Because Windows 98 lacks native support for modern network shared folders (SMBv2/v3), moving software into the VM requires workaround methods:
After completing the steps above, this is an example of a robust, high-performance QEMU command that can serve as a starting template for your future use: windows 98 qcow2 full
The -f flag specifies the source format ( vmdk in the example), and the -O flag specifies the target format ( qcow2 ). Because Windows 98 lacks native support for modern
You can create one or download a pre-configured image. -vga cirrus : Emulates a Cirrus Logic GD5446
Installed on your Linux, macOS, or Windows host system.
-vga cirrus : Emulates a Cirrus Logic GD5446 video card, which Windows 98 supports out of the box. Step 3: Partitioning and Formatting via DOS
Once you run the command, a QEMU window will open. Follow the on-screen prompts to partition (use FDISK), format the drive (use FORMAT C:), and copy the Windows files [9†L20-L22].
