Install Windows 98 on WindowsXP Computer?

[Bill]

I've got to install Windows 98SE on an existing Windows XP computer for compatibility
with some old program. Problem is, I know that this will overwrite the XP boot for the
older 98SE OS.

What is the safe way to do this?

Thanks!

 

[PA Bear]

That might not be necessary. See:

Run Older Programs on Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/appcompat.mspx

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Use the Program Compatibility Wizard to install your
program. Attempting to install Windows 98 is
not an easy task, but it can be done "if" you have
plenty of time, patience, and stamina.

How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301911/en-us

How do I install Windows 98/Me after I've installed XP?
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_9x.htm

[Courtesy of Doug Knox, MS-MVP]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| I've got to install Windows 98SE on an existing Windows XP computer for compatibility
| with some old program. Problem is, I know that this will overwrite the XP boot for the
| older 98SE OS.
|
| What is the safe way to do this?
|
| Thanks!

 

[Steve N.]

I've got to install Windows 98SE on an existing Windows XP computer for compatibility
with some old program. Problem is, I know that this will overwrite the XP boot for the
older 98SE OS.

What is the safe way to do this?

Thanks!

What program is it you need to run? What errors, if any, do you get
trying to run it in XP.

Steve N.

 

[Plato]

I've got to install Windows 98SE on an existing Windows XP computer for compatibility
with some old program. Problem is, I know that this will overwrite the XP boot for the
older 98SE OS.

Win98 is best put on first, then xp.

 

[Bill]

What program is it you need to run? What errors, if any, do you get
trying to run it in XP.

It's not critical - I'm trying to install Doom (the original). Seriously. It's
absolutely the only video game I play, which keeps me productive and away from the other
games.

 

[Dave B]

Have you tried Dosbox?
http://dosbox.sourceforge.net