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. |
