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              Microsoft Windows 98
          README for General Information
	          April 1998            
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(c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1998

This document provides complementary or late-breaking 
information to supplement the Microsoft Windows 98 
documentation.


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HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
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To view General.txt on-screen in Notepad, maximize 
the Notepad window.

To print General.txt, open it in Notepad or 
another word processor, and then on the File menu, 
click Print.

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CONTENTS
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STARTUP PROBLEMS

APPLETS

LARGE DISK SUPPORT (FAT32)
  
SYSTEM TOOLS

DISKS AND CD-ROMs

DRIVERS

MS-DOS MODE

MS-DOS MEMORY MANAGEMENT

MS-DOS CODE PAGE

ONTRACK SYSTEMS DISK MANAGER

PAN-EUROPEAN - KNOWN ISSUES

USING ACCESSIBILITY SHORTCUTS IN HELP

KNOWN ISSUES WITH HTML HELP

DOCUMENTATION UPDATES
-----------------------------


STARTUP PROBLEMS
=================

There is a compatibility issue with some PCI-based 
display adapters. If you have a PCI-based computer 
and your computer stops responding at any of the 
following times:

- On the first startup after installing your PCI 
  display adapter
- In safe mode Startup
- When your display is set to 640x480, 16 colors

replace the Vga.drv file by copying: 

\Drivers\Display\Vga\Vga.drv to your Windows 98\System 
folder

If you are installing Windows 98 from a CD-ROM, copy 
Drivers\Display\OldVga\Vga.vxd to your Windows 98\System 
folder. If you are installing Windows 98 from floppy 
disks, contact Microsoft Technical Support to get this 
updated file.


Computers with Cyrix CPU
-----------------------

If you have an Epson 866C or Microcenter Winbook 
computer, you may experience periodic general 
protection faults. To fix this problem:

1. Copy the WB16off.exe file from the Windows 98 
   CD-ROM to your Windows folder.

2. Add the following line to your Autoexec.bat file:

	c:\Windows\wb16off.exe

 
Micron Computers
----------------

- Micron M5-P1 series (P-60 and P-66)
Before you install Windows 98, users of Micron 
M5-PI series (P-60, P-66) need to be sure that 
the BIOS read/write jumper (W22) is set to the 
read-only position. Setting up with this jumper 
in the read\write position may cause BIOS 
corruption during Windows 98 installation. For 
more information, in the United States contact 
Micron Technologies at (208) 465-3434. Outside 
the U.S., contact your local hardware provider.

- Micron P90 and P100
Before you install Windows 98, make sure that 
your BIOS version is N15 or later. For more 
information, in the U.S. contact Micron 
Technologies at (208) 465-3434. Outside the U.S., 
contact your local hardware provider.


Undefined Dynalink Error
------------------------

If you receive an "undefined dynalink" error, 
it's likely that a program you are running uses 
an earlier version of QuickTime that conflicts 
with the current version. To resolve this problem, 
delete the QuickTime files from the program's 
folder: 

1. Restart your computer.

2. Click Start, point to Find, and then click 
   Files Or Folders.

3. In the Named box, type the following:

   qt*.*, *.qtc

4. Make sure that the Look In box specifies 
   drive C, and then click Find Now.

5. Delete all the QuickTime files in the program's 
   folder. Be sure not to delete any QuickTime 
   files in the \Windows or \Windows\System folders.

6. Restart your computer.

Contact Apple for information about the latest 
version of QuickTime, or download the program from 
the Apple Web site at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/


System Detection Error - BIOS Could Lead to Data Loss
-----------------------------------------------------

If your computer displays the following message:

        System Detection

        Your computer uses a BIOS that could lead 
 	to data loss if you run Windows 98.

        Please update the BIOS before installing 
	Windows 98. For more information, contact 
	your computer manufacturer.

You can still install Windows 98 by following the 
procedure below.

NOTE: Microsoft takes no responsibility for any damage 
that may result from this operation.

