--------------------------------------------<br />Exploring Windows(R) XP - 2002, Issue No. 11<br />--------------------------------------------<br /><br />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.<br /><br />In this edition:<br />--It's time for Windows XP!<br />--Windows 98 hardware helpers<br />--Free downloads and screen savers, and more!<br /><br />--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.<br /><br />------------------------<br />WHAT'S NEW IN WINDOWS XP<br />------------------------<br /><br />--It's time to buy Windows XP Professional!<br />Whether you have a new computer and need one copy of Windows XP Professional, or are responsible for maintaining thousands of desktops, there's a purchase option that's right for you.<br />
http://www.microsoft.com/canada/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/default.asp<br /><br />--Is your system Windows XP compatible?<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<br /><br />--See how Windows 98 compares to Windows XP<br />Check out these specially produced videos and see how Windows XP Professional delivers four key advantages over older operating systems such as Windows 98 Second Edition.<br />
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=7664<br /><br />--And more! Windows XP is also superior to Windows 95<br />Then see what happens when Windows 95 goes up against Windows XP, which streamlines tasks and processes that require multiple steps in Windows 95.<br />
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=7128<br /><br />--Already got it? Visit the Windows XP How-to Center<br />Find out how to do it everything 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<br /><br />--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<br /><br />--------------<br />SPECIAL OFFERS<br />--------------<br /><br />check out these special offers of interest for Windows users.<br /><br />--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://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6292<br /><br />--Windows 98 hardware troubleshooting information<br />Get help making your hardware devices work properly with Windows 98.<br />
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6451<br />The Help and Support Center in Windows XP puts troubleshooting information at your fingertips. Find out more.<br />
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=6452<br /><br />-------------<br />TIPS & TRICKS<br />-------------<br /><br />--WUGNET Shareware Pick: ImageConverter Plus<br />In every issue, WUGNET(R) and Microsoft feature a shareware pick demonstrating the highest standards available today in shareware for Windows XP.<br /><br />Preview, convert, and print all your images with one click.<br />
http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/spow.asp?ID=185<br /><br />--------------------<br />ADDITIONAL RESOURCES<br />--------------------<br /><br />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<br /><br />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<br /><br />To download and install the latest updates for your Windows-based computer, go to Windows Update.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=4485<br /><br />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 />
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