For many PC enthusiasts, Windows 98 holds a special nostalgic value. Whether you’re a vintage PC gamer, a software archaeologist, or simply need to run legacy applications, setting up Windows 98 can be a trip down memory lane. A crucial step in this process is having a valid product key, often referred to as a CD key or serial key. This article serves as a comprehensive resource for Windows 98 Keygens and serial numbers, helping you find the right key for your installation needs.
Understanding Windows 98 Product Keys
In the era of Windows 98, product activation was less stringent than modern operating systems. However, a product key was still required during installation to verify the legitimacy of your software copy. These keys are typically found on the Windows 98 CD case or documentation that came with your purchase. However, over time, these physical keys can be lost, or you might be dealing with older hardware where the original packaging is no longer available.
This is where the concept of a “keygen” becomes relevant. Short for “key generator,” in this context, it often refers to lists of valid serial numbers that can be used to activate Windows 98. It’s important to note that while these keys might enable installation, their legal standing can be ambiguous, especially if you do not own an original license for Windows 98.
Windows 98 Serial Keys and CD Keys
Below is an extensive list of Windows 98 serial keys and CD keys, categorized for easier navigation. Please note that the effectiveness of these keys may vary depending on the specific version and edition of Windows 98 you are installing.
Windows 95 & Windows 98 General Keys
These keys may work across various versions of Windows 95 and Windows 98.
- Windows 95 :
- CD-key s/n: 875-7215850
- CD-key s/n: 100-1208613
- CD-key s/n: 757-2573155
- Windows 95 (2) :
- CD-key s/n: 727-0208693
- CD-key s/n: 767-0602634
- CD-key s/n: 747-1012622
- Windows 95 (3) :
- CD-key s/n: 105-7756325
- CD-key s/n: 988-0529930
- CD-key s/n: 511-1103646
- Windows 95 (4) :
- CD-key s/n: 889-9850114
- CD-key s/n: 975-4769754
- Windows 95 (build 490) : 100-1208613
- Windows 95 Advisor v1.0 for Win95 :
- s/n: 002-473
- s/n: 002-794
- s/n: 030-734
- s/n: 086-215
- Windows 95 CD-ROM Plus :
- CD-key s/n: 040-0073635
- CD-key s/n: 040-0081471
- CD-key s/n: 040-0081586
- Windows 95 CD-ROM Plus (2) :
- CD-key s/n: 040-0081589
- CD-key s/n: 040-0364433
- CD-key s/n: 040-0594361
- Windows 95 CD-ROM Plus (3) :
- CD-key s/n: 040-0333015
- 040-0114645
- Windows 95 CD-ROM Plus (4) :
- 121-0101264
- 025-0067276
- 100-1208613
- 757-2573155
- 875-7215850
- 425-4287696
- Windows 95 CD-ROM Plus (5) :
- 425-0305114
- 411-2781863
- 415-1565997
- 452-0017643
- 415-1025929
- 425-0977766
- Windows 95 CD-ROM Plus (6) :
- 838-9243820
- 415-1715257
