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IT professionals will not drop Windows XP quietly (if ever)

A couple of weeks ago, I asked a series of poll questions about Microsoft Windows XP. To put it politely and succinctly -- most IT professionals are not looking forward to switching away from their current operating system.

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Get a handful of useful Windows Vista configuration tips and tricks

Not everyone is going to jump on the Windows 7 bandwagon when it first arrives and many of you who made the move to Vista will stick with it for a while. Greg Shultz shares a handful of useful Windows Vista configuration tips and tricks you should know.

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How do I... Use the Windows Common Feed List to manage RSS feeds?

With the release of Windows Internet Explorer 7, Windows Vista, and Outlook 2007, Microsoft has also included a new feature, the Windows Common Feed List (CFL), as a viable option for managing your RSS Feeds. Wally Bahny shows you how it works.

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Determine if your hardware can support Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

Greg Shultz helps you cut through all the hype surrounding the hardware requirements for running Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 by describing the procedures he went through to determine if hardware would support Windows XP Mode.

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101 Microsoft Windows XP Tips you should know

Over the years, TechRepublic has amassed an extraordinary amount of tips for the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Now they are available in a compilation from TechRepublic Pro.

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The end is near for Windows XP: what are you going to do?

Like it or not, Microsoft intends to wean everyone off of Windows XP. The question you have to ask is what you are going to do now? Perhaps our informal polling can give you insight.

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Uncover the performance benefits of the Favorite Links list in Vista

It seems that many users are unaware of the navigational features of Microsoft Vista's Favorite Links list. Greg Shultz delves into the Favorite Links list feature and shows you how to take full advantage of its features. He will also show you how to customize the Favorite Links list to suit your needs.

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Use Reverse Integration to slipstream Windows Vista SP1 and SP2

Having a Windows Vista install DVD with the latest service packs can be very helpful - especially if you reinstall Windows more than a couple of times a year or if you have to deploy Windows Vista to multiple computers. Alan Norton shows how he creates one.

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The three-application limit is out, Windows 7 Starter on netbooks is back in

After some very pointed and passionate feedback from users in the marketplace, Microsoft has decided to make some changes to Windows 7 when it comes to netbooks. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz describes what has changed.

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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: June 2009

Justin James presents a rundown on the June 2009 batch of Microsoft patches. He wades through the available resources and brings you the information you need to make the right decision on applying them in your organization.

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