Windows 98 To Go
Published on 5. October 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-13-999277-3 (ISBN)
Description
Windows 98 To Go is the no nonsense way for experienced Windows users to upgrade to Windows 98. No hype, no beginner's info--just the right mix of practical productivity and troubleshooting solutions that work! Discover the fastest, smartest ways to enhance Windows 98's performance, use Windows 98's Web features more effectively; troubleshoot hardware and software problems, and much more. You'll find extensive coverage of Windows 98 networking; great techniques for automating and simplifying system maintenance; even a step-by-step guide to using Windows 98 as a Web server! From setting up personal E-mail to uncluttering your hard drive, renaming files to updating drivers, this is your single source for fast, reliable answers. Plus, Windows 98 To Go keeps on solving problems for years to come, through the bonus up-to-the-minute information on PTR's great new To Go Web Site!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
519 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-999277-3 (9780139992773)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Rich Grace is author of a wide variety of computing books, including The Benchmark Book and The Lingo Handbook (Prentice Hall PTR).
Content
1. Installing Hardware.
Introducing the Device Manager. Introducing Microsoft System Information. Installing and Using Dual Monitors. Using Hardware Profiles to Manage Devices in Your Computer. Adjusting Power Management Features. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
2. Managing Your Disks for Faster Performance.
Creating a Windows 98 Boot Floppy. Creating a Windows 98 Startup Disk. Checking Virtual Memory Settings. Adjusting the Virtual Cache. Checking and Cleaning Up Disk Space. Converting FAT16 to FAT. Compressing a Hard Disk. Handling Drivespace 3 Problems. Scanning a Hard Disk. Defragmenting a Hard Disk. Eliminating Unneeded Files and Directories. Cleaning Off Applications. Installing a Second Hard Disk. Replacing a Hard Drive With a Bigger Disk. Atomic Glossary. Partitioning and Formatting a Hard Disk. Summary.
3. Making Your Desktop More Productive.
Selecting a Monitor. Understanding Your Video Card. Changing Screen Resolution and Color Depth. Introducing the Active Desktop. Enabling the Active Desktop. Getting Rid of the Active Desktop. Changing Folder Display Options. Changing the Desktop Background. Changing the Desktop Color Scheme. Creating New Desktop Settings. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
4. Managing Your Stuff: Files and Folders.
General Use of the Mouse. Copying an Individual File. Copying Multiple Files. Moving an Individual File. Moving Multiple Files. Copying Folders. Moving Folders. Creating Folders. Renaming Files and Folders. Finding Files and Folders. Finding Files by Type. Showing File and Folder Properties. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
5. Internet Connections.
Opening Dial-Up Networking for the First Time. Configuring Your Modem in Dial-Up Networking. Selecting the Correct Dial-Up Server Type. Setting Name Server IP Address Settings. Dialing Up the Internet. Troubleshooting DUN Problems. DUN Passwords. Using Multilink to Increase Transmission Speed. Removing Temp Files From Internet Explorer's Cache. Setting Advanced Internet Properties and Conveniently Changing Dial-Up Connections. Autodialing. Sharing a Connection. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
6. Accessing Windows 98 Systems Remotely: Remote Access Client.
Setting Up a Remote Access Connection. Selecting a Server Type. Connecting to Your Server. Dialing Out From Hotel Rooms. Using a Calling Card. Virtual Private Networks. Setting Up a Virtual Private Network. Testing and Running the VPN. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
7. Your Personal Web Server.
Introducing Intranets. Installing the Personal Web Server. Setting Up the Default Home Page. Enabling User Access. Monitoring Web Server Activity. Viewing Your Intranet's Home Directory. Publishing Web Page Files. Removing Published Files. Refreshing Published Files. Editing Your Default Home Page. Viewing Your Guest Book. Reading Messages in Your Drop Box. Glancing at FrontPage Express. Getting Help and Learning More About Personal Web Server. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
8. Basic Networking With Windows.
Understanding Network Neighborhood. Understanding Permissions and Access Rights. Installing a Network Card. Understanding Networking Protocols. Checking For and Installing Networking Protocols. Configuring the Client for Microsoft Networks. Sharing Devices With Other Users. Accessing Shared Resources. Searching for Other Computers in Network Neighborhood. Mapping a Networked Hard Disk to a Drive Letter. Capturing a Networked Printer. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
9. Trouble-Free Networking.
Understanding TCP/IP Terminology. Installing TCP/IP. Assigning an IP Address. Setting Up a Windows 98 Client to Use WINS Services. Setting Up a Windows 98 Client to Use DNS Services. Setting Up a Windows 98 Client to Use DHCP Services. Adding Gateways. Checking Your Computer's TCP/IP Configuration. Atomic Glossary. Troubleshooting. Summary.
