Installing Windows 95 in Virtualbox. Started by josh_the_techie, May 06 2011 07:49 AM. This is particularly important and the correct way to install 95 (and 98 as far as I am concerned).
Step 1 - When do you need Windows 98 Windows 98 is needed for some games that are not or with modern Windows machines (Win7,8, Vista.). Between such games we can name: Civilization 2, Road Rash, Outlaws, Grand Prix Manager, Adventures of Lomax and many more. If you download such games and try to run them, you will have following error: 'The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system information to see whether you need an x86 (32-bit) or X64 (64-bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher' The easiest way to make those games work is to install a Windows 98 emulation with Virtual Box. It must be said that once you'll have the machine, you will be able to use for DOS games as well, since Win98 is based on DOS system.
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So, if you find problem with Dosbox, this can be a good alternative. Step 2 - Software you'll need First of all you need to install OracleVM program.
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It's free and easy to use. Later on you will need to procure a Windows 98 installation disc (within license key) and a video driver - you can download from the links below:.
Windows 98 bootable disc: you can find an ISO or create an ISO from your original disc.