Windows 98 and your Nevada Bell Internet Account
Nevada Bell Internet recognizes that many of our customers will be converting to this new operating system. The following information is provided as a resource to help prevent problems in using our software with Windows 98.Nevada Bell Internet is now providing software that is compatible with Windows 98. This is a very specific package, and needs to be used exclusively with Windows 98.
- What problems might exist when using Nevada Bell
Internet software with Windows 98?
How can I set up a new account using Windows 98?
How will my existing Windows 95 connection change after the Windows 98 upgrade?
How can I restore my existing account information after installing Windows 98?
Where can I find the network settings and other information I will need to manually configure my own connection?
Will my account support multiple modem connections?
Does Nevada Bell Internet support Virtual Private Networking (VPN) and Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)?
Can I use my account with other software that comes with Windows 98?
What are some useful links for information on Windows 98?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What problems might exist when using Nevada Bell Internet software with Windows 98?
- The current packages of software that we are supplying for Windows 98 are designed specifically for Windows 98. Please do not use any other versions for your Windows 98 system. If you have another operating system, please use the software that we provide for that particular operating system.
- How can I set up a new account using Windows 98?
- If you would like to set up a new account, please download the Windows 98 Complete Software Kit, or fill out our online
Software
Order Form for Windows 98 compatible software on CD.
- How will my existing Windows 95 connection change after the Windows 98 upgrade?
- Any Nevada Bell Internet software previously installed under Windows 95 should still function normally after an upgrade to Windows 98.
- How can I restore my existing account information after installing Windows 98?
- To restore your existing account, please download the Windows 98 Complete Software Kit, or fill out our online
Software
Order Form for Windows 98 compatible software on CD. After you have
installed our software, you may register as an existing user and continue to
use your software as you normally would. The current packages of software that
we are supplying for Windows 98 are designed specifically for Windows 98.
Please do not use any other versions for your Windows 89 system.
If you would like instructions on configuring your own connection and browser, please refer to our network settings document. - Where can I find the network settings and other information I will need to manually configure my own connection?
- All necessary network settings, including mail and news settings, are available on our website. Also, use our Dial-In Numbers page to find your local number for internet access.
- Will my account support multiple modem connections?
- We do not currently support this technology.
- Does Nevada Bell Internet support Virtual Private Networking (VPN) and Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)?
- These upgrades to Dial Up Networking will not enhance your account and may, in fact, cause problems with your connection.
- Can I use my account with other software that comes with Windows 98?
- Your Nevada Bell Internet account can be used with other Windows 98 programs, such as Internet Explorer, active channels, Front Page Express and Outlook Express. However, because we do not use or distribute this software, we cannot provide support for its use with your Nevada Bell Internet account.
- What are some useful links for information on Windows 98?
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- Microsoft Online Support
- Windows 98 Web Page Index
- Windows 98 Annoyances