Windows 98 includes a hidden, unsupported tool for viewing hardware information. To launch it, enter this command from the "Run" dialog in the Start Menu: hwinfo /ui You'll see a list of all hardware devices in the PC, including driver files and registry entries related to each device. However, this officially "unsupported" tool isn't perfect: it will sometimes list errors for devices that are working just fine. Still, it's a good way to get a quick snapshot of the system's components.

As soon as you install a compatible TV tuner card and hook up an antenna or cable TV. Web TV? for Windows and TV Viewer are included in Windows 98, as is Program Guide, which you can use to find out when programs are on and set reminders to tune in. Windows 98 lets you watch TV full screen, in a window, or on a second monitor as you work in another application.

Last time I tested, Behold was still working under Windows 98. Over time, more incompatibilities will arise. It is unfortunate, but to fully support XP and Vista, poor old Windows 98 loses out. When off in the future, I finally add Unicode to Behold, that will probably spell the end of 98 support. But that's probably over a year away. If you don't upgrade to a new operating system by then, you're going to be having more problems than just worrying if Behold will run or not.

Ensure that you do have the DV camcorder or other source of video signal connected to the 1394-to-Go card.

Although Microsoft makes no guarantees that general system performance will increase after installing Windows 98, many users have seen an improvement after upgrading from Windows 95 + IE4.0. In addition, with the help of FAT32 and the updated Disk Defragmenter, you should see a noticeable improvement in application loading times. Shutdown times and startup times (if your computer supports OnNow) have also been reduced.

Yes. Windows 98 has built-in support for digital video disc (DVD) drives. One DVD can hold about 15 times more information than a CD. An entire movie - with full-motion video and lush surround sound - can fit on just one disk. Note: Windows 98 own DVD Player does not have great support for a variety of DVD Decoder cards - only a couple are currently supported, this will change in both the SP 1 and OSR releases.

The interfaces are similar. But the Windows 98 interface is more like a Web browser. So you can use the same navigation and viewing techniques whether you're searching your hard disk or the Internet. Most of these options can be adjusted or switched off to resemble Windows 95. Don't worry. Windows 98 setup will have an FAT16-to-FAT32 conversion process.

Yes. Almost all software designed for Windows 95 will run well (sometimes even better) under Windows 98. There are a few cases with various utility programs in which you will need to check the companies website for an update. With Windows 98, you can use more than one monitor at a time. You can spread out your work (and play) across your monitors, just as you might spread out papers across your desk.

Microsoft has set up 2000 so that program "controls" will not work unless an entry is made in the Windows Registry saying the they were properly installed. Also, some of the support programming is in DLL files (which required for the program to be able to talk to the hardware). Therefor, unlike Windows 98, neither Autoload or Hardware Search will run without a full Quantum MCA, Quantum NaI or Quantum Demo install.

Many of you who read my review of PC 99 wrote in asking about PC 98, and what it entailed. Ask and you shall receive the on-line version of PC 98. Everything you're buying today should be compliant with this spec. My PC 99 review's all about the spec that's gonna matter in a year or so. -C?sar Judging by the mail we get, there seems to be quite an interest in dual-Celeron SMP setups out there.

The PacTerm version number appears on the splash screen as you start PacTerm 98 or PacTerm for Windows. You can also get the version number by clicking on Help, About while PacTerm 98 or PacTerm for Windows is open.

Windows 98SE requires additional drivers if you are running the drive through the USB connection. Download the drivers from or alternatively you can find them on the CD supplied with the product: Microsoft has provided the "Storage Supplement Update" on "Windows Update" website, This patch file can let IEEE 1394 devices work more stable and can be removed safely from the Windows 98SE system.

No, it's not your fault, IEJet doesn't support Win 95/98, IEJet can work well on Win Me, Win NT, Win 2000 and Win XP. IEJet also need Internet Explorer 5.0 and greater.

No, the PFM & PDS installation may look as though it has completed successfully. But some required files do not get loaded properly. The VCM DVD will only install PFM & PDS onto Windows 2000 and Windows XP machines.

No. Support for Windows 98 in Ford dealerships was dropped over two years ago. The PFM and PDS applications are no longer being tested on the Windows 98 operating system. Either upgrade your system to Windows XP Professional or install PFM / PDS on a PC that has Windows XP Professional.

OK, I have configured Java in my computer following your indications, but my workstation still won't launch.

The quickest way to find this information is to right-click on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop and then left-click on "Properties". The "General" tab will contain the name of the MS Windows version installed on the PC, e.g. "Windows 2000 Professional".

Windows 98 features Disk Defragmenter as part of its Windows Maintenance Wizard. Disk Defragmenter keeps track of the applications you use most, and puts the files needed to run those applications together on your hard disk and in the order needed for launching them. As a result, Windows 98 is able to launch your applications up to 36% faster.

You can access new drivers, system updates, and technical support for Windows 98 through Windows Update, an online extension of Windows 98 for registered users. You should also check your Graphic card and soundcard makers website for the latest available drivers. When you visit Windows Update, Update Wizard scans your computer, tells you which (if any) of the latest offerings you don't have, and asks whether you want to add them. Yes.

You can't - Internet Explorer 4 is the shell for Windows 98. You don't have to use the browser - Netscape or any other browser will install just fine on Windows 98.

Yes you can - go to http://www.microsoft.com/directx and follow the links to the DirectX Core Components as these are the only ones you can install on Windows 98, or just load up Windows Updated and download it from there. No, but Microsoft Plus! 98-a separate package of enhancements and extras for Windows 98-includes McAfee antivirus software and six months of updates.

Simply copy the win98 folder to your hard drive. Run setup from the copied folder and that's all there is to it. If you have already installed win98, copy the folder anyhow then when an installation file needs a file from the cd, browse it to your copied folder. Remember to keep your product key which is on your cd cover, so even if you don't need the cd to install you need the product key on the cd rom cover. Yes, Open DUN, and click "Connections", "Settings".

You can order it directly from Microsoft - http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/guide/Win98/PurchasingInfo/default.asp

I boot with Knoppix from the CD drive. Once it has fully loaded to the KDE desktop, I open a konsole command window.

The major plus points are a much faster booting time (30 seconds for some new users) and far great stability.

No, even though Windows Me ships with a newer version of DirectX 7, there is little speed increase in any game we have tried out, the main difference is stability across all fronts.