How to Install Windows 98 on VMware Workstation Pro 17 (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

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🖥️ How to Install Windows 98 on VMware Workstation Pro 17 (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Are you feeling nostalgic and want to revisit Windows 98? Whether it’s for retro gaming, software testing, or educational purposes — this guide will walk you through how to install Windows 98 on VMware Workstation Pro 17 step by step!

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✅ What You’ll Need:

• VMware Workstation Pro 17 (installed on your PC)

• Windows 98 ISO file or installation CD

• Windows 98 Product Key

• (Optional) Windows 98 Boot Disk (ISO)

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🛠️ Step 1: Create a New Virtual Machine

1. Open VMware Workstation Pro 17

2. Click on “Create a New Virtual Machine”

3. Choose “Typical (recommended)”, then click Next

4. Select “I will install the operating system later”

5. Click Next

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💾 Step 2: Select the Guest OS

1. Choose Microsoft Windows as the Guest Operating System

2. From the Version dropdown, select Windows 98

3. Click Next

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📁 Step 3: Name the Virtual Machine

1. Name it something like Windows 98 Retro

2. Choose a location to store the VM files

3. Click Next

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🧱 Step 4: Set Disk Capacity

1. Set maximum disk size: 2 to 10 GB is usually enough

2. Choose Store virtual disk as a single file

3. Click Next, then Finish

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⚙️ Step 5: Configure Virtual Machine Settings

Before starting the VM, click Edit virtual machine settings:

• Memory: Set to 64 MB to 128 MB

• Processor: Leave default (1 CPU)

• CD/DVD (IDE):

  • Select Use ISO image file

  • Browse and select the Windows 98 ISO

• Floppy (optional):

  • If your ISO isn’t bootable, attach a Windows 98 boot disk ISO

• Sound card & Network adapter: Optional

Click OK when done.

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▶️ Step 6: Start the Virtual Machine

1. Click Power on this virtual machine

2. If your ISO is bootable, setup will begin automatically

3. If not, boot from the floppy disk and type:

   fdisk
   

   • Create a new DOS partition

   • Restart VM

   • Then type:

   format c:
   

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📀 Step 7: Start Windows 98 Setup

1. Type the following to begin installation:

   D:\setup
   

   (Replace D: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM)

2. Follow the on-screen instructions:

   • Accept license agreement

   • Enter your Product Key

   • Choose installation directory (default: C:\WINDOWS)

   • Choose Typical installation

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🖼️ Step 8: Finish Installation

1. Windows will copy files and reboot the VM

2. Go through the initial setup:

   • Timezone

   • User information

3. Windows 98 will finalize the setup and load the desktop!

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🧰 Optional: Install VMware Tools (Not officially supported)

VMware Tools isn’t supported in Windows 98, but you can try 3rd-party tools or manually install display drivers and sound drivers if needed.

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🎉 Done! Enjoy Windows 98 on Your Modern PC 🎮

Now you can:

• Play classic games

• Explore the old Windows UI

• Run legacy software

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📝 Final Tips:

• Save your VM snapshot after install

• Disable unnecessary features for better stability

• Always backup before making changes

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