Windows XP Professional How-to Articles for IT Pros

Learn how Windows XP can help you work smarter.

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Deploying Windows XP
Windows XP Application Compatibility
Managing Windows XP
Installing Hardware on Windows XP
Networking Windows XP
Securing Windows XP
Other How-to Resources for IT Pros
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Deploying Windows XP
How to Activate Windows XP Using an Unattend.txt File
This article describes how system administrators can activate Windows XP using an unattended installation procedure.

How to Use Sysprep: An Introduction
This article introduces Sysprep, a tool designed for corporate system administrators, OEMs, and others who need to deploy the Windows XP operating system on multiple computers.

How to Prepare Images for Disk Duplication with Sysprep
This article lists the requirements for using Sysprep as part of the disk duplication process and explains how to prepare a master installation for cloning.

How to Use Sysprep for Auditing Installations
This article shows how you can use Sysprep to verify that a computer is functional before it is delivered to the user.

How to Use Sysprep to Automate Mini-Setup
This article shows two ways to automate Mini-Setup and also explains how to use a combination of methods.

How to Use Sysprep to Restore the Computer to an End-User-Ready State
This article shows how you can use Sysprep to manually or automatically restore a computer for end users.

How to Use Sysprep in Factory Mode
This article explains how to use Factory mode in Sysprep to preconfigure installation options and reduce the number of images an OEM needs to maintain.

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Windows XP Application Compatibility
How to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows XP
This article describes how to troubleshoot the most common program compatibility issues you may encounter on your Windows XP-based computer. Note that program compatibility issues are often called “application” compatibility issues.

How to Use Windows Application Compatibility Mode
This article describes how to troubleshoot the most common program compatibility issues you may encounter on your Windows XP-based computer. Note that program compatibility issues are often called “application” compatibility issues.

How to Use the Compatibility Administration Tool in Windows XP
This article describes how you can use the Compatibility Administration Tool in Windows XP.

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Managing Windows XP
How to Upgrade Administrative Template Files
This article explains how to upgrade Administrative Template Files in order to manage Windows XP-based client computers in a Windows 2000 Server environment.

How to Target Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) for Users and Computers
This page shows administrators how to use the Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) snap-in, a tool that makes it easy to assess policy setting configurations for users and computers.

How to Verify Your Policy Settings
This article explains how to verify policy settings on your computer.

How to Use the Group Policy Results (GPResult.exe) Command Line Tool
This article shows administrators how to use the Group Policy Results (GPResult.exe) command line tool to verify all policy settings in effect for a specific user or computer.

How to Configure Regional and Language Support for User Accounts
This article explains how administrators can specify the input languages available for user selection at the Windows logon screen as well as the languages applied to new user accounts.

How to Manage or Prevent Remote Assistance on Users Computers
This article explains how administrators can manage user access to Remote Assistance in a corporate environment. It also explains how to prevent users from accessing Remote Assistance.

How to Convert FAT Disks to NTFS
This article describes how to convert FAT disks to NTFS.

How to Restore Windows XP to a Previous State
This article describes how to use the System Restore tool to return your computer to a previous working state.

How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
This article describes how to set up and use Automated System Recovery (ASR) in Windows XP. ASR is a two-part recovery system consisting of ASR backup and ASR restore.

How to Manage Devices with Device Manager
This article describes how to use Device Manager to manage devices in the Windows XP operating system.

How to Share and Set Permissions for Folders and Files Using Windows XP
This article describes how to share folders and files on a network using Windows XP.

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Installing Hardware on Windows XP
How to Roll Back a Device Driver
This article explains how to rollback a previously installed driver.

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Networking Windows XP
How to Create a Direct Cable Connection
This article explains how to create a direct connection to a remote server or another computer from a remote client.

How to Install Print Services for UNIX
This article explains how to install Print Services for UNIX and configure a Line Printer Remote (LPR) printer.

How to Create a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Connection
This article explains how to Create a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Connection, which is generally a high speed connection that involves hardware such as a cable modem or DSL.

How to Join Your Computer to a Domain
This article explains how to join your computer to a domain, a common task for users in corporations or large organizations.

How to Configure Windows XP TCP/IP to Use DNS
This article describes how to configure Windows XP TCP/IP to use the Domain Name Service (DNS).

How to Install the Netbeui Protocol on a Windows XP-Based Computer
This article describes how to install the NetBEUI protocol on a Windows XP-based computer.

