Microsoft KB Archive/232678

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

Article ID: 232678

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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This article was previously published under Q232678



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

Keywords: kbprb kbsetup KB232678

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