Reuse Old 98SE Disk

[DBuck2]

I have an old windows 98SE disk (Legal) from dead computer, can I load it on a new computer as a Dual boot? Or do I need to fnd and buy another windows 98 SE disk? If yes, how would I do it?
I have too many old games that aren't available to new machines.

 

[rclarke250]

depends on disk, if it OEM, then technically no, that license is tied to the dead computer. If it is a retail disk, sure. You are limited to only having it on one computer at a time. Since it is a dead OS, good luck finding a legal version out there. I suppose you could get a retail Technet sub from microsft, and get a good license that way.

 

[BadBigBen]

you may want to take a look at the ReactOS, it might work with those older programs/games...

or take a look at VirtualBox, instead of dual booting the older OS, create a virtual installed OS, less hassle when it comes down to getting drivers for the hardware that you have now!


React OS

http://www.reactos.org/en/index.html

VirtualBox

https://www.virtualbox.org/

Ben
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