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TIPS AND TRICKS

Microsoft Screen Savers

Any 3d GL screensaver supplied through Microsoft takes 100% of your CPU's resources.  Do not use for best performance

Virus Alerts

To see if you have a virus. Shell to a DOS Prompt and Type CHKDSK . If the total conventional memory is anything other than 655,360, you have a virus lurking in your system. To remove, download the latest copy of McAfee's Anti Virus Program.

Windows 95

Cabinet Files (.cab)

I am constantly adding and removing Windows 95 applications. If I had a dime for every time Windows 95 prompts me to insert my CD, anyway, if you are in the same boat and have about 34MB of space on your hard disk available, you can copy all of the .cab files from the Win95 subdirectory on the CD-ROM to your hard drive. Simply create a folder and name it "Win95" and copy the Win95 subdirectory to this folder. When you install Windows components and it asks you for the CD, just refer it to your hard disk…

Microsoft Find Fast

You may be asking yourself "Why is my computer running like a snail ?" after you install Microsoft Office '97. Well the answer is quite simple. MS Office, when installed, puts Microsoft Fast Find into your Start-Up folder. This tiny little function is not usually needed, and once removed you really won't miss it. MS Fast Find is a CPU hog. It uses 100% of your systems resources. Deleted it from your Start-Up, and watch your system fly !!

Windows 95 Key

On the newer 104 key keyboards, there is a Windows 95 key with the Microsoft logo next to the Alt keys. This key when used alone will open the Start Menu. Use it with "R" and it will open the "Run" dialog box. When used with the "M" key it will minimize all open windows, and with the "F" key it open the "Find" dialog box.

Right Click

Windows 95 offers the use of the right mouse button. With the right mouse button, you can view the properties of any folder or file, change your display settings, open new documents or rename any file or folder. This can be very handy. Former Windows 3.1x users may have a hard time getting used to this feature, but if done often, it can become second nature. Give it a try and see the many features it can offer.

This page last updated Tuesday, December 18, 2001