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How to install Windows 98 with Windows 7 64-bit

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 nicky sweety -
Hello,

I would like to play with my old PC games. However, they are compatible with Windows 98. And there are issues even with Windows XP. So I need to install Windows 98.

But I don't want to erase my Windows 7 64-bit. So I want to install it and have the choice between the two operating systems at startup of my PC.

How do we install Windows 98 alongside Windows 7 64-bit when Windows 7 is already installed?

Thank you.

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Réponse 1 / 18
osx87296 Posted messages 239 Status Membre 18
 
Salut, you need to download Virtual PC 2007.
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Réponse 2 / 18
Anonymous user
 
Actually, I would like to install it in dual boot if possible.

Because I have a Celeron LGA 775 on my laptop and I'm afraid it will slow down a lot.

Thank you!
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osx87296 Posted messages 239 Status Membre 18
 
Windows 98 doesn't need more than 64 MB of RAM to run, and it works fine on a 64 Athlon in socket 939 ^^
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Réponse 3 / 18
Anonymous user
 
In fact, I'm afraid it will lag heavily if it's used with a virtualization software, so is it possible to set it up in dual boot with Windows 7 64-bit?

Thanks
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Réponse 4 / 18
le druide Posted messages 40644 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   6 616
 
On a new PC with Win7, it’s difficult if not impossible to install Win98, as no hardware drivers are supported for that old system.

Get yourself an old PC and you’ll be able to play with your old games.
--

The druid without the potion.
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Réponse 5 / 18
Anonymous user
 
Alright,

well, I'm going to go for the installation on a virtual machine, I hope I won't have any hardware conflicts..

I downloaded VirtualBox

I don't know the software at all, can someone give me the main steps to install Windows 98 on this thing? Or a tutorial with links would be fine, I think..

Thanks
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osx87296 Posted messages 239 Status Membre 18
 
If I were you, I would rather use Virtual PC 2007; otherwise, you can create a new virtual machine, and the wizard will guide you. :) I'll see if I can find a tutorial, and if I do, I'll send you the link.
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Templier Nocturne Posted messages 9989 Status Membre 1 107
 
Personally, I think VirtualBox is very good and complete...

Here's a video that shows you with nice music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2Dg6dfOWI8

Otherwise, a text version: https://openclassrooms.com/fr/courses
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Réponse 6 / 18
Anonymous user
 
Thank you for the tip! It works!

However, my Win98 CD is damaged and to avoid breaking my drive, I decided to use a Win98 ISO I found online. But when I load it into Daemon Tools and try to start it from there, I get the following error message: FATAL: No bootable medium found! System halted.

Is there a setting I need to adjust in VirtualBox or in Daemon Tools so I can boot directly from my ISO?

Thanks!
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Templier Nocturne Posted messages 9989 Status Membre 1 107
 
not sure that virtualbox manages virtual drives under windows :/

try burning the CD instead
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Réponse 7 / 18
Anonymous user
 
Ah, what a waste! Lol, but if I burn it, is it okay? But since it's a boot CD, is there a special way to burn it so that it boots correctly? I'm going to use the software UltraISO

Thanks.
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Templier Nocturne Posted messages 9989 Status Membre 1 107
 
No, you burn it like a regular CD, it works =)
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Réponse 8 / 18
Anonymous user
 
well, actually it gives me the same error message..

hum probably the iso was done incorrectly
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Réponse 9 / 18
Anonymous user
 
I found an old Win 98 CD that I had pirated back in the day, hehe. It is very damaged... I'm turning it into an ISO, so I'll see if it's the ISO image that was created by a novice...
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Réponse 10 / 18
Anonymous user
 
well it's not working anymore, my CD is too damaged... this error message isn't normal...
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Réponse 11 / 18
Anonymous user
 
I decided to install Windows XP. Well, I hope my games will be compatible since they required a 32-bit system. And the CD was detected, so it was really a problem with the ISO.

Thanks to everyone.
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Réponse 12 / 18
Anonymous user
 
Hello,
I’m bumping this topic to say that I found a Windows XP and I managed to set it up in dual boot with my Windows 7 thanks to this link: https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

And as for virtualization, it’s UGLY! UGLY UGLY UGLY! Well, it might be good for testing and that kind of stuff, but not for gaming. Especially since I have a Celeron laptop...

Now I have my Windows 98. I installed EasyBCD on my Windows XP for the dual boot... I just need to know if the installation step is the same as with Windows XP. I want to make sure I don’t mess anything up! So basically, I want a Triple Boot.

Is it possible? If so, how... I want my Windows 98 to install my old games... so much simpler in the end...

Thanks
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Réponse 13 / 18
Anonymous user
 
Well, I actually found a link that explains how to do it:

http://ww11.thpc.info/dual/win7/install_9x_on_win7.html

There's nothing visual like in my other links... I don't really see what the difference is between the installation of Windows 98 or XP... It seems like there's something more I need to do, but I don't know what...
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Templier Nocturne Posted messages 9989 Status Membre 1 107
 
Well, if my memory serves me right (it's been a while since Win98, especially when you're only 18 ;) ), the installation is quite intuitive; you just have to follow the guide.

However, it's not plug and play, and I believe USB is not recognized, so you'll need to burn the CD to access it anyway.
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Réponse 14 / 18
Anonymous user
 
Thank you for the response

There is still a bit of plug and play at a minimum since it's the SE version.

The problem is that the guide is in English and there is a bit of manipulation to do... a bit more than with XP because that was ultra easy. So if there is a guide in French for multi-boot and if possible with visual instructions, that would be welcome. Or if someone could summarize the main steps for me, that would be great.

(Well, I can summarize or I don’t quite understand here in this parenthesis. Basically, when I install Windows 98 SE, will it boot automatically onto it without me selecting a system, or will I have to activate it manually in EasyBCD from my Windows XP? I don’t want to be stuck with Windows 98 as the only boot...)

Thank you
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Templier Nocturne Posted messages 9989 Status Membre 1 107
 
google translate is your friend ;)

basically, if we believe what is said (what I understood anyway), Windows 98 will format the disk (so you will lose everything that hasn't been saved), and it's only by reinstalling Windows XP (via EBCD) that you will benefit from dual boot.

then you will be able to (I think, without certainty) restore your data through the Windows tool.
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Réponse 15 / 18
Anonymous user
 
Well, actually Windows 98 installs on the first partition. So I have Windows 7 on my first partition. Is it possible to create a new partition and put it in the first position? So that none of my Windows are affected and I don't have to do a backup?
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Templier Nocturne Posted messages 9989 Status Membre 1 107
 
to my knowledge, it’s impossible

however, you can put a hard drive in position 1, and your current drive in position 2
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Réponse 16 / 18
Sherraff Posted messages 55 Status Membre 13
 
Hello,

Before complicating your life, have you tried right-clicking on the program to install, properties, compatibility tab, and checked "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows 98"? :)

Best regards,
Sherraff
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Réponse 17 / 18
nicky sweety
 
Windows 98 système
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Réponse 18 / 18
SoleilDeWindows13
 
Hello,

to get started, install this software;

Then create a new machine (you'll understand once you've installed it)...

Select the right system and name the machine!
Find your old CDs once the setup is complete...
And launch your machine, put in the right CDs, etc;;; Just like on a real PC!

And keep us updated!
Soleildewindows13
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Templier Nocturne Posted messages 9989 Status Membre 1 107
 
he said no virtual machine...
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