If you are receiving an error when installing Windows 98 that long file names need to enabled in order for Windows 98 to install successfully try this.
1.Open your registry and find the key below.
2.Look for an entry in the right pane named "NameNumericTail" and delete it.
Exit and reboot then retry the installation.
| Registry Settings |
| System Key : [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM \CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem] Value Name : NameNumericTail Data Type : REG_DWORD (DWORD Value) |
Disclaimer : Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.