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BROWSING THE WEB AND YOUR COMPUTER

Browsing the Web and your files with one program
Going back has never been easier
Adding favorites with one keystroke
Typing too much
Using favorites for more than just one Web site
Organizing favorites by dragging and dropping
Moving toolbars around in the browser
Sending a web page in e-mail

TUNING UP YOUR COMPUTER

Keeping Windows 98 up to date
Scheduling tune ups to run automatically
Removing unwanted files from your computer
Saving power
Speeding up your programs

Take the online tutorial "Discover Windows 98." On the Start menu,
point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools,
and then click Welcome to Windows. Then click the Discover Windows 98 link.
And,
To follow all the links as it is [by Microsoft's Standards] very comprhensive.
Here are some topics you can excpect to find.
The MSDN Library Online; this one is really a good stop.
http://www.microsoft.com/msdn/  $199.00 to $2400.00....UGGG.

A far better place for us average users who just want software update patches,
drivers and the like is "Free Downloads" at;
http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/default.htm

Usually you'll find what you need towards the bottom of the page at: Support Drivers, Patches and Service Packs
If that URL changes, [another thing Microsoft likes to do] just back up to
http://www.microsoft.com/ and click Downloads.

Perhaps the best feature is the Frequently Asked Questions for Windows 98

This contains:
1. Installing Windows 98

2. The Windows 98 Active Desktop
Answers to questions about using, navigating, and customizing the Active Desktop.

3. Hardware in Windows 98

4. The FAT32 File System, DriveSpace, and Drives

5. Miscellaneous Issues
Answers to other questions you've been asking.

6. Microsoft Plus! for Windows 98

7. MSN, The Microsoft Network

8. Windows Popular Topics

Preparing Your System for Installing Windows 98:
What to do before purchasing Windows 98
What to do before installing Windows 98
What to do when installing Windows 98
How to obtain additional assistance
Before Purchasing Windows 98
System Requirements
Before purchasing Windows 98, customers should make sure that their
computer meets the minimum hardware requirements for running Windows
98. The minimum requirements include:

486DX 66 MHz or better processor (Pentium recommended)
16 megabytes (MB) of memory (24 MB recommended)
120 MB minimum of free hard-disk space (Note that typical installation
requires approximately 195 MB of free hard-disk space, but may range between 120 MB to 295 MB, depending CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
3.5-inch high-density floppy disk drive.
Display adapter and monitor that support VGA or higher resolution
Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.

Hardware Compatibility
Windows 98 vs. Windows 98 Upgrade
Before Installing Windows 98
Before you upgrade your existing version of Windows to Windows 98, you should perform the following steps:

Scan for Viruses To make sure that the computer is not infected with a virus, customers should run an anti-virus program with the latest virus signatures and allow the program to remove any viruses that it finds. Disable Auto-Starting Programs such as Anti-virus programs Disable any programs that run automatically, including anti-virus programs, screen savers, or system utilities. One place to look for such programs is in the Start>Programs>Startup group. These programs can be re-enabled once Windows 98 installation is complete. Back-up Data While it is unlikely that customers will encounter a serious problem installing Windows 98, it is always a good idea to perform a complete system backup before installing a new operating system. When upgrading a computer's operating system, it is possible that an error could occur (such as a problem due to incompatible hardware or a power failure), which could temporarily or permanently prevent access to the data on the hard disk.

Review Setup File Customers should review the Setup.txt file, which is located in the Win98 folder on the Windows 98 CD-ROM, for issues that may affect their particular configurations. It is also worthwhile to take the time to register on Support Online at http://www.microsoft.com/support and familiarize yourself with the available materials such as "Frequently Asked Questions for Windows 98" and "Windows 98 Troubleshooters."

Installing Windows 98
If upgrading Windows 95, customers will need to start Windows 95 and then insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. It is important to follow all instructions on the screen to install Windows 98.

Startup Disk
When Setup prompts to make a new Startup Disk for Windows 98, it is important to do so. Customers should reference the Setup.txt file for additional information about creating a Windows 98 Startup Disk.

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98 Faq's

Cannot Connect to America Online or Install America Online 4.0
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/ARTICLES/Q188/6/54.asp

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