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Windows ME > FAQ
Q: What can we expect to see in Windows Millennium Edition
that will make us upgrade from Windows 98?
A: Faster booting time, greater stability, windows protection features,
multimedia features and more. There are definitely enough features to justify a
upgrade.
Q: Will Windows Me crash as often as my current Windows
version?
A: There's no secret ingredient in Windows Me that will prevent a Windows
program from crashing. And because it's based on the same basic architecture as
Windows 95 and 98, a poorly written program or device driver can take down the
rest of the system, too. The good news is that Windows Me has an impressive new
System Restore capability that can help you put your system back together when
it falls apart.
Q: Will my current Windows software work with Windows Me?
A: Probably. Compatibility with existing Windows programs was a primary goal of
the Windows Me design team. System utilities, including so-called
crash-protection programs and antivirus software, are most likely to have
problems with Windows Me. Before upgrading, it's a good idea to check with the
developers of your favorite programs to make sure they'll work.
Q: Will my games run faster and smoother on Windows Me
compared to Windows 98?
A: No, even though Windows Me ships with a newer version of DirectX 7, there is
little speed increase in any game we have tried out, the main difference is
stability across all fronts.
Q: I hear that MS-DOS has gone, how will I run some older
programs like Scandisk etc?
A: MS-DOS isn't gone, its just harder to get too. Just create a Windows Start Up
disk and you can easily get to MS-Dos. Programs like Scandisk no longer need to
run in Dos if there is a bad shutdown, Microsoft has improved the program to run
when Windows restarts.
Q: Does Windows Millennium Edition support dual processors
like Windows 2000 does?
A: No - Windows Me is still based on the Windows 9* core and the first consumer
edition of Windows that will support Dual Processors will be Windows Whistler
(Windows 2001)
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