--------------------------------------------<br />Exploring Windows(R) XP - 2002, Issue No. 2<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 />Windows XP Professional has a great way to help the batteries in your laptop work longer, letting you stay on the road and be productive outside of your office more. Find out what it is and how to use it at the bottom of this newsletter.<p><br />--GET THE LATESET UPDATES AND SECURITY PATCHES FOR WINDOWS XP<br />With Windows XP, it's faster and easier than ever to make sure your machine's security is up to speed. Simply visit Windows Update for a quick diagnostic. They'll let you know which downloads you need to install now. And it only takes minutes!<br />
http://www.windowsupdate.com<br />If you prefer, you can turn on automatic updates and have the latest patches delivered to your desktop, at your convenience. Find out how.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/tips/maintain/autoupdates.asp<p>--READY FOR IMPROVED COMPUTER PERFORMANCE?<br />Windows XP Professional makes computing easier and more fun. Find out about all the great features and evaluate the newest Windows for yourself.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/canada/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>--VISIT THE WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL HOW-TO CENTER<br />Find out how to do it all, from making a quick upgrade or new installation; to expanding workspace with multiple monitors and DualView; to working with photos, music, and movies--plus Remote Assistance when you're really in a pinch.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/canada/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/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 introduce key features.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/canada/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/tours/default.asp<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>NEW THIS WEEK: Find out how to install Remote Desktop Connection client software on computers running earlier versions of Windows to connect to a Windows XP-based host computer.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/russel/02January28.asp<p>--DOWNLOAD A FREE SCREEN SAVER THAT'S PURE BLISS<br />Remember when you were a kid, lying on your back in a big grassy field and watching the clouds roll by? It was pure bliss. Now you can enjoy the Bliss scenery from your Windows XP desktop background as a screen saver when your computer is idle.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/downloads/bliss.asp<p>--SOFTWARE PROBLEMS?<br />Get fast relief with "Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows XP." With a list of the top 20 problems and diagnostic charts with step-by-step solutions, this guide helps you locate the problem and implement solutions quickly for issues related to the new user interface, taskbar, printing, and more. Be sure to include MSWindows as the discount code when you order the book.<br />
http://www1.fatbrain.com/asp/bookin...492X&vm=&p=mswindows&s=52084 <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>-- 27 MICROSOFT PRODUCTS YOU CAN TRY FOR FREE<br />We think they're all great products, but why take our word for it? Try them for yourself! From Age of Empires to Office XP, this is your chance to sample the best that Microsoft has to offer at no cost to you.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/insider/trials/<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: PaperQuote<br />In every issue, WUGNET(R) and Microsoft feature a shareware pick demonstrating the highest standards available today in shareware for Windows XP.<p>View beautiful new desktop wallpaper images and inspirational quotes every day of the year with PaperQuote, a free program. Features include themed wallpaper channels, thumbnail previews, look-backs, a slide show screensaver, and custom skins.<br />
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6063<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? 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 />--------------------------------------<p>Hibernate and Standby features help you conserve battery power. With Windows XP, your laptop can enter Standby and Hibernate even faster, and returns to full power more quickly as well. Find out how to use them.<br />
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