Windows 98 questions and answers

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Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 98 dictionary definition and related links.
Main pageMicrosoft Windows 98 main page.
AC Autoexec.bat and config.sys questions and answers.
APMAdvanced Power Management help and support.
Boot diskBoot disk help and support.
CD-ROMCD-ROM and other disc drive help and support.
DMWindows Device Manager help and support.
FilesComputer files help and questions and answers.
FloppyFloppy disk drive help and support.
Games Computer games help and support.
Hard driveHard disk drive help and support.
KeyboardKeyboard help and support.
Memory Computer memory help and support.
MODEMModem help and support.
Mouse Computer mouse help and support.
NetworkComputer network help and support.
Printer Computer printer help and support.
SecurityIssues and information about computer security.
Sound cardSound card help and support.
Video card Video card help and support.
DriversComputer drivers and manufacturer listing.
HistoryThe history of Microsoft Windows.
NewsMicrosoft related news.
Tips Microsoft Windows tips
MicrosoftMicrosoft company contact information.
CHSAFEGetting into Windows Safe Mode
CHSYSInformation about the Windows Systray.
CHTSR How to remove TSRs / startup programs.
CHWIN98Basic Microsoft Windows 98 troubleshooting.
CH000017Ways of locating hardware and other system specifications.
CH000021Win.com errors.
CH000122Getting File manager / Program manager in Windows 95/98.
CH000123I have problems in Windows after installing new software.
CH000127Issues and questions related to the Windows Taskbar.
CH000131Enabling / disabling the password prompt for Windows 95, 98, and ME.
CH000132Getting Windows 95 / 98 to boot to MS-DOS.
CH000133Creating icons for Microsoft Windows.
CH000134How to make files not go to the recycle bin in Windows 95 / 98.
CH000136Adding / removing icons in Windows Control Panel.
CH000140Windows computer only starts in MS-DOS.
CH000141Where can I get TweakUI for Microsoft Windows?
CH000143Windows 95/98 MS-DOS compatibility preventing game from running.
CH000146Missing install font option in Windows.
CH000148Exclamation mark on PCI to ISA bridge in Windows.
CH000150Does Windows 98 support multiple processors?
CH000152Disabling Windows 98 Task Scheduler from startup.
CH000154Windows 98 freezes when shutting down.
CH000155Missing icons on my Windows 98 desktop.
CH000156I've lost my unique identification number can you give me one?
CH000157Is it possible to use the Windows 98 upgrade for a full version?
CH000160Windows 98 hangs when scrolling in Internet Explorer or Outlook Express.
CH000164Lost long file names when copying / moving.
CH000196Device Manager reports a device as a category and will not remove it.
CH000197How to change a devices resources.
CH000198Preventing programs from automatically loading.
CH000209Information on long file names.
CH000210When the computer boots I see 'Bad Command or File name'.
CH000211How to restore the system.ini and win.ini.
CH000283Windows setup: Compressed volume or disk-cache utility error
CH000284Issues with Windows image thumbnails.
CH000285Microsoft Windows does not shut down.
CH000293Windows SUWIN errors.
CH000346Dual booting information.
CH000347Uninstalling Windows software
CH000358What is win386.swp.
CH000359IOS Errors.
CH000362A device attached to the system is not functioning.
CH000363Extracting files from the Windows cabinets.
CH000366VFAT errors.
CH000368Cannot Delete File: File System Error (1026).
CH000399There are no spare stack pages.
CH000405The compression driver cannot be set up correctly...
CH000456Winoldap and Winoa386.mod errors.
CH000476Error loading Kernel. You must reinstall Windows.
CH000508Preventing Microsoft Windows from prompting for a CD.
CH000532How to rename or label a disk drive.
CH000543How to rename the Microsoft Windows Recycle Bin.
CH000545How to update a Microsoft Windows computer.
CH000554How to set a computer's date and time.
CH000555How to view the date in Microsoft Windows.
CH000557Windows fonts are poor quality and not smooth.
CH000559Unable to delete file because being used by Windows.
CH000561How to install a software program.
CH000563How to install fonts on my computer.
CH000568Unable to remove a program from Windows Add/Remove programs.
CH000570Additional information and options for the rundll32.exe file.
CH000571How to change options to Windows New under the right-click menu.
CH000584Microsoft Windows status bar continues to be disabled.
CH000592How do I adjust the Windows background?
CH000593How to enable / disable windows active desktop.
CH000597Computer always boots into Windows Safe Mode.
CH000605Windows restarts without warning.
CH000625Is it safe to turn off a Windows computer without doing a shut down?
CH000629Unknown PCI device in Windows Device Manager.
CH000661How to clear Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows most recent Documents.
CH000672How do I see the calendar in Windows?
CH000673Can I convert Windows into a different language?
CH000714Cannot delete file because it's being used by another person or program.
CH000726Not a valid Win32 application.
CH000734How can I hide or view hidden icons in my systray?
CH000739How do I create a Windows shortcut?
CH000741How can I SSH from Microsoft Windows?
CH000742How to create a directory / folder.
CH000743How do I delete a file or folder?
CH000749Missing Microsoft Windows .dll files.
CH000750Unable to get into Windows Safe Mode.
CH000766How do I copy files?
CH000769How do I determine the size of a file?
CH000770How do I keep my Windows file listing the same in all windows?
CH000771How do I select or highlight multiple files?
CH000790How do I set a Windows screen saver password?
CH000791How to navigate Windows using a keyboard.
CH000795How do I change directories?
CH000824How do I empty or manage the Windows recycle bin?
CH000825How do I restart Microsoft Windows?
CH000838How to copy a directory / folder.
CH000841How can I change the text color of my icons in Windows?
CH000846How do I change the name of a file or folder?
CH000852How do I play a movie file in Windows?
CH000857How do I play a sound or music file in Windows?
CH000872Information and help with the io.sys file.
CH000877How do I change my Windows screensaver?
CH000878How do I make my Windows icons appear larger?
CH000930How do I determine what version of Windows I'm using?
CH000969Recovering a deleted file from the Windows Recycle Bin.
CH001003How do I enable, disable, or adjust the Windows Quick Launch?
CH001004Adding the Desktop icon back into Windows Quick Launch.
CH001009What files are not sent to the Windows Recycling bin?
CH001021How do I change the Recycle Bin icon?
CH001030How do I change the icons in the Windows Quick Launch?
CH001036How do I add or remove an icon in Windows Quick Launch?
CH001037How to hide the small arrow that appears on Windows shortcuts.
CH001038How do I view the name or label of a hard drive?
CH001060What is the Windows desktop.ini file and can I delete it?
CH001061Disable Windows thumbs.db files from being created.
CH001100How long does it take to reinstall Windows?
CH001111How can I find what's running on my Windows computer?
CH001117Windows cannot read from source file or disk error.
CH001130How do I create a Windows shortcut key?
CH001141How do I fix the Windows blue screen errors?
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