Launch the installer with a suitable virtual hardware configuration:
For a sysadmin, this specific search string is a lifeline. It bypasses the need to hunt down a physical CD-ROM, rip it, and convert it. It looks for a pre-configured, copy-on-write disk image format (qcow2) used by QEMU and KVM. Ideally, I was looking for a ready-made image that had the OS installed, saving me an hour of installation time. windows 98 qcow2
To create a new Windows 98 VM: