"Georg" wrote:

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And hopefully your "forced upgrade" isn't as bad as it seems. If the
versions of applications you're running right now are installable on a Win2K
platform, there's a decent chance it can run in a WinXP platform.

I myself have Money 2002, Office 2000, Norton Systemworks 2002, and Encarta
2000 all running great on a WinXP system.

Good luck,

Dave

"wiredup" <wiredup[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Georg,

With all due respect Georg, it might be time to upgrade. Windows 98 (both
versions) have been end-of-life for a very, very long time.

You are now in something Systems Engineers coin "Obsolescence Risk." That
is, you can upgrade now, while you can take your time OR later, when your
system crashes, none of the avail hardware works or you cannot get support...

To answer your specific question: YES, you'll have to upgrade to Windows 98
Second Edition, YES you would have to pay for it, however it is now no longer
for purchase.

Your best option: Upgrade to Windows XP Home.

"Georg" wrote:

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I was trying to install the M05 trial but it requires Windows 98 second
edition. I am using Windows98 [first edition]. Can I upgrade it to second
edition without cost or am I forced to buy new Windows version ? (which set
off a chain of upgrades for me)