linux VMware w W98 SE in vm

[Jason Shein]

vmware 4.02 5592

XP pro
Windows 2003 web edition
win 98 se
2000 pro

all installed and working with no problems.

SuSE 9.0 pro
Athlon 2800 Barton

I didnt have to do anything special to install 98


Chris Aitken wrote:
> Has anyone successfully installed VMware and loaded Windows 98 SE as
> guest OS in a vm?
> 
> I managed to install VMware 4.0.5. Build 6030. But I'm having trouble
> installing W98 SE into a vm. I tried a different CD - same problem.
> Tried W95 OSR 2 - another problem. Trying to load W98 SE I get an
> internal monitor error. Trying to install W96 OSR 2, I get that famous
> error that informs theat Winfdows needs at least 7 MB to install : )
> 
> Also, interestingly enough the installation seems to want the Windows 98
> 
> Startup floppy, even though the CD is bootable - that's a head
> scratcher.
> 
> I have emailed VMware support, but I'm chomping at the bit to use this -
> 
> and they may take three days to get back to me to tell me that
> Evaluation users aren't really supported - I don't know.
> 
> I have also posted the question to the VMware Community Forum.
> 
> Any ideas I can chase tonight?
> 
> Chris
> 
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