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[rjn02]

I have Project 98 on an older computer that needs a clean install of
operating system to correct a variety of issues. Unfortunately I have lost
the Project 98 disk, and I understand that there is no way to copy the
program from the hard drive. Is there any part of / file of the program that
I can copy that would allow me to purchase and install an upgrade version of
Project, vs. having to spring for a full version? Otherwise it will be a
total loss when I reinstall OS. Thanks RJN

 

[Rod Gill]

Talk to Microsoft, they are the ones most likely to help here. If you
registered Project there shouldn't be a problem.

 

[John]

I have Project 98 on an older computer that needs a clean install of
operating system to correct a variety of issues. Unfortunately I have lost
the Project 98 disk, and I understand that there is no way to copy the
program from the hard drive. Is there any part of / file of the program that
I can copy that would allow me to purchase and install an upgrade version of
Project, vs. having to spring for a full version? Otherwise it will be a
total loss when I reinstall OS. Thanks RJN

rjn,
Try Rod's suggestion first but if you aren't able to get any help from
Microsoft, you can buy many different versions of Project on one of the
on-line auctions. A couple of years ago I bought Project 2000 (full
version) on eBay for $100. So if you are "forced" to buy a new disk you
might also consider upgrading to a newer version. If you do upgrade to
Project 2000 make sure what you buy is the full version and includes the
SR-1 update.

Hope this helps.
John
Project MVP

 

[Steve House [Project MVP]]

I may be wrong but I think all the upgrade looks for is the project exe
file. Before doing your OS upgrade copy all the exe's from the Project
directory onto a floppy. When the upgrade install asks you where the
required files are, just point it at the floppy. If it doesn't work you
haven't lost all that much since a fresh copy is cheap on eBay.