Hi, Matt.
-=> on 03-01-05 01:38, MATT MC_CARTHY wrote to JIM HOLSONBACK <=-

 JH> directory of the standard OEM version.  I didn't check contents of
 JH> the subdirectories, but in the main directory, these two versions are
 JH> identical in filenames, filesizes, and filedates.  Only difference is
 JH> that the full retail Upgrade version is _missing_ the following
 JH> files: FORMAT.COM, OEMSETUP.BIN, and OEMSETUP.EXE.  Anyone interested,

 MM> Odd!  I _do_ have those files on my full retail Upgrade version.  ???

Seems strange, OK.  The Upgrade version here is in a blue cardboard
sleeve, and the disc itself is a light blue color vs. silver like the
std OEM version.  On the upgrade version here,  the small print says
"0398 Part No. X03-30206

Since Win98 will install without those OEMSETUP.* files, I wonder if it
may be those files which lead it to run FDISK without permission under
certain circumstances?

 MM> Each time I've re-installed it, I've had to swap in a Win for
 MM> Workgroups floppy to confirm eligibility for the 'Upgrade' version.

Similar here, but I let it sniff my old Win95 CD disc.

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