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Preface
1. Making the Most of Windows 98
     What's Wrong with Windows
     Flavors of Windows-Past and Present
     Transition to Windows 98
2. Customizing the Interface
     Coping with Explorer
     Get Control of the Desktop
     Fundamental Interface Tweaks
3. The Registry
     Getting to Know the Registry
     Tips and Tricks
     Registry Tools
4. Tinkering Techniques
     Cleaning Up the Desktop
     Fixing the Start Menu
     Files and Folders
     Making Windows Your Own
5. Maximizing Performance
     Fine-Tuning Your Components
     Fixing Software Bottlenecks
     Upgrading Your System
6. Troubleshooting
     General Troubleshooting Techniques
     Error Messages
     Preventative Maintenance and Data Recovery
     Hardware Configuration
     DOS to the Rescue
7. Networking
     Setting Up a Workgroup
     Installing Dial-Up Networking
     Coping with Dial-Up Networking
     Mixing and Matching Networks
     Security and Multiple Users
8. Taking Control of Web Integration
     A Little History and Motivation
     Massaging the Interface
     The Web View and the Active Desktop
     Choosing Your Defaults
9. Scripting and Automation
     Windows Scripting Host
     DOS Batch Files
     Scheduled Tasks

A. Setting Locator
B. DOS Lives
C. Contents of the MSDOS.SYS File
D. Class IDs of System Objects
E. Interface Terminology and the Basics
F. Software to Solve Annoyances

Index