# Running a Windows 98 VM in Virtualbox

1. Download Microsoft Windows 98 Download
2. Extract the Windows 98 files
3. Launch Virtualbox
4. 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

5. Click Create
6. 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

7. Click Create
8. Select the VM and Click Settings
9. 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