I do not believe you can patch from 98 to 98SE, so I imagine you still have 98. USB 2 devices will work when plugged into USB 1.1 ports - but only at USB 1.1 speeds. The bigger problem will probably be win98's USB support - or lack of it You can upgrade 98 to 98SE, but you will need an 'upgrade 98SE' disc - I have tried before using a 'full version' disc, and it would only allow a clean install - not upgrade Regards Chris chris@xxxxxxxxxx http://www.spotta.com -----Original Message----- From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Drumwoulf Sent: 23 May 2005 15:11 To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Windows/Hardware requirements? I have an older PC that uses Win98. I seem to remember updating it with a special patch when Win98SE came out, but I don't know if this means I have Win98SE now, or not? Since most of the newer hardware (CD-DVD Rom, Ext hard drives) requires at least Win98SE, I don't know if I can use them or not. Is there anyway I can be sure of the compatability of my software with new hardware? Can I somehow (re?)update my Win98 to SE? This new stuff I'm interested in also uses USB2.0. I have USB1.1. But I'm fairly certain that's all backwards compatable and still okay, right? Thanks, Greywoulf -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 22/05/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 22/05/2005 -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/