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  • Has Microsoft gone soft on piracy?

  • Windows XP--No. 2 with a bullet

    Twenty percent of Net surfers are now using Microsoft's Windows XP operating system, according to market researcher WebSideStory.

  • PowerToys for Windows XP

    You can get more flexibility out of the Windows XP user interface by using Power Toys. This article introduces you to the various utilities and what they do.

  • Get your PC's ready for Windows XP

    Before you go through the time and expense of rolling out Windows XP, consider Microsoft's hardware requirements. What are the minimum hardware requirements and why can these be insufficient for normal business use?

  • Why SP2 might crash Windows XP

    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.

  • Windows XP to get Bluetooth support

    Microsoft has released to manufacturers an update that would add Bluetooth support to Windows XP.

  • Microsoft boosts Wi-Fi security

    Microsoft will extend the security measures now found in its Windows XP operating system to Windows 2000 and the slimmer version of the OS used in handheld devices.

  • Prepare WinXP Remote Assistance for maximum results

    Although Microsoft Windows XP offers many advantages over older operating systems, countless problems still arise. Some can be solved easily using Remote Assistance.

  • SP2's new firewall: Not good enough

    Microsoft's new firewall offering, included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, has a long way to go to match established products from Zone Labs and other players. Additional reading: XP SP2: The good, bad and ugly

  • How to prevent data loss on XP workstations

    If you want to keep Windows XP running smoothly on systems with large hard drives, you'll need to install a patch from Microsoft.

  • Windows XP drivers: Newer isn't always better

    Even though Microsoft, in conjunction with hardware vendors, tries to produce solid drivers, sometimes new drivers cause more problems than they fix.

  • SP2 vs. the plug-ins

    With the introduction of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, sites and software that depend on ActiveX may falter under Microsoft's new security regime.

  • UPDATE: Microsoft puts price, date on new Office

    Microsoft has set an October 22 Australian release date and announced US pricing for the next version of its Office software package.

  • XP activation FAQs

    As the popularity of Windows XP and Office XP grows, you may have some questions posed to you. Here are some basics of Microsoft's latest antipiracy effort, Product Activation.

  • How to determine costs in an XP deployment

    The cost of XP deployment projects can vary significantly, depending on the size of the organisation and scope of the business requirements. This article examines best practices and expenditures in XP deployments.

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