Windows 98 Qcow2 Jun 2026

To boot from the CD-ROM and start the setup, use the following configuration. Note the use of the pentium2 or pentium3 CPU type, as modern CPU instructions can sometimes crash older installers.

After installing Windows 98 and its applications, the image might be larger than expected. You can shrink it: windows 98 qcow2

qemu-img create -f qcow2 windows98_se.qcow2 8G To boot from the CD-ROM and start the

Replace /path/to/windows98.iso with the actual path to your Windows 98 ISO image. windows 98 qcow2

Use qemu-system-i386 to start the VM. You should use the (pc) machine type rather than the modern Q35, as it has better legacy support. Recommended Command:

qemu-img convert win98se.qcow2 -O vmdk win98se.vmdk

Several abandonware archives host ready-to-run .qcow2 files. Disclaimer: Ensure you own a valid Windows 98 license legally.