1. Copy the contents of the Windows 98 CD-ROM (or 
   floppy disk 1) to your hard disk.

2. At the Command prompt, type:

   extract precopy2.cab msdet.inf

3. At the command prompt, type:

   edit msdet.inf

4. On the Search menu, select Find.

5. In the Find What box, type:

   [BadDSBios]

6. Select Find Now.

7. Insert a semicolon before each of the two 
   lines following the [BadDSBios] heading.

8. Save your changes, and then run Setup again.


Dell Latitude XP Portable Computers with 
Docking Stations
-----------------------------------------

On some early Dell portable computers, you can 
experience problems if you start the computer 
while it's attached to a docking station and 
a PCMCIA card is inserted in a PC Card slot. 
Although the PC Card (PCMCIA) is detected by 
Windows 98, the card will not function. To 
work around this problem, eject the PC Card 
and reinsert it. The computer and PC Card 
should recover. This problem does not occur 
in later Dell BIOS versions. For a BIOS upgrade, 
contact Dell Computer Corporation.


APPLETS
=======

Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95
------------------------------

Windows 98 includes most of the functionality 
from Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95. If you have 
the Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 CD, you can 
install the Pinball game on Windows 98 using the 
pinball.inf in the \tools\mtsutils directory on 
your Windows 98 CD.


Briefcase: Using with User Profiles Enabled
-------------------------------------------

If you have Briefcase installed and you enable user 
profiles (for multiple users on the same computer), 
Briefcase does not copy to each profile correctly. 
To work around this problem:

1. After you enable user profiles, delete My Briefcase 
   from the desktop.

2. Right-click anywhere on the Desktop, click New, and 
   then click Briefcase.


HyperTerminal: Known Problems and General Information
-----------------------------------------------------

- If a session is already open, HyperTerminal does not 
  recognize that a PC Card modem is inserted.

- When it receives a file, HyperTerminal cannot determine 
  whether the disk is full.

- To use the CTRL key combinations for Copy and 
  Paste in HyperTerminal, use Windows keys instead of 
  Terminal keys. To change this setting, in HyperTerminal, 
  right-click the file, click Properties, and then click 
  Settings or right click on a connectoid and select the 
  Settings tab.

- In File Transfer, HyperTerminal does not send files 
  with attributes marked as System or Hidden.

- If a Windows 3.1 TAPI service provider is already 
  installed on your system when you upgrade to Windows 98, 
  you might experience problems with HyperTerminal. To work 
  around these problems, double-click Telephony in Control 
  Panel and remove and then reinstall the TAPI service 
  provider. 


ScanDisk: Special Handling of Characters from Different
Code Pages
-------------------------------------------------------

- If you have created or named files or folders while 
  using different code pages, ScanDisk may report errors 
  about these files or the folders they reside in. Open 
  the ScanDisk Advanced dialog box and make sure the check 
  box for Check files for invalid file names is cleared. 
  Turning off this option may inhibit the programs ability 
  to detect or repair seriously damaged folders.


LARGE DISK SUPPORT (FAT32)
==========================

Introduction
------------

Windows 98 includes support for an enhanced 
version of the FAT file system, FAT32, that supports 
drives up to 2 terabytes (approximately 2,000 GB). 
It also allocates space on the drive in smaller 
units (called clusters) than did earlier versions 
of FAT, resulting in more efficient use of space 
on the drive.

This section addresses some of the known issues 
with FAT32 and answers some of the questions you 
might have.


Compatibility
-------------

FAT32 is designed to be fully compatible with 
existing computers and programs designed to run 
on earlier versions of MS-DOS and Windows. However, 
some older disk utilities may need to be updated 
in order to work with FAT32 drives. The system tools 
contained with Windows 98, including ScanDisk, 
Backup, and Disk Defragmenter, fully support FAT32 
drives. FAT32 drives cannot be compressed by using 
DriveSpace, however.

In addition, operating systems other than 
Windows 95 version 4.00.950 B, Windows 98 or 
Windows NT version 5.0 are unable to access 
information stored on FAT32 drives. This includes 
the original version of Windows 95, Windows NT 
version 4.0 and earlier, and previous versions of 
MS-DOS and Windows.

Windows 98 does support accessing FAT32 drives in 
MS-DOS mode. In addition, FAT32 drives can be shared 
over a network and accessed by remote computers in 
the same way as older-style FAT drives, even if the 
remote computers don't support FAT32.


Known Problems
--------------

Running Interlink on a FAT32 drive
----------------------------------

If you are running Interlink as a server on a 
FAT32 drive, all connections and inquiries (such 
as DIR) result in the following error message: 
"File allocations table bad, Drive X." Also, the 
Interlink "manager" shows the incorrect total 
drive size.

This problem does not occur on FAT16 drives. To 
gain access to your FAT32 server, start your 
computer in protect mode with Interlink running.


