It saw one major update called Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) on May 5, 1999, and was succeeded by Windows Me in 2000.

Upon release, it was generally well received for its web-integrated interface and ease of use, as well as for addressing issues that had been present in Windows 95, though users had pointed out that it was not significantly more stable than its predecessor. Microsoft had marketed Windows 98 as a 'tune-up' to Windows 95, rather than an entirely improved next generation of Windows. It also introduced features that would become standard in future generations of Windows, such as Disk Cleanup, Windows Update, multi-monitor support, and Internet Connection Sharing. It was the first Windows operating system to adopt the Windows Driver Model. These include improved USB support and accessibility, as well as support for hardware advancements such as DVD players. Most of the improvements are cosmetic or designed to improve the user experience, but there are a handful of features that enhance system functionality and capabilities. Windows 98 is a heavily web-integrated operating system that bears numerous similarities to its predecessor. Like its predecessor, it is a hybrid 16-bit and 32-bit monolithic product with the boot stage based on MS-DOS. It is the successor to Windows 95, and was released to manufacturing on May 15, 1998, and generally to retail on June 25, 1998. Windows 98 is an operating system developed by Microsoft as part of its Windows 9x family of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Windows 98 at the Wayback Machine (archived October 12, 1999) Second Edition ( A) / May 5, 1999 22 years ago ( ) Screenshot of Windows 98, displaying its desktop, taskbar, and channel bar

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