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Microsoft  
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Harddisk Partitioning IssuesInternet Explorer | Office | Media Player | Networking |
Outlook Express | Password Issues | Security | Support | Windows | XP | XP SP-2 | Works

MISC
Antivirus Information  MS Virus Protection Strategies
Command-line reference A-Z ~ Microsoft Windows XP
DirectX - Home User Downloads 
Errors 150314 - What Are Fatal Exception Errors
Harddisk Partitioning Issues
  
Operating System Partition Limits and Issues [From Western Digital WEB site, refers to following MSKB articles]
   246818 - Windows 95 Does Not Support Hard Disks Larger Than 32 GB
   263044 - Fdisk Does Not Recognize Full Size of Hard Disks Larger than 64 GB
Insider for home and personal computing 
Internet Connection Sharing FAQ 
ISP Logon Troubleshooting
Java Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Support
Java Sun Software Download

Keyboard Shortcut Search Keyboard Assistance for most MS products
Windows Messenger  Windows Messenger Support
Monitor (VIDEO) refresh settings explained (PCWorld Article, June 2003 issue)
Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online - MCPmag.com
Microsoft VM - current build (Q163637)  "jview.exe" to determine current version
Microsoft Download Center  
MSN Gaming Zone 
MVPS.ORG home page! 
Passport ~ Microsoft .NET Passport sign in online.  |  Profile Center (Change Passport Account Info here)
Photo Story 3 for Windows make show-n-tell cool again
Product Activation
Product Activation - Windows (WPA)
Service Packs
Tweak UI 1.33  Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, NT
Typography - Fonts and products
US Robotics 56K WinModem - Q193962 - Problems Connecting at High Speeds with  
UPnP Patch - Bulletin (MS01-059)

Internet Explorer Product Downloads  Including Critical Updates and MSIE/OE 5.5SP-2 or 6.0
    
broomeman.com - How to Download Internet Explorer 6 SP1
     Internet Explorer, Support, questions, FAQs 
     Internet Explorer Highlights Page  
     Determining Which Version Of Internet Explorer You Are Using   
     Internet Explorer -Troubleshooting Browsing Error Messages in Microsoft Internet Explorer 
    
Troubleshooting Browsing problem - 163391
     Web Accessories for IE
    
EXPLORER, What the various incarnations of Explorer are?
    
MSIE Information About the Unsafe File List in Internet Explorer 6 - 2913696
     Cannot Change Your Home Page, Home Page Hijacked - 320159

Microsoft Office Home Page 
     Microsoft Office Product Updates
    
Microsoft Office Online Order Office Service Packs on CD-ROM
     Access, Start Using
     MAIL MERGE
  
     Word mail merge A walk through the process
     
  Word 2000 Mail Merge Help File Available for Download (Q282307) 
        811380 - HOW TO Use the Outlook Express Address Book in a Mail Merge in Word 2002
       
Microsoft Office Assistance Mail merge 101 Send letters with ease
     Microsoft Office Download Center
         
Download details PowerPoint Viewer 2003
          Download details Word Viewer 2003
          Download details Excel Viewer 2003
    
Microsoft Office - Backup Outlook Email Messages
     Microsoft Office How-Tos
     Microsoft Office Tools on the Web
     Microsoft Office Resource Kit
     Q328613 - OFFXP Cannot Edit Inserted Objects After You Install Office XP Service Pack 2 
    
Office XP SP1 Speller Update April 25, 2002
    
OfficeXP - Outlook 2002 Attachment Options Add in by Slovak Technical Services
     OFFXP What Is the Osa.exe and What Does It Do
    
OFF97 How to Disable the Find Fast Indexer
     OFF2000 How to Turn Off the Find Fast Indexer
     Office 2003 Editions, What's in various packages
     Office Template Gallery Home
     Printing - Troubleshoot Office printing problems Windows XP - 870622P
     Publisher - definitions of color terminology for Publisher
     Word 2000 Top 10 Support Issues 
     Word MVP FAQ Site
    
Microsoft Office Assistance Locate missing .msi files

MS Support        Search the Knowledge Base     Microsoft Support Knowledge Base 
    
Windows 98 and Windows Me Error Message Resource Center - Q315854 
     Submit a Support Request for Help
    
DLL Help Database
    
Support Services Directory
     Welcome to Microsoft Product Support Services 
     Windows and Internet Explorer Support News Watch 
     http://corporate.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ 
    
Microsoft Knowledge Base, Tips About How to Query
     FAQs by Product  
    
Service Packs
     Technet How-To
     MS Update, How to enable and disable Microsoft Update

     Microsoft TechNet Home
     Windows XP Support Secrets
     Microsoft Product Phone Support Options
     Microsoft Product Submit online Request for Help

MEDIA PLAYER
 
  Media Technologies Home Page
   Media Technologies Downloads 
   Windows Media Player Support Center
  
Media Player Mini-FAQ This is not on MS site, but may be helpful
  
wmplugins.com - plug-ins, skins, and visualizations

NETWORKING
   Home and Small Office Networking with Windows XP
   Windows ME - Home Networking 
  
Windows XP Networking - KB Articles About Setting Up Your Network
  
Home and Small Office Networking

OUTLOOK EXPRESS
   Outlook Express Support Center
   OLEXP Configuring Outlook Express to Open E-mail Links in New Window 
   OLEXP Mail Objects Missing After Upgrade to Windows XP
  
