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    Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on a PC with a "Prescott" CPU and certain chip sets can cause it to fail to reboot completely. The problem can be solved with a workaround or a BIOS update.

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    When it comes to wireless networking, Windows XP Service Pack 2 has managed to improve ease of use but does the mega patch cause any problems with wireless connectivity?

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    Feeling nostalgic about the Microsoft Blue Screen of Death, which used to plague desktops in the bad old days of Windows? No need to keep those feelings locked away. This handy guide will show you how to force your PC to recreate the infamous error.

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    Microsoft is beefing up the peer-to-peer capabilities for its Windows XP operating system.

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    There are positive changes to XP's networking, but will they benefit your business?

  • Partition Magic 7.0: putting XP to the test

    The latest version of PowerQuest PartitionMagic 7.0 disk partitioning software lets you test Windows XP but without wrecking your current system. However if you already have version 6.0 and don't plan on experimenting with XP, 7.0 the AU$109.95 upgrade fee is hard to justify.

  • XP: More than Windows dressing

    Windows XP is a lot more than just a pretty face. This top-to-bottom overhaul of the Windows operating system has something for everyone from families to business users.

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