Err Msg: The Windows 98 Files That Are Required For This... (232678)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
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
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/30/1999
Keywords:kbprb kbsetup KB232678
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