Highlights for Windows

Before You Install

Software Compatibility List
A list of products that bear the Windows logo and have been tested and found to run on Windows.

Hardware Compatibility List
A list of hardware products that have been tested and found to run on Windows.

Windows 98 Second Edition

Description of Windows 98 Second Edition
Windows 98 Second Edition includes many improvements and enhancements not included in the original version of Windows 98. These include fixes for known issues in Windows 98, and new tools and capabilities to help you be more productive.

Windows 98 Second Edition Preinstallation and Setup Checklist
Helpful tips and suggestions about installing Windows 98 Second Edition, including minimum hardware requirements.

Windows 98 Second Edition Setup.txt File
The Windows 98 Second Edition Setup.txt file contains important information about installing Windows 98 Second Edition

Windows 98 Second Edition Readme Files
A list of the Windows 98 Second Edition Readme files, which contain known issues and troubleshooting information about printing, hardware, networks, and more.

Windows 98

How to Install Windows 98: Helpful Tips and Suggestions
Helpful tips and suggestions about installing Windows 98.

Minimum Hardware Requirements for Windows 98 Installation
This article lists the minimum hardware requirements for installing Windows 98. It also lists the optional components you can install.

Windows 98 Setup.txt File
The Windows 98 Setup.txt file is located in the Win98 folder on your Windows 98 CD-ROM. This file contains important information about installing Windows 98.

Windows 98 Readme Files
A list of the Windows 98 Readme files, which contain known issues and troubleshooting information about printing, hardware, networks, and more.

More Information About Windows 98 Setup
See a list of articles on various other Setup topics.

Windows 95

Windows 95 Installation Requirements
This article lists the installation requirements for Windows 95. It also lists the difference between the amount of hard disk space required to install Windows 95 and the amount of hard disk space required to run Windows 95.

Windows 95 System Check
(Download: 76KB, Self-Extracting Zip File, Published: September 7, 1995). This program checks for processor type, hard disk space, RAM, and certain programs that are known to cause problems during Setup.

Windows 95 Setup Troubleshooter
Interactive troubleshooting assistance if you have problems installing Windows 95.