Parallels running Windows 98 on Intel Mac mini

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Parallels running Windows 98 on Intel Mac mini

Hello,

I have an Intel Mac mini on which I'd like to install Windows 98 in Parallels. Windows 98 installed just fine, but I'm stuck with appalling video -- 16 colors at 640 by 480 resolution -- and cannot find any driver for the GMA950 anywhere. Has anyone come across a resolution for this issue?

Shaene

Intel Mac mini, Power Mac G4 DA, Power Mac G3 Yosemite, Power Mac 7600, Power Mac 7200, Apple //c, m Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Intel Mac mini, Power Mac G4 DA, Power Mac G3 Yosemite, Power Mac 7600, Power Mac 7200, Apple //c, m, Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Posted on Jul 13, 2006 10:53 AM

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Answer 1

Mario_MM

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Jul 13, 2006 12:46 PM in response to crimson_silents

I really doubt that there is a driver for Windows 98, but to be sure visit the Parallels forum ( http://forum.parallels.com) and ask the question there. Maybe someone has a solution.

Mario

Mac Mini Mac OS X (10.4.6) Core Duo / 2GB

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Answer 2

rm6990

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Jul 14, 2006 4:37 AM in response to crimson_silents

Have you tried installing Parallels tools? While Windows is running in Parallels, click VM >> Install Parallels Tools. It worked for Windows 2000, not sure if it will work for 98.

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Answer 3

Jul 14, 2006 8:14 AM in response to Mario_MM

To add a bit to Mario's post, here's a topic from the Parallels forum. Click Here

Greg

PS Parallel tools only works with Winodws 2000 and up, without some "hacking" 😉

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Answer 4

Aug 17, 2006 8:48 PM in response to Gregory Meach

Thank all of you. I wasn't able to get back to this issue until recently, but, thanks to everyone's input, I now have a nicer display and lots more. When I first had Win98 running, I was unable to install the additional software, but after reading the posts, I realized there must be a way. When I went to try, the selection was available, and the rest went without a problem.

Appreciate it!

Best regards,
Shaene

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