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BONUS TIP
Buying a new PC with Windows 98 preloaded is convenient, but it's also guaranteed to leave two irritating configuration mistakes on your system. Preloaded typically means preregistered, usually with a generic name like Authorized OEM Customer that ends up in registration dialog boxes when you install new software. And whenever you try to add or update a Windows feature, your preloaded copy defaults to a location like C:Windows OptionsCabs--even if you'd prefer to use the Windows 98 CD instead. Fortunately, both settings are easy to change.
To enter your name and the name of your organization, use the Registry Editor to change the RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization values in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE MicrosoftWindows CurrentVersion
To modify the Setup source path, look for the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software MicrosoftWindows CurrentVersion Setup SourcePath