Clint:
That sure is a strange request. Following
is some information for you to ponder.
The product ID appears only once in the registry for
both win98SE and win95 -B . I think it can be changed
without any harm in that one place. As always, save a
copy of the registry as a backup before changing
anything.
The number can be read by going to
My Computer\Control Panel\System
in both win 98SE and win95. It can be
changed in the registry by going to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion- ProductID
Win95 has no ProductKey but the ProductKey for Win98SE
can be found next to the ProductID.
The ProductID is required to complete the installation
of win95. If you are trying to install win95 from a different
installation disc over a previous installation of win95, the
Product ID for the new disc will not work. You have to
enter the ProductID for the old installation already on
the computer.
The ProductKey is required to complete the win98SE
installation. I do not know if it serves any other
purpose.
Wally
On Fri, 24 Dec 2004 04:08:51 -0600 "Support-OrpheusComputing.com"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Does anyone remember how to change the Win98/SE Product ID
> installation number AFTER an install? A customer asked me this
> the other day, and I told them, but I can't find the info now!
> I searched online for it and now can't find the info.
>
> I found the current # in the registry but it can't be as simple
> as only changing that...or is it? The info I found on this the
> other day I think involved a program that did it.
> Thanks,
> -Clint
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