Chapter 5: Windows 9x Operating Systems

Outline:

Chapter Overview  
5.1 The Windows 9x File Structure and File Management System
5.1.1 Naming files in Windows
5.1.2 Directories and folders
5.1.3 Using a text editing application to create a file (document)
5.1.4 Copy or create shortcuts
5.1.5 Viewing document details
5.1.6 Recognizing file types in Windows
5.1.7 Selecting, copying, and moving files
5.1.8 Searching for a file, folder, or directory
5.1.9 Make backup copies of files onto a diskette
5.1.10 Using the Recycle Bin
5.2 Windows Management with Control Panel
5.2.1 System applet
5.2.2 Printer
5.2.3 Add/Remove Programs
5.2.4 Add/Remove Hardware
5.2.5 Display and Sounds
5.3 System Tools
5.3.1 The Registry
5.3.2 REGEDIT and SCANREG
5.3.3 MSCONFIG, Startup menu, Safe Mode
5.3.4 WSCRIPT.EXE, HWINFO.EXE, ASD.EXE
5.4 Preparing a Hard Drive for OS Installation
5.4.1 Partitioning a hard drive
5.4.2 Formatting a hard drive
5.5 Installing Windows 9x
5.5.1 Windows 9x versions overview
5.5.2 Requirements for installing Windows 98
5.5.3 Understanding the steps in Windows 98 installation
5.5.4 Windows 98 setup options
5.5.5 Upgrade installation
5.6 Troubleshooting the Installation Process
5.6.1 Systematic troubleshooting techniques and finding help
5.6.2 Windows 98 setup errors
5.6.3 System properties, identifying icon symbols
5.6.4 Adding software drivers
5.6.5 Making a backup Windows startup disk
5.6.6 Uninstalling Windows 98

Chapter Summary

Chapter Quiz