-is a graphical operating system

-25 June 1998 by Microsoft

-successor to Windows 95

-SE is an updated release of Windows 98

-released on 5 May 1999.

-improved USB support

-the replacement of Internet Explorer 4.0 with Internet Explorer 5.0.

-included Internet Connection Sharing

-include Microsoft NetMeeting 3.0

-integrated support for DVD-ROM drives.

-A memory overflow issue was resolved which in the older version of Windows 98 would crash most systems if left running for 49.7 days.

FEATURES

System requirements

-486DX-2/66 MHz or higher processor (Pentium processor recommended)

-16 MB of RAM (24 MB recommended)

-At least 500 MB of space available on HDD. The amount of space required depends on the installation method and the components selected.

-VGA or higher resolution monitor

-CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (The First Edition was also released on Floppy Disks, but is very rare)

-Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device (optional).

Windows 98 System tools-ScanDisk - System utility used to maintain the file system. It offers a DOS and a -GUI version. Used to check the integrity of the file system and files stored within.

-Disk Defragmenter - Used to counter the negative effects of file system fragmentation. It collects fragmented file parts, reconnects them and rearranges all files in optimal order, thus speeding up file access and allowing faster boot times.

-Scanreg - Used to restore the System registry. It tests the registry's integrity and saves a backup copy each time.

-Msconfig - A system utility used to disable programs and services which are not required to run the computer. It is a very powerful tool that can greatly enhance the system's stability and speed, but is also capable of rendering the system non-functional if used incorrectly.

-Regedit - Allows manual editing of the registry.

DESKTOP

EMPTY DESKTOP

DESKTOP WITH APPLICATIONS

OFFICE APPLICATIONS

notepad

Text editor and calculator

Address book

it also includes the calendar and clock

MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS

MEDIA PLAYER CD PLAYER

VOLUME LEVEL

VOLUME CONTROL

SOUND FOR RECORDER

NETWORKING APPLICATIONS

PHONE DIALER

TERMINAL

INTERNET APPLICATIONS

BROWSER

MAIL

ACCESSIBILITY APPLICATIONS

SETTINGS MENU

APPEARANCEDESKTOP THEMES

DISPLAY

SCREENSAVER

KEYBOARDMOUSE

TIME AND DATE ACCESSIBILITY

POWER MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM MANAGERS

APPLICATION MANAGER FILE MANAGER

TASK MANAGER

SYSTEM FEATURES

HELP

SEARCH

TRASH CAN

run

SYSTEM UTILITIES

COMMAND PROMPT

MANDANI JELLY