Installation and Procedure of Windows 98

LoadTOCNode(1, 'moreinformation');Before Purchasing Windows 98Before you purchase Windows 98, make sure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements for running Windows 98.

The minimum hardware requirements include:•486DX 66 megahertz (MHz) or faster processor (Pentium recommended)
•16 megabytes (MBs) of memory (24 MB recommended)

•120 MB of free hard disk space (typical installation requires approximately 195 MB of free hard disk space, but the required space may vary from 120 MB to 295 MB, depending on your computer's configuration and the options that you choose to install)

•CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
•3.5-inch high-density floppy disk drive
•Video adapter and monitor that support video graphics adapter (VGA) or higher resolution
•Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing deviceAlthough Windows 98 includes more than 1,200 new drivers, not all third-party manufacturers' hardware drivers are compatible with Windows 98.

Some older computers or devices may require an updated basic input/output system (BIOS) or device driver to fully support Windows 98.
You can use the Windows 98 Upgrade version to upgrade Microsoft Windows version 3.1x, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1x, or Microsoft Windows 95 or later to Windows 98.
If Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups 3.1x, or Windows 95 is not currently installed, you can use the Windows 98 Upgrade Setup program to install Windows 98 if you can provide the disks or CD-ROM from an earlier version of Windows to confirm your eligibility for the upgrade. Because the Windows 98 Upgrade version does not include a Startup disk, you must be able to start from the computer's hard disk to install the Windows 98 Upgrade.

To install the non-upgrade version of Windows 98, you do not need an earlier version of Windows or MS-DOS. Because the non-upgrade version of Windows 98 includes a Startup disk, you do not need to be able to start from the computer's hard disk.Before Installing Windows 98Before you upgrade your existing version of Windows to Windows 98, perform the following steps:
•Read the Setup.txt file in the Win98 folder on the Windows 98 CD-ROM, and perform any additional preinstallation steps as suggested.
•Make sure that your computer is not infected with a virus. To do so, run an antivirus program that has the latest virus signatures and allow the program to remove any viruses that it finds.
•Disable any programs that run automatically, including antivirus programs, screen savers, and system utilities. After Setup is finished, you can re-enable these programs.
•Uninstall any utilities or tools that protect or encrypt the master boot record (MBR) or partition table (for example, uninstall the Bootlock utility that is included with Symantec Norton Your Eyes Only). Make sure that you check with the software manufacturer before you reinstall the program to make sure that the version that you want to install is compatible with Windows 98.
•Back up all critical data on your hard disk. Although it is unlikely that you will encounter a serious problem when you install Windows 98, it is always a good idea to perform a complete system backup before you install a new operating system. When you upgrade your computer's operating system, an error might occur (such as a problem that is the result of incompatible hardware or a power failure) that could temporarily or permanently prevent you from gaining access to the data on your hard disk.Installing Windows 98If you want to install Windows 98 on a computer that does not have an installed operating system, go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221829/EN-US/
If you are upgrading Windows 95, start Windows 95, and then insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on your screen to install Windows 98.If you are not upgrading Windows 95, see the appropriate section of the Windows 98 Setup.txt file for specific installation instructions.

Installation and Procedure of windows Vista

SYMPTOMS
When you install a program on a Windows Vista-based computer, the installation procedure does not finish after the computer restarts.
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CAUSE
This issue may occur if the following conditions are true: • The Setup program requires that a file or a folder be moved after the computer restarts.
• The file or the folder has been encrypted during installation. Typically, the Setup program has used the %temp% folder as a staging area. However, that folder is marked for encryption.
• When the Setup program tries to move the encrypted file after the computer restarts, the Local Security Authority (LSA) service is not ready. Therefore, the Encrypting File System (EFS) is not available.

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WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, disable encryption on the %temp% folder, and then reinstall the program. To disable encryption on the %temp% folder in Windows Vista, follow these steps:1. Click Start, type run in the Search box, and then click Run under Programs.
2. Type %temp%, and then press ENTER.
3. In the Temp folder, click Properties on the Organize menu.
4. On the General tab, click Advanced.
5. Click to clear the Encrypt contents to secure data check box, and then click OK two times.
6. Click Apply the changes to this folder, subfolders and files, and then click OK.