- 415-1614862
- 422-4208734
- 425-1068866
- 415-1595537
- Windows 95 CD-ROM Plus (7) :
- 975-4769754
- 415-1025733
- 422-1234567
- 755-1234567
- 114-0125066
- 415-1715257
- Windows 95 Final NL : 12095-OEM-0004226-12233
- Windows 95 Full Version : 15795-OEM-0001
- Windows 95 OEM Version :
- CD-Key: 12095-OEM-0004226-12233
- 15795-OEM-0001355-07757
- 16595-OEM-0001695-96524
- Windows 95 OEM Version (02) :
- 16595-OEM-0001695-96527
- 30095-OEM-0006161-61513
- 17295-OEM-0001085-48667
- Windows 95 OEM Version (03) :
- 17295-OEM-0001922-52683
- 15395-OEM-0001292-85449
- 11495-OEM-0000052-26220
- Windows 95 OEM Version (04) :
- 10092-OEM-0002302-92097
- 10092-OEM-0002302-93345
- 11195-OEM-0000043-04590
- Windows 95 OEM Version (05) :
- 11195-OEM-0000043-06390
- 27195-OEM-0003272-10122
- 11195-OEM-0000043-05620
- Windows 95 OEM Version (06) :
- 15395-OEM-0001292-85467
- 15395-OEM-0001292-85402
- 15095-OEM-0001175-61439
- Windows 95 OEM Version (07) :
- 11495-OEM-0000052-21091
- 11495-OEM-0000043-11092
- 11195-OEM-0000043-04872
- Windows 95 OEM Version (08) :
- 13995-OEM-0000777-79637
- 15095-OEM-0001175-46652
- 15695-OEM-0001346-00881
- Windows 95 OEM Version (09) :
- 11195-OEM-0000043-11111
- 11195-OEM-0000043-10217
- 24995-OEM-0004361-59221
- Windows 95 OEM Version (10) :
- 13895-OEM-0000716-90166
- 11495-OEM-0000061-97573
- 34095-OEM-0007392-52487
- Windows 95 OEM Version (11) :
- 20795-OEM-0002723-90591
- 16095-OEM-0001535-68203
- 15095-OEM-0001166-90867
- Windows 95 OEM Version (12) :
- 33495-OEM-0007194-19592
- 11495-OEM-0000061-97215
- 35595-OEM-0008492-43325
- Windows 95 OEM Version (13) :
- 11895-OEM-0000194-62506
- 15095-OEM-0001166-90867
- 34895-OEM-0007662-31988
- Windows 95 OEM Version (14) :
- 35295-OEM-0008250-79497
- 31895-OEM-0006654-61329
- 16296-OEM-0012506-78573
- Windows 95 OEM Version (15) :
- 13895-OEM-0000716-68627
- 30195-OEM-0005315-51142
- 12496-OEM-0011212-03586
- Windows 95 OEM Version (16) :
- 13969-OEM-0010166-05693
- 13969-OEM-0010166-05779
- Window’s ’95 Upgrade NL 040-0438517
- Windows 95 plus pak : 28876-062-0805825003490
- Windows 95 v4.00.950 : 24264-425-4287696-06468
- Windows 95 v4.00.950 R2 : 875-7215850
- Windows 95 v4.00.950 R3/R6 : 975-4769754
- Windows 95 Version 4.00 N°34297-OEM-0028317-84646
- Windows 95 Version 4.00 N°34297-OEM-0028317-84934
- W95 OSR: 19995-oem-0002435-60062
- WIN 95 OSR2 s/n: 30195-OEM-00005315-51142
- Windows 97 Code: 26495-OEM-0004791-53803
- OSR2 OEM SN:25596-OEM-0014853-96131
- Windows 95 OEM 15795-oem-0001355-07757
- Windows 95 OSR-2 05697-oem-0019164-28879
- W95OSR2 18895-oem-0002311-53577
- Windows 95 OSR2 Danish : 26996-OEM-0015483-73955
- Windows 95B: 19296-OEM-0013296-09658
Windows 98 Specific Keys
These keys are specifically for various editions and versions of Windows 98.
