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Windows XP Professional How-to Articles

Learn how Windows XP can help you work smarter. If you manage Windows XP in a corporate environment, or if you need advanced how-to information, check out our Windows XP Professional How-to Articles for IT Pros page.

Get ready to set up Windows XP Get Ready to Set Up Windows XP Professional
Install Windows XP Professional with an upgrade Install: Quick Upgrade
Install Windows XP Professional with a new installation Install: New Installation
Join a network when installing Windows XP Professional Install: Join a Network
Questions and answers about installing Windows XP Professional Install: Q&A
Configure Windows XP Professional Configure: Logging On
Create your accounts Configure: Create Your Accounts
Connect to the network Configure: Connect to the Network
Questions and answers about configuring Windows XP Professional Configure: Q&A
Back up and recover your information Back Up and Recover Your Information
Troubleshoot Windows XP Professional installation Troubleshoot Windows XP Installation
Make Windows XP Professional accessible Make Windows XP Professional Accessible
Get Windows XP Professional support Get Windows XP Professional Support
Multibooting with Windows XP: Introduction Multibooting with Windows XP: Introduction
Multibooting with Windows XP: Introduction Multibooting: Windows XP and Windows 2000 Professional
Multibooting with Windows XP: Introduction Multibooting: Windows XP and Windows NT Workstation
Multibooting with Windows XP: Introduction Multibooting: Windows XP and Windows Me or Windows 9x

Get started customizing your computer Get Started Customizing Your Computer
Change your desktop background Change Your Desktop Background
Add a colorful screen saver Add a Colorful Screen Saver
Work with themes Work with Themes
Change the screen size Change the Screen Size
Work with sound effects Work with Sound Effects
Customize your mouse and pointer Customize Your Mouse and Pointer
Customize the Start Menu Customize the Start Menu
Accessibility: 80 How-to Articles Accessibility: 80 How-to Articles
Expand Your Workspace with Multiple Monitors and Dualview Expand Your Workspace with Multiple Monitors and Dualview

Automatic Configuration for Multiple Networks Automatic Configuration for Multiple Networks
Use the Internet Connection Firewall to secure your small network Use the Internet Connection Firewall to Secure Your Small Network
Set up and use Internet Connection Sharing Set up and Use Internet Connection Sharing
Use Infrared Data Transfer to connect computers and devices Use Infrared Data Transfer to Connect Computers and Devices

Find out about using Windows Messenger Windows Messenger: Get Started with Real-Time Communication
Find out about using Windows Messenger to communicate with instant messaging Windows Messenger: Instant Messaging
Find out about using Windows Messenger for voice communication Windows Messenger: Voice Communications
Find out about using Windows Messenger to communicate with video Windows Messenger: Video Communications
Find out about using Windows Messenger to send files or photos Windows Messenger: Send a File or Photo
Find out about controling your online status when using Windows Messenger Windows Messenger: Control Your Online Status
Find out about sharing applications and the whiteboard with Windows Messenger Windows Messenger: Applications and Whiteboard Sharing

Create a home or small office network Create a Home or Small Office Network
Understand network technologies Understand Small Network Technologies
Sample Setups Sample Setups
Put your small network together Put It All Together
Protect your small network Protect Your Small Network

Get started enjoying music on your computer Movies: Get Started with Windows Movie Maker
Copy tracks from a CD Movies: Transfer Video to Your Computer
Download music from the Internet Movies: Edit Movies

Get started enjoying music on your computer Music: Get Started Enjoying Music on Your PC
Copy tracks from a CD Music: Copy Tracks from a CD
Download music from the Internet Music: Download Music from the Internet
Create playlists Music: Create Playlists
Create your own CDs Music: Create Your Own CDs
Transfer music from your computer to a portable device Music: Using Portable Devices
Tune in the globe Music: Tune In the Globe
Give your player a new face Music: Give Your Player a New Face

Get started working with photos Photos: Get Started Working with Photos
E-mail photos Photos: E-mail Photos
Print your photos Photos: Printing Your Photos
Order prints online Photos: Order Prints Online
Publish photos on the Web Photos: Publish Photos on the Web
Brighten up your desktop with photos Photos: Brighten Up Your Desktop with Photos
Organize your photos Photos: Organize Your Photos
Store your photos on CD Photos: Store Your Photos on CD

Use Windows Update to Keep Your Computer Current Use Windows Update to Keep Your Computer Current
Use access control to restrict who can use files Use Access Control to Restrict Who Can Use Files
Use Backup to protect data Use Backup to Protect Data
Copy Files and Folders to a CD Copy Files and Folders to a CD
Encrypt Your Data to keep it safe Encrypt Your Data to Keep It Safe
Use Hibernate and Standby to conserve batteries Use Hibernate and Standby to Conserve Batteries
Use security and privacy features in Internet Explorer 6 Use Security and Privacy Features in Internet Explorer 6

Use System Restore to undo changes if problems occur Use System Restore to Undo Changes if Problems Occur
Using Program Compatibility Mode Using Program Compatibility Mode
Find out about using Remote Assistance Remote Assistance: Get Started and Let Someone Fix Your Problem
Start a Remote Assistance session with Windows Messenger Remote Assistance: Start a Session with Windows Messenger
Start a Remote Assistance session with e-mail Remote Assistance: Start a Session with E-mail
Start a Remote Assistance session by sending a file Remote Assistance: Start a Session by Sending a File

Get started using your computer remotely with Remote Desktop Remote Desktop: Get Started Using Your Computer Remotely
Enable your computer as the host for remote access Remote Desktop: Enable Your Computer as the Host
Install client software for remote access Remote Desktop: Install the Client Software
Start a Remote Desktop session Remote Desktop: Start a Session
Use offline files when you're off the network Use Offline Files When You're off the Network
Make Web pages available for offline viewing Make Web Pages Available for Offline Viewing
Use virtual private networks for secure Internet data transfer Use Virtual Private Networks for Secure Internet Data Transfer