Running a Windows 98 VM in Virtualbox

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   01. Download Microsoft Windows 98  https://winworldpc.com/download/417d71c2-ae18-c39a-11c3-a4e284a2c3a5
   02. Extract the Windows 98 files
   03. Launch Virtualbox
   04. Create a New VM by selecting Machine ≫ New
         Name: Windows 98
         Machine Folder: C:\VMs
         Type: Microsoft Windows
         Version: Windows 98
         Memory Size: 512 MB
         Hard disk: Create a virtual hard disk now
   05. Click Create
   06. On the Create Virtual Hard Disk dialog
         Name the virtual disk image Windows 98.vdi
         File size: 1.00 GB
         Hard disk file type: VDI
         Storage on physical hard disk: Dynamically Allocated
   07. Click Create
   08. Select the VM and Click Settings
   09. Select Storage
   10. Click on the CD-ROM drive
   11. Select the disc dropdown to the right ≫ Choose a virtual optical disc file...
   12. Browse to the extracted Windows 98 files and select Win98 .iso
   13. Click OK
   14. Make sure the Windows 98 VM is selected and click Start ≫ Normal
   15. Press 2 to Boot from CD-ROM
   16. Press 1 to Start Windows 98 Setup from CD-ROM
   17. Press Enter to Continue with Setup 
   18. Press Enter to Configure unallocated disk space
   19. Select Yes to enable large disk support, press Enter
   20. Press Enter to continue
   21. Press 2 to Boot from CD-ROM
   22. Press 1 to Start Windows 98 Setup from CD-ROM
   23. Press Enter to Continue with Setup
   24. Click the Continue button to begin installing Windows
   25. Follow the prompts to give the machine a name and workgroup
   26. Wait for the files to copy and Windows 98 to complete initializing
   27. When the VM reboots, select 1 to Boot from the Hard Disk
   28. Enter a name and company on the User Information Dialog, click Next
   29. Select I accept the Agreement, click Next
   30. Enter a valid Windows 98 SE product key (H8J3X-9HQQG-DQXX7-6GFTJ-DF6MB), click Next
   31. Click Finish
   32. Set the date/time and select a timezone ≫ Click Apply ≫ Click OK
   33. Wait for Windows to Update Sytstem Settings
   34. At the login screen click OK
   35. Enjoy the boot up sound from the Gods
   36. Welcome back to Windows 98
   37. Revel in the nostalgia
 


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