Microsoft KB Archive/187602

= Top Articles for Windows 98 =

Article ID: 187602

Article Last Modified on 5/7/2007

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 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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SUMMARY
This article contains a list of the top Windows 98 articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base. The Knowledge Base is available on the World Wide Web and The Microsoft Network. You can also obtain access to the Knowledge Base if you purchase a Microsoft TechNet compact disc subscription.

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Setup
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q188881 How to Install Windows 98: Helpful Tips and Suggestions         3 Q125480 Windows Setup Was Unable to Update Your System Files            3 Q186102 How to Uninstall Windows 98                                     2 Q183983 Warning Message Displayed When Installing or Running Program    6 Q119432 Windows Setup Disables OS/2 Boot Manager                        2 Q151634 Protected-Mode CD-ROM Drive Support in Windows                  4 Q126855 Windows Support for Large Hard Disks                            8 Q135162 GP Fault After End User License Agreement During Setup          3 Q131652 How to Change the Setup Source Path in Windows                  2 Q140901 Err Msg: Could Not Decode This Setup (.cab) File... 4 Q188147 Error Message During Windows 98 Setup with SparQ Parallel Drive 1 Q189473 Err Msg: The Registry Is Corrupted and Windows Must Be... 3

Active Desktop
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q184785 Windows 98 Program Files Folder Is Displayed Incorrectly        2 Q185335 Channel Context Menu Closes Before You Can Click a Command      2 Q134846 Problems with File Manager Associations                         2

Hardware
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q179602 How to Enable Multiple Display Support Using Windows 98         1 Q142984 How to Install New Hardware in Windows                          4 Q129389 Error Loading Nwredir.vxd with Real-Mode Drivers Installed      2 Q142422 Microsoft Input Devices Menu Empty in Windows                   2 Q142405 Microsoft Plug and Play Pointing Devices Not Detected           2 Q132517 Joystick Port Not Removed When Sound Card Is Removed            2 Q145692 How to Check for a Faulty Math Coprocessor                      1 Q182628 How to Disable PCI Bus IRQ Steering in Windows                  2 Q188513 DVD Support in Windows 98                                       2 Q189329 Errors When Shutting Down Windows with Compaq FX-Series Monitors 1

FAT32 File System, DriveSpace, and Drives
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q187632 How to Create a Windows 98 Startup Disk that Supports FAT32     2 Q180134 How to Convert a Drive to FAT32 Using Drive Converter           2 Q154997 Description of the FAT32 File System                                4 Q130179 Troubleshooting MS-DOS Compatibility Mode on Hard Disks         8 Q155340 How to Place a FAT32 Partition on an Iomega Jaz Drive           1 Q188561 Err Msg: Not Enough Memory to Convert to FAT32. To Free Up... 4

WebTV for Windows
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q182753 Hardware Requirements for Microsoft WebTV for Windows           1 Q182780 How to Create a Shortcut to a TV Channel on Your Desktop        1

Troubleshooting
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q180902 How to Start a Windows 98-Based Computer in Safe Mode           1 Q140719 How to Use the Microsoft Exchange Inbox Repair Tool             2 Q119941 How to Restore, Convert, Troubleshoot Folders in Windows 95/98  5 Q182930 How to Troubleshoot Multiple Display Support in Windows 98/Me   4 Q145799 How to Troubleshoot Windows Internal Stack Overflow Errors      2 Q140334 How to Troubleshoot Wave Sound File Problems in Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Millennium Edition (Me)                 5 Q137863 Troubleshooting Plotter Problems in Windows                    12 Q131690 Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drive Problems in Windows           5 Q130179 Troubleshooting MS-DOS Compatibility Mode on Hard Disks         8 Q127139 Troubleshooting Video Problems in Windows                       8 Q118580 Troubleshooting DMF Floppy Disks                                3 Q182090 How to Access Your CD-ROM Drive When Windows Hangs at Startup   2 Q188867 Troubleshooting Windows 98 Startup Problems                     8 Q133240 Troubleshooting Device Conflicts with Device Manager            3 Q142730 How to Create and Use the Modemlog.txt File                     4 Q187607 How to Disable Fast Shutdown in Windows 98                      1

Customizing Windows
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q152122 How to Customize the Start or Programs Menu                     4 Q142323 How to Boot Your Previous Version of MS-DOS By Default          2 Q141721 How to Boot to a Command Prompt by Default                      2 Q140443 How to Create a Shortcut on the Desktop                         3 Q134849 How to Create a Cascading Menu on the Start Menu                2 Q126631 Removing Arrow on Shortcut Icons                                2 Q126410 How to Start a Program From a Command Prompt in Windows         2 Q133217 How to Create Multiple Associations for One File Extension      2 Q140752 How to Change Fonts and Colors of Desktop Items                 3 Q141017 How to Add Items to the "Send To" List                          2 Q141210 How to Close a Folder and All Its Parent Folders                2 Q141275 How to Open a File with Other Than Associated Program           2 Q141348 How to Access the Online User's Guide                           1 Q142255 How to Use Program Manager for the Windows Shell                1 Q142298 How to Clear the Windows Explorer MRU Lists                     2 Q142898 How to Assign a Shortcut Key to a Start Menu Item               1 Q151764 How to Remove Individual Items from the Documents List          1 Q169867 How to Set Columns in Folders to Use a Minimal Amount of Space  1 Q186385 How to Disable ToolTips for Minimize, Maximize, and Close       2 Q141276 How to View System and Hidden Files in Windows                  2 Q141859 How to Use a Bitmap Image as a 16-Color Icon in Windows         1 Q141306 How to Enable Support for Multiple Languages in Windows         2

