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WiFi Dropout?

If you are having problems with your Wireless Network Connection dropping out frequently, then here is an article from LockerGnome that you should read.

Having ShutDown Problems?

Here is a good article on trouble shooting problems with Windows XP Shutdown. Here is more than you ever wanted to know!

How to install NTBACKUP on XP Home

You have Windows XP Home and you want to use Windows Backup to backup your data, but you can't find it in the start menu. Here is an article from WindowsITPro that tells you how to install this utility.

What is the Difference between XP Home and Pro?

Here is an article from WorldStart that makes it a little easier to understand.

Windows XP Expert Zone

This is the Microsoft Information site for Windows XP Home and Pro versions.

Paul Thurrott's Windows XP Tips 'n' Tricks

This is the best site I have found for Windows XP Tips and Tricks.  Paul’s Supersite has a wealth of other information on Windows, just click on the Home button.

Annoyances dot Org

Annoyances.org is one of the most complete collections of information assembled for and by actual users of Microsoft Windows.

Windows XP for Dummies

By selling more than 10 million copies of his Windows For Dummies series, Andy Rathbone is one of today's best-selling computer book writers. You'll find plenty of information here about Andy and his books.

Windows XP Install Guide

Here is a good article from LockerGnome that explains how to install windows XP and set it up for maximum performance. This guide can be used to make an older machine perform much better than if you just used the default settings when you installed Windows XP.

Windows XP Repair Install

A Repair Install will replace the system files with the files on the XP CD used for the Repair Install. It will leave your applications and settings intact, but Windows updates will need to be reapplied.

Windows XP System File Checker

Be sure to read this WorldStart article about the Windows XP System File Checker. It may save your system some day!

Automatically Log On to Windows XP

Here is another article from WorldStart that tells you how to get rid of the welcome screen in Windows XP without having to install any additional software.

Doug Knox’s Windows Site

Here is another good site full of a wealth of Tips, Fixes and Utilities for Windows XP.

Windows XP Tips and Tricks

This site has some good information, but it does have ads.

Windows XP Services Tweaking Guide

Windows XP, just like 2000 & NT before it runs many background Services for a wide variety of tasks, e.g. Plug & Play support, Print Spooler & even Task Manager. Using these Services it is possible to configure your machine for improved performance & even security by modifying their respective Startup types, & in some cases disabling them altogether. This guide will taking you through a multitude of difference Services, although with backup & recovery procedures.

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