Windows 98 Method 2: Classic Install (Linux Host) In this method, Windows 98 is installed using the CD-ROM, much the same way one would install Windows 98 into a real computer with no operating system. This process could take up to 12 hours, so I recommended that you begin at the end of your day. Windows 98 Method 2: Classic Install (Linux Host) In this method, Windows 98 is installed using the CD-ROM, much the same way one would install Windows 98 into a real computer with no operating system. This process could take up to 12 hours, so I recommended that you begin at the end of your day. The Computer Wizard. Load both images in Bochs and use FDISK to partition the image. Copy the WIN95 or WIN98 folder from your Windows 95/98 CD or ISO (Google a download link.) to your Hard Drive and inject the folder into the 2GB image using WinImage. Type CD WIN95 (or WIN98) and then type 'Setup /IS' /is will skip ScanDisk. Install, Run Windows 95 98 XP on Android HTC EVO 3D. Download bochs.apk [ mirror] and SDL.zip [ mirror ]. Put SDL.zip on root of sdcard/ Step 2. Put the Windows 95/98/XP disk image.img/.iso [ (need to change setting in bochsrc.txt accordingly (iso not tested yet)] of any operating system in SDL folder and rename it to “c.img”. Run Bochs apk. Let it boot (takes a while) and enjoy.
In this article, we will examine how to install Microsoft Windows 98 step by step using Oracle VM VirtualBox on Windows PC/Laptop.
How to Setup Windows 98 in Oracle Software on Windows PC
The Windows 98 OS was released by Microsofton June 25, 1998, as an update to Windows 95.
It was not actually a full update for Windows 95. It was an update only for critical and critical updates, fixes and new devices. After it, Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) released. Although Win 98 is no longer used today, it is still in the memory of many people.
It is possible to use the Windows 98 system virtually on your physical computer. And therefore, you can only install and use Win 98 with the intention to get to the curiosity.
You can install Windows 98 with virtualization programs such as VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion.
In our previous articles, we implemented a Windows 98 installation with other virtualization programs.
In this article, we will use the Oracle VM VBox virtualization program to perform the Windows 98 installation and finally install the guest additions.
NOTE: You can install Microsoft Windows 98 on Oracle VM VBox 6.0.10 by following the stages in this article.
How to Run Windows 98 in Virtual Machine
Before proceeding to the setup process, download Microsoft Windows 98 ISO file from the link below. Then follow the steps below to it on Windows 10.
Step 1
Run the Oracle VM VirtualBox program and click the New button to create a new virtual machine.
Step 2
Type the virtual pc name and select the operating system version. Then click the Next button to continue.
Step 3
Set the 1 GB (1024) RAM size for the Windows 98 machine and click on the Next button.
Step 4
To create a new virtual hard disk, select Create a virtual hard disk now, then click the Create button.
Step 5
Select the VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image) option for the virtual HDD file type and click the Next button.
Step 6
In virtual machine installations with VirtualBox, we recommend configuring the virtual hard disk as Fixed Size. Because an HDD created with Fixed Size will increase the performance of the virtual machine.
Select the Fixed Size option for the virtual HDD and click Next.
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Step 7
Also, storing the virtual hard disk in a different location will increase the performance of the virtual machine. In addition to this, running it on an external SSD Disk will increase the performance of it significantly.
Store the HDD device in a different location of virtual machine and click the Create button after specifying the 2 GB HDD size.
Step 8
Creating virtual hard disk…
Step 9
Now, to add the Windows 98 ISO image to the virtual machine, click the Right button / Settings on the virtual machine.
Step 10
Click Storage and then Empty from the left panel of the Win 98 settings window. Click on the CD / DVD symbol on the right-hand side and click Choose Virtual Optical Disk File.
Step 11
After adding the ISO image to the virtual machine, click the OK button to close the window.
Step 12
Start the Windows 98 virtual machine…
Step 13
From the Windows 98 Startup menu, press Enter on the Boot from CD-ROM.
Step 14
Press the Enter key on the Start Windows 98 Setup from CD-ROM option.
Step 15
Press Enter = Continue on the installation screen.
Step 16
Select Configure unallocated disk space and press Enter.
Step 17
If you want to use a large disk, select Yes, enable large disk support and press Enter.
Step 18
Press Enter to restart the virtual machine.
Step 19
In the same way, continue with the second option.
Step 20
Again, continue with the first option.
Step 21
Wait while the Microsoft Windows 98 C: drive is formatted.
Step 22
To continue with the installation, press Enter as shown below.
Step 23
Click the Continue button to start the installation.
Step 24
In this stage, you can specify the location where you want to install it. Select C:WINDOWS and click Next.
Step 25
Select the Typical that is selected by default from the installation options and click the Next button to continue the installation.
Step 26
Select Install the most common componentsand click Next.
Step 27
Type your user name for the virtual machine and click Next.
Step 28
Select the country you live in and click on the Next button.
Step 29
Installation is ready to copy Win98 files. Click Next to continue.
Step 30
Copying your Win98 files to your computer…
Step 31
After copying the files, restart the virtual machine as follows.
Step 32
From the start menu, select Boot from Hard Diskand press Enter.
Step 33
Type your username and continue.
Step 34
To accept the license agreement, select I accept the Agreementand click Next.
Step 35
Windows 98 has saved all the information and click Finish to continue the next stage.
Step 36
Wait while MS Windows 98 does a hardware scan…
Step 37
Configure your date and time settings and click the Close button to save your settings.
Step 38
Updating system settings…
Step 39
To log in, type your username and click on the OK button.
Step 40
If you do not want to see the Welcome window again, uncheck the Show this screen each time Win 98 startsoption and close the window.
Step 41
Oracle VM VirtualBox Win 98 installation has been successfully completed! You can check the system information in the following window.
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Final Word
In this article, we have performed the Windows 98 installation using the Oracle VM VBox virtualization program on the Windows 10 operating system. Thanks for following us!
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