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Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7
It's a painful install since Microsoft provides no direct upgrade path, but we can help.
Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7
It's a painful install since Microsoft provides no direct upgrade path, but we can help.
Reviews
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Apple Boot Camp (beta)
Apple gives the people what they want: Windows on Macs. Geeks proved it could be done through a variety of complicated hacks and now Apple makes it a breeze with a free download. We take Boot Camp for a test run.
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Internet Explorer 7 for XP SP2 Beta 2
Microsoft has changed the look and feel of its venerable browser, while adding some much-needed security features.
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Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Though slightly flawed, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 makes pen-based computing feasible for the average worker.
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Microsoft Remote Keyboard (Windows XP Media Center Edition)
The media buttons on the Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition make it easy to control MCE from the comfort of your couch, but the mouse could be easier to use.
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Microsoft Money 2006
Microsoft Money 2006 is a worthwhile upgrade for current users who like to bank and pay bills online, but it requires Windows XP.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Beta
Given all the expectations, we wanted more within IE 7 for XP, but Microsoft has given us less.
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MSN Search Toolbar with Windows Desktop Search
MSN Search Toolbar with Windows Desktop Search turns your Windows 2000 and Windows XP into an Apple Mac Tiger.
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Windows XP Professional x64 edition
Microsoft's first venture into 64-bit OS is not for the faint of heart.
Features
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Contrasting Windows: New feature comparison
Since 2002 when Microsoft introduced Windows XP, its operating system upgrades have caused a wide range of reactions. In this chart, we compare the major features in each OS and look at Windows' progress over the years.
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Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?
Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.
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Upgrading to Vista: 5 burning questions
With the specter of Windows Vista looming, there are surprisingly still many questions on the minds of the average consumer. We decided answer the top five questions about the new operating system.
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What's new and different in Outlook 2007
While it doesn't bring the same jaw-dropping interface changes that accompany other modules in the Office 2007 suite, Outlook 2007 does provide a number of new and very useful features, and the interface does change a bit to accommodate some of these new features.
News
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NZ, Australia to get Win7 first
The first retail sales of Windows 7 will take place in New Zealand and Australia on 22 October, Microsoft confirmed this week.
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3Spot turns your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot
3 Mobile puts the award-winning JoikuSpot app to work in what it's calling 3Spot; creating a temporary hotspot that you can use to share your mobile broadband allowance with another Wi-Fi enabled device.
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Seagate releases 7200.11 fix – again
Seagate has released an updated fix for some of its hard drives, the previous version having "bricked" the 500GB capacity Barracuda 7200.11 drives.
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Seagate offers fix for faulty 7200.11 hard drives
Seagate yesterday released a fix to a bug in its current generation of drives that caused them to become undetectable by a computer. Users have found, however, that the fix breaks 500GB drives — the fix has since been retracted.
DIYs and How-to
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XP to Vista: How to transfer your data
In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.
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File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network
You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.
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Dual boot Windows XP and Vista
Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.
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How to upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista
Find out what you'll need to upgrade your current files and software to Windows Vista.
Downloads
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FirstSpot
Manage your Wi-Fi Hotspot with Windows-based hotspot software.
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Glary Registry Repair
Fix your registry and optimize your PC's performance.
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Glary Utilities Pro
Speed up, maintain, and protect your PC.
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Glary Utilities
Fix, speed up, maintain, and protect your PC.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
Videos
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