Question: You have previously recommended that it is very useful to periodically reformat your hard drive and to reinstall Windows 95 and any loaded software. I would like to do this, but I am unable to find detailed instructions in library texts or computer magazines. I do have instructions on how to reformat, but I […]
Question: I have a Cyrix 6×86 166 with 32 Megs of RAM running Windows 95. I noticed that when I look at my “System” in Control Panel, it says I have a CyrixInstead processor. When I boot up, my BIOS also confirms the identity of my processor. However, several programs have identified my CPU as […]
Question: I purchased Microsoft Office 97 and the CD-ROM case got broken and thrown out. I want to know if there is a place in the Windows 95 registry where I would be able to find out what my CD KEY number is. –PJD Answer: The registry is a very useful part of Windows 95 […]
In Windows 95 or Windows 98, click on Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon. Select the program you want to delete by clicking on it. Then click the Add/Remove button. An uninstall wizard will start. Follow the uninstall wizard’s instructions to uninstall the program.
To show file attributes in Windows Explorer in Windows 98, go to the View menu and choose Folder Options and select the View tab, and put a check-mark next to Show file attributes in Detail View. In Windows ME, right-click on the gray bar above the file listings. Click to put a check-mark next to […]
