West Virginia University

Software Configuration Guide

Windows 95/98/ME

Although computers running Windows 95, 98 or ME will most likely connect to ResNet, WVU does not guarantee or recommend it, and support may be limited. Microsoft no longer supports these versions of Windows, which means that they no longer release patches for security vulnerabilities that may affect these versions of Windows. As a result, a computer running Windows 95, 98 or ME is highly susceptible to hackers, viruses and other malicious software. Please be advised, if the security of a computer running Windows 95, 98 or ME is compromised, it may be disconnected from ResNet until a supported operating system is installed.

WVU recommends Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Windows Vista (Business, Home Premium or Ultimate).

Before beginning this guide, please verify the following:

  1. You are using Windows 9x or ME.
  2. You have your Windows 9x or ME CD or the installation files are on your hard drive.
  3. You have a correctly installed Ethernet adapter.
  4. You have an Ethernet cable.

Click on the link for your operating system to continue.

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