Windows 98 for Dummies Quick Reference (Plastic Comb)

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Product Description

Feeling a little overwhelmed by all the hype and hysteria surrounding the release of Microsoft's Windows 98? Looking for a clear, concise guide to all things 98, where you can find what you want quickly and efficiently, without having to search through long-winded manuals the size of big-city telephone books? Let your fingers do the walking through the facets and features of Windows 98 with Windows 98 For Dummies Quick Reference, the fast and friendly one-volume source to answer all your Windows 98 questions.

Windows 98 For Dummies Quick Reference is packed with helpful advice and timesaving tips to make your Windows 98 learning curve smooth and gentle. All of the Windows 98 tools, components, commands, and tasks are presented in easy-to-find alphabetical order with clear, step-by-step directions. Whether you're new to Windows or are upgrading from a previous version of Microsoft's world-famous operating system for PCs, you can find everything you need to know packed between the covers of this slim, comprehensive book.

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Fast answers to frequently asked questions

Windows 98 essentials at your fingertips! If you like your answers quick and your information up to date, look no further. With this concise, superbly organized reference, you'll find easy-to-follow information on how to maximize Windows 98, from installing software to connecting to the Web. Discover how to customize your desktop, organize your e-mail, and more! Includes coverage of Windows 98 Second Edition.

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Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 224 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (June 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764502549
• ISBN-13: 978-0764502545
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,660,025 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Windows 98 for Dummies Quick Referenced, May 30, 2000

By A Customer

An indispensable book for the beginning Window's user. The key is Quick Reference. The new users of the Window's Operating System (yes they are out there) find thick techno, computer terminology reference books boring and have trouble relating to them. I fell in love with this book the first time I needed to reference it because of it's no nonsence, plain english approach to shortcuts, changing icons, and customizing your destop to your needs and tastes, just to name a few. It gives the beginner a starting place without boring background history about how the operating system and how it works, how it began, in what year, etc. It also builds the confidence of the first time user so they can buy and use more detailed IDG Books with great ease. Now, with that being said, it also makes a great reference book for those of use who like to think of ourselves as advanced users of the Windows Operation System since we have used this system at home and college for 13 years. I was and am very impressed. I give this book as a present to all my friends, co-workers and family members who get or work on their first Windows based PC.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great info for beginers on windows 98, March 10, 1999

By A Customer

This is great for the the first time beginer.Had a lot of info at my fingertips.If you are a first time user of windows 98 or first time computer buyer this book is for you.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars If you have your Windows 98 manual, you won't need this book, October 15, 1999

By	Karen A. Moody (California) - See all my reviews

I bought the quick reference looking for short-cuts or tips, and there aren't any in this book. There isn't anything in "Windows® 98 For Dummies® Quick Reference" that isn't already in your Windows® 98 manual. Save your money, or better yet, buy a magazine subscription to a PC magazine instead.