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About the Features/Microsoft Plus! 98

Windows 98 Plus! Microsoft® Plus! 98 expands on the Windows® 98 operating system to make your computer even more efficient and fun. It brings you the following system utilities, new desktop themes, and challenging games:

    • McAfee VirusScan®
      Protect your computer with Network Associates' top-selling anti-virus software. You also receive six months of free updates for the latest virus fixes. McAfee VirusScan integrates with the Windows 98 Maintenance wizard, so you can schedule routine system checks.
    • Desktop Themes
      Customize your wallpaper, screen savers, pointers, sounds, and more with new themes including Falling Leaves, World Traveler, Science Fiction, and favorite cartoons such as Cathy, Doonesbury, and Garfield. Some of these themes have 3-D screen savers for exciting visuals.
    • File Cleaner
      Go beyond routine cleaning to free hard-disk space on demand. Identify unnecessary files and delete them.
    • Start Menu Cleaner
      Organize your Start menu by removing broken links and empty folders. The Start Menu Cleaner is added to the Windows 98 Maintenance wizard so cleanup can occur at scheduled times.
    • Compressed Folders
      Save hard-disk space by using compressed folders to store files and run programs with up to 90 percent compression.
    • Deluxe CD Player
      Place your favorite CD in your computer and, with an Internet connection, you can instantly access information about the songs, the artist, and related music topics.
    • Microsoft Picture It!® Express
      Manipulate and convert images with Picture It! Express, a basic version of Microsoft Picture It!
    • Lose Your MarblesTM
      Get hooked playing this top-rated SegaSoftTM game. Test your skills against the computer to see who loses their marbles first.
    • Spider Solitaire
      Challenge yourself with this two-deck version of the classic solitaire game. To win, you'll have to weave a new strategy.
    • Golf 1998 Lite
      Ace, birdie, par? Better your handicap in your spare time by playing a few rounds. The basic version of the popular Microsoft Golf 1998 Edition offers 9-hole play on one of the most beautiful courses a PC has ever seen.