If you have not got much software of your own, you’ll find the Windows 95/98 accessories already provide several programs that are smaller versions of more expensive applications. On the whole, they’re much better than the accessories provided with earlier versions of Windows.

In particular, try out WordPad, which is a more-than-basic word processor. And, if you have a CD-ROM and soundcard, check out the Multimedia tools, which include an application for playing audio CDs, as well as some  sound recording and playback utilities.

If you’re not sure how to use these accessories there is a Help menu at the right-hand end of the menu bar at the top of the screen or dialog box.

Go to Start | Programs | Accessories and select Paint. Paint should be in the Accessories group. If it is not, Open System Apps | Accessories, and you'll find it there. Position the cursor over Paint and click the left mouse button.

Go to Start | Programs | Accessories and select WordPad. Paint should be in the Accessories group. If it is not, Open System Apps | Accessories, and you'll find it there. Position the cursor over Paint and click the left mouse button.

Go to Start | Programs | Accessories and select Notepad. Paint should be in the Accessories group. If it is not, Open System Apps | Accessories, and you'll find it there. Position the cursor over Paint and click the left mouse button.

Go to Start | Programs | Accessories and select Imaging. Paint should be in the Accessories group. If it is not, Open System Apps | Accessories, and you'll find it there. Position the cursor over Paint and click the left mouse button.