Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Installing Windows 98 from USB CD/DVD drive seems pretty straight forward, but because it is based on MS-DOS which doesn't support USB optical drives, it actually doesn't work. However I found a workaround which is pretty straight forward and might help you install Windows 98 on machines that have issues booting from USB flash drives.
Resources:
Windows 98 SE Floppy Image: drive.google.com/file/d/1bkxBfj1pPSCQqrTHq_QNvlVEV158qujC/view?usp=share_link
MS-DOS 6.22 Floppy Image: drive.google.com/file/d/1lvCCGqHKtOyN0ABLT6a2s53vqrYJNOOz/view?usp=share_link
InfraRecorder: infrarecorder.org
Windows 98 SE OEM ISO: winworldpc.com/product/windows-98/98-second-edition
Knoppix: knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html
Windows 98 USB Storage Driver: philscomputerlab.com/windows-98-usb-storage-driver.html
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Installing Windows 98 from USB CD/DVD drive seems pretty straight forward, but because it is based on MS-DOS which doesn't support USB optical drives, it actually doesn't work. However I found a workaround which is pretty straight forward and might help you install Windows 98 on machines that have issues booting from USB flash drives.
Resources:
Windows 98 SE Floppy Image: drive.google.com/file/d/1bkxBfj1pPSCQqrTHq_QNvlVEV158qujC/view?usp=share_link
MS-DOS 6.22 Floppy Image: drive.google.com/file/d/1lvCCGqHKtOyN0ABLT6a2s53vqrYJNOOz/view?usp=share_link
InfraRecorder: infrarecorder.org
Windows 98 SE OEM ISO: winworldpc.com/product/windows-98/98-second-edition
Knoppix: knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html
Windows 98 USB Storage Driver: philscomputerlab.com/windows-98-usb-storage-driver.html
💙 Consider supporting me 💙 Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links. I receive a small commission when you make a purchase. There are no additional costs to you.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/PhilsComputerLab
Make a PayPal donation: paypal.me/PhilsComputerLab
Buy cheap DRM free games on GOG: adtr.co/es2hz1
Buy parts on Amazon: amzn.to/3fvz8sg
Buy parts on AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFiZ7u1
Buy used parts on eBay: ebay.us/bKzLAW
