How Windows 98 Second Edition makes it easier to do common tasks

Windows 98 Second Edition Feature Guide Want to upgrade to Windows 98 Second Edition? Here's how.

Thinking about upgrading to Windows 98 Second Edition? Here are some compelling reasons to help you make the decision.

Launching Applications
Windows 98 Second Edition includes icons on its Taskbar that make it easier to get where you want to go. The Quick Launch toolbar gives you shortcuts to launch frequently used applications, such as Internet Explorer and Outlook Express. It also features a Show Desktop button that takes you instantly back to the desktop. To add a program or a file to the Quick Launch area, simply drag and drop it.

You can use the Taskbar in other ways as well. Say you have Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, and Internet Explorer open at the same time. You can minimize and maximize their windows from the Taskbar, enabling you to move easily through your open applications.

You can also add an Address bar to the Taskbar so you can type in an Internet address or file location without opening your browser.

Internet Integration
Integration of the Internet in Windows 98 Second Edition means you can get to the Internet anytime you like, and surf to files and folders on your computer the same way you do on the Web. Here are a few examples of things you can do now that we've incorporated the Web into Windows:

• You can go to a Web site from Windows Explorer, or open a Windows file from the browser.
• You can embed a "hot link" in an e-mail message or a Word or Excel document that will take you straight to the Web when you click it.
• You can use the Favorites button to get to your favorite files or folders as well as your favorite Web sites.
• You can use the Web view in Windows Explorer to view your files without opening them. This is a huge timesaver when you want to find a particular photo or graphic.

Task Scheduler
With the Windows 98 Second Edition Task Scheduler, you can schedule routine tasks to run at convenient times. For example, you can automate maintenance tasks--like checking your hard disk for errors--to take place at night.

System Maintenance
Like a car, your computer needs regular tune-ups to maintain optimal performance. The Maintenance Wizard in Windows 98 Second Edition lets you easily set up a schedule for automatic tune-up activities to keep your PC running in top form.

Windows 98 Second Edition also includes a Windows Update button on the Start menu. When you click this button while conncted to the Internet, it will take you to the Windows Update Web site where you can download the latest updates to Windows 98.

Easier Search
It's easier to find things in Windows 98 Second Edition, thanks to the Find feature on the Start menu. With it, you can find files and folders, locate computers on a network, search the Internet, and find people.

Windows 98 Second Edition Runs Faster
Thanks to Windows 98 Second Edition's disk defragmenter, your most frequently used applications launch up to 36 percent faster.