Reinstalling Project 98

[Bruce Blais]

I recently had Windows 98 become terminally ill, and
rather than reformat my hard drive, added a second drive
to do the Windows reinstall on. That worked well, and I
was able to reinstall Outlook, Visio, FrontPage, etc., all
but Project98. The problem is that Project98 is an upgrade
and needs a previous version. I have the floppies to
version 4.1 and when I try to start with reinstalling
V4.1, it wants a qualifying Win95 product. Unfortunately,
none of qualifying Win95 exist on my computer anymore.

The previous installation of Project98 is now on my D:\
drive, (what used to be the C:\ drive) but I cannot get
the Setup program to recognize previous installation so it
can proceed with the installation. Any suggestions on how
I can overcome the problem other than buying new software?

Thanks

 

[Mike Glen]

Hi Bruce,

Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup

Without spending money, I think you're out of luck. You could try to see if
Microsoft is willing to help. Otherwise, your cheapest option is probably
to try an auction house like eBay to pick up a full version of P98.

FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information can be seen at
this web address: http://www.mvps.org/project/

Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on

Mike Glen
Project MVP

 

[Bruce Blais]

Mike;

Thanks for the reply. As for Microsoft providing support,
it has been my experience that you don't get what you pay
for or expect. One would think their product registration
processes could accommodate such situartions, but then
they do not have a reputation for being customer-centric
unless you are big.

I will try the other options you suggested, and if I end
up having to purchase a new product, will consider all the
options.

Thanks again,

Bruce Blais, PE
Principal Consultant
PCN Professionals, Inc.
Richardson (Dallas) Texas USA
972-699-7800 www.pcn-pros.com

 

[Mike Glen]

You're welcome, Bruce
You could try MS again!

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP