No...  There are some upgrade and system update CD's that will not install unless 
you have an existing viable (correctly operating) install already on the HDD.  These 
are usually marked as such on the CD and were sold cheaply in the stores (about $20-$40). 
 Otherwise you will get a message that they can't be used for installation of the 
system without a previous install already on the HDD (if you try to boot and install 
them).  Even these types of disks came with their own CD Key, so if they don't come 
with one, you won't be able to complete the install.  It is buyer beware for any 
of these discs.

OEM and full retail discs will install but only the full retail will upgrade or install 
clean.  OEM will not upgrade over another install IME. 

Retail upgrade will need qualifing media to be inserted during the install process 
but should install clean (IME).  All of these have their own types of CD keys, so 
you will need an appropriate key to use them.







On Friday, January 25, 2008 at 7:05 am, Louis wrote:

>In the market to purchase Win98 os cd. Is it safe to assume any Win98 install cd 

>will install to a re-formatted hd sans a previous windows installation? 

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