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Setup


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q188881 How to Install Windows 98: Helpful Tips and Suggestions          3
Q125480 Windows Setup Was Unable to Update Your System Files             3
Q186102 How to Uninstall Windows 98                                      2
Q183983 Warning Message Displayed When Installing or Running Program     6
Q119432 Windows Setup Disables OS/2 Boot Manager                         2
Q151634 Protected-Mode CD-ROM Drive Support in Windows                   4
Q126855 Windows Support for Large Hard Disks                             8
Q135162 GP Fault After End User License Agreement During Setup           3
Q131652 How to Change the Setup Source Path in Windows                   2
Q140901 Err Msg: Could Not Decode This Setup (.cab) File...              4
Q188147 Error Message During Windows 98 Setup with SparQ Parallel Drive  1
Q189473 Err Msg: The Registry Is Corrupted and Windows Must Be...        3 

Active Desktop


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q184785 Windows 98 Program Files Folder Is Displayed Incorrectly         2
Q185335 Channel Context Menu Closes Before You Can Click a Command       2
Q134846 Problems with File Manager Associations                          2 

Hardware


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q179602 How to Enable Multiple Display Support Using Windows 98          1
Q142984 How to Install New Hardware in Windows                           4
Q129389 Error Loading Nwredir.vxd with Real-Mode Drivers Installed       2
Q142422 Microsoft Input Devices Menu Empty in Windows                    2
Q142405 Microsoft Plug and Play Pointing Devices Not Detected            2
Q132517 Joystick Port Not Removed When Sound Card Is Removed             2
Q145692 How to Check for a Faulty Math Coprocessor                       1
Q182628 How to Disable PCI Bus IRQ Steering in Windows                   2
Q188513 DVD Support in Windows 98                                        2
Q189329 Errors When Shutting Down Windows with Compaq FX-Series Monitors 1 

FAT32 File System, DriveSpace, and Drives


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q187632 How to Create a Windows 98 Startup Disk that Supports FAT32      2
Q180134 How to Convert a Drive to FAT32 Using Drive Converter            2
Q154997 Description of FAT32 File System                                 4
Q130179 Troubleshooting MS-DOS Compatibility Mode on Hard Disks          8
Q155340 How to Place a FAT32 Partition on an Iomega Jaz Drive            1
Q188561 Err Msg: Not Enough Memory to Convert to FAT32. To Free Up...    4 

WebTV for Windows


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q182753 Hardware Requirements for Microsoft WebTV for Windows            1
Q182780 How to Create a Shortcut to a TV Channel on Your Desktop         1 

Troubleshooting


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q180902 How to Start a Windows 98-Based Computer in Safe Mode            1
Q140719 How to Use the Microsoft Exchange Inbox Repair Tool              2
Q119941 How to Restore, Convert, Troubleshoot Folders in Windows 95/98   5
Q182930 How to Troubleshoot Multiple Display Support in Windows 98       4
Q145799 How to Troubleshoot Windows Internal Stack Overflow Errors       2
Q140334 Troubleshooting Wave Sound File Problems in Windows 95/98        5
Q137863 Troubleshooting Plotter Problems in Windows                     12
Q131690 Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drive Problems in Windows            5
Q130179 Troubleshooting MS-DOS Compatibility Mode on Hard Disks          8
Q127139 Troubleshooting Video Problems in Windows                        8
Q118580 Troubleshooting DMF Floppy Disks                                 3
Q182090 How to Access Your CD-ROM Drive When Windows Hangs at Startup    2
Q188867 Troubleshooting Windows 98 Startup Problems and Error Messages   8
Q133240 Troubleshooting Device Conflicts with Device Manager             3
Q142730 How to Create and Use the Modemlog.txt File                      4
Q187607 How to Disable Fast Shutdown in Windows 98                       1 

Customizing Windows


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q152122 How to Customize the Start or Programs Menu                      4
Q142323 How to Boot Your Previous Version of MS-DOS By Default           2
Q141721 How to Boot to a Command Prompt by Default                       2
Q140443 How to Create a Shortcut on the Desktop                          3
Q134849 How to Create a Cascading Menu on the Start Menu                 2
Q126631 Removing Arrow on Shortcut Icons                                 2
Q126410 How to Start a Program From a Command Prompt in Windows          2
Q133217 How to Create Multiple Associations for One File Extension       2
Q140752 How to Change Fonts and Colors of Desktop Items                  3
Q141017 How to Add Items to the "Send To" List                           2
Q141210 How to Close a Folder and All Its Parent Folders                 2
Q141275 How to Open a File with Other Than Associated Program            2
Q141348 How to Access the Online User's Guide                            1
Q142255 How to Use Program Manager for the Windows Shell                 1
Q142298 How to Clear the Windows Explorer MRU Lists                      2
Q142898 How to Assign a Shortcut Key to a Start Menu Item                1
Q151764 How to Remove Individual Items from the Documents List           1
Q169867 How to Set Columns in Folders to Use a Minimal Amount of Space   1
Q186385 How to Disable ToolTips for Minimize, Maximize, and Close        2
Q141276 How to View System and Hidden Files in Windows                   2
Q141859 How to Use a Bitmap Image as a 16-Color Icon in Windows          1
Q141306 How to Enable Support for Multiple Languages in Windows          2 

