Now that you understand each of the three PC areas that need to be considered for year 2000 readiness, you're ready to take action regarding your own PC. We'll discuss each area in terms of the following four action steps:
Step 1: Investigate
What do you have? For hardware and software, you'll look for names and version numbers.
Step 2: Determine Readiness
Is what you have ready for the year 2000? For PC hardware, you will need to contact the manufacturer of your PC. For Microsoft software and personal files, we'll guide you to learn more about what you have.
Step 3: Choose Strategy
If an item is not year 2000 ready, you will need to choose a strategy. The "best" option for you will take into consideration how you use your PC system, your level of risk, and what makes the most sense.
Step 4: Implement
You'll carry out the actions needed to put your selected strategy into effect. If you decide to download a free Microsoft software update, we'll help you find what you need. |
