This will determine whether you will need to update your BIOS (area in charge of your computer's real-time clock and date functions). The site should also direct you to fixes you'll need to download.

2. Two recommended Y2k utility software packages that you can use to help fix the above mentioned BIOS area and other software concerns:
Norton 2000
IMSI Year 2000 Now  (easily available through AOL)
Read carefully and follow through all instructions. You will need to have access to the Internet for these packages to work properly.

3. Financial software, such as Quicken or MS Money and/or software that uses dates are ones you should also be wary of, especially if you have not always used 4-digit dates for years. Hopefully the above software has recognized these packages but you can also go to that software vendors Web site for Y2k information and updates.

4. One last suggestion - Backup your own files and documents and keep your PC turned off during the date change (you may consider totally unplugging the PC from the wall outlet in case of strange power surges during this time).