Welcome to Exploring Windows(R) News, the best way to stay up-to-date on what's happening in the world of Windows for home users. 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 ME<BR>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>Did you know?<BR>The Smart Menus feature in Windows Me automatically displays your favorites while hiding items you don't use regularly.<P>--Whether happy or blue, Media Player can be set for you<BR>Say it's a gray day, and you're in the mood for the blues. With Windows Media Player, you can download blues music, find a blues radio station, apply a blue skin to your player, or choose a blue light show. Here are some of the ways in which you can customize Windows Media Player. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/using/audio/articles/customizewmp.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/using/audio/articles/customizewmp.asp</A> <P>--Games people play<BR>Instead of competing alone against your computer, you can interact and engage with real, human opponents from around the world, and Windows Me gives you a ticket to all the action. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/fun/articles/onlinegames.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/fun/articles/onlinegames.asp</A> <P>--Set up a quick print icon<BR>Learn how you can give yourself a fast, drag-and-drop way to initiate a print job by creating a printer shortcut on your desktop. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/workingefficiently/tips/printershortcut.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/workingefficiently/tips/printershortcut.asp</A> <P>--Look for solutions to Windows Me problems here<BR>Our Support page provides links to solutions and troubleshooting, tips for setup issues with Windows Me, and more. You'll find the most common problems and information about how to deal with them here, updated weekly. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/support/default.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/support/default.asp</A> <P>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>OTHER NEWS<BR>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>As interesting as it is, Windows Me isn't the *only* news around. Here are more items of interest.<P><BR>--Learn Microsoft Outlook version 2002 INSIDE OUT<BR>A new book, "Microsoft Outlook Version 2002 Inside Out," shows you many timesaving tips and troubleshooting strategies, including how to backup your mailbox, customize Outlook, manage your contacts and folders, and much more. When ordering the book, enter the discount code: MSWindows. <A HREF="http://www1.fatbrain.com/asp/BookInfo/BookInfo.asp?theisbn=0201741474&mtype=O&urlset=t&oldurl=" TARGET=_blank>http://www1.fatbrain.com/asp/BookInfo/BookInfo.asp?theisbn=0201741474&mtype=O&urlset=t&oldurl=</A> <P>--Download Windows XP before its public release<BR>Microsoft continues to receive thousands of requests per week, so the Windows XP Preview program has been extended! If you live in Australia, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, or the U.K., you can evaluate the new operating system before it is made publicly available on October 25, 2001. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/preview/order-intl.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/preview/order-intl.asp</A> <P>--Share your pictures on the new MSN Photos site!<BR>Create online albums, photo cards, prints, and personalized photo gifts at the new MSN Photos site. Get photo tips, use photo editing tools, then, print your shots or get professional prints from Fujifilm. Also, check out the sweepstakes and the Grand Canyon vacation prize. <A HREF="http://photos.msn.com/" TARGET=_blank>http://photos.msn.com/</A> <P>--New featured clip art<BR>Download featured clips of computers, sports photos, and animations, and use them to improve your PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and Web sites. <A HREF="http://dgl.microsoft.com/" TARGET=_blank>http://dgl.microsoft.com/</A> <P>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>TIPS & TRICKS<BR>----------------------------------------------------------------------<P>--WUGNET Shareware Pick: Dweep<P>In every issue, WUGNET(R) and Microsoft feature a shareware pick demonstrating the highest standards available today in shareware for Windows Me and Windows 98.<P>Not just another game...Dweep is a refreshingly unique puzzle game with a twist. Creatively guide defenseless Dweep through a hostile environment using only everyday objects like mirrors, wrenches, and buckets of water to defeat lasers, bombs, and other hazards. Includes more than 150 original levels of stimulating, nonviolent fun. <A HREF="http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/spow.asp?ID=181" TARGET=_blank>http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/spow.asp?ID=181</A> <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 and Internet Explorer. <A HREF="http://support.microsoft.com/support/default.asp?PR=winnw&FR=1&SD=GN&LN=EN-US" TARGET=_blank>http://support.microsoft.com/support/default.asp?PR=winnw&FR=1&SD=GN&LN=EN-US</A> <P>Windows shopping? Check out the Windows Home Page for free downloads, tips, support, and more for all versions of Windows and Windows technologies. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windows" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windows</A> <P>Ready for Windows Me?<BR>Whether you're buying a new computer or just want to improve the one you already have, it's easy to get Windows Me. 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