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    Windows XP drastically improves the migration process, yet there are still a few eccentricities you should be ready for. This article lets you know how to prepare both the old system and the new for migration.

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    Not all Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000 applications will automatically work with Windows XP. Here are some tips to help you find out which apps will and won't work with XP.

  • 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.

  • Making the case for the upgrade from NT to XP

    You know it's time to upgrade the OS and office suite, but you're just not sure whether XP is the right choice. Find out why it might--or might not-- be the best decision for your organisation and the other upgrade scenarios to consider.

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  • Migrate to a new PC with Windows XP

    Windows XP drastically improves the migration process, yet there are still a few eccentricities you should be ready for. This article lets you know how to prepare both the old system and the new for migration.

  • Will your existing programs work with Windows XP?

    Not all Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000 applications will automatically work with Windows XP. Here are some tips to help you find out which apps will and won't work with XP.

  • XP deployment: choosing a strategy

    Once the IT department has discussed and examined the merits of migrating to XP, it's time to evaluate the potential deployment options and alternatives.

  • 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.

  • Making the case for the upgrade from NT to XP

    You know it's time to upgrade the OS and office suite, but you're just not sure whether XP is the right choice. Find out why it might--or might not-- be the best decision for your organisation and the other upgrade scenarios to consider.

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  • Microsoft improves Windows XP SP2 security

    Windows XP Service Pack 2 introduces significant changes to the Internet Connection Firewall and to handling buffer overruns. See how these changes could improve the default XP security configuration.

  • What's new in Windows Vista?

    Don't want to take Windows Vista for a test drive until you know what it has to offer? Join Windows expert Deb Shinder for a visual tour of Beta 2 as she points out some of the more dramatic changes and shares her impressions of the new OS.

  • Free word processing programs

    Don't go around sharing copies of Microsoft Office or Corel WordPerfect for your SOHO users. Instead, try one of these free, full-function alternatives.

  • Creating a solid PDA use policy

    A PDA in the wrong hands can do considerable damage if the data is not protected. Find out how to handle the many unique security challenges associated with using PDAs.

  • Reasons for and against upgrading to Office 2003

    Are you considering making the move to Office 2003? Find out about features, licensing, and what the new version can and can't add to your organisation.

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