Windows 98
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Transcript of Windows 98
-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
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