Incorrect Free Disk Space Reported by Programs
----------------------------------------------

Programs not developed specifically for Windows 98 
might be unable to report free space accurately on 
large hard disks that use FAT32. Most older 
applications cannot display free or total disk 
space of more than 2 GB. These older programs will 
typically only report up to approximately 2 GB free, 
when more disk space is available. When the free 
disk space drops below 2 GB free, these programs 
will report the free space correctly.


Save to File (Hibernate) Feature May Be Incompatible 
with FAT32
----------------------------------------------------

On computers containing a BIOS made by Phoenix 
Technologies, you might not be able to use the 
Save-to-File feature if your primary (boot) drive 
is formatted using FAT32. If your PhDISK utility 
is earlier than version 5.0, obtain an updated 
version of the utility and an updated ROM BIOS 
from your computer manufacturer in order to use 
a Save to Disk file. 

With older versions of the ROM BIOS, your 
computer may be unable to start if it tries to 
read a Save-to-Disk file from a FAT32 drive. If 
this occurs, disable the Save-to-File feature in 
your ROM BIOS. This problem would not occur on a 
computer that uses a disk partition to store the 
Save-to-Disk data.  


Ontrack Systems Disk Manager
----------------------------

If you use the Ontrack Systems Disk Manager 
program on a computer with a FAT32 drive, there 
might be a long pause when you start your computer. 
It is also possible that the drive will be set to 
run in compatibility mode. If you use version 7.0x, 
you can avoid this pause by using the /L=0 option 
with Disk Manager:

1. Start your computer, and then run Disk Manager.

2. Click Maintenance, and then click Update 
   Dynamic Drive Overlay.

3. Add /L=0 to any other options that are 
   already present.

4. Save the settings, and then restart your computer.

If you are running an earlier version of Disk 
Manager and you want to use FAT32, you should 
update to version 7.04 or later and use the /L=0 
switch.


V Communications System Commander
---------------------------------

Versions 2.28 and earlier of V Communications 
System Commander are incompatible with FAT32. 
If your primary hard disk uses FAT32 exclusively, 
obtain version 3 or later of System Commander.


Iomega Jaz Tools May Be Incompatible with FAT32
-----------------------------------------------

If you format an Iomega Jaz disk using FAT32, 
you may need to obtain updated versions of the 
Jaz tools. Older versions of the tools do not 
support FAT32 Jaz disks. As a result, the eject, 
write-protection, and password-protection options 
will be disabled. Updated versions of these tools 
that are compatible with FAT32 are available from 
Iomega. They are also available for download from 
various online services.


SyQuest Technology, Inc., Device Drivers
----------------------------------------

Older versions of the Squatdvr.sys and Sqdriver.sys 
device drivers are incompatible with this version 
of Windows 98. If your primary disk uses FAT32 
your computer will stop responding during startup. 
Remove the associated DEVICE= line from your 
Config.sys file in order to start your computer 
from a FAT32 drive. Updated versions of these 
drivers that are compatible with FAT32 are 
available from SyQuest and from the Microsoft 
Windows Driver Library contained on the Windows 98 
CD-ROM. They are also available for download from 
various online services.


Questions and Answers
---------------------


How do I tell if a drive is a FAT32 drive?
------------------------------------------

In My Computer, right-click the icon that 
represents your hard disk, and then click 
Properties. The kind of drive you are using 
is indicated after the term File System on 
the General tab.


How do I enable FAT32?
----------------------

If you obtained this version of Windows 98 
with a new computer system, it may already be 
using the FAT32 disk format. If not, or if 
you add a new hard disk to your computer and 
you want to use the FAT32 file system, use the 
Drive Converter (FAT32) tool by clicking Start, 
pointing to Programs, clicking Accessories, 
clicking System Tools and then clicking Drive 
Converter. 


Is FAT32 faster than earlier versions of FAT?
---------------------------------------------

FAT32, in conjunction with Memory Manager 
improvements and the application launch time 
feature of Disk Defragmenter can significantly 
improve your system performance.

However, FAT32 drives may be significantly slower 
on disk-intensive operations when your computer 
is running in MS-DOS mode or when you are running 
Windows 98 in safe mode. If you use MS-DOS mode 
with FAT32 drives, you may find that performance 
is improved significantly if you load the Smart Drive 
disk-caching program.


Can I use disk compression on FAT32 drives?
-------------------------------------------

No. DriveSpace 3 does not support compressing 
FAT32 drives.


