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Website by Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP 2010

As a Windows XP specialist I love writing about this operating system and how YOU, the PC/Laptop owner can use it.

The 2 major editions are Windows XP Home Edition, designed for home users, and Windows XP Professional, designed for business and power-users.

These releases were made available at retail outlets that sell computer software, and were pre-installed on computers sold by major computer manufacturers.

A third edition, called Windows XP Media Center Edition was introduced in 2002 and was updated every year until 2006 to incorporate new digital media, broadcast television and Media Center Extender capabilities.

Current Actively Read Articles:

FREE Online File Storage

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Selecting a DVD Decoder for your Windows PC

Whether you are running Windows XP or Windows Vista. There are times when we all want to use our PCs to play our favourite DVDs, and the newer BlueRay Discs, for entertainment and relaxation.

How to Watch TV on the Internet Using Your PC

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Excel IF Value

In this article I outline the use of the IF Value in working with spreadsheets. Click on this article link to read more details.

Spyware with AntiVirus Protection

Spyware Doctor has been downloaded over 125 million times with millions more downloads every week. People worldwide use Spyware Doctor to protect their PCs from spyware, adware and other online threats.

Windows 7 Articles

A growing collection of Windows 7 Articles at my website dedicated to Windows 7. Drop by sometime and take a peek at what Microsoft has released!

Windows Media Player DVD Codecs

When it comes to understanding DVD codecs for Windows Media Player we first need to know what a CODEC is and that the DVD codec's are NOT installed by default in Windows Media Player. Read more here!

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How to perform an XP Driver Scan

Performing a Windows XP Driver Scan can quickly identify issues with out of date device drivers on your computer. Make sure your computer is fully functional!

How To Use the Disk Defragmenter

This free tool comes with Windows XP and can help keep your PC performing well. For advanced users there is also a tip in this article for automatically defragmenting your BOOT Files at system start up.

Cyclic Redundancy Error

This common Windows error appears when you have a damaged CD or DVD. Read this article on how to fix this error.

Windows Update Error 0x8024D007

This common Windows Update error 0x8024D007 is explained and then a "step by step" resolution offered!

The Windows Update Log

Every time you update your Windows PC via Windows Update/Automatic Updates, Windows keeps a log of all activity that takes place. If ever an error occurs and you can no longer perform updates (or a certain update constantly fails) then this log becomes an important diagnostic tool!

Windows Media Player Updates

Checkout this website for more information on Information related to Windows Media Player.

Windows Driver Update

is the performance of your Windows computer suffering due to old drivers? Then run a check now using this Driver Update and see what needs updating on your PC.

The DirectX Diagnostic Tool

Discover how to use this essential diagnostic tool.

Windows XP Chkdsk Utility

This utility will help you keep your hard drive in perfect condition.

PC Tools - Registry Mechanic

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Windows XP Signature Verification Tool

Ever needed to check the unsigned drivers on your computer.

Forgot Your XP Password?

Advice on what to do if you have forgotten your XP password.

SHERLOCK - The Codec Detective

This FREE utility will allow you to verify what Video and Audio codec's you have installed on your computer. Print out the results or even send to a text file so that you can then copy and paste the information for newsgroup support.

Kind Regards

Marc Liron