Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 98 Installation & Configuration 2

Question 1

What does 'Safe Mode' in Windows 98 load instead of the full driver set?

Accepted Answer

Only basic VGA and essential drivers

Answer

Safe Mode loads a minimal set of drivers—basic VGA display and essential system drivers—to allow troubleshooting.

Question 2

Which Windows 98 utility converts a FAT16 partition to FAT32 without losing data?

Accepted Answer

Drive Converter (CVT1.EXE)

Answer

The Drive Converter (CVT1.EXE) converts FAT16 drives to FAT32 without data loss directly from Windows 98.

Question 3

What is the default location of the Windows 98 system files after installation?

Accepted Answer

C:\WINDOWS

Answer

Windows 98 installs its core system files into the C:\WINDOWS directory by default.

Question 4

Which type of Windows 98 installation copies files over an existing Windows installation to preserve settings?

Accepted Answer

Upgrade Install

Answer

An Upgrade Install copies Windows 98 files over an existing Windows 95 or 3.x installation, preserving existing programs and settings.

Question 5

What does the Windows 98 Device Manager use to identify hardware conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Yellow exclamation marks

Answer

Device Manager uses yellow exclamation marks to indicate hardware conflicts or devices with driver problems.

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