Publisher's Synopsis
"This is the best book ever written for a beginner. I know, I have the rest." — Clarence Peterson, Chicago Tribune "Gookin writes in a humorous, informal style that entertains as it teaches." — Craig Crossman, Nationally Syndicated Computer Columnist "DOS For Dummies is the ideal book for anyone who's just bought a PC and is too shy to ask friends stupid questions." — MTV, United Kingdom, Computer Book of the Year, on DOS For Dummies®
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Find Out Why Over 25 Million Readers Love the …For Dummies® Titles from IDG Books! DOS For Dummies® has topped national bestseller lists for years! Now, frustrated users get even more up–to–date information and help with DOS For Dummies,® Windows® 95 Edition. This book is for those "lucky" souls who need to use DOS in Windows 95. (If you are using an older version of DOS or Windows, you should be reading DOS For Dummies, 2nd Edition by the same author!) Uncover why millions of computer users trust Dan Gookin to demystify DOS and teach the essentials of computing. His plain English explanations and humorous, down–to–earth style make learning about computers fun and easy. DOS For Dummies, Windows 95 Edition is truly A Reference for the Rest of Us!® Use DOS for Windows 95 the Fun and Easy Way:
- Tame DOS in a Windows environment
- Find out tips for multi–tasking DOS applications
- Share information between DOS programs and Windows
- Configure Windows 95 properly to run demanding DOS games
- Use the new DOS –in–Windows commands
- Discover how long file names work, finally!
- Forget Windows entirely! Run all your programs from the DOS prompt
