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FixWindows.com:
The Windows 95 / 98 / NT Troubleshooting Site
This is a great site for free Windows 95/98 tech support. For
solutions to common Windows problems, you can start with the
Troubleshooting Flowcharts section, select the OS and general
category of your problem, and follow the steps in the order listed.
You can also read the "how to" guides on performing common tasks in
Windows, and a list of recommended manuals. If your problem still
isn't solved, you can refer to the extensive list of manufacturer
support numbers and links to Other Sites Willing to Help. Advanced
users can check the Tips & Tricks section to learn how to
customize the Windows environment. Other features of the site are
news and helpful articles about Windows, and a side-by-side
comparison of Win98, Win95 and OSR2. The Windows 98 One-Stop Upgrade
Shop has all the information you need to move to Microsoft's latest
OS, plus an updated list of Windows 98 incompatibilities and fixes.
There are also links to driver download pages and over 250 shareware
utilities and other software downloads. The site is searchable by
keywords.
http://www.fixwindows.com
Windows 95 Tips & Tricks
These pages from Cobsys computers started out as a service to
customers, but now are visited by thousands of users looking for
Windows 95 technology information resources. Try this site for tips
on installing Windows 95, fine tuning Windows 95, communications, IE
4.0, using the Internet, Outlook Express, and troubleshooting. In
case you don't find an answer here, the site provides links to some
other resources. The site has an index, and is also searchable. For
new users, there are tips for making an effective search and a
glossary. Look here also for Windows news, shareware and freeware
information.
http://www.windows-help.net/windows95/
Infosight.net
This website is a goldmine of high-quality resources for Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows NT users. Find computer high performance
tips, secrets, tricks, and fixes here, plus information on BIOS specs
and fixes, upgrades, motherboards, memory, CPUs, accessories, and
more. There are articles, news, and reviews of software and hardware,
and a section on hardware troubleshooting, not to mention the
thousands of device drivers and utilities you can download free.
Internet tips here will help you find your way around the World Wide
Web or build a website. You can even check your system here for Year
2000 compliance. There is a glossary and a collection of helpful
reference links, including FAQs, freebies, zines, music sites, and an
index of 1000 hardware manufacturers. Link to online hardware and
software stores here too. You can participate in the message board
and chat room, or ask technical questions by email. For fun, check
out the Webcam links, Easter Eggs, and humor section.
http://www.infosight.net
Windweaver Web and Windows Resources
Here is a website which encompasses over a hundred pages of WWW and
Windows help. It includes a complete illustrated manual of Windows
95, additional Windows help, and Windows 95 weekly tips - everything
for the Windows 95 user. But there is much more. Users will find many
general Net surfing resources here, especially help with search
engines. At The Search Page, the author has published in-depth
reviews of online search engines, directories, and libraries,
explaining how each one works and what kind of searches it does best.
In addition, over 300 reference resources are listed here, including
books, etexts, ezines, newspapers; computer and Internet centers,
newbie help, Net guides, shareware; people and company finders,
mailing list discussion groups, and newsgroups. The Web Wisdom
section offers experienced tips on how to deal with spam, online
conflict resolution, and guidelines for email communication. There is
also a guide to live Web cams.
http://www.windweaver.com
Stroud's Consummate Winsock Applications
The Consummate Winsock Apps List aims "to help users stay current on
the latest, greatest Internet applications for Windows 3.x/95/NT."
Visitors can travel to the 16-bit Main Menu for applications that run
on Windows 3.x and/or Windows 95, to the 32-bit Main Menu for
applications that run on Windows 95 and or Windows NT, or to one of
several other specialized pages. Application pages provide each app's
icon; version, date, and size statistics; a link for downloading;
additional sources of information; a rating; and a full review. The
index alphabetically lists all the applications featured, sorted by
category and platform. There are daily updates and an ongoing list of
all Win 3.X and Win 95 applications released within the past two
weeks. "Cool App of the Day" presents a new and exciting application
each weekday. The CASPER (Critical Applications Starter PackagE and
Recommendations) page presents a recommended starting package for new
users, with listings for the budget-conscious and those who want
nothing but the best.
http://www.stroud.com/
Dan's World
Help! I've lost a file, and I can't find it! How do I get my mouse to
work in DOS programs? How do I speed up Windows 95? Find answers to
these questions here at Danworld.com. The purpose of Dan's World is
to provide information, explanations, and software for Microsoft's
Windows 95, and to provide all the latest games for MSDOS and Win95.
Every kind of Win95 shareware and freeware seems to be available
here, categorized so it's easy to find. There are also Windows 95
tips and FAQs, plus advice on customizing Windows 95 and dealing with
Windows 95 annoyances.
http://www.danworld.com
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