SYSTEM TOOLS
============

- If you create a Briefcase and then compress 
  a drive that contains files to which it refers, 
  the Briefcase's association to the files is 
  lost. The files still exist, but you will 
  need to reassociate them with the Briefcase.

- If you use Interlink, do not use ScanDisk, 
  DriveSpace, or the Disk Defragmenter to 
  operate on a drive on a remote computer.

- AT&T Mail, versions 2.5 and earlier, installs 
  a TSR that prevents disk utilities from 
  repairing disks. If you are running one of 
  these earlier versions, contact AT&T for 
  information about their latest release.


DISKS AND CD-ROMs
=================

- The NEC 260GW ATAPI CD-ROM that shipped with 
  older Gateway computers is now supported 
  through protect-mode drivers. In order for 
  protect mode support to work, the real-mode 
  driver needs to be loaded in the Config.sys file. 

- The NEC 3X, firmware version 2.2, can give 
  bad data and is not supported by Windows 98.


DRIVERS
=======

The Windows Driver Library (WDL) is included 
in the Drivers folder on the Windows 98 CD-ROM. 


EZ-Drive
--------

Windows 98 supports EZ-Drive through the 
protected-mode IDE driver.


Aspidisk.sys
------------

If your computer uses the Aspidisk.sys device 
driver in the Config.sys file to provide 
MS-DOS-mode support for a SCSI disk, version 4.01 
or later of Aspidisk.sys is required to support 
disks formatted with FAT32. A FAT32-compatible 
version of this driver is available from Adaptec. 
It is also available in the Microsoft Windows 
Driver Library, which is in the Drivers folder 
on the Windows 98 CD-ROM, or you can download 
it from various online services.


Arco AcideJL
------------

If you are using this adapter, the driver 
AcideJL.386 causes a conflict if Windows 98 
is installed from earlier versions of Windows. 
However, you can install Windows 98 from MS-DOS.


Syquest Sqatdrv.sys and Sqdriver.sys Drivers
--------------------------------------------

The Sqatdrv.sys driver may cause systems 
containing FAT32 drives to stop responding 
during startup. Remove this driver from the 
Config.sys file if you are using FAT32 drives. 
Versions of these drivers that are compatible 
with FAT32 boot drives will be added to the 
Windows Driver Library (on the Windows 98 
CD-ROM and downloadable from the Internet) 
shortly.


MS-DOS MODE
===========

The MS-DOS Share program (Share.exe) is not 
included in Windows 98. Share support is 
provided to all programs running under 
Windows 98, but programs that require share 
support cannot be run in MS-DOS mode if you 
are using this version of Windows 98.


MS-DOS MEMORY MANAGEMENT
========================

To maximize the amount of memory available 
to MS-DOS programs, add the following line 
to your Config.sys file:

	buffers=13

On most computers, this command frees up 
approximately 16K of conventional or upper 
memory for use by MS-DOS programs or device 
drivers. However, this command reduces the 
number of MS-DOS buffers, so it might 
adversely affect disk performance when 
your computer is running in MS-DOS mode.


MS-DOS CODE PAGE
================

Depending on the country selected, 
Windows 98 automatically uses MS-DOS code 
page 437 or 850. If you need to use a 
different code page, such as 861 or 865, 
use the CHDOSCP.EXE utility program. This 
program is included in the Windows 98 Resource 
Kit and the CD-ROM version of Windows 98. It 
is also available from the Microsoft Download 
Service or from your local Microsoft subsidiary.


ONTRACK SYSTEMS DISK MANAGER
============================

If you use the Ontrack Systems Disk Manager 
on a computer that starts from a FAT32 drive, 
you might experience a long pause at startup. 
You might also find that the drive will be set 
to run in compatibility mode. With version 7.0x, 
you can use the /L=0 option with Disk Manager 
to avoid this pause. If you are running an 
earlier version of Disk Manager, update to 
version 7.04 and use the /L=0 switch to use FAT32.


PAN-EUROPEAN: KNOWN ISSUES
==========================

There are certain characters used within the Cyrillic 
alphabet that cause problems when you use them in 
file names. This problem is a translation issue and 
is only seen in an MS-DOS window or within any process 
that relies on MS-DOS. These characters are:
 
  Small and Capital Belarussian/Ukrainian I 
	(Alt codes 179, 178)
  Small Cyrillic letter JE (Alt code 188)
  Small and Capital Cyrillic LJE (Alt codes 154, 138)
  Small and Capital Cyrillic NJE (Alt codes 156, 140)
  Small and Capital Cyrillic DZHE (Alt codes 159, 143)
  Small and Capital Cyrillic DZE (Alt codes 190, 189)
  Small and Capital Cyrillic GHE with Upturn 
	(Alt codes 180, 165)
 
If you save a file in a Windows application with a file 
name that contains one of these characters, the file name 
contains underline (_) characters instead of the one 
you typed. 

