Once at the "A:\>" type "format c: /q" (without the quotations) then press "Enter". Once at the "A:\>" type "E:" (without the quotations) then press "Enter". Once at the "E:\>" type "setup" (without quotations) then press "Enter".

You will find the version number in the General tab of the System Properties dialog. Under Microsoft Windows 95 is the version number, 4.00.950 X. If X is 0, then you should download and install the latest Service Pack for Windows 95 from www.microsoft.com.

When you re-install your operating system you must use the same version and Key which you used originally.

The OEM End User License Agreements do not include downgrade rights at all; in fact they are specifically prohibited. Retail versions of some Microsoft products include downgrade rights, but not all so check the Retail End User License Agreement included with the product to verify if the product can be used in this manner.

First of all, Internet Explorer 4.0 is integrated as a component of Windows 98 just like Internet Explorer 3.0 to OSR2. There is also a built-in TV tuner, a better Dial-Up Network and a system shield called Dr.Watson which prevents crashes ensuring a better and smoother environment. For more information, go to the articles section.

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.

There is no version of Q&A designed exclusively for Windows 95, 98, 2000 or XP. All versions of Q&A run well in Windows 3.x, Windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP as long as Q&A has been properly installed and set up. (Q&A will not run on NT Workstation but can be installed on NT Server and run, for example, on Windows 95 or Windows 98 workstations.) All Q&A files, including temporary files (those that Q&A creates during certain operations) and database files, must reside on a 1.

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.

A lot of people may have this question in their heads. To keep it simple, there is absolutely no big difference. The only thing you don't get on a OEM version is that you don't get tech support and some things may not come included. Some OEM software might have the companies logo included in the software (DELL is one of them). One thing that you will definitely notice is the price. OEM versions are usually cheaper, which saves you money.

Unfortunately on Windows 95 and 98 there is no support whatsoever for advisory locking like flock, Perl does not try to emulate it because it would have to behave completely differently.

There is really no advantage of using one over the other. The only reason we recommend Windows 98 is that the Dazzle frame grabber only supports Windows 98. We are currently testing a new generation of Dazzle on Windows 2000.

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