Do you commonly switch between Windows 98 and the command prompt, especially for gaming? If so, you may always want the Windows 98 startup menu to be visible when you boot your PC. To do so:

1. From Windows 98, click the "Start" menu, choosing "Programs," "Accessories," "System Tools," and then "System Information."
2. On the window that appears, click the "Tools" menu, selecting "System Configuration Utility."
3. On the multi-tabbed dialog box that appears, select the "General Tab," and then click the "Advanced..." button.
4. On the dialog box that appears, check "Enable Startup Menu."
5. Click OK to close the dialog box.

Reboot your Windows 98 machine and the startup menu should appear.

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