junior600 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Hello everyone, I want to install windows 98. I managed to install it but shortly after the Windows 98 logo appears on startup I get this error: Invalid VxD dynamic link call to device number 3, service B. Your Windows configuration is invalid. Run the Windows Setup program again to correct this problem. Press any key to continue... What does it mean? I read in internet that this error is related to Ram or Cpu... These are my specs: Motherboard: msi h97 mate pro Cpu: Intel core i5 4590 3.3 ghz ram:4 gb ram vga: nvidia gtx 960 (I have a geforce 6800 for windows 98) On this motherboard, there are two pci slots, so I can install a audio card and a network card which work with windows 98. Sorry for my bad english Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pionner Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Forget it. Windows 98 will never handle this hardware. Install in VM or build 98-compatible one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneCrusader Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 11 hours ago, junior600 said: Hello everyone, I want to install windows 98. I managed to install it but shortly after the Windows 98 logo appears on startup I get this error: Invalid VxD dynamic link call to device number 3, service B. Your Windows configuration is invalid. Run the Windows Setup program again to correct this problem. Press any key to continue... What does it mean? I read in internet that this error is related to Ram or Cpu... These are my specs: Motherboard: msi h97 mate pro Cpu: Intel core i5 4590 3.3 ghz ram:4 gb ram vga: nvidia gtx 960 (I have a geforce 6800 for windows 98) On this motherboard, there are two pci slots, so I can install a audio card and a network card which work with windows 98. Sorry for my bad english It may be possible to run 98 on this hardware, but in order to do so you will definitely need several patches from our good friend rloew and I almost guarantee you will need to install with "SETUP /P I" to disable ACPI. I have never tried to install 9x on hardware this "new," but it doesn't mean it's impossible. I have used 9x successfully on an X58 system and rloew has it working on a Z87 system. If you don't have at least rloew's RAM and SATA patches though, don't waste your time trying. 9 hours ago, pionner said: Forget it. Windows 98 will never handle this hardware. Install in VM or build 98-compatible one. This is hardly helpful. This is the dismissive attitude I see given to 9x users who want to use 9x on modern hardware on various other forums. I don't like seeing it here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamTron Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 You can set MaxPhysPage=20000 in System.ini to limit Windows to 512 MB of RAM. Many BIOSes allow you to set the AHCI mode to legacy IDE which allows operating systems to be installed without SATA support. As far as I know, Windows 98 doesn't have a limit on CPU speed like 95 does, so it should be able to run on any processor. I've never tried installing Windows 98 on hardware that new, but you'll likely not have any power management support or USB support. Do you have any PCI boards plugged in? Try removing all devices and see if Windows will start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dencorso Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 10 hours ago, pionner said: Forget it. Windows 98 will never handle this hardware. Install in VM or build 98-compatible one. 41 minutes ago, LoneCrusader said: This is hardly helpful. This is the dismissive attitude I see given to 9x users who want to use 9x on modern hardware on various other forums. I don't like seeing it here as well. I agree word-by-word with LoneCrusader. @pionner: if you don't have any constructive suggestion to add, then don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FantasyAcquiesce Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) 13 hours ago, junior600 said: Hello everyone, I want to install windows 98. I managed to install it but shortly after the Windows 98 logo appears on startup I get this error: Invalid VxD dynamic link call to device number 3, service B. Your Windows configuration is invalid. Run the Windows Setup program again to correct this problem. Press any key to continue... What does it mean? I read in internet that this error is related to Ram or Cpu... These are my specs: Motherboard: msi h97 mate pro Cpu: Intel core i5 4590 3.3 ghz ram:4 gb ram vga: nvidia gtx 960 (I have a geforce 6800 for windows 98) On this motherboard, there are two pci slots, so I can install a audio card and a network card which work with windows 98. Sorry for my bad english Um...these spec's are gonna be very problematic...despite ram or cpu not being mentioned as associated with this issue, it still could be. Windows 98 cannot boot with more than 1.5 gb ram, so you're gonna need to replace the ram sticks with 1.5gb or less. You could buy a ram limitation patch for Windows 9x though. Click here to read more Windows 95 and 98FE is unable to boot with a CPU over 2.1GHz unless something is modified. I'm assuming you're running Windows 98, not 98SE unless stated otherwise. Useful topic addressing that issue Windows 9x does not support Hyperthreading or Multi Core/Processors (You can use a multi-core, but only one core will be used) Possible solution here with the exact same issue. In your case its likely related to the ram Click here to read more This maybe irrelevant, but how large is the Windows 98 partition? Windows 98 doesn't support over 137gb partitions! Edited May 26, 2016 by ~♥Aiko♥Chan♥~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dencorso Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 With RLoew's patches, and his superb support, I'm sure you can get it working... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloew Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I am now experimenting with a MSI 970A Motherboard. It is definitely possible to run 98SE on this one. The VXD Error may be related to the lack of DMA Memory issue that the /M Option of my RAM Limitation Patch addresses. Setting MaxPhysPage has no effect on this. My Z87 required this and the SPLIT8MB Program in the Patch. Disabling ACPI is probably necessary but is not likely the cause of the VXD Error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior600 Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Thanks everyone, I bought the sata patch from rloew two years ago. As soon as I get some money, I'll buy the ram limitation patch too. Today afternoon I will try to install windows 98 again and see if it works or not. BTW I have installed windows 98 using a flash drive , I followed this tutorial. ( My motherboard is too new, so I can't set the ide mode in bios) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qd7cDbtwj4 4 hours ago, rloew said: I am now experimenting with a MSI 970A Motherboard. It is definitely possible to run 98SE on this one. The VXD Error may be related to the lack of DMA Memory issue that the /M Option of my RAM Limitation Patch addresses. Setting MaxPhysPage has no effect on this. My Z87 required this and the SPLIT8MB Program in the Patch. Disabling ACPI is probably necessary but is not likely the cause of the VXD Error. Thanks, I see. I will try to disable ACPI just to be sure. I have a question. Is it possible to slipstream your sata patch in a windows 98's installation cd? Will it work in dos mode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloew Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The SATA Patch, like all of my Patches, can be Installed from DOS. It can be applied after the first pass of Installation before the Drivers become active. Slipstreaming it would require that a Patched ESDI_506.PDR File be added to the Installation CD, or update the File in the corresponding CAB File. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior600 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Guys, once I have installed a fresh version of windows 98, what should I install next?Is there an order to follow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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