: The qcow2 format only uses actual disk space as data is added, rather than pre-allocating the entire 2GB or 5GB virtual drive.
Downloading the image is step one. Running it correctly is step two. The default QEMU settings will be sluggish. You need this optimized command. windows 98 qcow2 full
Windows 98 is notoriously unstable on modern hardware without the right emulated devices. For a "full" experience, use these settings in your QEMU startup script: installing windows 98, windows xp, and starcraft in qemu Mastering Nostalgia: The Ultimate Guide to Windows 98
: If using -soundhw sb16 , you may need to manually point the Device Manager to the driver on the Windows 98 CD if it isn't auto-detected. QEMU/Windows 98 - Wikibooks, open books for an open world The default QEMU settings will be sluggish
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