Microsoft Windows 98 will change the way people access information on the desktop and the Internet. Packed with information about what's new with the new version, this book provides concise help with Internet access, using Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, and with using new features.

To help millions of users get up to speed quickly, ""Introducing Microsoft Windows 98"" provides a valuable overview of the features, benefits, and behavior of the newest version of Windows. The book gives readers a crisp, clear introduction to the ways they will use Windows 98, both on their own machine and online, through the Internet and Intranets. Cover Title

What do you do when your squeaky new Microsoft operating system doesn’t work? You moan and complain and get personal about Bill Gates's haircut while you wait for Microsoft to figure it out and issue a fix in a hefty service pack in a year or so. Or you could take the smart way out and use this definitive troubleshooting book that will cure your illin' Vista PC in no time flat. This book exposes the flaws and nuances of Vista and teaches you how to work with its quirky personality and fix the problems you have with it so you can get back to your regularly scheduled life. Microsoft Windows Vista Help Desk digs deep inside the operating system to unveil expert-level tools and techniques. It offers a step-by-step, head-patting, hand-holding experience on how to use Vista as if you are a trained professional. This book covers hiccups, coughs, crashes, blue screens, reboots, system failures, malware infections, and other forehead-aching issues that make happy users clench their fists and profane the good name of the sweet and kind geeks in Redmond, Washington. Andy Walker is one of North America's top technology journalists and is the author of Que's Absolute Beginner's Guide to Security, Spam, Spyware & Viruses. Since 1995, he has written about technology for dozens of newspapers, magazines, and websites. His personal technology advice column was syndicated across Canada and today it is published at Cyberwalker.com, where millions read the advice annually. He hosted the internationally syndicated TV show Call for Help with Leo Laporte and now he is the star of his own DVD series at GettingStartedVideo.com. He also co-hosts Lab Rats (labrats.tv), a massively popular video podcast. Andy was born in the UK and now lives in Toronto with two cats and a finely tuned Vista computer. Troubleshoot your Vista PC every inch of the way–including Internet problems, printing problems, network problems, and user interface problems Use the troubleshooting flowcharts to step your way through a problem to find the right solution Designed for home users, cubicle dwellers, and students everywhere Quickly sort through complex problems to determine whether Vista, your hardware, or a random piece of software is the culprit Track down and eradicate viruses, spyware, and other Internet nasties Deal with annoying networking issues that have brought your wireless network to its knees Set up and troubleshoot multiple user accounts so that you, your spouse, your kids, and even the family pooch can share the same PC Category: Microsoft Operating System Covers: Microsoft Windows Vista User Level: Beginning–Intermediate

At the end of the course, students will be able to: Configure the hardware, system, and software settings that comprise the Windows 98 environment. Manage hard disks in Windows 98. Install and configure a local printer. Install Windows 98 in a network environment. Configure Windows 98 network components. Implement Windows 98 on a Windows NT network. Implement Windows 98 on a Novell NetWare network. Manage Windows 98 User Profiles. Implement Windows 98 System Policies. Implement Dial-Up Networking in Windows 98. Use Windows 98 and Web-based tools to maintain and troubleshoot systems in a stand-alone configuration and in a network environment.

The authoritative technical guide required by system administrators and other MIS professionals responsible for the care and feeding of Microsoft Windows 98 within their organizations, this reference offers the most complete source of professional-level information on the new version available anywhere.

In one portable, easily understood volume, Nelson has compiled product support information from official Microsoft archives, enabling users to solve problems without having to search through vast Internet sources or pay for phone support.

Fortunately, most of us don't need to fiddle with the Registry. But if it's your job, this book is the reference you'll want to have close by. The book-and-CD set provides an overview, starting from the baseline tools of the Registry that are directly accessible, like RegEdit and .INF files. Concepts and recurring features of the Registry are explained, so developers can ensure that their applications are well behaved in the many flavors of 32-bit Windows. They'll also be able to extend the functionality of the various Windows shells through proper modification of Registry files. It's a single comprehensive source of much-needed information and tools. "Inside The Microsoft Windows 98 Registry" topics include: - The basics - The Registry Editor and other Registry tools - Registering filename extensions - Customizing the desktop, Start Menu, and Control Panel - Customizing the Explorer menu and shell icon settings - Miscellaneous Registry settings - Programming issues

For the millions of users like you who run Windows 98 at home or in the office, "Faster Smarter Microsoft Windows 98" shows easy ways to get the job done with your PC. This friendly, up-to-date guide helps you accomplish everyday tasks without missing a beat. The language is friendly and down-to-earth, with no jargon or silly chatter. Use the concise explanations, easy numbered steps, and visual examples to teach yourself the essentials -- including e-mail, Web browsing, memory management, networking, basic diagnostics, troubleshooting, and more.

The Microsoft Windows 98 operating system is the upgrade to Windows that makes computers work better and play better. Microsoft Help Desk for Microsoft Windows 98 puts a portable, rich source of Microsoft product support solutions at your fingertips. Written in the clear, understandable language characteristic of the Microsoft Help Desk series, the book covers key Microsoft Windows 98 support issues and their solutions. It is the only Windows 98 Help Desk resource based directly on the archives of Microsoft Product Support's KnowledgeBase. Book jacket.

Introduces the new features of Microsoft Windows 98, including the user interface, active desktop, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, and networking.