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Weblog Digital Inspiration offers some counterintuitive advice for users who don't protect their Windows XP computers with passwords more difficult than simplistic passwords like abc123: Don't use a password at all. In fact, in this article from Microsoft, the blank password option is described as more secure than a weak password provided 1) you only have one computer or you don't need to network your computers and 2) you trust everyone who has physical access to the computer. Granted, I can't imagine many Lifehacker readers hit both of those categories, but if you serve as your friends' and family's default IT support and they can't seem to remember a secure password, the blank password might be the best option (especially when simple passwords are read more »
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Dear Lifehacker,I have two Dell computers here—one running Windows 2000 and one running Windows XP. The XP machine is old and broken down, so I'm going to gut it for parts. I have the Dell-branded Windows XP installation disc that came with it, and I was wondering—can I use it to format and install XP on the Windows 2000 PC? I have the Dell drivers discs for both computers, and the XP license key on the label stuck to the computer.
Signed,
Trade In 2000 for XP
Dear Trade,
Sadly the answer to your question is "probably not." If the XP CD you have is the one that came with the PC you're breaking down for parts, it's what's called the OEM ("Original Equipment Manufacturer") Windows disc. That means that unlike the retail box version (for sale separate from the computer), the disc read more »
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We're going to wait until it's officially hosted on Microsoft.com come Monday, but if you just cannot wait to get your paws on Windows XP Service Pack 3, the final release is available for download from MajorGeeks and Softpedia. We haven't tested these for ourselves, so proceed with caution (or wait till next week). [via]
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Windows 7 Theme for Windows XP Windows 7 Theme for Windows XP | .msstyles | Author: Vher528 | 2 MB Windows 7 Theme for Windows XP Windows 7 Theme for Windows XP | .msstyles | Author: Vher5 read more »
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Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition covers the XP operating system from start to finish. Among the multitude of read more »
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Microsoft Plus! For Windows Xp Superpack (Works With Vista) | 355MB read more »
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2008 allows to do all that other personal computers with operating system Windows XP, and also set of other things can. Number of these possibilities concern: work on the Internet, computer games, e-mail and instant messages, installation and use of programs for Windows XP, powerful and simultaneously well familiar means supporting electronic entertainments of all kinds (a photo, music, TV, films, house videorecordings, radio) plus the whole world of appendices and the services accessible both from desktop Windows, and by means of a remote control. read more »
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Windows Xp Sp3 Black Moon Edition
- No CD Key(Q6TD9-9FMQ3-FRVF4-VPF7Y-38JV3) Needed
- It's Genuine Windows
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All In 1 BootCD
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- No CD Key(Q6TD9-9FMQ3-FRVF4-VPF7Y-38JV3) Needed
- It's Genuine Windows
Includes:
All In 1 BootCD
Hiren's BootCD read more »
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