Windows 98 installation issue. How to resolve it.

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jamous1
Member

197

01-21-2026, 06:25 PM

I'm working on fixing your setup issue. You're trying to run Windows 98 on an old laptop, but you're facing problems during installation. The process seems to stall after choosing your region and naming the PC, then you encounter a blue screen. The disk partitioning issue is also causing trouble—your C drive shows as unknown, and you can't format it properly. It might help to try installing Linux first, then proceed with partitioning. This could simplify things and avoid some of the complications you're encountering.

jamous1

01-21-2026, 06:25 PM #1

Queen_Nicki_
Junior Member

01-21-2026, 08:06 PM

Use a VM

Queen_Nicki_

01-21-2026, 08:06 PM #2

Use a VM

Blureux
Posting Freak

797

02-04-2026, 08:48 PM

No, I don<|pad|>'s picture isn't available. Your CD appears to be in decent condition.

Blureux

02-04-2026, 08:48 PM #3

No, I don<|pad|>'s picture isn't available. Your CD appears to be in decent condition.

Vichoflo
Senior Member

396

02-12-2026, 01:55 AM

Blue screen refers to the typical blue error message. The issue is a fatal exception 0E at line 0028. A Microsoft support page exists but isn't helpful.

Vichoflo

02-12-2026, 01:55 AM #4

Blue screen refers to the typical blue error message. The issue is a fatal exception 0E at line 0028. A Microsoft support page exists but isn't helpful.

MCKeyblade81
Member

02-12-2026, 04:58 PM

Yes, I can use "virtual machine" or similar terms.

MCKeyblade81

02-12-2026, 04:58 PM #5

Yes, I can use "virtual machine" or similar terms.

GhostyLite
Member

238

02-25-2026, 06:34 AM

Execute MemTest86+ to check for RAM issues.

GhostyLite

02-25-2026, 06:34 AM #6

Execute MemTest86+ to check for RAM issues.

Adabelle
Senior Member

724

02-26-2026, 06:20 PM

Sometimes you might have to steal a CD, especially if yours is damaged.

Adabelle

02-26-2026, 06:20 PM #7

Sometimes you might have to steal a CD, especially if yours is damaged.

biolix41
Junior Member

02-26-2026, 06:21 PM

The help is a bit uncertain (I was seeing 600 FPS in one of my games instead of the usual 30).

biolix41

02-26-2026, 06:21 PM #8

The help is a bit uncertain (I was seeing 600 FPS in one of my games instead of the usual 30).

zNoouz_
Senior Member

259

02-26-2026, 06:23 PM

I verified for issues with Windows 98's testing utility prior to installation, and no errors appeared. The system was using Ubuntu before attempting the 98 install, suggesting RAM might not be the problem.

zNoouz_

02-26-2026, 06:23 PM #9

hrgriff
Senior Member

573

02-26-2026, 06:23 PM

#10

Have you explored running a Linux distribution alongside Linux Wine? Drakan might be able to do that.

hrgriff

02-26-2026, 06:23 PM #10

Have you explored running a Linux distribution alongside Linux Wine? Drakan might be able to do that.

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