[my thoughts] -- might be time for an upgrade..
98? i never installed 98 before.. im went from 95 to ME to XP... but im guessing it should be similar to 95... well, what are the specs of your computer? if its old.. my suggestion would be just to buy a new one.. its not that expensive now adays if u go to computer shows.. u can get a pretty decent one for like 300-500 that could satisfy ur needs depending on what u want to use it for n etc..