-------------------------------------------<br />Exploring Windows(R) XP - 2002, Issue No. 1<br />-------------------------------------------<p>Welcome to the Exploring Windows(R) XP newsletter, a great way for you to stay up-to-date on what's going on in the world of Windows XP. To cancel your subscription to this newsletter or stop all newsletters from microsoft.com, read the directions at the bottom of this message.<p>--------------------------<br />WHAT'S NEW IN WINDOWS XP<br />--------------------------<p>DID YOU KNOW?<br />With Windows XP Professional you can ensure that you, and only you, can open your files and work with them. Find out how at the bottom of this newsletter.<p>--GET YOUR COMPUTER IN SHAPE<br />Windows XP Professional makes computing easier and more fun too. Find out about all the great features and evaluate the newest Windows for yourself.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/default.asp<p>--GET WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL NOW<br />Make the move. Whether you need one copy of Windows XP Professional, or thousands of copies, there's a purchase option that's right for you, just a click away.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/default.asp<p>--SEE FOR YOURSELF WHAT IT'S LIKE TO USE WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL<br />Take Windows XP Professional out for a spin! The Windows XP tour gives you a feel for the design, the features, and the capabilities of the best Windows yet. Demos deliver quick, animated overviews and key features.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/tours/default.asp<p>--SHOPPING FOR A HOME COMPUTER?<br />Check out Windows Catalog, which showcases the hardware devices, software programs, and computers that work best with Windows XP.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ca...tid=7d364caa-e42d-463c-8164-a974386007af<p>--GET INTO THE EXPERT ZONE!<br />With columnists, tips, newsgroups, and more, the Expert Zone is the place to find the information you need about using Windows XP.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/default.asp<p>--DOWNLOAD THE FREE WINDOWS MEDIA BONUS PACK TODAY<br />Packed with utilities, PowerToys, visualizations, skins, sound effects, and much more, the free Windows Media Bonus Pack installs on your Windows XP-based computer and lets your personality and creativity shine.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/bonuspack.asp<p>--EXPLORING WINDOWS XP IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN AN HTML VERSION!<br />You can enjoy Exploring Windows XP, your biweekly guide to the best in home computing, with colorful graphics and easily clickable links. It's free for any subscriber with an e-mail program that accepts HTML format. (The plain text version of Exploring Windows News will remain available too.) <br />To begin receiving the HTML version of this newsletter: <br />1. Reply to this e-mail message.<br />2. Type the letters "HTML" in the Subject line.<br />3. Click Send.<br />It's that easy!<p>-------------------<br />OTHER WINDOWS NEWS<br />-------------------<p>As interesting as it is, Windows XP isn't the *only* news around. Here are more items of interest for Windows users.<p>--WHY WAIT FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT?<br />Take care of Office XP problems yourself! "Troubleshooting Microsoft Office XP" comes with solutions for the top 20 problems encountered in the latest versions of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, along with diagnostic charts, a detailed table of contents, and more. Be sure to include MSWindows as the discount code when you order the book.<br />
http://www1.fatbrain.com/asp/bookin...4911&vm=&p=mswindows&s=52084<p>--LOOKING FOR ME?<br />You can still find the information you need about Windows Me, including how to find support, how to use Windows Me features, and more, at the Windows Me Web site.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/default.asp<p>--------------<br />TIPS & TRICKS<br />--------------<p>--WUGNET SHAREWARE PICK: PicaView<br />In every issue, WUGNET(R) and Microsoft feature a shareware pick demonstrating the highest standards available today in shareware for Windows XP.<p>PicaView is a Windows Explorer add-on that gives you all the functionality of an image viewer and movie viewer right from the Windows right-click menu. You can even right-click audio files to hear them instantly!
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=5979<p>---------------------<br />ADDITIONAL RESOURCES<br />---------------------<p>HAVING PROBLEMS USING WINDOWS?<br />The following page lists new and recently updated Microsoft Personal Online Support articles that answer frequently asked questions about using Windows XP, Internet Explorer, and Windows Messenger.<br />
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=4483<p>WINDOWS SHOPPING? <br />Check out the Windows Home Page for free downloads, tips, support, and more for all versions of Windows and Windows technologies.<br />
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=4484<p>To download and install the latest updates for your Windows-based computer, go to Windows Update.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=4485<p>For information from the people who really know Windows XP, visit the Expert Zone. You'll find columns by advanced users, tips, newsgroups, and more.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/default.asp<p>--------------------------------------<br />HERE IS THE ANSWER TO "DID YOU KNOW?"<br />--------------------------------------<br />Encrypting File System provides a high level of protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key. Learn how to use it.
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