File names using these characters also cause problems 
under the following conditions and should be avoided:

 When you try to copy or rename the file name in an 
  MS-DOS window using these characters.
 When you use these characters in a file name saved 
  on a network drive.
 When these characters are used in file names to 
  restore previously backed up images that are located 
  on a network drive.
 
This problem is intentionally there, due to the 
differences between the Windows Code Page and the 
OEM Code Page. This problem previously existed in 
Windows 95 and is mentioned here for clarification 
purposes.

 
Czech Microsoft Excel 97
------------------------
 
Czech Microsoft Excel 97 will not run after you upgrade 
to Windows 98, and will terminate with a Lexikon 
(C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\XL8805.DLL) 
chybi nebo je poskozen message. 

>>> To run the Czech Microsoft Excel 97:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, and then 
   click Windows Explorer.

2. Navigate to the 
   C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE directory.

3. Select the file XL8405.DLL and, on the Edit menu, 
   click Copy.

4. On the Edit menu, click Paste.

5. On the File menu, click Rename, type XL8805.DLL 
   and then press ENTER.

6. Close Windows Explorer.

When you start the Czech version of Microsoft 
Excel 97, it should function correctly.


Calling Between Republics in the 
Former Soviet Union
--------------------------------

When you call from one republic to another republic 
within the former Soviet Union (except Estonia), 
you might need to manually enter all the numbers 
in a long distance phone number. This is because 
Windows 98 applications, such as Phone Dialer and 
Dial-Up Networking, compose numbers in international 
formats and automatically add country codes for 
these republics.


Extended (NLS) Character Support in 
Hardware Profiles
-----------------------------------

Multiple hardware profiles can be loaded on a 
Windows 98 system using the Hardware Profile tab 
in the System Properties dialog box. When you 
name the profiles, do not use extended characters, 
otherwise the text appears in the wrong font when 
the system starts. Then you won't be able to read 
the Profile Name in the Configuration Selection list 
during start up. 

For example, the messages you see for the 
Configuration Selection list would look similar 
to those shown below. 

  Starting Windows 98...
   Windows cannot determine what configuration your 
   computer is in. Select one of the following:

   1. Original Configuration
   2. <Text displayed in wrong font if extended 
      characters used>
   3. None of the above
   
   Enter your choice:

Although you will be unable to read the text, you 
can press the appropriate number and the system will 
continue if you know which choice you want.

This problem is intentionally there, due to the 
differences between the Windows Code Page and the 
OEM Code Page. This problem previously existed in 
Windows 95 and is mentioned here for clarification 
purposes.

NOTE: Review the Intl.txt file on your Windows 98 CD
for more information about Pan-European regional 
settings.


USING ACCESSIBILITY SHORTCUTS IN HELP
=====================================

The following keyboard shortcuts can be used for 
navigation, selection, and other functions in 
Windows 98 online Help. Some of these keyboard 
shortcuts are also applicable throughout Windows 98. 
For more information about using Windows 98 
accessibility features, visit the Microsoft Web site at 
http://www.microsoft.com/enable


ALT+SPACEBAR
------------

Use this shortcut to display the System menu. Use 
the arrow keys to choose a command, and then press 
ENTER.

ALT+F4
------

Use this shortcut to close Help.
 
ALT+TAB
-------

Use this shortcut to switch between Windows Help and 
other open windows.

ALT+LEFT ARROW
--------------

In the Contents tab, use this shortcut to move to the 
book icon immediately preceding the selected topic. Use 
the DOWN ARROW or UP ARROW to select a topic.

ALT+RIGHT ARROW
---------------

Use this shortcut to move forward one topic in the 
table of contents. 

ALT+L
-----

In the Search tab, use this shortcut to list any Help 
topics associated with the words you typed in the "Type 
in the keyword to find box." You can press ENTER to 
list the topics also. 

ALT+O
-----

Use this shortcut to display the Options menu. 

ALT+O, and then press T
-----------------------

Use this shortcut to display or hide the left pane of 
the Help window. 

