The Desktop Introduction to the Desktop 1/4
Now that you've learned about Installing Windows, we'll explore the Desktop and play with Folders and Files. Windows is very user friendly, you'll always feel comfortable with your computer, no more typing strange commands on your black Screen. The computer is now colorful, very friendly and accessible to everyone. If you're new to Windows, you will find this very interesting. When you turn on your computer, the screen first displays info about your Hardware e.g Computer type: Pentium 233, RAM 32MB Few Seconds later, Windows takes control, the Windows logo flashes your screen with the cloudy sky. Back in Windows95 you could see "Windows95 Starting" before the logo appears Microsoft eliminated the Starting phase to speed up things a little bit. Short Description The loading of Windows will take about 20 sec depending on your Computer. The first thing that always appears after loading is called the DESKTOP, you will be asked to type your password to enter Windows (it's the password you typed the first time Windows was launched). The Desktop is where you might place useful things always accessible to you, and like in real life you should always organize your desktop-someone might turn on your computer one day... Basically the Desktop contains -My Computer -My Documents -Recycle Bin -Internet Explorer/ Connection Wizard -Network Neighborhood -Online Services

Tutorial Index

1p What is Windows: What's exactly windows98, a brief description
2p Getting your Copy : Get your original copy of Windows98
6p Installing/Upgrading: Install using floppies, Cd-rom, Hard drive, Network
2p Final word on installation: Settings up your hardware (mouse, cd-rom, printer)


4p The Desktop:
Intro and short description <go>
Desktop Items (My Computer, IE) <go>
Time, Date, Sound <go>
Where everything Starts: the Start menu <go>

6p Windows Basics:
Exploring Files and Folders <go>
Double-Click, what are extensions... <go>
Click, Right-click uses <go>
Shut Down your computer <go>
Windows common tasks (open, close) <go>
Scroll Box-Why is a window better than a piece of paper <go>

9p Inside My Computer
A Brief Introduction to My Computer <go>
The Properties Window <go>
My Computer's Components <go>
The Control Panel <go>
Easier Navigation <go>
Common Actions <go>
Selecting and Naming Files/Folders <go>
Cutting the distances <go>

12p Windows Applications
Brief Introduction to Windows Applications <go>
NotePad <go>
WordPad <go>
Paint <go>
Phone Dialer <go>
Imaging <go>
Calculator <go>
ActiveMovie Control and Media Player <go>
CD Player <go>
Sound Recorder <go>
Volume Control <go>
Games and Final word <go>

5p Network/Internet
Brief Introduction <go>
Get a modem and Internet account <go>
Configure a Dial-up connection <go>
Signing up to your Internet Provider <go>
Windows and the Internet <go>

14p Network/Internet: Outlook Express
First time run... <go>
Description of Outlook Express <go>
First clicks... <go>
Compose your first message <go>
Store email addresses in the Address Book <go>
More about sending email <go>
Working around <go>
Looking around: find text, messages, people <go>
Printing your messages <go>
Format and Personalize your message <go>
Changing Outlook Express Default options <go>
Make your life easier <go>
Sharing Outlook Express <go>
Keeping Outlook Express in shape <go>
Switch to Outlook Express <go>