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APPLIES TO
• Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition
• Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition
• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition
• Windows Vista Enterprise
• Windows Vista Ultimate

Installation and Procedure of windows XP

NB: If rebuilding an existing, working computer, first:
- Backup all user data
- Write down all device information (names of cards etc.) and IP settings.

0. CMOS/BIOS SETTINGS (Hit DEL or F2 during startup, according to prompt)
Ensure that boot sequence is CD-ROM, Floppy, Hard Drive
Ensure that Plug-and-Play (PNP) OS is enabled

1a. If computer is incapable of booting from CDROM, then first prepare four install floppies, using CDROM. Boot from floppy, and it will prompt to load all four into RAM. (This procedure takes about 10 minutes.) Insert Windows 2000 Full Install CDROM.

1b. Otherwise, insert Windows 2000 Full Install CDROM and reboot.

2. Hit ENTER to install Windows 2000.

3. Hit C to continue.

4. Hit the F8 key to agree to license agreement.

5. Hit D to delete any existing disk partitions.

6. Hit C to create new partition.

7. Hit ENTER to accept the default (one big partition.) Note there may be some space left over. That’s OK.

8. ENTER to install windows on this partition.

9. ENTER to format the partition as NTFS.

10. Wait while the drive is formatted, files copied from the CD. The machine will reboot itself.

11. ENTER to accept locale and keyboard settings.

12. Type computer name and school name in the appropriate slots, hit ENTER.

13. Type the computer name. Type the Administrator password TWICE. Password will show as all asterisks. ENTER.

14. Modify the date, time and time zone as needed. ENTER.

15. Click to select “Custom settings”. ENTER.

16. Click to remove the check next to “File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks”. ENTER.

17. Leave “This computer is not on a network or is on a network without a domain” selected (or if a PDC is available, selected the domain option). Type EPAHS in the Workgroup (or Domain) field. ENTER.

18. Remove CD from drive. ENTER.
Computer will reboot. ENTER.

19. Select “User must enter a user name and password to use this computer.” ENTER. ENTER again.

20. Log into computer as Administrator, using the password you entered in step 13. ENTER.

21. Disable the WELCOME Screen.

22. Double-click the “Connect to the Internet” icon on the desktop. Select “I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN).” OK.

23. Select “I connect through a local area network (LAN).” ENTER. ENTER again.

24. Select NO to setting up email. OK. OK again.

25. Right-click on “My Network Places”. Click Properties.
Right-click on “Local area network”. Click Properties.
Click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” so that it turns blue. Click Properties.
Select “Use the following IP address”.
Type in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS addresses you wrote down before. Click OK.


26. Change the Resolution (by right clicking on the desktop and selecting Properties:
24 bit True Color
800 x 600
Advanced -> Adapter -> Refresh Rate -> 75 Hz
YES ... OK ... OK ... OK ... (Joe Pesci mode)
Now adjust monitor physical wheels as needed.

27. Set the ScreenSaver to show the computer name:
Right-click on desktop, select Properties
-> Screensaver Tab
-> Text = “PC01 Welcome To EPAHS PC01”
-> Speed = Medium
-> Location = Random
-> Font = Terminal
-> Size = 72
-> Wait = 10 minutes
-> Color = your choice

