Upgrade win98 to SE? (W98)

[LarryG]

I just purchased a Matrox 2500 video editing card. They suggest upgrading to Win2000pro. I now have win98. They say the card will run on win98SE. Can I upgrade to SE? It seems easier than uninstalling win98 and clean starting win2000pro. Any advice?

[theelf]

You can install Win2k without uninstalling win98

[jdharm]

Yes, you can update from 98 to SE. Update disk from <a target="_blank" href=http://queen.pricewatch.com/search/searchcat.idq?ne=37620&l=37574&CiCodePage=Windows-1252&cr=98+upgrade&qc=%2298%22*+AND+%22UPG%22*+AND+@ctd+182&catd=182&ct=Software&cn=Software+-+Operating+Systems>Pricewatch: $16 + s&h</a>. You are correct in thinking an upgrade to 2K is best done as a clean install, since the os's are completely different in nature. But a 98 to SE update isn't as drastic a step and, from what I understand, should be relatively painless.

Josh

"It is easier to stay out than get out."

[report_2]

I have a Sony Video Camera and the manual states that Win98SE is required because Win98FE will not record the sound.

Do you know if your noted 'Update' will resolve this mysterious issue?

[jdharm]

Don't get me to lying. I'd guess 'yes', but Windows isn't know for its reliablilty. I'd install the update, then go to MS and dowload Windows service packs, critical updates and anything else I could just to cover everything. If your only other option is a clean install I'd say it was worth a shot.

Josh

"It is easier to stay out than get out."

[report_2]

I already have everything except the 'SE update'.

Until I read the camera's manual I thought the only difference between first and second editions of Windows after adding all the service packs and updates was FE does not have ICS.

For $16+ I might give it a shot.
Go figure.

[BertImmenschuh]

Found on the 'Net:

What's New in Windows 98 Second Edition

Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition is an update to the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system that enhances the leading consumer operating system with the latest Internet, home networking and hardware technologies.

Windows 98 Second Edition improves Windows 98 by:
Making it work better by enhancing hardware support and improving the initial PC user experience.

Delivering home networking capabilities through Internet Connection Sharing, advanced technologies that enable multiple users to seamlessly and securely access the Web at the same time, using a single shared Internet connection.

Delivering an improved online experience with enhanced Internet browsing, conferencing and multimedia technologies that provide a faster and easier way to take advantage of all that the Internet has to offer.

Key new features and enhancements in Second Edition include:
Internet Explorer 5, Microsoft's popular browser software, provides breakthroughs in Web performance, usability and flexibility.

Windows NetMeeting® 3, the latest version of Microsoft's award-winning Windows-based conferencing software, brings Internet conferencing capability to consumers by offering an easier user interface, data conferencing security, enhanced standards support and more.

Internet Connection Sharing, a set of advanced home networking technologies, enables multiple users to share a single connection to the Internet for simultaneous Internet access.

Windows Media™ Player 6.1, the latest version of Windows Media Player, enables playback of popular multimedia formats, including streaming media such as Windows Media, MP3 and more.

Enhanced IEEE 1394 support gives support for more devices, such as digital camcorders.

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) advancements deliver hardware optimizations and more granular control over settings on a device-class basis.

USB improvements include the capability to work with devices on a per-device basis rather than a per-port basis.

WDM modem support supports USB modems and enables hardware vendors to write a single WDM modem driver for Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional.

WebTV® for Windows updates provide support for a broader array of analog television tuner cards and Advanced Television Enhancement Forum (AVTEF) standards for HTML-based enhanced programming.

DirectX® API 6.1 delivers a variety of improvements to Windows multimedia technologies, including better audio and video synchronization.

Processor and motherboard optimizations for the latest hardware technologies, including Intel Pentium III, are featured.

Device Bay support enables a system to ship with Device Bay hardware.

Windows 98 Customer Service Pack addresses top issues in existing Windows 98 features, such as Windows 98 year 2000 updates.

[LarryG]

Thanks all for the help. I have decided to start from scratch and build a new system. So......good luck

[report_2]

"Enhanced IEEE 1394 support gives support for more devices, such as digital camcorders. "

Perhaps this is the difference that the camera's manual is referring to.

Thanks.

I am also glad that LarryG got what he needed from this post too.
Larry, thanks for letting me share your post.

[BertImmenschuh]

You're welcome, glad to help.