Multimedia
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q142361 How to Cause CD Player to Play Audio CDs Automatically          1 Q149705 How to Optimize Video Playback from CD-ROM                      2 Q147802 How to Move CD Player Settings from One Computer to Another     1 Q142731 How to Install and Remove Codecs and MCI Devices in Windows     3 Q121244 How to Change the Drive Letter of a CD-ROM Drive                1 Q142006 How to Select a Preferred Device for Playback and Recording     1 Q126025 Preventing Windows from Playing Audio CDs Automatically         2 Q141059 How to Disable Automatic CD-ROM Running and Audio CD Playing    2 Q138857 How to Install and Use the PC Speaker Driver with Windows       3 Q154724 How to Customize the Program Used to Play Audio CDs             1

Networks
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q140709 How to Cache Your Windows NT Domain Password in Windows 95/98   2 Q130073 How to Decrease Logon Time to Internet Providers                2 Q153102 Dial-Up Networking Server Always Answers After One Ring         2 Q133187 How to Install a Point-to-Point Protocol in Windows             2 Q150898 How to Display Domain Logon Confirmation in Windows             2 Q141229 How to Use the NET VIEW Command to View Shared Resources        2 Q156772 Adding Additional IP Addresses to a Single Network Adapter      1 Q141460 How to Install Remote Administration Services                   3 Q141941 Accessing Network Resources Without Mapping a Drive or Port     2 Q125425 How to Configure Windows for Use with NASI                      2 Q129131 Using the Trumpwsk.ini File to Configure TCP/IP Properties      1 Q142899 How to Configure HyperTerminal to Answer Incoming Calls         2 Q140791 How to Create a Ppplog.txt File                                 1 Q188773 Err Msg: Cannot Open Internet Site Https://. 2

Modems
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q188601 Err Msg: There Is No WinModem Found in Your Computer, But... 2 Q148925 Dial-Up Networking Password Is Not Saved                        4 Q174579 Error Message: Error 745: An Essential File Is Missing          4 Q150619 32-Bit TAPI Programs Cannot Select Installed Modem              2 Q184086 Phone Company Services May Disrupt Modem Functionality          2 Q175312 Modem Attempts to Dial When Windows Starts                      3 Q183074 WinModem Is Repeatedly Detected When You Start Windows 98       1

Windows Tools
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files                8 Q186020 How to Determine the Programs Disk Defragmenter Optimizes       1 Q147436 How to Create Multiple Microsoft Exchange Profiles              1 Q142575 How to Enable RTF with the Internet Mail Information Service    2 Q186680 Signature Verification Tool Displays Large Number of Files      1 Q186300 How to Create a Windows 98 Startup Disk from MS-DOS             1 Q185643 Cannot View Windows Help in High-Contrast Black                 1 Q137641 Microsoft Fax Modem Answers But Cannot Establish Link           2 Q181701 How to Start Disk Cleanup with a Command Line                   1 Q183603 How to Customize Registry Checker Tool Settings                 3 Q148820 How to Clear the Telnet MRU Connect List                        1 Q141310 How to Install and Run Clipboard Viewer                         2 Q135812 How to Create a WordPad Template                                2 Q169477 How to Search for Multiple Files with a Single Search           1 Q163187 How to Remove Phone Numbers from the MRU List in Phone Dialer   1 Q142745 How to Use Sound Recorder to Change Compression Settings        2

Miscellaneous
ITEM ID ARTICLE TITLE                                               PAGES -- Q187526 How to Restore Windows 98 from a Full System Backup             2 Q186218 How to Remove and Reinstall Outlook Express in Windows 98       1 Q142181 How to Install and Remove Programs in Windows                   2 Q142565 How to Adjust CPU Time Allotted to an MS-DOS-Based Program      1 Q129998 How to Create an Msdos.sys File Larger Than 1024 Bytes          2 Q134399 How to Increase Conventional Memory for MS-DOS-Based Programs   3 Q141308 How to Run Automatic Commands When Starting in MS-DOS Mode      2 Q141598 How to Format Floppy Disk in Windows Explorer or My Computer    1 Q150532 Hard Disk Errors Caused by Damaged Data or Physical Damage      2 Q150516 Computer Hangs After Windows Logo Screen Is Displayed           3 Q149713 Windows Boots to Command Prompt or States Files Are Missing     2 Q132008 Err Msg: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed... 4 Q128730 Error Message "Invalid System Disk" After Setup Reboots         4 Q188654 Cannot Connect to America Online or Install America Online 4.0  2 Q188803 Err Msg: MSGSRV32.EXE Caused a General Protection Fault in... 2

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