Zen Sleek Photo on Windows 98

My 20GB Zen Sleek Photo arri'ved today, but my computer won't let me run the installation disc. It keeps giving me a message saying that the Windows operating system on my computer is not supported by the product. Is there any way of getting around this? I would appreciate it if someone couple help, thanks.

Hi ProvWolf,
Unfortunately, as the system requirements (on the site and box) detail, this player requires WindowsXP (with SP or later) or Windows XP Professional x64 edition. Windows98SE is not supported.
http://www.creative.com/products/pro...uct=4259&nav=3
Cat

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