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Exploring Windows Newsletter
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Volume 81
June 19, 2007
 

Exploring Windows brings you tips, tricks, downloads, and updates. Subscribe to Exploring Windows.

 

Upgrading to
Windows Vista
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Special offers
Upgrade Advisor
Featured downloads
Shareware pick: ICUII
Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2007
Windows Live Toolbar
Windows Internet Explorer 7
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Defender
Windows Vista Gadget Gallery
Other Windows downloads
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Missed something in the last issue? Check out our most popular stories from May 22:
Problem: Windows won't start correctly
Tips to help keep your PC more secure
6 secrets to strong passwords
Windows websites
Windows home
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Earlier Windows versions

 

 

 

Technical troubleshooter

Problem:
Your version of Windows XP is not up-to-date.


Solution: Learn more about the latest version--Windows XP Service Pack 2--plus how to find and install it.

 

 

Live it today. Relive it tomorrow.

Don't leave hundreds--or even thousands--of digital photos buried on your PC. Now you can handle your photos and videos in a truly intuitive way using Windows Vista. See how simple it can be to import, find and organize, edit, and share digital memories with family and friends.

More how-to's and help for photos and video in Windows Vista
Photography tips and how-to's for Windows XP

New and notable

Look for the logo. Experience the difference
For a superior Windows Vista Experience, look for hardware and software featuring a Windows Vista logo. See the different logos and learn what they mean.

Turn the PC you have into the PC you've always wanted
Upgrade your family's PC fun and capabilities by moving from Windows XP to Windows Vista. Upgrade now and get free, unlimited 90-day phone support.

Free download: Windows Live Toolbar
Start a search, get better protection against phishing scams and viruses, and see instant map and weather previews from any web page.

Check out this advanced, rechargeable mouse and keyboard
Experience cutting-edge performance with the ultra-thin Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 with rechargeable mouse. Work or play with virtually no interference from up to 30 feet away.

Special offer for Windows users

Satisfy your URGE for music
URGE, MTV Networks' digital music service, gives you easy access to hundreds of playlists and radio stations, blogs, interviews, and feature stories--all from your Windows Media Player. Try URGE free for 14 days. You'll love it!

   

Featured tip for
Windows Vista

View files the way you want
When you open a folder and see your files, you might prefer larger or smaller icons, or a way to see different kinds of information about each file. To make these kinds of changes, use the Views button in the toolbar of any folder.

Each time you click the Views button, the folder window changes the way it displays your file and folder icons, alternating between large icons, a smaller icon view called Tiles, and a view called Details that shows several columns of information about each file. If you click the arrow next to the Views button, you'll find even more choices.

Visit our Help and How-to website to learn more about using Windows Vista.

More tips for Windows Vista

Learn by watching these Windows Vista demos
Choose from more than a dozen video clips about everything from Windows Vista desktop PC basics to diagnosing problems and getting help. If you like to see how to do something rather than read about it, these are for you.

Browse Windows Vista discussion groups
Thousands of Windows Vista users participate in our online discussion groups. Join them and post your own questions or learn what other people have to say about every aspect of Windows Vista.

Featured tip for
Windows XP

Set your desktop PC background to a solid color
Tired of making decisions? If you're not interested in choosing a background picture that "reflects" you, don't put yourself through it--just pick a color for your background. Colors are easy.

1. Right-click the desktop and click Properties.
2. Click the Desktop tab in the dialog box and click None for your background.
3. Pick a color from the Color button to the right and click OK.

Featured tip is courtesy of the book Windows XP Killer Tips by Kleber Stephenson.


More tips for Windows XP

What's the difference between spyware and a virus?
Both are unwanted or malicious software, sometimes called "malware." Find out how they're different and how you can protect yourself from both.

Back up your files
If you only do one maintenance task on your PC, make it this one. Keep copies of your important files in case something happens to your PC.


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