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Installing Windows XP SP3? Read This First
(How To) Tips for a successful XP Service Pack 3 installation, plus some terrific physics simulations.
Minimize Your Vista-Related Hardware Hassles
(How To) Minimize Your Vista-Related Hardware Hassles
Vista: The Upgrade
(How To) Ready to make the switch to Windows Vista? We'll show you what kind of system you'll need, which edition you should choose, and how to install Microsoft's latest OS.
SP2, the Upgrade You Need: Part 3
(howto) SP2, the Upgrade You Need: Part 3
SP2, the Upgrade You Need: Part 1
(howto) SP2, the Upgrade You Need: Part 1
Hardware Tips: Is Your Old PC Ready for a Windows XP Upgrade?
(howto) Match your system's specs to XP's requirements before you upgrade; check your PC's internal temperature; get better sound from your notebook.

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