-------------------------------------------<br />Exploring Windows(R) XP - 2002, Issue No. 6<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. To cancel your subscription to this newsletter or stop all newsletters from microsoft.com, read the directions at the bottom of this message.<p>In this edition:<br />--Are you Windows XP ready?<br />--Windows 98 problem solvers<br />--Making movies in Windows Me<br />--Free downloads and screen savers<p>--Exploring Windows XP is also available in an HTML version!<br />You can enjoy Exploring Windows XP with colorful graphics and easily clickable links. It's free for anyone 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.<p>------------------------<br />WHAT'S NEW IN WINDOWS XP<br />------------------------<p>--Are you ready for Windows XP?<br />Use our handy tool to ensure your hardware and software are compatible with Windows XP. Simply type any combination of manufacturer name, product type, or model.<br />http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6755<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/canada/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/default.asp<p>--Find the latest security updates here<br />Improved security features in Windows XP help you protect yourself and your computer when you are online. Find out how to take advantage of them and get the latest security updates.<br />http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6441<p>--Go on a tour of Windows XP Professional<br />Take Windows XP Professional out for a spin with these special Windows XP tours and demos.<br />http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6287<p>--4 steps to upgrade<br />Find out about system requirements, upgrade qualifications, and software and hardware compatibility, along with step-by-step guidelines for upgrading to Windows XP Professional.<br />http://www.microsoft.com/canada/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/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 working with photos, music, and movies.<br />http://www.microsoft.com/canada/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/default.asp<p>--Download a free Windows XP 3D screen saver<br />When your computer is idle, this special 3D screen saver shows off the power of DirectX matched with the bright colors of Windows XP.<br />http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6756<p>--Make a smooth transition to Windows XP Professional<br />"Mastering Windows XP Professional" provides a detailed look at new features of Windows XP, including step-by-step instructions on the 58 most important Windows XP skills. Be sure to include MSWindows as the discount code when you order the book.<br />http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6757<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>--Windows 98 problems starting to get to you?<br />Here's a handy tip for checking your system files when you encounter those tricky, mysterious problems.<br />http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6759<br />With features like Remote Assistance, Windows XP helps you solve problems faster and keep working. Find out more.<br />http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6760<p>--Making movies in Windows Me<br />If you've got the right gear, making movies with Windows Movie Maker in Windows Me is a cool breeze.<br />http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6761<br />Windows XP offers more compatibility choices for working with video. Find out more.<br />http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6762<p>-------------<br />TIPS & TRICKS<br />-------------<p>--WUGNET Shareware Pick: Microangelo<br />In every issue, WUGNET(R) and Microsoft feature a shareware pick demonstrating the highest standards available today in shareware for Windows XP.<p>Microangelo is a total solution for creating and editing icons, including Windows XP icons.<br />http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6763<p>--------------------<br />ADDITIONAL RESOURCES<br />--------------------<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://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6300<p>Need help 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>To download and install the latest updates for your Windows-based computer, go to Windows Update. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=4485<p>Check out Windows Catalog, which has the information you need about the hardware devices, software programs, and computers that work best with Windows XP.<br />http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6444<p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How to use this mailing list~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<p>To cancel your subscription to this newsletter, either click mailto:1_28529_98BC987C-8030-1546-A626-D6C4CAFED59C_CA@Newsletters.Microsoft.com?subject=UNSUBSCRIBE to send an unsubscribe e-mail or reply to this message with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the Subject line. 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