5 Tips For 98 Windows

Introduction

Windows 98 or 98 windows was code named "Memphis". It is a graphical operating system by Microsoft which was released on May 15, 1998 after the success of its predecessor OS of windows 95. Some of the tips for windows 98 users are given below.

Step 1

In case of freezing windows 98 but the mouse still moving, what normally happens is when the screen freezes the mouse also freezes, so the situation which causes the operating system to freeze and mouse still moving the answer lies in the fact that is generally a result of a software problem that causes the computer to become preoccupied, but leaves just enough memory for the mouse. Fix a frozen computer screen by rebooting the computer and if the computer cannot be rebooted through mouse or keyboard then it must be switched off.

Step 2

The minimum hardware requirements for windows 98 are a personal computer with a 486DX 66 MHz or faster processor, 16 mb of memory but mostly 24 mb memory is recommended. A typical window 98 upgrade from windows 95 requires approximately 195 mb of free hard disk space, but the total hard disk space may range from between 120 mb and 295 mb, depending on one’s computer configuration and the options that he chooses to install.

Step 3

A full install of windows 98 on a FAT16 drive requires 225 mb of free hard disk space, but it may range from between 165 mb and 355 mb, depending on computer configuration and that options that one chooses to install whereas a full install of windows 98 on a FAT32 drive requires 175 mb of free hard disk space. However it may range from between 140 mb and 255 mb, depending on the computer configuration and the options that one chooses to install. One 3.5-inch high-density floppy disk drive and finally a VGA or higher resolution most probably 16-bit or 24-bit color SVGA is recommended.

Step 4

The widow 98 users might come across many problems while upgrading their pc that remain unrecognized. So before upgrading it is imperative to make sure that the user has copies of the latest drivers for all his hardware devices. Rebooting the machines and reinstalling the drivers might remedy many of the snuffs encountered.

Step 5

To speed up the time widow 98 takes for “Dial Up Networking” to establish a connection with the ISP i.e. Internet Service Provider first the user needs to Select his connection in DUN and follow this process Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Dial-Up Networking and then Right-click the connection and choose Properties; On the Server Types Tab, under Advanced Options, make sure that the check-box for Log on to network is unchecked and finally Under Allowed network protocols select only TCP/IP.

Tips

But if he still receives the same error message, the problem might be that a program, driver, or hardware device is preventing windows 98 from going into Standby mode. To resolve this behavior, use the Power Management Trouble Shooter tool to determine which program, driver, or hardware device is preventing windows 98 from going into Standby mode.

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