- Win98 s/n: QK26P-FF74B-XBRH2-C47DQ-PJ4R8
- WIN98 PLUS PACK CD KEY:040-1111111
- MS Windows 98 UGrade BMB9C-2TXWY-TYD2H-FMQ2D-2J84C
- Windows98 build 1708 and 1720 and maybe others – s/n: HGBRM-RBK3V-M9FXV-YCXDK-V38J4
- Windows 98 cd key= HMYYW-XX24C-G244V-J7KQH
- PLUS 98 CD KEY= 814-2259442
- Windows 98 Code: HGBRM-RBK3V-M9FXV-YCXDK-V38J4
- Windows 98 s/n: DTXM2-YVDH9-JHYV2-MPCJH-CCRFH
- Windows 98 s/n: K4HVD-Q9TJ9-6CRX9-C9G68-RQ2D3
- Windows 98 s/n: QDQQ4-Q9WKB-GKBDJ-79DP2-YM8Y4
- Win 98 s/n: K4HVD-Q9TJ9-6CRX9-C9G68-RQ2D3
- Win 98 FULL VERSION: XB88B-9B96V-CRJPG-64882-GQBDD
- Win 98 UPGRADE VERSION: K4HVD-Q9TJ9-6CRX9-C9G68-RQ2D3
- Memphis (WIN 98): K4HVD-Q9TJ9-6CRX9-C9G68-RQ2D3
- Windows 98 Code: K4HVD-Q9TJ9-6CRX9-C9G68-RQ2D3
- Windows 98 OEM Version s/n: VMGGK-72FPD-2PHRP-3HV4R-FYJQJ
- WINDOWS 98 CD KEY s/n: K4HVD-Q9TJ9-6CRX9-C9G68-RQ2D3
- Plus 98 s/n: 465-9812636
- Win 98 s/n: DQYJW-K4HGQ-DKW3T-673GY-PT8F8
- Win98 german s/n: V2JCW-VRT4Y-YC2KJ-X9VC-T90CD
- Windows ’98 PLUS dutch 045-0555265
- Windows98 v4.10.1998 s/n: V9FKD-BY6B6-9JTJH-YCT3H-CJDX7
- Win98 (Upgrade) K4HVD Q9TJ9 6CRX9 C9G68 RQ2D3
- Win98 upgrade OEM: WMC8Q-RFPVP-W3JT6-W4QCP-XB9BF
- Win98 BOXED RETAIL UPGRADE INSTALL
- G2FGT-6HYRW-X2W2C-RT7HW-RF7WX
- C3HJX-FPCVK-V7KKQ-3GCYQ-9Y6HP
- HCGYX-8Q23F-237WM-WJ6TV-9KK72
- TFYX7-9GG6R-PHK2H-TBR44-T6Q79
- CCW67-GWQY3-9TG6G-3P7YP-728JX
- CQKDD-TJC3J-3Y7YJ-8CG9M-22MFF
- Win98 BOXED RETAIL FULL INSTALL
- F73WT-WHD3J-CD4VR-2GWKD-T38YD
- VD4WG-Y998T-3MGWX-GPW2Q-3QVC8
- K4HVD-Q9TJ9-6CRX9-C9G68-RQ2D3
- PYDMY-DVJ9J-996VH-JX66P-9TWKW
- ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURE (OEM)
- FT9CH-XVXW7-7BFCM-RPR49-VDHYD
- PW3DW-PC9D8-Q7VMQ-8YTMY-RTR9G
- M4G3G-77CGM-9FY8T-PMWBC-JJYDM
- TBXVP-MB6YG-MH8W4-VXGW2-QYB9W
- CMT3F-GYCQP-BP29T-TJQY6-WHBMW
- F2WQC-WTPDW-TC9QC-RKPTB-PKHRT
- W8HCH-CGQ6G-9J3MG-77F7J-8XDP3
- XB88B-9B96V-CRJPG-64882-GQBDD
