windows xp upgrade cd, i would like to upgrate w 98 to win xp.

its all good but , my question is after upgrading to windows xp can i use my windows 98 se cd rom on another pc?

No.
The Upgrade to XP consumes the Win 98 license.
You don't get to use both.

 

[Reepime]

USAFRet is correct, it consumes the 98 Key. I missed it was an "Upgrade" cd (apparently I need more sleep)...

 

[Kenton82]

USAFRet is correct, it consumes the 98 Key. I missed it was an "Upgrade" cd (apparently I need more sleep)...

And me..... Off to bed

 

[sagaware]

thanks for answers. so i need one more windows 98 license...

 

[Reepime]

Just out of curiosity, what are you doing that involves Win98? Is it for Nostalgia or some super old software (it's almost 20 years old!!!!).

 

[sagaware]

yes just for nostalgia and, still usable for simple tasks, simple programs etc..