ALT+O, and then press B
-----------------------

Use this shortcut to return to the previously viewed 
topic (if there is one).


ALT+O, and then press F
-----------------------

Use this shortcut to move to the next topic previously 
viewed (if there is one).


ALT+O, and then press P
-----------------------

Use this shortcut to display the Print dialog box from 
within online Help. Press the TAB key and arrow keys to 
move within the dialog box, and press ESC to close the 
dialog box without printing.

ALT+O, and then press R
-----------------------

Use this shortcut to refresh the topic currently 
displayed. 

ALT+O, and then press L
-----------------------

Use this shortcut to locate the current topic in the 
table of contents. 

NOTE: Not all topics are included in the table of 
contents.

ALT+P
-----

Use this shortcut to go to the topic list in the 
Search tab.

ALT+C
-----

Use this shortcut to display the Contents tab.

ALT+I
-----

Use this shortcut to display the Index tab.

ALT+S
-----

Use this shortcut to display the Search tab. 

CTRL+END
--------

Use this shortcut to go to the end of the 
displayed topic.

CTRL+HOME
---------

Use this shortcut to go to the beginning of the 
displayed topic.

CTRL+C
------

Use this shortcut to copy selected text so that you 
can paste it in another file using a text editor 
such as Notepad.

CTRL+V
------

Use this shortcut to paste copied text into a file 
by using a text editor such as Notepad. 

CTRL+A
------

Use this shortcut to highlight the text in the 
right pane.

SHIFT+F10
---------

Use this shortcut to display the shortcut menu on 
the Windows desktop. 

SHIFT+TAB
---------

Use this shortcut to switch between the term you 
selected in the Index tab and the Display button.

TAB
---

Use this shortcut to move to topics in the table 
of contents, index, search results, and all links 
in the displayed topic.

BACKSPACE
---------

In the table of contents, use this shortcut to return 
to the book icon immediately preceding the currently 
selected book icon.

ESC
---

Use this shortcut to close dialog boxes and menus 
throughout Windows 98.

ENTER
-----

Use this shortcut throughout Windows 98 to execute 
the requested command, such as opening a topic or 
displaying a list of topics.

UP ARROW
--------
Use this shortcut to move up one topic in the table 
of contents, index, and search list. 

DOWN ARROW
---------- 

Use this shortcut to move down one topic in the 
table of contents, index, and search list.

PAGE UP
-------

Use this shortcut to move up one page in the index, 
a search list, or the table of contents.

PAGE DOWN
---------

Use this shortcut to move down one page in the index, 
a search list, or the table of contents.

NOTE: For more information on shortcuts that you can 
use in Windows 98, on the Index tab, type Shortcuts, 
keyboard.


KNOWN ISSUES WITH HTML HELP
===========================

Access Keys
-----------

When you use an access key (the underlined letter 
in a menu name) in some applications, the access 
key remains active when you are in the Help window 
for that application. Because the access key is 
still active, you can't type the letter directly 
in the text box in the Search or Index tabs. To 
work around this problem, type the information you 
want to search for in Notepad, and then paste the 
word(s) into the text box in the Index or Search 
tabs.

NOTE: The specific access keys vary, depending on 
the application.


High Contrast
-------------

To use High Contrast appearance schemes, set them 
using the Accessibility Options control panel, rather 
than the Display control panel.


Jump to URL Error
-----------------

If you minimize an HTML Help (*.chm) window, 
right-click its taskbar button, and then click the 
Jump to URL command, the program freezes. 

To resolve this problem, make sure the Help application 
button on the taskbar is selected, and then press ENTER 
until the Help window opens again. 


DOCUMENTATION UPDATES
=====================

Adding a Dutch (Belgian) Keyboard Layout
----------------------------------------

To add a Dutch (Belgian) keyboard layout:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click
   Control Panel.

2. Double-click Keyboard.

3. Click the Language tab.

4. Click Add, click the Language down arrow, 
   and then select Dutch (Belgian).

5. Click OK.

6. On the Language tab, click Properties.

7. Click the Keyboard layout down arrow, and then 
   select either the Belgian (Comma) or the Belgian 
   (Period) layout.

8. Click OK, and then click OK again.


Additional Windows 98 Files Available
-------------------------------------

If you are installing Windows 98 using floppy disks, 
you can increase your operating system functionality 
by downloading additional files from the Microsoft 
Web site at http://www.microsoft.com. These files 
include:

- Updates and drivers
- Files that are shipped with the Windows 98 CD version 
  but not with the floppy disk version.

