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With Windows XP on your mobile PC:
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Access wireless networks anywhere
Work remotely with Windows XP Professional
10 reasons to take your laptop on vacation
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Shareware pick: Video Edit Magic
Windows Live Toolbar
Windows Internet Explorer 7
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Defender
Windows Vista Gadget Gallery
Other Windows downloads
With your mobile phone and Windows Mobile:
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Go to work without having to "go" to work
Get directions and restaurant and traffic info on your phone
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Get more from Windows Vista
Already have Windows Vista but want to upgrade to a more advanced edition? Learn about the Windows Anytime Upgrade.
Halo 2 for Windows Vista now available
The legendary game adventure continues, now enhanced for Windows Vista.
Help protect your PCs with Windows SteadyState
Windows SteadyState helps shared PCs run smoothly in schools, Internet cafés, libraries, and other locations--and it's free.
Get free antivirus, online ID theft, and antispyware protection
For an all-in-one PC security and performance service, try Windows Live OneCare for free for 90 days.
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Check out this advanced, rechargeable mouse and keyboard
Free download: Windows Live Toolbar
Windows Vista Gadget Gallery
Featured tip
for Windows Vista
Create an XPS document
XPS documents are a new archiving format perfect for preserving content and securely sharing information, no matter which program you're using. To create an XPS document:
Featured tip
for Windows XP
Prevent Internet Explorer from saving passwords
There may be times when it's necessary to clear your passwords in Internet Explorer 7. Here's how:
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Open any document in virtually any application and click Print.
In the Printer Selection menu, choose Microsoft XPS Document Writer and save the file.
Double-click the file to open it in the XPS Viewer, which Windows Internet Explorer 7 hosts.
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In Internet Explorer, open the Tools menu and click Internet Options.
Click the Content tab in the dialog box, then click the Settings button and deselect the "User names and passwords on forms" checkbox.
Click OK, and then click OK again.
Technical troubleshooter
Problem: You receive an error message when you try to run the Wireless Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Solution: Learn the reasons why you are getting an error message, and follow these steps to resolve the issue.
The XPS document is a pixel-perfect rendition of the original source material.
Visit our Help and How-to website to learn more about using Windows Vista.
More tips for Windows Vista
Master digital music
Want to learn how to rip, burn, sync, share, play, and organize all your digital music? Then check out our Music and Sounds section for Windows Vista.
Kids always online? Time Limits in Windows Vista can help
Windows Vista Parental Controls can help you ensure that your kids aren't surfing when they should be doing homework or something else.
Featured tip is courtesy of the book Windows XP Killer Tips by Kleber Stephenson.
More tips for Windows XP
Configure Windows XP power management
If you use a laptop or a Tablet PC, find out how you can conserve your system's battery power. Windows XP has features that can help.
Expand your workspace with multiple monitors
Increase your productivity by using an extra monitor and video card to spread your work across more than one screen.