Is it possible to install Windows 98 on Lenovo R61? (Without Virtual PC)

Hi all,
Just wondering whether I can install Windows 98 on a standard stock R61 8918-5KM series?
I had purchased this notebook quite some time ago, but would like to go back into just having Windows 98 installed natively seeing I have a large collection of software which are not suited to OS's after XP or even XP for that mater. The system originally had VISTA but I downgraded to XP Pro seeing nothing really worked. With XP Pro I'm still  having problems.
I have Windows 98 original and Windows 2000 original with XP/VISTA being the rescue and recovery CD pack which was ordered from Lenovo. HOWEVER, when going through the drivers support area, I can't seem to find the relavent drivers necessary for all the installed devices for either 98/2000.
Is it possible to obtain these from Lenovo or would I need to go to the respective companies to obtain these?

Hi Titang4ppc,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
As per the query you are looking for Installation of Windows 98 OS on your ThinkPad R61.
I am sorry to inform you that there are no drivers available for Windows 98 OS, you can install Windows XP and drivers are available for that.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Hemanth Kumar
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