Installation and Procedure of windows 2000

NB: If rebuilding an existing, working computer, first:- Backup all user data- Write down all device information (names of cards etc.) and IP settings.0. CMOS/BIOS SETTINGS (Hit DEL or F2 during startup, according to prompt)Ensure that boot sequence is CD-ROM, Floppy, Hard DriveEnsure that Plug-and-Play (PNP) OS is enabled1a. If computer is incapable of booting from CDROM, then first prepare four install floppies, using CDROM. Boot from floppy, and it will prompt to load all four into RAM. (This procedure takes about 10 minutes.) Insert Windows 2000 Full Install CDROM.1b. Otherwise, insert Windows 2000 Full Install CDROM and reboot.2. Hit ENTER to install Windows 2000.3. Hit C to continue.4. Hit the F8 key to agree to license agreement.5. Hit D to delete any existing disk partitions.6. Hit C to create new partition.7. Hit ENTER to accept the default (one big partition.) Note there may be some space left over. That’s OK.8. ENTER to install windows on this partition.9. ENTER to format the partition as NTFS.10. Wait while the drive is formatted, files copied from the CD. The machine will reboot itself.11. ENTER to accept locale and keyboard settings.12. Type computer name and school name in the appropriate slots, hit ENTER.13. Type the computer name. Type the Administrator password TWICE. Password will show as all asterisks. ENTER.14. Modify the date, time and time zone as needed. ENTER.15. Click to select “Custom settings”. ENTER.16. Click to remove the check next to “File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks”. ENTER.17. Leave “This computer is not on a network or is on a network without a domain” selected (or if a PDC is available, selected the domain option). Type EPAHS in the Workgroup (or Domain) field. ENTER.18. Remove CD from drive. ENTER. Computer will reboot. ENTER.19. Select “User must enter a user name and password to use this computer.” ENTER. ENTER again.20. Log into computer as Administrator, using the password you entered in step 13. ENTER.21. Disable the WELCOME Screen.22. Double-click the “Connect to the Internet” icon on the desktop. Select “I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN).” OK.23. Select “I connect through a local area network (LAN).” ENTER. ENTER again.24. Select NO to setting up email. OK. OK again. 25. Right-click on “My Network Places”. Click Properties.Right-click on “Local area network”. Click Properties.Click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” so that it turns blue. Click Properties.Select “Use the following IP address”.Type in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS addresses you wrote down before. Click OK.26. Change the Resolution (by right clicking on the desktop and selecting Properties:24 bit True Color800 x 600Advanced -> Adapter -> Refresh Rate -> 75 HzYES ... OK ... OK ... OK ... (Joe Pesci mode)Now adjust monitor physical wheels as needed.27. Set the ScreenSaver to show the computer name:Right-click on desktop, select Properties-> Screensaver Tab-> Text = “PC01 Welcome To EPAHS PC01”-> Speed = Medium-> Location = Random-> Font = Terminal-> Size = 72-> Wait = 10 minutes-> Color = your choice

windows ME

Windows Millennium Edition ("Windows Me") Reviewed It is, quite possibly, the most under-hyped version of Windows ever created. But for home users confused by the incompatibilities, cost, and system requirements of Windows 2000, Microsoft's last hurrah in the Windows 9x product line offers a ray of hope. Windows Millennium Edition--or Windows Me (as in the dreadful, "get to know Me" tagline)--is a lame duck technologically, but it offers enough reliability improvements and new features for me to recommend it heartily to most Windows 9x users (Figure). And for those people that eagerly turned to Windows 2000, only to get burned, Windows Me might be just what the doctor ordered.
I've been covering Windows Me for over a year now and have written more about this operating system than anybody outside of Microsoft. So before you proceed with this review, you may want to take a look at some of my many other articles about Windows Me, which explain Microsoft's positioning of the product and the ways in which Windows Me lives up to the company's goals. In late 1999, I wrote up an introduction and review of Windows Millennium Edition Beta 2. And in April 2000, I wrote up an introduction and review of Windows Me Beta 3, which was very close to the final version in terms of feature-set. And I've written a number of Technology Showcases that apply to Windows Me, including an Activity Centers Preview, an overview of the Windows Me "Out of Box Experience", and a look at the contents of the final Windows Me CD-ROM.

OS/2 WARP

This is the OS/2 Warp 4 desktop. Like many desktops you can store files and folders right on the desktop.
The icons shown above are the standard icons placed on the OS/2 desktop.
The OS/2 System folder, when opened, contains options and tools used for configuring and managing OS/2. The Assistance Center folder contains help files and Internet links to information relating to the use of OS/2. Connections contains local drives, printers, the local network connections, and internet connections. The Programs Folder opens an icon view of programs that are installed on the system. WebExplorer is a basic web browser that ships with OS/2 Warp 4. The shredder is used for deleting files, however unlike a Trash or Recycle Bin icon, the shredder immediately deletes the file and does not store a copy for retrieval later.
Oddly the right mouse button is used for dragging icons by default, rather than the left mouse button. This behavior can be changed.

Unix

The following screenshot shows the Xserver running in full windowed mode on windows. From here you would SSH into the Universities Unix systems and then run any application that you normally would at University.