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Windows Media "Corona" Preview
First
revealed at Streaming Media East 2001 in
December, the next generation of Windows
Media technologies--code-named
"Corona"--will take advantage of broadband
connection speeds to offer theater-quality
experiences at home. Find out more in this
preview of the Corona
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The Road to Windows "Longhorn"
Wondering
what will and won't be included in
the next
Windows version, code-named Longhorn?
Well, so am I, but here's a heads-up about
what we know is true, along with some
debunking of all those fake screenshots out
there on the Internet. |
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A Look at "Freestyle" and "Mira"
At the
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January
2002, Microsoft showed off two technologies,
"Freestyle" and
"Mira," that will take Windows into
uncharted territories. Find out what these
exciting technologies mean to you in this
exclusive technology showcase. |
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Windows XP Tips
Updated!
Courtesy of Microsoft Corporation
These
Windows XP tips and tricks comes directly
from the software designers, allowing people
to do things they didn't know were possible
or making everyday tasks that much more
simple and quick. Here they are,
Microsoft's
Windows XP tips! |
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Office XP Tips
Updated!
Courtesy of Microsoft Corporation
These
Office XP tips and tricks comes directly
from the software designers, allowing people
to do things they didn't know were possible
or making everyday tasks that much more
simple and quick. Here they are,
Microsoft's
Office XP tips! |
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Windows XP:
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
I've been
overwhelmingly positive about Windows XP,
but how has the new OS faired in the real
world? After reviewing feedback from
thousands of users, I have the answers in
Windows
XP: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly! |
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Windows XP
Launch Event!
Windows XP
was launched in New York City on October
25, and we've got a look at the events
surrounding the launch and Bill Gates'
keynote address, featuring exclusive
up-close photos. It's only available here,
on the SuperSite! |
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Windows XP
Installation Super Guide
Clean install, Automated install,
Upgrade, Dual-boot: It's all here!
With hundreds of millions of Windows 9x, Me,
NT 4.0, and 2000 users looking to make the
switch to Windows XP, it's time to explain
the various the ways in which you can move
to this exciting new OS. This series of
technology showcases will examine the
various ways you can install Windows XP and
explain how it's done, step-by-step.
Windows XP Installation and Upgrade - an
Overview
Pre-install: Using the Upgrade
Advisor
Pre-install: Using the File and Settings
Transfer Wizard
Upgrading to Windows XP from Windows 9x/Me
Upgrading to Windows XP from Windows NT
4.0/2000
Windows XP Clean Install (Interactive Setup)
Dual-booting with Windows XP
Windows XP Automated Install
Uninstalling Windows XP
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Windows XP Tips and
Tricks!
My first-ever list of
Windows XP tips
and tricks is updated for the final
release. Find out how to tweak your system
the way you want it, and break the
chains of Microsoft's sometimes bizarre
default configuration. |
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Windows XP Goes Gold -
Photo Gallery
See photos of the Microsoft event where
company executives Bill Gates and Jim
Allchin released Windows XP to manufacturing
and handed off the gold code to the top six
PC makers. It's here in this look at the
Windows XP RTM
event! |
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Jim Allchin Talks Windows
XP
In an exclusive interview with Paul
Thurrott, Microsoft Group Vice President of
the Platforms Group
Jim Allchin
discusses Windows XP, the changes it has
made in his life, and the changes he hopes
it makes in the lives of Microsoft's
customers. |
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What to Expect from Windows XP
A lot of people will begin evaluating Windows XP with the product's Release Candidate 1 (RC1) milestone. So, in this showcase, I examine the reasons XP was created, the milestones we have left before its final release, the available upgrade paths and system requirements, Windows Product Activation, and Applications Compatibility. Find out what to expect from Windows XP RC1! |
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Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition
One of the biggest questions surrounding the release of Windows XP concerns differences between the Home and Professional Editions. You'll see other write-ups like this on the Net, but none will be as exhaustive as my comparison of Windows XP Home and Professional Editions!
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Windows XP Software and Hardware Compatibility
One of the major criticisms of Windows 2000 is that it doesn't provide the level of hardware and software compatibility in the Windows 9x. But with Windows XP, this limitation is magically erased with a set of technologies that will make XP the most compatible OS ever. Find out more in this look at Windows XP compatibility!
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Deploying Windows XP
Whether you're a home user upgrading to Windows XP, or a system administrator needing to rollout hundreds of workstations, Windows XP makes system deployment easier than ever. Find out more in this look at Windows XP deployment!
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Windows XP Home Features
As a product geared primarily toward individuals, Windows XP is designed for home and power users alike. In this showcase, I take a look at end-user experiences on the Internet and with digital media devices such as digital cameras and scanners. It's all here in Windows XP at Home!
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Windows XP Networking: Wireless and Home Networking
Integrated networking has been a feature of desktop Windows since the release of Windows 95, and subsequent versions of the OS have made this simpler and more convenient. But in Windows XP, wireless and home networking is easier than ever. Discover the Windows XP networking features!
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Windows XP User Interface Evolution
From its genesis as "Neptune," through the "Whistler" beta, to the feature-complete and UI-frozen RC1 version of Windows XP that was recently released, the user interface of Windows has undergone some dramatic changes. In this showcase, I examine the Windows XP UI Evolution, as seen through the changes to the Control Panel, the Desktop, Help and Support, Logon/Welcome Screen, My Computer, and Setup.
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Windows XP 64-bit Edition & Windows Advanced Server LE Revealed
In May 2001, I attended a technical preview of Microsoft's 64-bit Windows products, where the company revealed its product and marketing plans for the Intel Itanium processor. Find out why the future is now in this look at Windows XP 64-bit Edition and Windows Advanced Server Limited Edition (LE)!
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Top 10 FrontPage 2002 Tips!
Courtesy of Microsoft Corporation
Our first Office XP showcase comes courtesy of Microsoft: A look at the Top ten tips for FrontPage 2002!
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Windows Media Player 8 Gallery
The new Windows Media Player 8 (WMP8) will debut after the release of Windows XP Beta 2, and this release will only be included with Windows XP; you won't be able to download it separately. Here is a WMP8 screenshot gallery, courtesy of Microsoft.
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Microsoft .NET in plain English
It's big, new and confusing, but I've
got the inside poop on Microsoft's amazing
Dot Net strategy. Find out about a future of
subscription services that will replace
today's shrink-wrapped software in this look
at
Microsoft .NET.
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