 Even with the most
sophisticated hardware and software, you need to
perform a bit of routine maintenance to keep
everything working optimally. Microsoft®
Windows® 98 offers many ways to keep your
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- Give startup problems the
boot
A Windows 98 startup disk can be an
ounce of prevention, should your hard disk fall upon hard
times.
- Plug in and play
The Universal
Serial Bus hardware standard provides an instant, hassle-free way to connect new devices to your system, giving you true Plug and Play.
- Installing new hardware? Leave Windows
98 to its own devices
Windows
98 eliminates guesswork by automatically configuring
installed hardware and loading the appropriate drivers.
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Register
your Microsoft software online
When you install
new software,
you are usually asked to register it. With online registration,
you get all of the benefits of registering, almost instantly!
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Ward off
computer viruses
Protecting your
computer and your data is as simple as using anti-virus
software tools to detect and eliminate viruses. Think of it
as a flu shot for your computer.
- Y2K failure? Don't believe the
rumor
Rumors are flying
about Year 2000 and the effect the
turn of the millennium may have on Windows 98. As
December 31 draws nearer, don't be fooled--get your
information directly from the source.
- Getting
ready for the Year 2000
The Microsoft Year 2000 Product
Analyzer gives you Year 2000 compliance information for most
Microsoft products on your computer.
- Returning
to Troubleshooters
Part
two of our profile of Troubleshooters, the handy help fixes
that come with Windows 98. Learn how you can use
Troubleshooters to unravel the worst of technology's
tangles.
- Turning to Troubleshooters
Find out how to easily fix unexpected computer glitches--without shooting
yourself in the foot.
- Organizing your
favorites
Get started on your
spring cleaning early this year. Find out
how to clear up the don't-wants in your
Favorites list and update the keepers.
- Get the skinny on
FAT32
Converting your
hard disk to FAT32 gives you more speed and space.
Windows 98 makes it easy.
- Speed it up
Use Internet
Explorer to manage how much hard disk space is
used by temporary internet files.
- Fundamentals of maintaining your
computer
Find out the basics of cleaning up your
hard disk, organizing your files, and
more.
- Beginner tips for maintaining your
computer
If you're new to Windows, these tips will
get you started on the road to good computer
maintenance.
- Advanced tips for maintaining your
computer
Even if you're a pro, there might be some
things you aren't aware of. Check these tips for
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