How Can I Find the .exe File for MiKTex on Win98?

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MiKTeX software installation can be tricky, especially for users on Windows 98 who may not find a shortcut in the Start Menu. The executable files for MiKTeX are located in the miktex\bin directory of the installation path, commonly found at c:\texmf\miktex\bin. Users should note that MiKTeX does not provide a graphical user interface (GUI) for all functions; instead, it operates through a command window, although users can utilize any text editor for creating TeX source files. To convert a .tex file, such as "buhuhu.tex," into a PDF, users need to open the command window and execute the appropriate commands, with resources like the MiKTeX manual available for guidance. Additionally, TeXnicCenter is recommended as a useful tool for managing TeX documents.
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I'm having the biggest dilemma of my entire existence.I've just downloaded the "MiKTex" software,apparently succesfully installing it,but,as it wouldn't make a shortcut in the StartUp Menu (using Win98),I have no idea how to find the program itself,the ".exe" file.

So,please,could anyone give me a piece of advice??
 
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The MikTeX executables are located in the miktex\bin directory of wherever you installed everything (I have mine in c:\texmf\miktex\bin).

If you were expecting a fancy schmancy GUI for doing your TeX'ing, then you might be a little bit disappointed. All the programs run through a command window, but you can use whatever fancy schmancy text editor you like to create your TeX source file.
 
MikTeX is a fine version of LateX, but you do need a GUI. I suggest that you look on www.tug.org for some freebees. There are a couple out there. if you decide to use Linux for an operating system, try Kile for LateX, best I have seen and is easy to use.

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The MikTeX executables are located in the miktex\bin directory of wherever you installed everything (I have mine in c:\texmf\miktex\bin).

If you were expecting a fancy schmancy GUI for doing your TeX'ing, then you might be a little bit disappointed. All the programs run through a command window, but you can use whatever fancy schmancy text editor you like to create your TeX source file.

Thenx.I'd still have one more question:if I've made a file;let's call it "buhuhu.tex",how can i turn it into a pdf using MikTex?It' actually the reason for which i dld-ed the program.Being able to make pdf's out of tex files...Which commnad window to open and what lines of code need i write??

Dr.Transport,for now,i'm not interested in sofware working for Linux,as i find Windows pretty useful for dumbasses like me... :wink:
 
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Thenx.I'd still have one more question:if I've made a file;let's call it "buhuhu.tex",how can i turn it into a pdf using MikTex?It' actually the reason for which i dld-ed the program.Being able to make pdf's out of tex files...Which commnad window to open and what lines of code need i write??

I've never done it myself, but I think http://www.miktex.org/manual/pdftex.html
 
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i would suggest using something like TeXnicCenter
 
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