Microsoft®
Windows® 95
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| Standard
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| Graphical
User Interface |
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The
graphical user interface of Windows 95 makes computing easier and
more natural for all users. New Windows users will find the
operating system easy to learn and experienced users will find it
to be more powerful, efficient, and customizable.
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| Start
Button |
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With
the Start Button, you can easily access up to 95% of your
computer's functionality. Click the Start button anytime to start
programs, open or find documents, change settings, get Help,
manage files, maintain your system, and more.
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| Taskbar |
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The
Taskbar acts as a "home base" where you can keep track
of what programs have been activated. In addition, you can use the
taskbar to switch between programs as easily as you change
channels on your TV.
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| Windows
Explorer |
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Windows
Explorer is a powerful way to browse through and manage your
files, drives, and network connections.
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| Right
Mouse Button |
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Use
the right mouse button to accomplish a task quickly and easily.
Click almost anything in Windows 95 with your right mouse button
to see a context-sensitive menu of options.
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| Long
File Names |
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Windows
95 supports long file names (up to 250 characters!) to make your
files and folders easier to organize and find.
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| Shortcuts |
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Create
links or "shortcuts" for easy access to key files,
folders, drives, programs, Web sites, and more.
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| Multitasking |
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Download
a file from the Internet as you play a game, browse other pages,
write email to your friend and balance your budget! With 32-bit
multitasking, your computer can do more than one thing at a time.
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| Easy
Internet Access |
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Getting
onto the Internet is easy with built-in Internet
"plumbing". Also includes connectivity software from
Microsoft Network (MSN), Compuserve, and America Online.
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| Enhanced
Internet Experience |
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Improve
your Internet experience with applications that support the latest
technologies on the Internet, such as Active X, Java, and
streaming audio and video.
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| Software
Compatibility |
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Windows
95 is compatible with applications for MS-DOS and Windows 3.x, yet
also supports the latest 32-bit applications. Most PC business
software and more than 1200 software applications now carry the
"Designed for Windows 95" logo.
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| Great
Gaming Platform |
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Richer
graphics, video support, and no more editing config.sys commands-
all made possible by the latest and hottest technologies like Plug
and Play, Autoplay, and built-in support for MIDI and digital and
surround video.
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| Hardware
Compatibility |
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Plug
and Play functionality allows you to insert the card for a
hardware device into your computer and when you turn on your
computer, Windows automatically recognizes and sets up the
hardware for you.
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| Find
Utility |
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With
this powerful new utility you can find anything. You can condust
searches by partial name, last modified date, or full text. In
addition, you can save, rename, or view files from within the
results pane, just like you can from Windows Explorer.
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| Dial-Up
Networking |
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Dial-Up
Networking makes mobile users just as productive on the road as
they are in the office. Its features are designed to help you get
the most out of portable PC hardware, stay in touch while away,
and keep organized.
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| Greater
System Reliability |
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Windows
95 has greater system reliability because 32-bit protect mode
components and integrated networking, increased system resources,
improved driver architecture, and the highest protection for Win32
applications.
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| Easy
to Manage |
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Windows
95 is designed to be management-ready with built-in security,
monitoring, batch set-up, and remote management features. User
profiles and system policies allow you to enforce configuration
for users and systems.
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| Help |
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If
you're not sure how to perform a task, or if you want to try
something new, Windows 95 Help will show you how. Simply
right-click on any object in the user interface and you'll get
descriptions appropriate to that object.
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| Improved
Features |
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