Category Archives: Windows 9x

How to disable the Windows Key at logon

The problem: There is a bug in Windows 95 that lets the user run Task Manager before logging on to Windows, by pressing the Windows key or Ctrl+Esc while the logon prompt of Windows is displayed on the screen. This can be a problem since Task Manager can further be used to run programs (including Explorer) before logging on… Read More »

How to Use a RAM Drive to Troubleshoot Memory

Windows 95 and Windows 98 use memory differently than earlier versions of Windows. If you encounter unusual random problems in Windows 95 that you did not experience in an earlier version of Windows, your computer may have faulty memory.

How to restrict the My Computer icon

There is no easy way to remove the My Computer icon from the desktop. It is possible, however, to restrict it so that no action is performed when someone attempts to double-click this icon. Here is the procedure: