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Reinstall XP Without Losing All Your Stuff
[2010-09-03] I was recently given the task of reinstalling XP on my coworker's machine. He had contracted a nasty virus and despite my best efforts, I could not oust it. So I decided that reinstalling would be the best course of action. Of course, the first question asked was "what about all my stuff?"
IE 9 Beta To Exclude XP Users
[2010-08-19] Next month, the beta version of Internet Explorer 9 will be released to the public, giving many people a chance to see what Microsoft is offering in its race to stay ahead of Firefox and Chrome. Only Windows XP users won't be allowed much of a glimpse, as it turns out XP won't be supported.
Give The Icons on Your Desktop a Retro Theme
[2010-08-05] If you have been using Windows since its early days of Windows 3.1 and you are used to the icon set that it provided, there is a way to have Windows XP mimic the icons that Windows 3.1 was themed with.
Microsoft Extends Support For Windows XP Until 2020
[2010-07-22] Microsoft announced yesterday that a public beta of the forthcoming service pack for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is available for download.
Windows XP SP2 Deadline Looms
[2010-07-01] More than three-quarters (77%) of organizations could face security risks due to Microsoft ending support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), according to a new report from technology provider Softchoice.
Gartner: Drop Windows XP By 2012
[2010-06-18] Most organizations should be planning and testing Windows 7 this year, and should try to drop Windows XP by the end of 2012, according to Gartner.
Parallels Offers XP Users Upgrade To Windows 7
[2010-06-02] Virtualization software firm Parallels has launched "Parallels Desktop Upgrade to Windows 7."
Support For Windows XP SP2 To End
[2010-05-21] Windows XP users who for some reason haven't upgraded to Service Pack 3 should probably think hard about finally taking the leap. Microsoft has announced that it will stop supporting Windows XP SP2 (along with Windows 2000) after July 13th of this year.
TuneUp Adds Library Support For Windows Media Player
[2010-05-07] TuneUp, a really useful app that cleans up digital music libraries "automagically" today added support for Windows Media Player (WMP). New features also connect the users' music with Facebook and Twitter.
How To Save Your PC From Memory Loss
[2010-04-15] This has been bothering me for quite some time, and noone else has been able to give me a good answer: How do you retrieve RAM lost to memory leaks? I have one gig of RAM my computer, but I can only use 550MB of it... I just recently got into programming, and I am sure that memory leaks are the cause of this RAM loss. Is there a program I can use, is my RAM now useless, or did I miss something?
Windows XP Mode Now More Accessible To PCs
[2010-04-01] Microsoft recently announced an update to Windows XP Mode aimed at making it more accessible to PCs in small and midsize businesses who want to move to Windows 7 Professional but have applications that still require Windows XP.
How To Remove Your Recycle Bin From Your Desktop
[2010-03-04] I have been getting really frustrated that I can't hide or remove my recycle bin from my desktop. I have never really found it very useful to have to begin with, so how do I remove it?
Using Windows XP Movie Maker For Simple Videos
[2010-02-19] Looking to put together a touching video for a friend's wedding, or a simple montage of your family? If you own Windows XP, then you more than likely have the tools needed to put one together yourself. Simply go into the Start menu, and glide over 'All Programs' and you should find a program called Windows Movie Maker. It won't be in a folder, unless you've put it there prior.
How To Find Your Free Space On Windows XP
[2010-02-04] How do I find the amount of free disk space left on my Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 machine?
How To Landscape Print In Microsoft Word
[2010-01-21] How can I print a document "sideways" in Microsoft Word (or print a Web page in Internet Explorer sideways, for that matter), so that the words run lengthwise down the length of the paper, rather than running from side to side parallel with the shorter sides of the paper?
How To Select File Groups In Windows XP
[2010-01-07] I know how to move files around on my computer and copy them to/from a disk by dragging and dropping, but it's a pain that I always have to open two windows and line them up side by side to drag and drop from one location to another. Plus, sometimes I'd like to select a group of files to copy or move, but they aren't arranged in order so I can't select a group of them by dragging a dotted-line rectangle around them. What's an easier way to do all of this?
How To Find Your Windows Product Key
[2009-12-17] I lost my product key for Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. I need the product key to re-install Windows. How do I find it?
Setting Your Internet Explorer Home Page In XP
[2009-12-03] I want to set Internet Explorer so that when I start it up, it always goes to a webpage other than the default startup page. How can I change the "startup page" or "home page" in Internet Explorer?
How To Password Protect Your Windows XP Computer
[2009-11-19] Many people have their computer unprotected by a password, so that when you turn on the computer, Windows loads up automatically without the user having to type any password to gain access to the computer. If you decide you want to put a password on the computer after all, here's how to do it.
How To Open Your Windows XP Command Prompt Window
[2009-11-05] I read some set of instructions for Windows saying that I need to go to the "Control Panel" and change some settings. On a computer running Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, how do I open the Control Panel?
How To Select File Groups In XP
[2009-10-22] I know how to move files around on my computer and copy them to/from a disk by dragging and dropping, but it's a pain that I always have to open two windows and line them up side by side to drag and drop from one location to another. Plus, sometimes I'd like to select a group of files to copy or move, but they aren't arranged in order so I can't select a group of them by dragging a dotted-line rectangle around them. What's an easier way to do all of this?
Using Windows XP Mode In Windows 7
[2009-10-01] Microsoft has added some new features to its Windows Virtual PC to make it easy to use and help run older Windows XP applications in Windows 7.
Laplink To Make Switch From XP To Windows 7 Easier
[2009-08-28] Laplink Software has released more details on its forthcoming version of PCmover updated for Windows 7.
Windows 7 Upgrade Chart Spells Bad News For XP Users
[2009-08-07] Windows 7 is almost here, and if you're planning to upgrade, Microsoft's provided a tiny bit of additional info relating to what'll be necessary. An official Windows 7 upgrade chart has been released.
Will Windows XP Users Adopt Windows 7?
[2009-07-24] Are you confused by reports that 60 percent of companies plan to skip Windows 7, while at the same time reading that Windows 7 is selling well in the US, UK and Japan and a recent IDC estimate of Windows 7 forecasted sales? Join the club.
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