Windows 98 Second Edition
Windows 98 Second Edition, often referred to as Windows 98 SE, represents a continuation of the Windows 95 operating system. One of the notable shifts in this version is a significant emphasis on web integration. Everything from the help system to various applications and even the desktop interface was redesigned to make extensive use of Internet Explorer.
Underneath it all, Windows 98 still relies on the same "MS-DOS 7.1" foundation with FAT32 support, similar to Windows 95 OSR2. Notably, it also includes support for USB devices. Windows 98 had two major releases, starting with the First Edition and followed by the Second Edition. Subsequently, it was succeeded by Windows ME.
If you're looking to download Windows 98 and it doesn't include a boot disk, you can check out Microsoft Windows Boot Disks.
In case the provided serial numbers don't work for a specific release, you can refer to the Serials thread for further assistance."
"Windows 98 Second Edition, an update to the original Windows 98, brought several enhancements to the table:Improved support for modems and sound/audio cards through the Windows Driver Model.
Enhanced USB support.
Wake on LAN support for network functionality.
FireWire DV camcorder support for multimedia enthusiasts.
SBP-2 Mass Storage device support for external storage devices.
Upgraded Internet Explorer from version 4.0 to 5.0.
Introduction of Internet Connection Sharing, simplifying network sharing.
Inclusion of DirectX 6.1 with improvements to DirectSound.
Windows Media Player 6.2 replaced the old Windows 3.x/95 "Media Player."
Windows 98 Second Edition could be further updated with the Microsoft .NET framework versions 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0. The Visual C++ 2005 runtime was the last to provide support for Windows 98. The final version of Internet Explorer compatible with 98 SE is 6.0. Other components that could be upgraded included DirectX 9.0c, Windows Installer 2.0, GDI+ redistributable, Remote Desktop Connection (XP 5.1), and Text Services Framework. The last version of Microsoft Office compatible with Windows 98 was Office XP.
Installation Notes: Hardware requirements can be bypassed during setup using the undocumented /nm setup switch, enabling older systems with as little as an 80386 processor and 8MB of RAM to run Windows 98 (though performance may be suboptimal).
Please note that only the OEM Full version is bootable, while all others require a compatible Windows 98 Boot Floppy.
Additional Information:Virtualization software like VMWare and VirtualBox may have issues with Windows 9x. You might need to disable certain acceleration features or consider using emulators like x86Box or PCem for a smoother experience.
For a faster installation and fewer complications, consider copying the 'win98' folder to your hard drive (e.g., c:\win98) and running the setup from there.
If you're looking for a floppy version, you might want to seek it out through appropriate channels."
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