- DKRBQ-TXYCX-6K4GD-4CPJ7-C6B26
- HMTWJ-VPPWP-9BXP8-WD73Y-GGT6M
- D9C9Y-FWH6M-2QG4H-YXWGM-BM7RD
- PTX6T-WTQ9G-C7B2Y-TC3K8-YT4GB
- HK6PD-2QBPV-4RCXY-KRPWT-DM346
- QCWJD-F94YQ-KWQXX-M48M3-MCFQW
- JR36V-8DGVC-64PT2-WB66P-D647J
- KQTRP-WYYMY-XWGWD-996K6-TTQCG
- VYKYV-P48FR-VKT2J-QWR36-VFF8M
- OEM – untested – not sure where 98 uses this, possibly when floppy disks are created or a network license used. It looks like a 95 number… 25295-OEM-0004467-55555
- Win98 s/n: HPKDT-WBTV8-V27YK-3MVFW-6P89J
- Microsoft Plus!98 Serial Number is real simple: 111-1111111
- Win 98 Final s/n: K4HVD-Q9TJ9-6CRX9-C9G68-RQ2D3
- Win98 Full Ver. MKHFQ-MTPJH-CKX9P-646M6-6JC8
- Windows 98 s/n: DQ93P-D6KF9-49T8M-7YR9V-89TTB
- Win98 s/n: Q99PM-2QHFW-FQQMM-WBHK7-XMW4V
- Win98 s/n: CHTQY-DKVKR-6GFRT-X6PHK-7Y6D3
- Windows98 s/n: BWMTW-9G2KG-28J3V-XM2FW-9BHRF
- Windows 98 SE Upgrade s/n: w6gvr 9d2hx 9wmgg 749bx dcvdf
- Plus98 s/n: 468-1766233
- Win98cd s/n: k4hvd-q9tj9-6crx9-c9g68-rq2d3
- Windows 98 s/n: FK0HF-8YF6F-7KRCT-3BBQ-2P2YY
- Windows 98 – product key – GYXX7-K377D-BMV7H-KGHC2-9W2Q3
- Windows 98 OEM Full SN: DKRBQ-TXYCX-6K4GD-4CPJ7-C6B26
- Microsoft Windows 98 Upgrade s/n:
- T8WK9-3JJ99-27X6M-CDPB9-B7WJH
- PMCVY-QXYY6-KGCW9-WVB2H-W8RQ9
- T4GRG-4DM4P-V868T-27KYP-MHF2K
- PQHY6-RDQ2K-68MMH-PXQJ2-KQFF9
- PMCCC-GX9DD-DRK4T-FK4R8-8T6WC
- V9FKD-BY6B6-9JTJH-YCT3H-CJDX7
- HBBHP-K3VPC-FV4PB-84RY3-BV4YX
- WIN98 FULL VERSION WITH IE 5.0 CD s/n: C9TCH-G72Y6-G4DQK-QCQRM-K7XFQ
- Win98 Second Edition V 4.10.2174 A S/N C9TCH-G72Y6-G4DQK-QCQRM-K7XFQ
- Windows 98 Second Edition s/n: W7XTC-2YWFB-K6BPT-GMHMV-B6FDY
- WIN 98 SE: HQ23F-WXWFF-7V3HJ-KCVXT-4FRRM
- Win 98 Second Edition s/n: FT9CH-XVXW7-7BFCM-RPR49-VDHYD
- Win 98 second editions updates s/n: 147080-001
- Win 98 second edition s/n: H8J3X-9HQQG-DQXX7-6GFTJ-DF6MB
Windows 98 Retail and OEM Keys
These sections further categorize keys based on retail or OEM versions.
