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Name: BioFlamingo
Date: October 6, 2008 at 17:21:00 Pacific
OS: Windows XP Professional S
CPU/Ram: Celeron(R) 2.30GHz/504 mb
Product: Dell Dimension 4600
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I have an old game, Malkari, that I'm trying to get going on my computer. Unfortunately, I can't even install it. Running the setup file in compatibility mode doesn't work.

I would use virtual pc 2007, but I don't have a windows 98 cd. Does anyone know if there is somewhere I could download a boot disk, or does anyone have a better suggestion? I'm pretty much clueless at this point, so any help is appreciated. Thanks.



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Name: lurkswithin
Date: October 7, 2008 at 00:05:11 Pacific
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A boot disk for windows 98 can be found all over the web...Google is your friend!

I just can't see what a boot disck will do to help you if you have not got the operating system installation disc.

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Name: 1stepbeyond
Date: October 7, 2008 at 02:40:39 Pacific

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Name: jefro
Date: October 7, 2008 at 14:25:43 Pacific
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Depends on the program. Might have to return a few files back to xp. autoexec.nt and config.nt.

Might have to install with compatibility mode. Then also run in compatibility mode.

Dosbox is a common way too, not fully sure it would work with that game. Seems that plenty of crooks offer it online as a virtual pc machine with Win98 included or at least part of win98.

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