windows 98 on fusion

[Zuplar]

i finally got Win 98 installed on my mac using VMware fusion, but i can't really do much with it. i can't change the resolution, i can't even use windows updates. i did some searching and found an unofficial update site but for some reason it wouldn't install. has anyone else had these problems or know where i can start to get this to work? any info or help would be great.

 

[nazuk]

I've heard of time machine, but that really is going back in time

The big question is, good god why?

 

[Queso]

Have you installed the VMWare Tools from the Virtual Machine menu? That was the thing that brought it all together on my 98SE VM.

 

[Zuplar]

I've heard of time machine, but that really is going back in time

The big question is, good god why?

honestly, i have it so why not? there are a few games that need 95/98.

Have you installed the VMWare Tools from the Virtual Machine menu? That was the thing that brought it all together on my 98SE VM.

i tried, and it installed but it didn't really go anywhere.

 

[Queso]

Have a look in the Virtual Machine Settings to make sure the networking etc. is enabled.

 

[Zuplar]

yeah the networking is enabled because i have used the internet. i finally got the tools to install and then had to go in and manually do the graphics driver. problem is now i can't get it to load except in safe mode.

 

[Zuplar]

ok well i finally got the other driver for the monitor installed, but everytime i restart, it goes black and never loads. any ideas?

 

[Queso]

Try changing the resolution and frequency settings when you're in Safe Mode to something quite basic and build up from there. I have a feeling it's just a configuration issue now.

 

[Zuplar]

well i figured out what it was. for some reason the open gl accelerator was enabled, that is why it kept not working. after disabling that and restarting i got the resolution and everything taken care of. now the problem i am having is i don't have any sound. it's not really a huge concern but for some reason my game won't load without it. the games i am trying to play are command and conquer and red alert.

 

[Zuplar]

ok not to continually post in there, but i did find a driver to fix the sound, but i still need to install a mouse driver manually, but can't find anything for that.

 

[kssundberg]

Would you mind posting the details as to what sound driver you used?

 

[Zuplar]

i don't remember specifically what it was called, but it is on VMware's forum that i found the driver.