How to Install Windows 98

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Windows 98 was a closed source 16 bit/32bit hybrid operating system released on June 25, 1998. It succeeded Windows 95 and was succeeded by Windows ME. Upgrades were available with the release of Windows 98 Second Edition (released 5th May 1999) and Windows 98 Plus. Support ended for Windows 98 11th July 2006 so this guide is for techies who wish to relive their Windows 9x past.

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