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Platinum Edition Using Windows 98 is the premier expert-level reference available today. In addition to the reference, the book offers detailed tutorial on tasks and/or topics that may challenge expert level users. This book provides all the information, step-by-step instructions and software tools expert users need to build and support the ultimate Windows workstation in a networked/Internet-ready environment. This book outdoes the competition with it's ultra-thorough coverage of Windows, it's market leading content and approach and it's unmatched software collections.
I. GETTING STARTED.
1. What's New in Windows 98?Faster, Smarter, Easier: Architectural Improvements in Windows 98. How Windows and the Web Work Together. A New Way to Explore the Internet. An Operating System That Maintains Itself. Windows 98 at Home. Windows 98 in the Office.
2. Starting and Quitting Windows 98.Starting Windows. Controlling Programs and Documents When Windows Starts. Protecting Yourself with a Startup Disk. Starting Windows After Technical Problems Occur. Managing Windows After an Application Failure. Dual Booting with Windows NT. Shutting Down Windows.
3. Navigating and Controlling Windows.Basic Elements of the Windows 98 Interface. Using the Mouse. Using the Keyboard. Using Menus and Dialog Boxes. Controlling the Size and Position of Windows. Changing Settings and Properties. Using the Start Menu. Using the Taskbar. Using Toolbars. Working with Applications. Working with the Active Desktop.
4. Getting Help.Understanding Help. Using Windows 95 Help. Finding Help on the Web. Getting Answers from TechNet. Getting Peer Support Through Newsgroups. Finding Help, Support, and Resources.
II. WORKING WITH FILES AND FOLDERS.
5. An Overview of the Windows Desktop Update.Introducing the Windows Desktop Update. Classic or Web? Choosing a Navigation Style. Customizing Other Folder Options.
6. Managing Files with My Computer and the Windows Explorer.Two Views of Windows Explorer. Navigating Through the Explorer Hierarchy. Changing the Way a Folder's Contents Appear. Customizing Explorer's Appearance. Managing Files and Folders. Using Shortcuts.
7. Advanced File Management Techniques.Associating Files with Programs. Finding Files. Working with Compressed Files. Customizing the Send To Menu. Working with Long Filenames. Using Explorer with Shared Resources on a Network. Managing Files from an MS-DOS Prompt.
8. Managing Files Using Web View.What Is Web View? Using Web View with Folders. Displaying Thumbnails and File Information. Using Web View with System Folders. Creating Custom Web Views. Advanced Customization Options.
9. Working with Disks and Drives.Windows 98 and Local Media. Understanding Disk Partitions. Using FDISK. Formatting Disks. Choosing a File System. Converting a FAT16 Drive to FAT32. Copying Disks. Understanding Disk Compression. Using a CD-ROM Drive.
III. WORKING WITH APPLICATIONS.
10. Installing and Managing Applications.Understanding How Windows Runs Applications. Installing Windows Applications. Organizing the Programs Menu. Working with Program Shortcuts. Managing File Associations. Working with MS-DOS Applications. Removing Applications.
11. Sharing Data Between Applications.Understanding the Data-Sharing Capabilities of Windows 98. Using the Windows Clipboard. Viewing and Changing Clipboard Data. Exchanging Data Between Windows and DOS. Using Embedded Objects. Using OLE to Create Linked Shortcuts.
12. Printing.Using the Printers Folder. Installing a Local Printer. Setting Up a Network Printer. Printing from Applications. Managing Print Jobs. Special Printing Considerations. Removing Printers. Troubleshooting Printer Problems.
13. Using Windows Accessories.Adding Windows Accessories. Calculating with Calculator. Using HyperTerminal. Working with Phone Dialer. Playing Games.
14. Using Notepad and Wordpad.Using Notepad. Creating Documents in WordPad. Selecting and Editing Text. Formatting in WordPad. Printing a WordPad Document. Changing WordPad Settings.
15. Using Paint and Imaging.Editing Graphics in Windows. Using Windows Paint. Using Imaging.
IV. MANAGING YOUR SYSTEM.
16. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your System.Keeping Windows 98 Up-to-Date. Improving Windows Performance. Repairing Configuration Problems. Troubleshooting Common Problems. Protecting Your System from Viruses with McAfee VirusScan. Using System Monitor to Detect Bottlenecks.
17. System Information Utility.System Information Overview. Creating a System Inventory. System Information Tools.
18. Backing Up Your Data.Getting Started with Backup. Preparing a Backup Strategy. Choosing the Right Backup Device. Backing Up Files. Restoring Backed-Up Files.
19. Working with the Windows Registry.Words of Warning: Make a Plan. Understanding the Windows Registry. Using the Registry Editor. Backing Up the Windows Registry. Restoring the Windows Registry.
20. Advanced Registry Hacks.Editing a Remote Computer's Registry. Troubleshooting the Registry. Configuring Windows 98 via the Registry. Comparing Snapshots of the Registry. Distributing Registry Hacks via .REG Files.
