Whether you use a computer at home or at work,
you probably have questions about whether Microsoft^™ Windows^™ 98
is the right choice for you. Find the answers you're
looking for by browsing through the following documents.

Get the details on Windows 98

Get a broad overview of features and facts about Windows 98. 

• Reviewer's Guide
• Fact Sheet

Microsoft recommends Windows 2000 as the desktop operating system of choice for all business users. But for employees whose computers do not meet Windows 2000 system requirements, Windows 98 is a valuable upgrade to previous versions of Windows. The following documents describe how to choose between the products:

• Choosing the Right Client
• Making the Business Case for Windows 2000 Professional
• What's New in Windows 98 for Businesses
• Choosing the Best Operating System for a Small Business
• Disk Image Copying of Microsoft Windows Operating System

Thinking of upgrading?

When it's time to step up to a new operating system, you'll want to know why you should choose Windows 98. Here are some compelling reasons.

Upgrading from Windows 98 original to Windows 98 Second Edition
Windows 98 Second Edition installs easily over existing operating systems, and it gives you all the latest hardware support, home networking capabilities, and a better online experience. Windows 98 Second Edition comes pre-installed on new PCs, or you can order Windows 98 Second Edition on CD from Microsoft Corporation.

• Installing Windows 98 Second Edition on your Windows 98 PC

Upgrading from Windows 95
Moving to Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition gives you all the features you're used to with Windows 95 and makes them faster, more reliable, and easier to use than Windows 95.

• Ten reasons to upgrade to Windows 98
• How Windows 98 makes it easier to do common tasks
• How to move to Windows 98 from Windows 95

Upgrading from Windows 3.1
Windows 98 Second Edition simply works better than Windows 3.1, and lets you take advantage of the latest technology and Internet breakthroughs.

• Why you should upgrade to Windows 98
• How to move to Windows 98 from Windows 3.1