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Windows 98 SE(Upgrade) – CD-Key: F73WT-WHD3J-CD4VR-2GWKD-T38YD
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Windows 98 BOXED RETAIL FULL INSTALL CD-Key: W7XTC-2YWFB-K6BPT-GMHMV-B6FDY
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Windows 98 BOXED RETAIL FULL INSTALL – CD-Key: K4HVD-Q9TJ9-6CRX9-C9G68-RQ2D3
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Windows 98 BOXED RETAIL FULL INSTALL – CD-Key: PYDMY-DVJ9J-996VH-JX66P-9TWKW
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Windows 98 BOXED RETAIL FULL INSTALL – CD-Key: VD4WG-Y998T-3MGWX-GPW2Q-3QVC8
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Windows 98 BOXED RETAIL(Upgrade) – CD-Key: C3HJX-FPCVK-V7KKQ-3GCYQ-9Y6HP
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Windows 98 BOXED RETAIL(Upgrade) – CD-Key: CCW67-GWQY3-9TG6G-3P7YP-728JX
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Windows 98 BOXED RETAIL(Upgrade) – CD-Key: CQKDD-TJC3J-3Y7YJ-8CG9M-22MFF
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Windows 98 BOXED RETAIL(Upgrade) – CD-Key: G2FGT-6HYRW-X2W2C-RT7HW-RF7WX
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Windows 98 BOXED RETAIL(Upgrade) – CD-Key: HCGYX-8Q23F-237WM-WJ6TV-9KK72
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Windows 98 BOXED RETAIL(Upgrade) – CD-Key: TFYX7-9GG6R-PHK2H-TBR44-T6Q79
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Windows 98 OEM – Serial:
- DKRBQ-TXYCX-6K4GD-4CPJ7-C6B26
- FT9CH-XVXW7-7BFCM-RPR49-VDHYD
- PW3DW-PC9D8-Q7VMQ-8YTMY-RTR9G
- M4G3G-77CGM-9FY8T-PMWBC-JJYDM
- FQYYM-MGGJ7-3J69K-RVQ4T-W8HCH
Windows 98 Build Specific Keys
Keys that are tailored to specific builds of Windows 98.
- Windows 98 Build 1708/Build 1720 – CD-Key: HGBRM-RBK3V-M9FXV-YCXDK-V38J4
- Windows 98 Build 1708 – CD-Key: BBH2G-D2VK9-QD4M9-F63XB-43C33
- Windows 98 Build 1720 CD-Key: HGBRM-RBK3V-M9FXV-YCXDK-V38J4
- Windows 98 Build 1723 – CD-Key: HGBRM-RBK3V-M9FXV-YCXDK-V38J4
Windows 98 Final Version Keys (by Language/Type)
Keys categorized by language or retail/upgrade type for the final release of Windows 98.
- Windows 98 FINAL(Dutch) – CD-Key: GB7WP-RRQCB-HVY29-2K2PX-VGCG8
- Windows 98 FINAL(French) – CD-Key: GDXPD-T99JH-82TMX-BCY9M-4RKW7
- Windows 98 FINAL(German) – CD-Key: FXMKC-FF2F7-86DJY-Y86FC-824MB
- Windows 98 FINAL(Retail) – CD-Key: B4DWD-2B3KX-KT7MR-GQXVB-WFMFY
- Windows 98 FINAL(Retail) – CD-Key: BBH2G-D2VK9-QD4M9-F63XB-43C33
- Windows 98 FINAL(Retail) – CD-Key: D4Y9Q-4QYBY-22WBG-249HD-VGGD8
- Windows 98 FINAL(Retail) – CD-Key: F2HFQ-2Q82W-MQVJM-JYBGV-JRXM8
- Windows 98 FINAL(Retail) – CD-Key: FT9CH-XVXW7-7BFCM-RPR49-VDHYD
- Windows 98 FINAL(Retail) – CD-Key: HGBRM-RBK3V-M9FXV-YCXDK-V38J4
- Windows 98 FINAL(Retail) – CD-Key: JHVBP-T6TMP-GX8XJ-CMGDP-K8CCX
- Windows 98 FINAL(Retail) – CD-Key: K4HVD-Q9TJ9-6CRX9-C9G68-RQ2D3
- Windows 98 FINAL(Retail) – CD-Key: K8F92-DRTF8-D2T6X-R2QX6-2W46B
- Windows 98 FINAL(Retail) – CD-Key: PTX6T-WTQ9G-C7B2Y-TC3K8-YT4GB
- Windows 98 FINAL(Retail) – CD-Key: QCRFR-GG62T-V43B8-MFW8K-7HV66
- Windows 98 FINAL(Upgrade,Italian) – CD-Key: RJMY9-VV4TY-48JCK-MRTJD-7TGJH
- Windows 98 FINAL(Upgrade) – CD-Key: QJGPC-3PGVF-3XDXJ-FFDGR-GRYJP
- Windows 98 FINAL(Upgrade) – CD-Key: TKG6R-B4YBJ-Y7626-HF7CB-PG3Q3
- Windows 98 FINAL(Upgrade) – CD-Key: VPVDT-FVCHY-CWBP3-JP6Y6-7398Q
Windows 98 OSR (Original Service Release) Keys
Keys related to different OSR releases of Windows 98.
