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About the Features/Windows 98 Second Edition

Windows 98

Microsoft Windows98 Second Edition supports the latest Internet, graphics, and multimedia technologies, all while providing better performance and easier maintenance. Learn about all you can do with Windows 98 Second Edition, including Exploring the Internet, Having Fun, Maintaining Your Computer, Getting Your Work Done, and Communicating with Others.

For more information about what is new in Windows 98 Second Edition, please consult our Windows 98 Second Edition Fact Sheet.


Exploring the Internet

Windows 98 Second Edition makes it faster and easier to find information on the Internet.

  • Internet Explorer
    This feature of Windows 98 Second Edition makes it easy to quickly and safely explore the World Wide Web, intranets, and your computer.
  • Internet Connection Sharing
    It's easy to set up and configure home networks to enable more than one computer to share a single connection to the Internet.

Having Fun

Windows 98 Second Edition enhances your entertainment experience with a new generation of technologies.

  • WebTVTM
    When is a computer not just a computer? When it has a TV tuner card and is running Windows 98 Second Edition.
  • Windows Media Player
    View multimedia content as it's delivered to your computer.
  • DirectX API
    Enjoy faster, flashier effects on any computer running Windows 98 Second Edition.
  • Multimonitor Support
    Imagine being able to use as many as nine monitors at a time to display nine separate programs. With Windows 98 Second Edition, you can.
  • DVD
    If you thought the CD changed the face of multimedia computing, wait until you experience DVD technology.

Maintaining Your Computer

Windows 98 Second Edition improves your computer's performance and provides automated tools that make it easy to keep your computer in top shape.

  • Universal Serial Bus (USB)
    It's easier now to connect hardware devices to your computer.
  • Windows Update
    Available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, this service helps you update Windows 98 Second Edition for your computer.
  • Maintenance Wizard
    With Windows 98 Second Edition, your computer can practically maintain itself.
  • Power Management
    With Windows 98 Second Edition, computers that support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) are ready to work when you are--and conserve energy when you're not.

Getting Your Work 
            
 
  
  
  
  
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Windows 98 Second Edition makes it easier than ever to work faster and more efficiently.

  • IEEE 1394
    With Windows 98 Second Edition, you can transport high bandwidth data between computers and electronic products, such as video, digital camcorders, and VCRs.
  • FAT32
    Save hard-disk space with the improved File Allocation Table (FAT).
  • Faster Launch, Faster Shutdown
    Windows 98 Second Edition takes less time to open and close programs.
  • Accessibility
    Adapt Windows 98 Second Edition to your needs and preferences.
  • Improved Help
    A comprehensive online Help system makes it easy for you to find answers to your questions.

Communicating with Others

Use Windows 98 Second Edition to easily communicate with people on the Internet or a corporate intranet.

  • Outlook Express
    Communicate with the world using Microsoft Outlook Express, the Internet e-mail and newsreader built into Windows 98 Second Edition.
  • NetMeeting Conferencing Software
    Hold conversations and meetings with friends and colleagues around the world.