Windows 3.1 For Dummies

by Andy Rathbone

Windows 3.1 was supposed to make using your PC easier. It can but it helps to meet this operating system from Microsoft half way by taking a few lessons to learn how to use essential components and features such as the File Manager, Program Manager, and Terminal. Fortunately, bestselling author Andy Rathbone has written a tutorial for the rest of us, Dummies 101: Windows 3.1 . With its accompanying bonus disk of ready-to-use practice files, Dummies 101: Windows 3.1 is a complete learning package for anyone who wants to get up to speed with Windows 3.1 or 3.11. Step-by-step lessons in plain English, fun quizzes, and part summaries lead you through all the major Windows 3.1 topics, including… Basic features such as which mouse button does what, and when How the File Manager and Program Manager can make your life easier Installing new software and hardware Finding files when they seem lost Getting multimedia software to work the way it's supposed to Organizing applications, documents, and system software on your hard disk Customizing the way Windows looks and behaves so that it suits your personality and the way you like to work

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1994

About the author

Born in San Diego, California, Andy Rathbone began writing for newspapers in the early 80s. He started freelancing articles to computer magazines soon after, then began writing the "Windows For Dummies" series in 1992. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages worldwide.

He's since written more than 50 books, with more than 15 million copies in print. Recent books include Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Surface For Dummies, and Windows 8 Tablets For Dummies.

His latest book, the second edition of Windows 10 For Dummies, is available as of November 2016.