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>Networking and connectivity technologies supported by Windows Me include standard Ethernet types like RJ-45 twisted pair wires and 10Base2 coaxial cable.<P>--Browse an online entertainment warehouse<BR>It's just what you've been looking for! The Windows Media Player Media Guide is jam-packed with links to music downloads, music videos, movie trailers, and more. With Windows Me, it's always just a click away. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/audio/articles/mediaguide.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/audio/articles/mediaguide.asp</A> <P>--12 ways to have more fun with Windows Me<BR>Windows Me is a great way to work and play with your computer at home. Check out a cool dozen ways to make the experience even better. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/using/fun/tips/default.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/using/fun/tips/default.asp</A> <P>--Make your computer work better with the Maintenance Wizard<BR>When it comes to your hard disk, you're the boss. Now you can act like it, by using the Maintenance Wizard in Windows Me to schedule standard routine maintenance. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/computerhealth/articles/maintwiz.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/computerhealth/articles/maintwiz.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>--Internet Explorer 6 is here!<BR>The latest version of the award-winning browser is now ready for download. Why should you upgrade your browser? Internet Explorer 6 provides a private, reliable, and flexible browsing experience and includes many new and enhanced features that can simplify the daily tasks that you perform on the Web. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/</A> <P>--Office XP: Watch and learn <BR>Bored with convoluted explanations? The visually oriented "Teach Yourself Visually Office XP" offers a stimulating new way of learning Office XP tasks with easy-to-follow screenshots that show you how to use Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and more. To save money, don't forget to enter "MSWindows" as your discount code when you order the book! <A HREF="http://www1.fatbrain.com/store.cl?p=mswindows&s=52084&partner=mswindows" TARGET=_blank>http://www1.fatbrain.com/store.cl?p=mswindows&s=52084&partner=mswindows</A> <P>--Make Encarta your first reference choice<BR>Just in time for back to school, Encarta Reference Library 2002 is full of the tools you've always relied upon plus new features that will amaze you! A comprehensive encyclopedia, the most detailed interactive atlas available, 3D Virtual Tours, Live Media, Microsoft FactFinder, Researcher, and more make Encarta the ideal reference tool for the entire family! <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/catalog/display.asp?subid=22&site=10986&x=39&y=18" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/catalog/display.asp?subid=22&site=10986&x=39&y=18</A> <P>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>TIPS & TRICKS<BR>----------------------------------------------------------------------<P>--WUGNET Shareware Pick: NotePager Pro<BR>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>Stay on top of things as the world goes wireless. With NotePager Pro, you can send SMS or text messages to mobile phones, pagers, and PIMs. NotePager Pro supports pre-programmed messages, scheduled paging, on-call paging, and group paging in a robust yet easy-to-use desktop application. <A HREF="http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/spow.asp?ID=211" TARGET=_blank>http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/spow.asp?ID=211</A> <P>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES<BR>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>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>All the "How to" information you need right from the source. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/canada/technet/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/canada/technet/</A> <P>Subscribe to the TechNet Flash...your source for technical information about Microsoft products: <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/canada/newslettersdk/newslettercontent.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/canada/newslettersdk/newslettercontent.asp</A> <P>Windows shopping? 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