10. Managing Network Clients.
Network Management and Windows. Understanding User Profiles. Enabling User Profiles. Adjusting Profile Settings. Setting Up Your Computer to Be Used by More than One Person. Setting Up a Windows 98 System to Connect to Novell NetWare. Enabling Windows 98's Remote Administration Features. Atomic Glossary. Installing and Using Net Watcher and System Monitor. Summary.
Index.
Introducing the Device Manager. Introducing Microsoft System Information. Installing and Using Dual Monitors. Using Hardware Profiles to Manage Devices in Your Computer. Adjusting Power Management Features. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
2. Managing Your Disks for Faster Performance.
Creating a Windows 98 Boot Floppy. Creating a Windows 98 Startup Disk. Checking Virtual Memory Settings. Adjusting the Virtual Cache. Checking and Cleaning Up Disk Space. Converting FAT16 to FAT. Compressing a Hard Disk. Handling Drivespace 3 Problems. Scanning a Hard Disk. Defragmenting a Hard Disk. Eliminating Unneeded Files and Directories. Cleaning Off Applications. Installing a Second Hard Disk. Replacing a Hard Drive With a Bigger Disk. Atomic Glossary. Partitioning and Formatting a Hard Disk. Summary.
3. Making Your Desktop More Productive.
Selecting a Monitor. Understanding Your Video Card. Changing Screen Resolution and Color Depth. Introducing the Active Desktop. Enabling the Active Desktop. Getting Rid of the Active Desktop. Changing Folder Display Options. Changing the Desktop Background. Changing the Desktop Color Scheme. Creating New Desktop Settings. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
4. Managing Your Stuff: Files and Folders.
General Use of the Mouse. Copying an Individual File. Copying Multiple Files. Moving an Individual File. Moving Multiple Files. Copying Folders. Moving Folders. Creating Folders. Renaming Files and Folders. Finding Files and Folders. Finding Files by Type. Showing File and Folder Properties. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
5. Internet Connections.
Opening Dial-Up Networking for the First Time. Configuring Your Modem in Dial-Up Networking. Selecting the Correct Dial-Up Server Type. Setting Name Server IP Address Settings. Dialing Up the Internet. Troubleshooting DUN Problems. DUN Passwords. Using Multilink to Increase Transmission Speed. Removing Temp Files From Internet Explorer's Cache. Setting Advanced Internet Properties and Conveniently Changing Dial-Up Connections. Autodialing. Sharing a Connection. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
6. Accessing Windows 98 Systems Remotely: Remote Access Client.
Setting Up a Remote Access Connection. Selecting a Server Type. Connecting to Your Server. Dialing Out From Hotel Rooms. Using a Calling Card. Virtual Private Networks. Setting Up a Virtual Private Network. Testing and Running the VPN. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
7. Your Personal Web Server.
Introducing Intranets. Installing the Personal Web Server. Setting Up the Default Home Page. Enabling User Access. Monitoring Web Server Activity. Viewing Your Intranet's Home Directory. Publishing Web Page Files. Removing Published Files. Refreshing Published Files. Editing Your Default Home Page. Viewing Your Guest Book. Reading Messages in Your Drop Box. Glancing at FrontPage Express. Getting Help and Learning More About Personal Web Server. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
8. Basic Networking With Windows.
Understanding Network Neighborhood. Understanding Permissions and Access Rights. Installing a Network Card. Understanding Networking Protocols. Checking For and Installing Networking Protocols. Configuring the Client for Microsoft Networks. Sharing Devices With Other Users. Accessing Shared Resources. Searching for Other Computers in Network Neighborhood. Mapping a Networked Hard Disk to a Drive Letter. Capturing a Networked Printer. Atomic Glossary. Summary.
9. Trouble-Free Networking.
Understanding TCP/IP Terminology. Installing TCP/IP. Assigning an IP Address. Setting Up a Windows 98 Client to Use WINS Services. Setting Up a Windows 98 Client to Use DNS Services. Setting Up a Windows 98 Client to Use DHCP Services. Adding Gateways. Checking Your Computer's TCP/IP Configuration. Atomic Glossary. Troubleshooting. Summary.
10. Managing Network Clients.
Network Management and Windows. Understanding User Profiles. Enabling User Profiles. Adjusting Profile Settings. Setting Up Your Computer to Be Used by More than One Person. Setting Up a Windows 98 System to Connect to Novell NetWare. Enabling Windows 98's Remote Administration Features. Atomic Glossary. Installing and Using Net Watcher and System Monitor. Summary.
Index.