Err Msg: The Windows 98 Files That Are Required For This...

ID: Q232678


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition


SYMPTOMS

When you try to install Windows 98 Second Edition Updates, you may receive the following error message:

The Windows 98 files that are required for this upgrade cannot be found on your computer. You must install a complete version of Windows 98 before installing Windows 98 Second Edition.


CAUSE

This issue can occur if you try to install Windows 98 Second Edition Updates on a computer running a version of Microsoft Windows other than Windows 98.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, only use Windows 98 Second Edition Updates to update Windows 98-based computers.


MORE INFORMATION

Windows 98 Second Edition is available in the following versions:

  • Windows 98 Second Edition Full Version


  • Windows 98 Second Edition Upgrade Version


  • Windows 98 Second Edition Updates


  • Windows 98 Second Edition OEM versions


Additional query words:

Keywords : kbsetup win98se
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: December 29, 1999
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