For diehard Windows 98 users or 'casual' users who haven't upgraded to the latest operating systems, 'Clean Up Your Hard Drive' presents Windows 98 disk maintenance, start to finish, with advice and tips to get the bugs out and increase the responsiveness of the operating system. 70 pages completely explain tips and methods to optimize Win98 computer performance using more than 125 Windows and DOS screen shots for clarity. Includes explanations on partitioning, provides the easiest method of backing up and restoring hard disk data using visual examples, and includes step-by-step procedures enabling you to install a new operating system, configure it and maintain performance. 'Clean Up Your Hard Drive' offers adaptable models you can use to improve your computer's file system and hard disk configuration. Recommended for computer users at the novice to intermediate level.
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Here's an e-book for the casual or diehard Windows 98 users who haven't upgraded to the latest operating systems. Clean Up Your Hard Drive walks you through Windows 98 maintenance, start to finish, with advice, tips and tricks to get the bugs out and increase the responsiveness of the operating system.
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One source - 70+ pages of many completely explained and outlined methods for optimizing computer performance which you can apply to your machine as you read. Logical, step-by-step sequences make customizing and configuring your operating system easy.
Complete checklist for computer maintenance - Proven procedures to correct problems before they happen. Clean out undesirable by-products of computer use and keep your hard disk(s) error-free.
File Management - Manage those files scattered throughout your system. Understand the advantages and operational benefits that partitioning offers your file organization.
Tweak your Win98 system - Turn off unnecessary features that you don't use and configure your computer and programs for optimum speed.
Hard disk Back-up - Still computing without back-up? Tutorials with screen shots (Windows and DOS), and step-by-step procedures explain how to back-up your hard disk to protect data.
Install an operating system - Windows and DOS screen shots walk you through a 'clean install' of your operating system to a new or used disk. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with working with error-free hard disks.
Keep your computer manageable - Learn how to tackle your own computer problems. Troubleshoot blue screens and general protection faults. Eliminate visits to the computer shop forever.
Win95/98/98SE/ME/2000/XP Installation:
- Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the installation program does not start automatically, click 'Start->Run...' on the Windows taskbar.
- Type drive:\setup, where 'drive' is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
- Click the 'Next' button, follow the on-screen prompts.
System Requirements:
- Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, not necessarily the default browser
- an operating CD-ROM drive
- an Internet connection for full functionality
Recommended monitor settings:
- Screen: 800 by 600 pixels
- Font Size: Small Fonts-Normal size (96 dpi)
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Before You begin...
Before you begin cleaning up your hard drive, here are some precautions to take and some things to think about in case of 'complications':
A. Make two (2) Windows 98 startup disks. For this you will need two floppy disks, an operating floppy drive, and your Windows 98 installation cd. You can minimize these pages by clicking the minimize button (-) in the upper right-hand corner of this page.
1. Go to My Computer/Control Panel, highlight and double-click the 'Add/Remove Programs' icon, click the 'Startup Disk' tab, then click the 'Create Disk...' button. Insert your Windows 98 cd into the CD-Rom drive when prompted, then click 'OK.'
2. Label one startup disk as 'Windows 98 Startup Disk 1(DOS)'
3. Insert the second startup disk in your floppy drive and delete the Msdos.sys file on the disk. Next, copy the Msdos.sys file from your C drive (root directory) and paste it to the disk in the floppy drive. Label this disk 'Windows 98 Startup Disk 2(Windows).'
In the event that you are not able to start your machine using the conventional method (pressing the on/off switch), you can use one of these disks to start your machine. Disk One will boot up your machine and leave you at the DOS prompt (A:\>).
Disk Two will boot up your machine directly into Windows mode (assuming that there's nothing else wrong with the system). Ensure that this disk is in the floppy drive when you want to shut down. You can test this disk but only use this disk when necessary. Always start your machine using the on/off switch.
B. If there are any files that you absolutely need, like this one, consider copying them to a floppy disk or some other separate storage media. This includes files on the operating system you may have to replace. Be sure to copy any of your favorite links from your 'C:\Windows\Favorites' folder, any links you want to keep from your 'Links' folder, your e-mail messages at C: \Windows \Application Data\Identities\ \Microsoft\Outlook Express\ if you are using Outlook Express e-mail client (consider copying them to your hotmail account or to floppy disks), and your address book at 'C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\wab.exe'. If your hard drive physically 'breaks', then this step will ensure uninterrupted access to those files. If you are unable to split this file yourself, then click here and download Goetz's File Splitter program.
C. If your operating system is in really decadent shape, prepare yourself for the possibility that you may have to install a new operating system, starting from scratch. To do this, you will need:
- Windows 98 Startup Disk 1(DOS)
- Windows 98 installation cd
- your audio card installation cd (for sound)
- your graphics card installation cd (for your monitor)
- your modem software installation disks (if applicable)
- to follow the instructions starting on page 51 'Installing a New Operating System'
- setup files for all programs you wish to install after installation of your new operating system.
- this program. Copy the installation files to floppy disks, as advised above, before you begin installation of your new operating system.
You should know what make of sound card and graphics card you have installed on your computer. If you don't have these disks, go back to the dealer where you purchased the hardware and get them.
Step C should not be cause for worry. In fact, working with a brand-new, virgin operating system with 'squeaky clean' files and a hard drive free of errors will probably rank as one of the most satisfying pleasures you will ever experience in this lifetime.
So let's get started!
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