
Note that the Guest Additions are supported by Windows NT and later OSes (Windows 95, 98 and ME are NOT supported). When you have installed the desired operating system on your virtual computer, please make sure that you also install the VirtualBox Guest Additions to enable the graphics driver and therefore 3D hardware acceleration. Better choose 32 bits Windows XP if possible. You can try and install an additional video driver to boost performance. CPU load is constantly 100% and video settings don't get any better than 16 colors with a maximum resolution of 640x480. These operating systems run very slowly on VirtualBox with default settings. VirtualBox doesn't officialy support DOS based operating systems like Windows 95, 98 or ME. Remember to uncheck VT-x/AMD-V activation at system - acceleration to avoid system failure when installing Windows 98. Sounds easy, but it really is a job for computer nerds with advanced knowledge. Within that virtual machine you will install a fresh copy of Windows 95 or 98. You can create a virtual machine on your current computer. However, you don't have to search for an old computer in your basement for this. So you'll have to set up a Windows 95/98 system. As mentioned, a Windows 95/98 emulator does not exist. If compatibility mode doesn't work and you can't find a patch or source port, you'll have to use Windows 95/98 itself. Installing Windows 95/98 on Windows 10 or Windows 11 with VirtualBox

On this website we have guides to install source ports for Hexen II and Quake 2. When instructions are included, it's recommended that you read and follow them! Those patches are often released by fans or amateur programmers, so be careful and ALWAYS scan for viruses and malware! A source port is, different from a patch, a rewritten version of the original program or game which works on other operating systems, but uses the original game or program content. Patches are pieces of software that update the game or program. You better search the internet for patches or source ports. Although the compatibility options above look hopeful, they probably won't work anyway.
