windows xp

The two most common types of windows are either the clear panes of glass you can look  through in a building or vehicle, or the series of popular operating systems published by Microsoft.

Expanding on the latter, Windows was developed as a graphical user interface for their previously popular MS-DOS operating system.  DOS required users to have a good deal of technical savvy and memorization of text-based commands, whose parameters could become very complicated to do relatively simple things, like moving files or sorting them by different criteria.

The Windows solution for that was to simply give the user menus they could easily navigate and basic commands to click on that generated the same complicated input in the background, but with an interface easy enough that anyone could work with it.

Windows 3.1 was the first notable step in the series, and Windows 95 expanded significantly on that formula, opening the doors to faster 32-bit computing that would be developed further in later iterations of the OS, including Windows 98, ME, XP, Mobile, Vista, and network-focused versions like Windows Server and Windows NT.

Windows' main competition comes from Apple's Mac OS and the various open-source Linux operating systems.  Despite user complaints about bugs and shoddy performance in virtually every version of Windows, it remains the most popular OS in the world.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “windows xp”

• New ViewSonic MID spotted running Windows XP

  
  Pocketables — Authority: 462
  Previously known exclusively for monitors, ViewSonic is really making strides to broaden their product portfolio and expand into new markets, with the VCP08 Windows XP phone being an example of that. Some new photos have surfaced of another new product from the company also running Windows XP but in the form of a ...
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• nVIDIA ForceWare (GeForce/ION) 195.62 WHQL for Windows XP

  
  TechBeta — Authority: 148
  nVIDIA GeForce/ION Drivers for Windows XP – Windows Server. GeForce/ION Driver Release 195 Version: 195.62 WHQL Release Date: 2009.11.26 Operating System: Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Server 2003 64-bit Language: English (U.S.) File Size: 88.5 MB/108 MB Release Highlights This is a ...
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• Typography: Free Stylish Fonts Collection [Set 43]

  
  Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Authority: 131
  Windows 7 Media Center Customization Handbook | Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree ) If you are making a PowerPoint presentation, poster, graphic, or anything that requires typography, you may find some of these fonts useful. There many free fonts out there but it is often hard to find good ones as there is so ...
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• Laptop question

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 171
  On Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:33:28 +0200, "Laptopper" wrote: > sorry if question is not too close associated with winXP, but does anyone > know where to purchase sturdy cardboard box specially designed to send > laptops by mail? For more safe, I want place original pack into second > cardboard box, somewhat ...
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• DirectX on Win/XP

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 171
  wrote in message news:q22tg5hjbj3qrp5pu0p1jj65uesugeopor@4ax.com... > I have Win XP Pro/SP3 on my pc. > I have installed a game that requires DirectX. The installation > program for the game installed the latest version of DirectX along > with the game. Everything seems to work fine. > > I ...
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• Downside of not having SP2 or 3

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 171
  On Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:27:43 +0000, Rob Graham wrote: > David H. Lipman wrote: > > From: "Rob Graham" > > > > | A friends computer is running W XP SP1. Is it really necessary to get > > | SP2 or 3? > > > > | Rob Graham > > > > Is it necessary to change the oil ...
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• Convert PDF to JPG or TIFF Image Formats

  
  Tech Salsa — Authority: 123
  Ever wanted to convert Adobe PDF files into Image formats like JPG, BMP or TIFF? Well if it is yes, then here is a tool for you that can do that for you easily. The tool is called Adolix PDF Converter and what it does is it will add a virtual printer to the system from where you can create a PDF file too by ...
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• Error Code 0×80246007

  
  Microsoft Patch Watch — Authority: 160
  i tryed downloading windows updates and it fails and sayes i have Error Code:0x80246007 is thair a way around this?
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• Error Code 0×80246007

  
  Microsoft Patch Watch — Authority: 160
  i tryed downloading windows updates and it fails and sayes i have Error Code:0x80246007 is thair a way around this? i have a compaq Evo N1000v with windows xp pro
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• Error Code 0×80246007

  
  Microsoft Patch Watch — Authority: 160
  i tryed downloading windows updates and it fails and sayes i have Error Code:0x80246007 is thair a way around this? i have a compaq Evo N1000v with windows xp pro
  6 hours ago

• app for winxp and iPhone sms

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 171
  When you come across dilemma that your iPhone rejects receiving new SMS but all the SMS are so important that you dont want to delete them,can it be solved? I found a soft that can help me,now I share it to everyone. You simply need to backup your iPhone SMS onto computer or print them?Its a piece of cake.Tansee ...
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• Two app. versions in one program ?

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 171
  After an application upgrade I notice that when a file of appropriate type is right clicked, the Open With list includes both the new and the old versions of the app. If the new version icon is clicked the new version opens, and if the old version icon is clicked the old version opens. Each version is fully ...
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• Setting for shutting down when I hit the power button

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 171
  My apologoes. I had problems earlier posting on this very issue and was unaware that the post had actually submitted properly.
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• Device Doctor lets you update your drivers for free

  
  Thinktechno.com — Authority: 127
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  8 hours ago

• What is the Outlook 2007 "PST" file called and how do I find it?

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 171
  "Al Dykes" wrote in message news:helf5c$5ac$1@panix5.panix.com... > > > In prior versions of Outlook, I could always find the Outlook user > data by scanning for PST file type. Ive got a machine in which an > eval version was used and now expired. I want to save the data for > the day when I ...
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• \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM "Access is denied"

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 171
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545 hello, im receiving the following "Access is denied" when i type "md tmp" to start the recovery commands. is there a way around this? i do not have an admin password setup, help... thanks! -Vic
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• Microsoft leaks tool that lets law enforcement turn off your hard disk encryption, clear your passwords, and scoop up batches of evidence.

  
  Ryan's Blog — Authority: 93
  Oops. I’ve maintained for some time that Microsoft has programs that fit on bootable USB sticks and allow law enforcement to override your Microsoft Bitlocker, Encrypted File System (EFS), and password data, and gather all your private information to use against you later in a criminal trial. That system is ...
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• Using Power Button to Shut Down

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 171
  I recently bought a new hard drive for my pc and installed XP fresh on that drive. I had problems with ACPI in the setup and eventually figured out how to get around these issues, but in the process, Id reset my BIOS. My issue now is that I cant just press my power button to properly shut down and turn off the ...
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• Fujifilm digicams are now Windows 7 Compatible.

  
  JustBol — Authority: 139
  Microsoft’s new operating system Windows 7 which was released on 22nd of October has really make impact on digital devices, especially on cell phones, digital cameras, mp3 players and USB flash drives. After Windows XP, Windows 7 is another popular operating system adopted by many users. A person who likes to stay ...
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• Will my External Hard Drive work on Windows 7?

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 171
  Hi all, Just picked up a Western Digital EHD for my current XP system. However, we may be upgrading soon to a 64-bit WIndows 7 system. The box (it was made before W7 was released) does not mention compatibility with Windows 7. Will is work anyway?
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