Interestingly, Intel's deprecation of Windows 98 appears to be more or less artificial in the ICH7 chipset family. This very driver allows Windows 98 to properly display the 945GM Express Chipset Family! However, this driver must be installed manually because of the program's artificial OS blocker! Be sure to follow the instructions given in the description.
Legacy PROWIN32 and PROWIN64 download packages provide PROSet, driver, ANS, FCoE, and DCB support for Windows 7. and Windows Server 2008 R2. Regular webpacks provide Intel® PROSet support for operating systems Windows 8.1., Windows Server 2012., Windows Server 2012 R2., Windows® 10, Windows Server 2016., or newer supported operating systems. To determine part numbers for the Intel 945G Express chipset, we use best guess approach based on CPU model, frequency and features. In some cases our guess may be incorrect. Please use specifications from the compatibility list to confirm processor's part number before ordering.
Features:Windows 98 can now run on 2006-era laptops!
Utilize Intel Core Solo (Yonah), Duo (Yonah), and Core 2 Duo (Merom) CPU's!
Improved video card performance for Windows 98
...and more!
Requirements:
-Windows 98/98SE/ME
-Installed ICH7 Chipset Drivers by LoneCrusader-DirectX 9
Instructions:
1) Unzip files into a folder
2) Go to Windows logo taskbar button
3) Enter 'Control Panel'
4) Make sure Classic View is on (if using ME)
5) Select 'System'
6) Go to the 'Hardware' tab
7) Select 'Device Manager'
8) Go to 'Display adapters'
9) Select the standard display driver
10) Go to the 'Driver' tab
11) Select reinstall driver and direct to the folder with extracted files
12) Enjoy!
Compatible Displays:
Intel(R) 855GM Chipset
Intel(R) 852GM Chipset
Mobile Intel 945gm Express Driver
Intel(R) 855GME Chipset
Intel(R) 852GME Chipset
Intel(R) 910GL Express Chipset
Intel(R) 915GV Express Chipset
Intel(R) 945G Express Chipset
Mobile Intel(R) 915GM Express Chipset
Mobile Intel(R) 910GML Express Chipset
Mobile Intel(R) 915GMS Express Chipset
Intel(R) 915G ChipsetIntel(R) 945GM Express Chipset - GMA 950 is one example
Hardware Supported:
Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller
Notes:
-You must install the driver manually from device manager and directed into the Windows 2000 folder because the driver installer's program has an artificial OS block for Windows 9x!
-LoneCrusader's INF files
Intel 945gm Graphics Controller Driver
MUST be installed on the hard disk and whatever IDE controllers are present! If you fail to do this, Windows 98/ME will be stuck on the default resolution and 16 colors until otherwise!
-Driver does NOT support 3D acceleration it appears; attempting to play 3D games displays a glitched screen.
Screenshots:
| The INF Chipset must be installed first! |
