I have used ME with unsatisfactory performance in the past and personally think Windows 98SE is much superior. I would not upgrade (downgrade). I'm sure you will get other opinions. If you can swing it, Windows XP is the best software available at this time... not perfect but much improved and more secure over previous versions.
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I'm using ancient Windows 98 and came from a site that said the much faster ME edition is compatible. Is it true that A, they're compatible and B, ME is so much better than 98s? I'm asking because an exe comes with the post. Thanks in advance!

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