Condition: Pre-owned, vintage condition. Shows cosmetic wear including staining and yellowing consistent with age. COA sticker and Product Key are fully legible.
Description:
This is an original "Getting Started" manual for Microsoft Windows 98, featuring the essential Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and Product Key on the front cover. This is the OEM version originally distributed with Micro Electronics, Inc. systems, carrying part number X04-15747.
Buying this vintage physical copy is superior to finding digital abandonware because it provides you with a genuine, period-accurate license key essential for authentic retro PC builds. Whether you are restoring a classic 90s gaming rig or completing a physical software collection, having the tangible manual and official sticker adds provenance and value that a text file key simply cannot match. This unit includes the specific 25-character activation code required for installation.
Key Features:
Genuine COA: Features the integrated Certificate of Authenticity strip with a clear, readable Product Key.
OEM Distribution: Authentic "For distribution with a new PC only" version, ideal for system builders and restorers.
Vintage Authenticity: Original 1998 document, not a reproduction, perfect for collectors of computing history.
Compatibility: Designed for Windows 98 First Edition installations (verify specific OEM requirements).
Part Numbers: Front cover X04-15747; Back cover X03-73523.
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