"The copy available on the BetaArchive FTP server is bootable, but requires a key and has a timebomb. It appears to be the original copy that was distributed to private testers. Another copy is available on the internet, but it's de-timebombed and doesn't require a key."
"Most of the leaked ISO images have had their timebombs nulled and don't require a key. However, the copy available on the BetaArchive FTP server will accept the following key W7XTC - 2YWFB - K6BPT - GMHMV - B6FDY or any Windows 98 (SE) retail keys (not MSDN, OEM or upgrade). The copy available on the BetaArchive FTP server has a timebomb of 444 days."
IOW, as said in Huckleberry Finn "You pays your money and you takes your chances.".
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https://www.betaarchive.com/wiki/index.php/Windows_Neptune/5.5.5111.1
"The copy available on the BetaArchive FTP server is bootable, but requires a key and has a timebomb. It appears to be the original copy that was distributed to private testers. Another copy is available on the internet, but it's de-timebombed and doesn't require a key."
"Most of the leaked ISO images have had their timebombs nulled and don't require a key. However, the copy available on the BetaArchive FTP server will accept the following key W7XTC - 2YWFB - K6BPT - GMHMV - B6FDY or any Windows 98 (SE) retail keys (not MSDN, OEM or upgrade). The copy available on the BetaArchive FTP server has a timebomb of 444 days."
IOW, as said in Huckleberry Finn "You pays your money and you takes your chances.".