These files are compressed and self-extracting. After 
you download the files that you want, double-click 
each file icon to extract the file(s) that it contains. 


Internet Connection Wizard
--------------------------

KNOWN ISSUES

- Internet Explorer Proxy setting must be disabled

To successfully connect to the Microsoft Referral 
Server, first make sure that the Proxy Setting is 
not selected.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click 
   Control Panel.

2. Double-click Internet.

3. On the Connection tab, make sure the check box 
   labeled Access the Internet using a proxy server 
   is cleared.

4. Click OK.


- Internet Connection wizard does not automatically 
  configure ISDN devices

The Internet Connection wizard does not automatically 
configure ISDN devices. However, you can use an ISDN 
to automatically get a new Internet account using the 
wizard if your ISDN device is correctly configured 
before starting the wizard. 


PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT NEWSGROUPS

The following newsgroups offer peer-to-peer support 
for this release:

- microsoft.public.inetexplorer.ie4.connect_wizard
	For Internet Connection wizard issues

- microsoft.public.inetexplorer.ie4
	For general Internet Explorer 4.0 issues

- microsoft.public.inetexplorer.ie4.feedback
	Feedback about Internet Explorer 4.0

- microsoft.public.inetexplorer.ie4.setup
	Installation issues/downloading Internet 
	Explorer 4.0 from the Internet to install

- microsoft.public.inetexplorer.ie4.outlookexpress
	About mail and news and Outlook Express


Microsoft Magnifier
-------------------

Microsoft Magnifier is intended to provide a minimum 
level of functionality for users with slight visual 
impairments. Most users with visual impairments will 
need a magnification utility program with higher 
functionality for daily use. For a list of Windows-based 
magnification utilities, visit the following Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/enable


Microsoft Office 97 Service Releases (patches)
----------------------------------------------

If Windows 95 and Office 97 are installed on your 
computer and you then upgrade to Windows 98, the 
Office 97 Service Release 1 patch cannot be installed 
on your system. However, if you install the Office 97 
Service Release 1 patch before you upgrade to 
Windows 98, the patch should work correctly. 

An Office 97 Service Release 2 patch is planned for 
release in Summer 1998. The Service Release 2 
patch can be used on both Windows 95 and Windows 98 
systems.

The latest Office 97 Service Release patches can be 
found at http://www.microsoft.com/msoffice/office97/servicerelease/default.asp


Networks Not Supported in Windows 98
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The following network systems are not supported in 
Windows 98. These networks may work after you upgrade 
to Windows 98, but Microsoft does not guarantee that 
they will work correctly.

- Vines16: All versions earlier than 7.1
- Netware: Using Client for Microsoft Networks 
    connecting to server versions earlier than 3.11.
- Client32: It is recommended that you use Client32 
    versions later than 2.2.
- Client 32 for DOS/Win31: All versions.
- VLM/NetX: Monolithic drivers (ipx.com)
- Lantastic16: All versions
- Lantastic32: All versions earlier than 7.0
- Pathworks16: Not supported
- Pathworks32: It is recommended that you use 
    Lantastic 7.0 or later.
- Backup Agents, Jetadmin Services: Versions shipped 
    with Windows 95.
- TCP: 16-bit stacks

NOTE: Non-WinSock2 TCP/IP stacks are only supported on 
upgrades. These products do not function if installed 
on Windows 98.


Processor Type Reported in System Control
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Information reported in the System Control Panel reflects 
the processor type being used by Windows, and is not a 
guarantee of the actual make/type of processor installed 
in your system. Newer processors that are released after 
Windows 98 may not be properly identified.


Samsung USB Keyboard with Hub
-----------------------------

The hub on the Samsung USB keyboard does not always 
identify itself correctly. When it identifies itself 
as a self-powered device, it confuses the operating 
system, causing odd behavior with the hub portion of 
the keyboard. There is no workaround. Use low-powered 
USB devices such as mouse and gaming devices or 
self-powered devices with this keyboard.


Support for Lexmark MarkVision and Custom 
Printer Drivers
-----------------------------------------

Some early versions of MarkVision and the 
Lexmark Custom Printer drivers are incompatible 
with Windows 98. To avoid a problem with your 
system, Windows 98 disables these components 
when you upgrade from Windows 95 if you currently 
have LEXBCE version 1.03 or earlier. If you have 
a version later than LEXBCE 1.03, Lexmark software 
works correctly on Windows 98. 

