• Windows 98 is an operating system developed and released by Microsoft in 1998 as a successor to its massively popular Windows 95 operating system. In order to upgrade your computer from Windows 95 to 98, your computer will need to meet a number of requirements in order for the operating system to work properly.
  
  

66 Mhz or Higher Processor

• The system functions utilized by Windows 98 will need to use a processor with a speed of at least 66 Megahertz.
  
  

16MB of RAM

• The programs that constantly run with Windows 98 will need to make use of at least 16 Megabytes of RAM.
  
  

CD-ROM or Floppy Drive

• The operating system can be installed using either a CD or floppy disk.
  
  

Standard Sound Card

• Any sound card that worked with Windows 95 will work with Windows 98 as well.
  
  

VGA Video Card

• Any video card that can accommodate VGA resolution will work with Windows 98.
  
  

Microsoft-Compatible Keyboard and Mouse

• Any Microsoft-compatible keyboard and mouse can be used with Windows 98.
  
  

DirectX 5.0

• Windows 98 makes use of the DirectX 5.0 software development suite. DirectX 5.0 will be installed on your computer along with Windows 98.