21. Scripting with the Windows Scripting HostBackground. The WSH Object Model. The Execution Environment. Writing Scripts. Using the Script Debugger. An Open Architecture. Scripting Resources. Conclusion.
V. CONFIGURING AND CUSTOMIZING WINDOWS.
22. Customizing the Look and Feel of Windows.Establishing Custom Settings for Each User. Resizing the Taskbar. Moving the Taskbar. Using the New Taskbar Features. Creating Toolbars with Frequently Used Folders and Web Pages. Arranging Your Open Windows. Managing Buttons on a Toolbar. Adding and Removing Programs in the Start Menu. Clearing the Documents List in the Start Menu. Customizing the Windows Display. Customizing the Windows Desktop. Using the Screen Saver. Changing the Sounds Related to Windows Events. Customizing Mouse and Keyboard Settings. Making Windows Accessible for the Hearing, Sight, and Movement Impaired. Using the Windows “Power Toys” Collection.
23. Working with Fonts.Understanding Fonts. Installing and Removing Fonts. Using Fonts in Applications. Managing Fonts. Making Fonts Look Their Best on the Screen. Matching Screen Fonts with Printed Output. Using the Character Map. Using WingDings, Symbols, and Other Unconventional Fonts. Using Fonts on the Web. Dealing with International Character Sets.
24. Setting Up Windows 98 Multimedia.Using Video Tools in Windows 98. Understanding the Video Properties Box. Playing Video Files. Working with ActiveMovie Video. Working with Media Player Video. Working with Video in the Windows 98 Device Manager. Working with the Multimedia Properties Controls. Understanding the Video Underpinnings of Windows 98. Introducing DVD Video. Using Audio Tools in Windows 98. Understanding the Audio Properties Box. Playing Audio Files. Working with the Windows 98 Sound Recorder. Working with ActiveMovie Audio. Working with Media Player Audio. Using the CD Player. Working with the Volume Control Tool. Working with Audio in the Windows 98 Device Manager. Working with the Multimedia Properties Controls. Understanding the Audio Underpinnings of Windows 98.
25. Using Windows 98 to Play Games and Watch TV.Windows and Arcade-Style Games. Configuring Joysticks and Other Game Controllers. Using the WebTV. Using DVD Players with Windows 98.
26. Adding New HardwareUsing the Add New Hardware Wizard. Adding Internal Adapters. Installing a Modem. Installing a New Disk Drive. Adding a SCSI Device. Installing a USB Peripheral. Adding a Second Display. Conclusion.
27. Configuring Hardware.How Windows 98 Works with Hardware. Managing Older (Non-PnP) Hardware. Inspecting Hardware Properties with Device Manager. Configuring a Modem. Resolving Conflicts. Creating Hardware Profiles.
28. Power Management.Understanding Power Management. Advanced Power Management (APM). Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). Configuring Power Management Options. The OnNow Initiative.
VI. WINDOWS INTERNET SERVICES.
29. Establishing a Dial-Up Internet Connection.Using the Internet Connection Wizard. Installing and Configuring a Modem. Configuring a Connection to an Existing Internet Account. Setting Up a New Account with an Internet Service Provider. Managing Dial-Up Networking Connections. Using Locations to Control Dial-Up Connections. Using the Microsoft Network for Internet Access. Using Other Online Services. Connecting to the Internet. Troubleshooting and Optimizing Dial-Up Connections.
30. Web Browsing with Internet Explorer 4.0.What Is Internet Explorer 4.0? Starting Internet Explorer. Navigating Internet Explorer. Gathering Information from the Status Bar. Stopping Downloads and Reloading Pages. Setting Your Home Page. Increasing the Size of the Browser Window. Adjusting Fonts and Colors to Make Web Pages More Readable. Viewing Web Pages in Other Languages. Configuring IE to Work with Other Programs. Speeding Up Web Connections. Controlling Advanced Internet Explorer Options.
31. Finding, Organizing, and Saving Web-Based Information.Using Internet Shortcuts. Using the Favorites Folder to Organize Your Favorite Web Sites. Changing or Adding Quick Links. Using the Search Bar to Find Information on the World Wide Web. Searching for Information on the Current Page. Using the History Bar to Revisit Web Sites. Printing Web Pages. Saving and Editing Web Pages. Downloading Files from FTP Sites.
32. Internet Security.Setting a Security Policy. Protecting Your PC from Attack. Configuring Internet Explorer to Use a Proxy Server. Establishing and Maintaining Internet Security Zones. Restricting ActiveX Controls. Limiting Java Applets. Blocking Dangerous Scripts and Unsafe File Downloads. Working with Secure Web Sites. How Safe Are Cookies? Simplifying Online Purchases with Microsoft Wallet. Controlling Access to Undesirable Content.
33. Web Subscriptions and the Active Desktop.Adding Web Content to the Active Desktop. Using an HTML Page as Your Desktop. Displaying Objects on the Active Desktop. Using Subscriptions to Download Web Pages. Subscribing to Active Channels. Managing the Channel Bar. Disabling the Active Desktop and Channels.
