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Registration Code for Windows 98?

Hey all,
I've got a hacker question for somebody.  I have a nearly ten year old Gateway PC I was going to get tuned up for my kid, and it required a reformatting and reloading of Windows 98.  Well, you guessed it, it wants the original registration code (25 digits?) before it will let Windows 98 launch.  Guess what?  I lost that years ago, even though it is the same Win98 that came loaded on the PC new that I bought.  I worked on this dumb PC all night and finally thought I was almost there and this cropped up.  Does anybody know a way around this, or does anybody know how to generate a legitimate code so that I can get this machine going?  I sure would appreciate it.

Fordman3

Registration Code for Windows 98?

Reply #1 –
These should help (from Serials 2000)

XJ3XX-YR4CJ-TQD6J-76QJR–GJMJB
G4YVH-2XCQJ-FD9J9-DD62T-C7G2W
B4DWD-2B3KX-KT7MR-GQXVB-WFMFY
BBH2G-D2VK9-QD4M9-F63XB-43C33
D4Y9Q-4QYBY-22WBG-249HD-VGGD8 
F2HFQ-2Q82W-MQVJM-JYBGV-JRXM8
FT9CH-XVXW7-7BFCM-RPR49-VDHYD 
HGBRM-RBK3V-M9FXV-YCXDK-V38J4
JHVBP-T6TMP-GX8XJ-CMGDP-K8CCX 
K4HVD-Q9TJ9-6CRX9-C9G68-RQ2D3 <--This is the one I used eleven billion times - actually had it memorized
D8PZY-F7H7D-M8D6M-DY4KC-FD83D
KHHYQ-BFCFC-X99F9-DPR8Y-F93P8 
W7XTC-2YWFB-K6BPT-GMHMV-B6FDY
RJHYG-KHCHF-DYYGK-3D9C7-GJR3Y 
TT4JY-BHTJ4-YRGK8-MDTBW-CQ3Q6
P9XXR-T7GTW-HD7XY-BXRGW-W64WY 
DBJRF-6RTGC-86Q7V-3D28H-VR3C6
CJFV2-KJYWD-YFJBB-KQ7QR-V7G43
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1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

Registration Code for Windows 98?

Reply #2 –
Here's what's in my WindowsInstallCodes.txt file....


"How do I install Windows98 without using a product key and
bypassing the upgrade check?"

---------------------------------------------------------------
Method 1:

DISCLAIMER:  THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT DO THIS.  IT IS ILLEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES. IT VIOLATES THE MICROSOFT LICENSE AGREEMENT THAT YOU AGREE TO WHEN YOU INSTALL WINDOWS98. THIS INFORMATION WAS SENT TO ME ANONYMOUSLY.
I DO NOT KNOW IF IT ACTUALLY DOES WHAT IT PURPORTS TO DO. I DO NOT WANT TO FIND OUT.  DO NOT DO IT.

ANONYMOUS writes:

"To bypass the product key on Windows 98, do the following:

copy the entire Win98 directory from the CD to a directory on
the hard drive

extract precopy1.cab pidgen.dll

debug pidgen.dll
-e 1ed7
xxxx:1ED7 39. 8b
-e 1edf
xxxx:1EDF 39. 8b
-w
-q

For those with a hex editor, patch offset 1dd7h and 1ddfh from
bytecode 39h to byttecode 8bh.  Debug works fine (file is <64k
so no segment adjustments are necessary) for patching small
files like this one.

run SETUP and type in ANYTHING for the serial number.  The only
exception is all zeros; that's apparently a backdoor that was
shutdown before pidgen.dll was released.

Win98 will use the modified pidgen.dll file instead of the
unmodified one stored inside of precopy1.cab archive.

-----------------------------------------------------------

Method 2:

This method only works with the OEM version.

1. Install Windows 98 as you normally would.
2. At some point when it is finished, it will reboot the machine and ask for the product ID. Abort it and shut the machine down when it asks.
3. Reboot the machine, and press F8 when it says Starting Windows 98. Choose Safe Mode.
4. Once in safe mode, use regedit to find the product id (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion).
5. Change the product id to be anything you want. It doesn't appear to care what you enter as long as something is in there.
5. Reboot the machine. It should continue with the setup.
Death awaits you all with nasty, big, pointy teeth.

1988 5.0 Bird, mostly stock, partly not, now gone to T-Bird heaven.
1990 Volvo 740GL. 114 tire-shredding horsies, baby!

Registration Code for Windows 98?

Reply #3 –
have them send you a new disc with the origonal software. It only costs $20, and they will give you the code if you lose it. That way you dont have to worry about it again.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Registration Code for Windows 98?

Reply #4 –
I have a  suggestion after you get 98 working ok go to: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

download the advisor run it then print out a copy. All your good computer information will be on the page or pages. Comes in handy if you crash and your other software programs want you to re-register.