: To fix "sticky" mouse issues, add -device usb-tablet if your host supports it, though you may need a USB driver for Windows 98 to make it work. 4. Post-Installation Drivers
qemu-system-i386 -m 256 -drive file=win98.qcow2,if=ide,index=0,media=disk \ -cdrom win98_install.iso -boot d -rtc base=localtime \ -soundhw sb16 -vga cirrus -net nic,model=rtl8139 -net user windows 98 qcow2
If Windows 98 installer needs FAT32 or FAT16 partitioning, use the installer’s FDISK/format tools or boot from a DOS floppy ISO to partition and format before running setup. : To fix "sticky" mouse issues, add -device
For , also consider PCem or 86Box – they offer more accurate cycle-by-cycle emulation. But for lightweight, scriptable, and snapshot-friendly usage, Windows 98 on qcow2 + QEMU is unbeatable. For , also consider PCem or 86Box –
When prompted, initialize the disk with large disk support (FAT32) [4].
: Install the VBEMP (Universal VESA) or SoftGPU drivers to unlock 1024x768 resolution and 32-bit color .