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New users to Windows XP start here. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers)
Threads: 31,802 Posts: 116,600

This is a collection of threads from all the other forums related specifically to the Service Pack 2 patch / upgrade of Windows XP.
Threads: 8,335 Posts: 40,909

Covering the basics of Windows XP. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
Threads: 55,669 Posts: 225,263

Hardware related discussions for Windows XP users. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware)
Threads: 63,491 Posts: 209,916

Security and administration aspects of Windows XP. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
Threads: 55,341 Posts: 141,892

Discussions on maintaing peak performance for you Windows XP pc. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain)
Threads: 63,216 Posts: 156,104

The discussion on the popular Microsoft Messenger which comes with Windows XP. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger)
Threads: 19,303 Posts: 47,790

The main help and support forum for Windows XP users. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
Threads: 163,087 Posts: 516,583

The general Windows XP discussion forum, for topics not covered elsewhere. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Threads: 194,800 Posts: 970,321

A discussion on customizing you Windows XP set-up. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize)
Threads: 28,053 Posts: 96,253

Networking and internet access with Windows XP. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
Threads: 44,435 Posts: 119,170

Discussions covering video, graphics cards, video drivers and general video issues with Windows XP. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.video)
Threads: 16,619 Posts: 38,743

Discussions on making the most of printing and faxing with Windows XP. (microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax)
Threads: 23,605 Posts: 59,078

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