How to install Windows 98 SE

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This guide will walk you through the process of installing Windows 98 Second Edition.

Make sure the computer you are installing Win98 on has 1 GB of RAM or less.

At the first screen, choose "Boot from CD-ROM", then "Start Windows 98 Setup from CD-ROM"
Wait for Setup to initialize
When prompted, configure unallocated disk space and, if your drive is over 512MB, enable large disk support
Press ENTER to reboot.
Preform the same inputs as you did the first time and wait for Windows 98 to format the disk.

On the next screen, choose what you want the Windows directory to be. If you're unsure, leave it at the default C:\Windows.
Do not use special characters in the Windows directory path. Doing so may break some system components.
On the next screen, choose the components you want installed. If you want to customize per component, choose Custom.
On the next screen, enter your computer name, workgroup name, and a description for your computer. If you're unsure on any of these, leave them at their defaults.
Choose your region, click "Next", and wait for Windows 98 to reboot.

If you still have the CD inserted, press "Boot from Hard Disk". Otherwise, Windows 98 should boot automatically.
Next, enter your name and your organization's name.
On the next screens, accept the EULA and enter your product key.
Lastly, press Finish and wait for Windows 98 to complete installation.
This stage can often have errors. If you encounter errors or if Setup freezes, rebooting may fix it.

At the user login screen, enter your username and password. Since this is the first login, Windows 98 will have you confirm your password.
Explorer should load after this. If it doesn't, you may need to reinstall.