Special Edition Using Windows 98

by Bott, Ed; Person, Ron; Porter, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780789722034
• ISBN10: 0789722038
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Que

Summary

Special Edition Using Windows 98 Second Edition covers new features such as Internet Explorer 5 and Internet Connection Sharing. Now that Windows 98 has been available for over a year, many new insightful tips have been discovered that weren't known at the time of the original release. This book highlights those tips, providing exclusive and unique information that isn't readily found elsewhere. Each chapter has an added section covering a key related utility or third-party software package. See how to go beyond the basics and get more productive using WinZip for file compression and archiving, McAfee AntiVirus, Y2K Testing software to check the system BIOS, QuickView Plus for viewing files of almost any type, Web search utilities, and much more! A different utility relating to the topic of the chapter is covered at the end of every chapter.

Author Biography

Ed Bott is a bestselling author and award-winning computer journalist with more than 12 years experience in the personal computer industry. As a Senior Contributing Editor of PC Computing, he writes extensively on Microsoft applications and operating systems. Ed is a two-time winner of the Computer Press Award and a back-to-back, co-winner of the prestigious Jesse H. Neal Award. Ron Person has written more than 20 books. He has a master's of science in Physics from Ohio State University and a master's in business administration from Hardin-Simmons University. Ron was one of Microsoft's original Consulting Partners and Microsoft Solutions Provider.

Table of Contents

I Getting Started
What's New in Windows 98	9	(6)
Starting and Quitting Windows 98	15	(16)
Navigating and Controlling Windows	31	(22)
Getting Help	53	(14)
An Overview of the Windows Interface	67	(10)
II Working with Files and Folders
Managing Files with My Computer and Windows Explorer	77	(30)
Advanced File Management Techniques	107	(22)
Managing Files Using Web View	129	(12)
Working with Disks and Drives	141	(36)
Backing Up Your Data	177	(18)
Installing and Managing Applications	195	(28)
III Working with Applications
Sharing Data Between Applications	223	(24)
Printing	247	(22)
Using Windows Accessories	269	(22)
Using Notepad and WordPad	291	(18)
Using Paint and Imaging	309	(12)
Customizing the Look and Feel of Windows	321	(32)
IV Configuring and Customizing Windows
Working with Fonts	353	(18)
Setting Up Windows 98 Multimedia	371	(32)
Using Windows to Play Games and Watch TV	403	(14)
Configuring Hardware	417	(16)
Adding New Hardware to Windows 98	433	(14)
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your System	447	(30)
Working with the Windows Registry	477	(24)
Special Features for Notebook Users	501	(20)
Establishing a Dial-Up Internet Connection	521	(34)
V Windows Internet Services
Web Browsing with Internet Explorer 5.0	555	(32)
Finding, Organizing, and Saving Web-Based Information	587	(22)
Internet Security	609	(26)
Offline Favorites and the Active Desktop	635	(22)
Using Outlook Express	657	(54)
Creating Web Pages with FrontPage Express	711	(30)
Collaborating and Communicating with NetMeeting	741	(22)
Configuring Windows Network Components	763	(28)
VI Windows Network Services
Connecting to an Existing Network	791	(20)
Setting Up a Simple Windows Network	811	(20)
Sharing Network Resources	831	(18)
Remote Access with Dial-Up Networking	849	(52)
VII Appendixes
A Using Windows Messaging and Microsoft Fax	865	(22)
B Installing and Updating Windows 98	887	(14)
Index	901