34. Using Outlook Express.Should You Switch to Outlook Express? Starting Outlook Express. Configuring Outlook Express. Choosing HTML or Plain Text as Your Message Format. Exchanging Data with Other Mail Programs. Reading Messages in Outlook Express. Using the Windows Address Book. Composing a New Message. Working with File Attachments. Sending and Receiving Mail. Replying to Messages You've Received. Forwarding Messages. Organizing Messages with Folders. Using the Inbox Assistant to Process Mail Automatically. Enhancing Email Security. Working with Newsgroups. Downloading and Reading Newsgroup Messages.
35. Collaborating and Communicating with NetMeeting.Introducing NetMeeting Works. Running NetMeeting. Running NetMeeting for the First Time. Navigating and Displaying Information in NetMeeting. Placing and Receiving a NetMeeting Call. Collaborating with NetMeeting.
36. Creating Web Pages with FrontPage Express.Introducing FrontPage Express. Understanding Web Page Design. Launching FrontPage Express. Creating Web Pages Instantly. Formatting and Positioning Text. Inserting and Managing Hyperlinks. Adding Graphics. Using Backgrounds. Creating and Editing Tables. Adding Sound and Video. Advanced Web Editing Tools. Publishing Your Pages to a Web Site. When You Should Upgrade to FrontPage.
37. Using the Microsoft Personal Web Services.Understanding the Microsoft Personal Web Services. Sharing Resources on an Intranet with the Personal Web Server. Installing the Microsoft Personal Web Server. Testing the Personal Web Server. Removing or Adding Server Components. Using the Personal Web Server and Personal Web Manager. Using the Main Window of the Personal Web Manager. Taking the Personal Web Services Tour. Using the Web Site Service. Understanding the Home Directory. Publishing Documents. Using Advanced Services to Configure Your Web. Understanding Virtual Directories.
VII. WINDOWS NETWORK SERVICES.
38. Configuring Windows Network Components.An Administrator's Guide to Windows Networking. Using Plug and Play for Automatic Network Setup. Installing and Configuring a Network Adapter. Installing and Configuring Network Protocols. Installing and Configuring Client Software. Managing a Windows Network. Troubleshooting Network Problems.
39. Connecting to an NT Network.Choosing Your Primary Network Logon. Joining a Windows Workgroup. Logging On to a Windows NT Network.
40. Connecting to a NetWare Network.Using NetWare 3.x and 4.x. Using Microsoft's Client for NetWare Networks. Using Novell's Client 32 Software. Setting Up User-Level Access Control.
41. Windows 98 Network Administration.User Profiles. Zero Administration Kit. Internet Explorer Administration Kit.
42. Setting Up a Simple Windows Network.Understanding Networks. How Peer-to-Peer Networks Work. How Server-Based Networks Work. Planning Your Network. Wiring Your Network. Network Adapter Card. Network Operating System. Network Transport Protocols. Connecting Two Computers. Creating a Workgroup. Security.
43. Sharing Network Resources.Understanding Sharing, Windows Shares, and Security. Windows NT Domains Versus Workgroups. Configuring Windows 98 for Resource Sharing. Establishing Share-Level Access to Drive or Folder Resources. Establishing User-Level Access to Resources. Sharing Printers and Other Resources. Using a Shared Printer.
44. Remote Access with Dial-Up Networking.Connecting to a Remote Access Server. Configuring Telephony Settings. Using Resources via Remote Access. Special Considerations for Dial-Up Connections. Maintaining Security over Dial-Up Connections. Using a Windows 98 PC as a Dial-Up Server. Using PPTP to Create Virtual Private Networks. Using Dial-Up Networking on a Notebook.
VIII. APPENDIXES.
A. Installing Windows 98.System Requirements for Windows 98. Upgrading from Windows 3.x. Upgrading from Windows 95. Installing Windows 98 on a Newly Formatted Hard Drive. How Windows 98 Setup Works. Advanced Installation Techniques. Removing Windows 98. Setting Up Windows on a Notebook. The Windows Update Manager.
B. Using Windows Messaging and Microsoft Fax.Read This First. Identifying the Features of Microsoft Fax. Fax Modem Requirements of Microsoft Fax. Installing Microsoft Fax. Configuring Fax Modem Options. Configuring a Shared Fax Modem. Setting Up Security.
C. Using Power Toys.Installing Power Toys. TweakUI. Cabfile Viewer. Deskmenu. DOS Prompt Here. Explore From Here. Fast Folder Contents. Find X. Flexi CD. Quickres. Round Clock. Shortcut Target Menu. TapiTNA. Xmouse.
D. Command-Line Reference.How This Appendix is Structured. Command Line Structure. Internal Commands. System Commands. Disk and File Commands. Network Commands.
E. Special Features for Notebook Users.Configuring a Notebook Docking Station. Using PC Card Devices. Sharing Resources via a Direct Cable Connection. Using the Briefcase to Keep Files in Sync. Using Infrared Connections.
Index.