To determine which version of LEXBCE you have, 
use Windows Explorer. Go to your \Windows\System 
subdirectory. Right-click LEXBCE.DLL, and then 
click Properties. Click the Version tab, and then 
locate the File version information. You can obtain 
a newer version of the software from the Lexmark 
Technical Support Center or on the World Wide Web 
at http://www.lexmark.com. 


Vines16
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The Vines16 install program behaves the same in 
Windows 98 as it does in Windows 95. When the install 
program runs, users must first install the client, and 
then after Windows restarts, cancel the installation 
program. This completes the Vines16 installation.

During the cancel portion of the Vines16 install 
program, the Vines file WNEWREV.EXE occasionally 
causes a GPF. The machine hangs sometimes with video 
corruption. When this happens, the Shell has been 
reset to shell=z:\wnewrev.exe. After Windows 98 
restarts, it will continuously restart. To fix this, 
edit C:\Windows\System.ini and set the 
shell=z:\wnewrev.exe to shell=explorer.exe.

If the Vines interface does not function, for example, 
if you cannot map a network driver from within Windows 
or view previously mapped Vines drives, the path may be 
lost or corrupt. You must have Z:\ set to the end of the 
path. This can be accomplished in either the Autoexec.bat 
or the Vines Login script. You can also have the Vines 
Administrator place the path in the Vines login script 
for you.

On rare occasions, during the Vines16 client install 
program, the following error occurs:

"ver.dll file in use, click okay" which results in an 
endless loop with the Vines16 client install program. 
The workaround is:

1. Shut down your machine.
2. Restart your machine in Safe Mode, Command 
   Prompt Only.
3. Edit C:\Windows\System.ini so shell=explorer.exe
4. Edit C:\Windows\Vines.ini to include dontcopy=1 in 
   the [newrev] section
5. Restart your system.

If the Vines16 client install program runs spontaneously 
or runs every time the system is restarted, edit 
C:\Windows\Vines.ini to include dontcopy=1 in the 
[newrev] section.

Always click NO when the Vines16 install program 
prompts you to overwrite ver.dll. Overwriting ver.dll 
causes a fault with the powrprf.dll and major loss 
of Windows functionality, like printing and Control 
Panel functions. The workaround is to re-extract 
ver.dll from your Windows 98 source media to C:\Windows 
and C:\Windows\System.


Windows Device Manager Video Capture Devices 
and Video for Windows Applications
--------------------------------------------

Applications that use the Video for Windows 1.1 (VFW) 
interfaces also use drivers that conform to the VfW 1.1 
driver interfaces. However, with the new Windows Device 
Manager (WDM) video capture interfaces in Windows 98, 
applications can no longer use the VfW interfaces to 
directly communicate with these WDM-based devices. 
Windows 98 includes a software layer that translates 
VfW 1.1 interfaces into WDM video capture interfaces. 
This translation software works only for video capture 
devices on external busses (USB and 1394) in Windows 98. 
Analog capture devices (such as PCI cards with video 
decoder chips that use WDM drivers) cannot use this 
translation software. The original VfW drivers for these 
analog capture devices will continue to work but they 
cannot be used in combination with the newer WDM drivers. 
In the future, an updated version of this translation 
software will be available that allows WDM-based analog 
capture devices to be used through the VfW 1.1 interfaces. 


Windows for Workgroups 3.x using Microsoft Mail 
and Schedule+ 1.0
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When you upgrade from Windows for Workgroups 3.x to 
Windows 98, the 16-bit Microsoft Mail client and 
Schedule+ 1.0 continue to function. If Microsoft 
Mail is corrupted, install Windows Messaging Update. 
You can use Windows Messaging Update to send and 
receive e-mail through the Workgroups Postoffice 
(WGPO) or Microsoft Mail Postoffice on your LAN. 
The Windows Messaging Update (exupdusa.exe) is 
located in the \tools\oldwin95\exchange folder 
on the Windows 98 CD.

After you install and configure Windows Messaging 
Update to connect to your post office, launch Windows 
Messaging, and then on the File menu, click Import 
Folder. You can then import your Microsoft Mail message 
file (*.mmf) into Windows Messaging.

NOTE: Installation of the Windows Messaging Update 
disables the group scheduling functionality of 
Schedule+ 1.0.



