TABLE 10.4:   Control Panel Icons
Icon Description Versions(s)
of Windows
(3.x, 95, or 98)
System Configure, add, or remove most hardware device drivers and virtual memory settings in your system. 95 and 98
386 Enhanced Configure processor sharing between applications and virtual memory settings. 3.x
Add New Hardware Add new hardware components, such as video cards, sound cards, and CD-ROM drives. 95 and 98
Add/Remove Programs Add and remove Windows components and third-party programs. 95 and 98
Desktop Configure your Windows 3.x wallpaper, screen saver, and desktop appearance. 3.x
Display Configure the Windows 95 and Windows 98 desktop appearance, wallpaper, and screen saver, as well as other display settings like screen refresh and video adapter type. 95 and 98
Multimedia Configure Audio, Video, MIDI, and CD Music. You can also use the Advanced tab to add or remove drivers for multimedia devices. 95 and 98
Fonts Add or remove fonts that can be used in your system. All
Date/Time Adjust the time and date that your system used and dispalys. All
Printers Install and configure printers on your system. All
Ports Configure port settings through the operating system. Ensure that your BIOS settings do not conflict with those established here. All
Mouse Configure the click speed, pointer/tracking speed, and the mouse buttons. All
Regional Configure the same settings as those in the international settings in Windows 3.x. 95 and 98
International Change the way the currency, decimal notation, and time/date displays, depending on the country you select. 3.x
Color Set the colors for the windows you see in Windows 3x. This tool was incorporated into the Display icon in Windows 95 and Windows 98. 3.x
Game Controllers Set axis, buttons, and range of motion for your game controllers. 95 and 98
Desktop Themes Set color schemes, custom wallpaper, and screen savers to change the look of your desktop. This tool was also available for Windows 95 via the Plus pack upgrade software. 98
Keyboard Configure your keyboard settings and language in Windows 95 and Windows 98. In Windows 3.x, it only configures speed settings; language for the keyboard in Windows 3.x is controlled via the International icon. All