OLEXP Your Password Is Not Retained in Windows 2000 or XP Q264672
  
OLEXP Outlook Express Does Not Save Mail Server Logon Password Q216382
  
OLEXP Support & Issues at ww.mvps.org/inetexplorer/outlook_express.htm
   OLEXP Command-Line Switches for Windows Address Book (Wab.exe) - 217125
  
OLEXP Cannot Open E-Mail Attachments in Outlook Express After You Install SP1 - 329570
   OLEXP Address Book in a Mail Merge in Word 2002 - 811380
   OLEXP Virus Protection Features - 291387
   OLEXP Outlook Express Error Codes - 208814
   OLEXP export a Hotmail address book to a Microsoft Outlook Express address book
   MSOE DBX File Corruption 
  
How to back up and recover Outlook Express data

Password Issues
   Password Save Check Box Is Unavailable - Q137361 
   Dial-Up Networking Password Is Not Saved - Q148925 
   How to Change Passwords in Windows Me-98-95 - Q257485 
  
Save Password Check Box Is Unavailable - Q137361
  
How to Prevent a Logon Prompt at Startup- Q152104
   No Windows or Network Logon Dialog Box at Startup - Q141858
  
OLEXP Your Password Is Not Retained in Windows 2000 or XP Q264672
  
OLEXP Outlook Express Does Not Save Mail Server Logon Password Q216382
  
Printing Solution Center - Microsoft
   XP Password Recovery

SECURITY
     Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) Home  Download XP AntiSpyware
     Microsoft Windows Security Center Antivirus Partners

     Microsoft Protect Your PC Web site
    
Microsoft Security and Privacy
    
MIcrosoft Security at Home Viruses & Worms
     Remedies for Virus Relief
     Protect Your PC
     MSN chat Security Bulletin

Windows Home Page (All Versions)    Links to home pages of all Windows Versions
Power Management, Standby and Hibernate 
Windows Installer - 2351 and 2355 Internal Errors When Installing Software from CD
Windows Downloads
Windows Update -  Err Msg Cannot Display Page - Q243787 
Windows Update-Problems When Viewing or Downloading From Windows Update- Q193385
Windows Update Troubleshooter
Windows 95-98-Me - How to Determine the Version of in Use - 158238
98 & ME - Description of the Windows Registry Checker Tool (Scanreg.exe)

Windows XP Home Page  
Windows XP Briefcase, Using
Windows XP Baseline Security Analyzer
Windows XP Bugs and Fixes A Big Microsoft Mess - From PCWorld Magazine Aug. 2003
Windows XP CD-DVD's, Issues with Reading - 321641
Windows XP Comparison Guide
Windows XP_Driver Information-Finding
Windows XP Expert Zone  |  Windows Expert Zone, XP Tips
Windows XP Fast Boot-Fast Resume for XP | XP - Improve XP boot time with MS BootVis.exe Tool
Windows XP Faxing  -  Faxing in Windows XP
Windows XP Firewall
Windows XP Firewall, How to activate
Windows XP Home How-to Articles
Windows XP, How to Use
Windows XP Microsoft TechNet Windows XP How-to Resources
Windows XP Newsgroups
Windows XP How to restore to a Previous State | Also see KB article 306084 - HOW TO Restore Windows XP
Windows XP How to turn off or turn on System Restore
Windows XP installing more than one operating system on your computer
Windows XP 282866 - User Account - HOW TO Automatically Log On a User Account in Windows XP
Windows XP Messenger - Use to Make Voice Calls to Another Computer in Windows XP    
Windows XP Messenger Service Disabling [Messenger Service in Windows XP is not related to instant messaging programs such as Windows Messenger]
Windows XP Multibooting
Windows XP Networking - KB Articles About Setting Up Your Network
Windows XP PowerToys
Windows XP OLEXP Your Outlook Express Password Is Not Retained Q264672 ALSO Q216382
Windows XP Problems During Installation When You Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows ME - 310064
Windows XP Professional - Get Ready to Set Up
Windows XP Professional Upgrade Center
Windows XP Recovery Console - HOW TO Enable Administrator to Log On Automatically - 312149
Windows XP Registry Guide
Windows XP Reinstallation or Upgrade, How to do - 315341
Windows XP Reinstalling, Repairing, or Upgrading - You May Lose Data or Program Settings - 312369 
Windows XP Repair or re-Installation - by Doug Knox
Windows XP Setup Boot Disks (Q310994)
Windows XP-Start Using Last Known Good Configuration
Windows XP Support Center 
Windows XP System Restore
Windows XP User Profile Is Damaged - 326688
Windows XP USB Troubleshooting - 10575
Windows XP Technical Article Index
Windows XP Upgrade Center

XP SP-2 Stuff   XP-SP2 Help & Support
 
Windows XP Service Pack 2
  Block Pop-up Windows with Internet Explorer
  Manage Your Computer's Security Settings in One Place with Security Center in Windows XP Service Pack 2
  Programs that are known to experience a loss of functionality when they run on a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer
  PCWorld.com - Internet Tips Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage
  Getting and Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
  Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
  Windows XP FAQs
  XP-SP2 Stop c0000135 winsrv was not found error after SP2 Install
  XP-SP2 - Programs known to loose functionality on XP-SP2

WORKS
Works 2000 - Q293760 - Individual Programs Don't Start Although They Worked Before 
Microsoft Works Homepage
Q293760 - Works 2000 Individual Programs Don't Start Although They Worked Before 
File formats that are supported in Works


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