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Windows 98
1.
2. -is a graphical operating system
-25 June 1998 by Microsoft
-successor to Windows 95
3. -SE is an updated release of Windows 98
-released on 5 May 1999.
4. -improved USB support
-the replacement of Internet Explorer 4.0 with
Internet Explorer 5.0.
-included Internet Connection Sharing
-include Microsoft NetMeeting 3.0
-integrated support for DVD-ROM drives.
-A memory overflow issue was resolved which in the older
version of Windows 98 would crash most systems if left
running for 49.7 days.
FEATURES
5. System requirements
-486DX-2/66 MHz or higher processor (Pentium processor
recommended)
-16 MB of RAM (24 MB recommended)
-At least 500 MB of space available on HDD. The amount of space
required depends on the installation method and the components
selected.
-VGA or higher resolution monitor
-CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (The First Edition was also released
on Floppy Disks, but is very rare)
-Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device (optional).
6. Windows 98 System tools
-ScanDisk - System utility used to maintain the file system. It offers a DOS
and a -GUI version. Used to check the integrity of the file system and files
stored within.
-Disk Defragmenter - Used to counter the negative effects of file system
fragmentation. It collects fragmented file parts, reconnects them and
rearranges all files in optimal order, thus speeding up file access and
allowing faster boot times.
-Scanreg - Used to restore the System registry. It tests the registry's
integrity and saves a backup copy each time.
-Msconfig - A system utility used to disable programs and services which
are not required to run the computer. It is a very powerful tool that can
greatly enhance the system's stability and speed, but is also capable of
rendering the system non-functional if used incorrectly.
-Regedit - Allows manual editing of the registry.