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Troubleshooting Windows XP
Windows XP Home Edition System Requirements
 Microsoft Upgrade Advisor.
To determine whether or not your system can run XP you should download Upgadv.exe, double-click the file to install and run. Beware: this is a large file, close to 50 MB. This tool checks your system for potential application and driver compatibility issues. You can also access the Hardware Compatibility database to check for potential conflicts.
Get Started with Windows XP
How To Activate Windows XP
Windows XP Support Center
Windows XP Professional Support
Windows XP Frequently Asked Questions
Internet Explorer 6 Support Center
Windows XP Home Edition Home Page
Windows XP Professional Home Page
Microsoft Support Articles
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Troubleshooting Cable Modems (Q310089)
The Network Adapter That Uses Coaxial Cabling Is Wrongly Displayed as Media Disconnected (Q299694)
Windows XP built-in firewall Some users report difficulties getting Windows XP to work when first connected. It is possible that the built-in firewall might be causing problems when accessing the cable modem DHCP system. It is suggested that you should not enable the built-in firewall until after:
(a) you have a working cable connection, and
(b) you understand how to configure the built-in firewall.
You should only consider enabling the firewall if your XP PC is directly connected to the cable modem. You should disable the firewall if there is a NAT router and/or home LAN between the XP PC and the cable modem.
Troubleshooting Home Networking in Windows XP (Q308007)
Error Message: Invalid DHCP Lease (Q310524)
Resources for Troubleshooting Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP (Q308021)
Time-Out Error Message When You Attempt to Connect to the Web Through Internet Connection Sharing (Q311070)
HOW TO: Prevent the Network Setup Wizard From Creating a Bridge in Windows XP (Q283429)
HOW TO: Enable the Internet Connection Firewall Feature in Windows XP (Q283673)
Unable to Connect Using Direct Cable Connection (Q310152)
When you attempt to establish a connection between a Microsoft Windows 95-based and a Windows XP-based computer by using Direct Cable Connection, you may be unable to connect.
HOW TO: Connect and Disconnect a Network Drive in Windows XP (Q308582)
This step-by-step article describes how to connect and disconnect a network drive in Windows XP.
How to Manually Open Ports in Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP (Q308127)
This article contains the steps to manually open ports in Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) in Windows XP.
Programs Require Manual Port Configurations with Internet Connection Firewall (Q307554)
This article lists some programs that require you to manually open ports so that the programs can work correctly.
Internet Explorer Stops Responding When You Use the FILE:// Protocol to Download a File (Q307094)
Windows XP Detects SMC1211TX Network Adapter Incorrectly and Installs Driver for Realtek RTL8139 (Q304855)
HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP (Q308514)
Non-Administrator Permissions to Load and Unload Device Drivers (Q219435)
Description of Windows XP System Information (Msinfo32.exe) Tool (Q308549)
Security Patch for Windows XP
Windows XP Application Compatibility Update (December 17, 2001) (Q313484)
HOW TO: Publish Pictures to the Internet (Q291252)
How to Perform Clean-Boot Troubleshooting for Windows 2000 and Windows XP (Q281770)
Unable to Install Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP (Q304872)
HOW TO: Use Windows Messenger to Make Voice Calls to Another Computer in Windows XP (Q307888)
Network Problems After You Install Pretty Good Privacy 7.03 on Windows XP (Q286562)
Description of Windows XP System Information (Msinfo32.exe) Tool (Q308549)
Start Menu and Favorites Menu Are Not Listed in Alphabetical Order (Q177482)
OLEXP: Your Password Is Not Retained in Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Q264672)
Some Web Site Services Do Not Work After You Upgrade to Internet Explorer 6 (Q302708)
OLEXP: "Send To" and E-mail Links Do Not Work Using Outlook Express as Default (Q306098)
Image Toolbar Does Not Appear Over Image in Internet Explorer (Q303473)
Malformed "Dotless" IP Address Can Cause a Web Page to Be Handled in the Intranet Zone (Q306121)
OLEXP: Using Virus Protection Features in Outlook Express 6 (Q291387)
HOW TO: Configure Windows XP TCP/IP to Use DNS (Q305553)
Windows XP Internet Programs Cannot Connect to the Internet Through Broadband Connection (Q307164)
Error Message: Unable to Establish a Connection with the Activation Server. Please Check Your Network... (Q306153)
How to Troubleshoot Wireless Network Connections in Windows XP (Q313242)
Unable to Open a Link in New Window in Internet Explorer (Q281679)
Script Error When You Send Web Page by E-Mail (Q296339)
The Media Bar May Be Transparent When Internet Explorer Loads (Q298738)
Availability and Description of Internet Explorer 6 (Q293513)
How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 6 (Q293907)
Text May Be Unreadable in Internet Explorer if High Contrast Mode Is Enabled (Q303154)
How to Change the Internet Search Behavior of Your Browser in Windows XP (Q303210)
The Internet Search Results Are Not Displayed in the Search Bar (Q303309)
Your Changes to How Your Browser Conducts Its Search Behavior with the Internet May Not Take Effect (Q303226)
Netscape-Style Plug-ins Do Not Work After Upgrading Internet Explorer (Q303401)
"Send Page by E-mail" Option Sends HTML File as Attachment Without Embedded Content (Q304694)
How to Use the Image Toolbar and Automatic Image Resizing Feature in Internet Explorer 6 (Q306917)
"NTLDR Is Missing" Error Message When You Upgrade or Install Over Win 95 or Win 98
Outlook Express Mail Folders, Address Book and E-mail Messages Are Missing After Upgrade to XP
Error Message: Error = 3E6H. Setup Cannot Continue. Please Contact Microsoft Technical Support
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