Multimedia


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q142361 How to Cause CD Player to Play Audio CDs Automatically           1
Q149705 How to Optimize Video Playback from CD-ROM                       2
Q147802 How to Move CD Player Settings from One Computer to Another      1
Q142731 How to Install and Remove Codecs and MCI Devices in Windows      3
Q121244 How to Change the Drive Letter of a CD-ROM Drive                 1
Q142006 How to Select a Preferred Device for Playback and Recording      1
Q126025 Preventing Windows from Playing Audio CDs Automatically          2
Q141059 How to Disable Automatic CD-ROM Running and Audio CD Playing     2
Q138857 How to Install and Use the PC Speaker Driver with Windows        3
Q154724 How to Customize the Program Used to Play Audio CDs              1 

Networks


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q140709 How to Cache Your Windows NT Domain Password in Windows 95/98    2
Q130073 How to Decrease Logon Time to Internet Providers                 2
Q153102 Dial-Up Networking Server Always Answers After One Ring          2
Q133187 How to Install a Point-to-Point Protocol in Windows              2
Q150898 How to Display Domain Logon Confirmation in Windows              2
Q141229 How to Use the NET VIEW Command to View Shared Resources         2
Q156772 Adding Additional IP Addresses to a Single Network Adapter       1
Q141460 How to Install Remote Administration Services                    3
Q141941 Accessing Network Resources Without Mapping a Drive or Port      2
Q125425 How to Configure Windows for Use with NASI                       2
Q129131 Using the Trumpwsk.ini File to Configure TCP/IP Properties       1
Q142899 How to Configure HyperTerminal to Answer Incoming Calls          2
Q140791 How to Create a Ppplog.txt File                                  1
Q188773 Err Msg: Cannot Open Internet Site Https://<Web Address>.        2 

Modems


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q188601 Err Msg: There Is No WinModem Found in Your Computer, But...     2
Q148925 Dial-Up Networking Password Is Not Saved                         4
Q174579 Error Message: Error 745: An Essential File Is Missing           4
Q150619 32-Bit TAPI Programs Cannot Select Installed Modem               2
Q184086 Phone Company Services May Disrupt Modem Functionality           2
Q175312 Modem Attempts to Dial When Windows Starts                       3
Q183074 WinModem Is Repeatedly Detected When You Start Windows 98        1 

Windows Tools


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files                 8
Q186020 How to Determine the Programs Disk Defragmenter Optimizes        1
Q147436 How to Create Multiple Microsoft Exchange Profiles               1
Q142575 How to Enable RTF with the Internet Mail Information Service     2
Q186680 Signature Verification Tool Displays Large Number of Files       1
Q186300 How to Create a Windows 98 Startup Disk from MS-DOS              1
Q185643 Cannot View Windows Help in High-Contrast Black                  1
Q137641 Microsoft Fax Modem Answers But Cannot Establish Link            2
Q181701 How to Start Disk Cleanup with a Command Line                    1
Q183603 How to Customize Registry Checker Tool Settings                  3
Q148820 How to Clear the Telnet MRU Connect List                         1
Q141310 How to Install and Run Clipboard Viewer                          2
Q135812 How to Create a WordPad Template                                 2
Q169477 How to Search for Multiple Files with a Single Search            1
Q163187 How to Remove Phone Numbers from the MRU List in Phone Dialer    1
Q142745 How to Use Sound Recorder to Change Compression Settings         2 

Miscellaneous


ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                                PAGES
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Q187526 How to Restore Windows 98 from a Full System Backup              2
Q186218 How to Remove and Reinstall Outlook Express in Windows 98        1
Q142181 How to Install and Remove Programs in Windows                    2
Q142565 How to Adjust CPU Time Allotted to an MS-DOS-Based Program       1
Q129998 How to Create an Msdos.sys File Larger Than 1024 Bytes           2
Q134399 How to Increase Conventional Memory for MS-DOS-Based Programs    3
Q141308 How to Run Automatic Commands When Starting in MS-DOS Mode       2
Q141598 How to Format Floppy Disk in Windows Explorer or My Computer     1
Q150532 Hard Disk Errors Caused by Damaged Data or Physical Damage       2
Q150516 Computer Hangs After Windows Logo Screen Is Displayed            3
Q149713 Windows Boots to Command Prompt or States Files Are Missing      2
Q132008 Err Msg: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed...         4
Q128730 Error Message "Invalid System Disk" After Setup Reboots          4
Q188654 Cannot Connect to America Online or Install America Online 4.0   2
Q188803 Err Msg: MSGSRV32.DLL Caused a General Protection Fault in...    2 

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Keywords          : win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbinfo 

Last Reviewed: April 29, 1999