- Windows 98 OSR Beta Refresh – CD-Key: C9TCH-G72Y6-G4DQK-QCQRM-K7XFQ
- Windows 98 OSR1 Beta 2 – CD-Key: C9TCH-G72Y6-G4DQK-QCQRM-K7XFQ
- Windows 98 OSR1 Build 2150 – CD-Key: C9TCH-G72Y6-G4DQK-QCQRM-K7XFQ
- Windows 98 OSR1 v4.10.2126 – CD-Key: C9TCH-G72Y6-G4DQK-QCQRM-K7XFQ
- Windows 98 OSR1 v4.10.2131 – CD-Key: C9TCH-G72Y6-G4DQK-QCQRM-K7XFQ
Generic and Other Microsoft Product Keys
Beyond Windows 98, here are some keys for other Microsoft products of that era.
- Win98 – ORIGINAL
- D8PZY – F7H7D – M8D6M -DY4KC – FD83D
- KHHYQ – BFCFC – X99F9 – DPR8Y – F93P8
- R6K72 – J3HHY- H88KB9 – HQ76Y – H2W8J
- Generic MS 9x / NT / VB Serials
- 809 – 1521615
- 364 – 1876497
- 040 – 0164120
- 040 – 1602212
- 808 – 6795177
- 417 – 9934111
- 811 – 7443012
- 811 – 1380196
- 811 – 1379413
- Win2000 Professional -Full Version
- TQ4CV – XPJR3 -KPG3Q – HGH74 – BMYWT
- VXKC4 – 2B3YF – W9MFK – QB3DB – 9Y7MB
- WFX8X – J8FHX – RY234 – RBPPB – QZWBM
- F2T26 – BMK6H – 69QX8 – FYV8D – TY4CM
- Windows 2000 Professional RC3 VXKC4 – 2B3YF – W9MFK – QB3DB – 9Y7MB
- Windows 2000 Server RC3 (also for Windows 2000 Pro Full Server) H6TWQ – TQQM8 – HXJYG – D69F7 – R84VM
- Windows 2000 Pro ISO CD-KEY XFD2W – W7VH8 – MVC47- KY7DQ – P8Y4J
- Windows 2000 Pro (German Final)
- RM233 – 2PRQQ – FR4RH – JP89H – 46QYB
- HB9CF – JTKJF – 722HV – VPBRF – 9VKVM
- Microsoft Office 97 Keys:
- 8068 – 2194354
- 4190 – 0298385
- 5545 – 3108110
- 3491 – 3108110
- 0201 – 11201D2
- 0701 – 0743365
- 4390 – 0057484
- Microsoft Office 97 Serials:
- 53491 – 806 2194354 – 00000
- 34297 – OEM – 0028443 – 24567
- 53491 – 111 -1111111 -26531
How to Use a Windows 98 Keygen (Serial Key)
During the installation process of Windows 98, you will be prompted to enter a product key. Simply choose a key from the lists above that corresponds to your version of Windows 98 and enter it into the setup wizard. Ensure you type the key accurately, paying attention to hyphens and character case if applicable.
Disclaimer: The keys provided here are for informational purposes and to assist users who have legitimately lost their original Windows 98 product keys. Using these keys without owning a valid Windows 98 license may have legal implications. Always strive to use software in accordance with licensing agreements.
Conclusion
Finding a working product key for Windows 98 can be necessary for those looking to revive older systems or run vintage software. This guide provides a comprehensive list of Windows 98 keygens and serial numbers to aid in this process. Remember to use these keys responsibly and ethically. For more resources on retro computing and software, explore other articles on keyfobprog.com.
