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Windows 98
Upgrade Bypass
Windows 98 normally won't let you upgrade with an OEM or Retail copy - you'd need to use a special Upgrade version. There's a few ways we can get around this.
Method 1: Rename SETUPX.DLL
- Navigate to C:\Windows\System on your existing 95/98 install.
- Rename SETUPX.DLL to something else like SETUPX.OLD.
- Start setup and proceed as normal.
Method 2: Edit SETUPX.DLL
- You'll need to make a directory on your hard disk like C:\Win98 and copy the setup files there.
- Open SETUPX.DLL from the installation files in a hex editor.
- Go to the end of the file where you'll see something like 0.120…….File Copy Engine…
- The 120 indicates the edition type. 120 is OEM. 102 is Upgrade. 101 is Retail. Change it to your desired edition.
- Save the file and start setup from the copied directory.
QEMU/KVM Notes
Enabling PCI Support
To enable PCI hardware detection in QEMU/KVM:
- Open Device Manager
- Right click Plug & Play BIOS and click Properties
- Select Update Driver, then Display All Drivers, then select PCI Bus.
- Reboot
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