How to Use Windows XP to Share a Printer with Others on Your Network
This article describes how to use Windows XP to share a printer with others on your network.

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Securing Windows XP
How to Enable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP provides Internet security in the form of a firewall, known as the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). This feature is designed for home and small business use and provides protection for computers directly connected to the Internet.

How to Share Files Using Encrypting File System
Microsoft Windows XP provides many enhancements in the area of data protection—especially Encrypting File System (EFS). This article describes how to share files using EFS, and is intended to assist system architects and administrators in developing best practices for creating data recovery and data protection strategies using Windows XP.

Use Access Control to Restrict Who Can Use Files
This article explains how to use access control lists to restrict who has access to data on your computer, or on the network.

How to Encrypt Offline Files
This article describes how to encrypt offline files. It is intended to assist system architects and administrators in developing best practices for creating data recovery and data protection strategies using Windows XP.

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Other How-to Resources for IT Pros
Windows XP Professional How-To Articles on Technet
This list of articles on the Microsoft TechNet Web site for IT Pros will help you manage resources, customize the interface, deploy Windows XP, or troubleshoot setup and networking problems.
 
 
Windows XP Professional How-to Articles

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Get ready to set up Windows XP Get Ready to Set Up Windows XP Professional
Install Windows XP Professional with an upgrade Install: Quick Upgrade
Install Windows XP Professional with a new installation Install: New Installation
Join a network when installing Windows XP Professional Install: Join a Network
Questions and answers about installing Windows XP Professional Install: Q&A
Configure Windows XP Professional Configure: Logging On
Create your accounts Configure: Create Your Accounts
Connect to the network Configure: Connect to the Network
Questions and answers about configuring Windows XP Professional Configure: Q&A
Transfer files and settings to your new PC Transfer Files and Settings to Your New PC
Back up and recover your information Back Up and Recover Your Information
Troubleshoot Windows XP Professional installation Troubleshoot Windows XP Installation
Make Windows XP Professional accessible Make Windows XP Professional Accessible
Get Windows XP Professional support Get Windows XP Professional Support
Multibooting with Windows XP: Introduction Multibooting with Windows XP: Introduction
Multibooting with Windows XP: Introduction Multibooting: Windows XP and Windows 2000 Professional
Multibooting with Windows XP: Introduction Multibooting: Windows XP and Windows NT Workstation
Multibooting with Windows XP: Introduction Multibooting: Windows XP and Windows Me or Windows 9x

Get started customizing your computer Get Started Customizing Your Computer
Change your desktop background Change Your Desktop Background
Add a colorful screen saver Add a Colorful Screen Saver
Work with themes Work with Themes
Change the screen size Change the Screen Size
Work with sound effects Work with Sound Effects
Customize your mouse and pointer Customize Your Mouse and Pointer
Customize the Start Menu Customize the Start Menu
Microsoft ClearType Tuner: Customize Your Screen for Your Eyes Microsoft ClearType Tuner: Customize Your Screen for Your Eyes
Accessibility: 80 How-to Articles Accessibility: 80 How-to Articles
Share a Computer with Fast User Switching Share a Computer with Fast User Switching
Expand Your Workspace with Multiple Monitors and Dualview Expand Your Workspace with Multiple Monitors and Dualview

How To Configure Broadband Connections Using PPPoE How To Configure Broadband Connections Using PPPoE
Automatic Configuration for Multiple Networks Automatic Configuration for Multiple Networks
Use the Internet Connection Firewall to secure your small network Use the Internet Connection Firewall to Secure Your Small Network
Set up and use Internet Connection Sharing Set up and Use Internet Connection Sharing
Use Infrared Data Transfer to connect computers and devices Use Infrared Data Transfer to Connect Computers and Devices

Find out about using Windows Messenger Windows Messenger: Get Started with Real-Time Communication
Find out about using Windows Messenger to communicate with instant messaging Windows Messenger: Instant Messaging
Find out about using Windows Messenger for voice communication Windows Messenger: Voice Communications
Find out about using Windows Messenger to communicate with video Windows Messenger: Video Communications
Find out about using Windows Messenger to send files or photos Windows Messenger: Send a File or Photo
Find out about controling your online status when using Windows Messenger Windows Messenger: Control Your Online Status
Find out about sharing applications and the whiteboard with Windows Messenger Windows Messenger: Applications and Whiteboard Sharing

Create a home or small office network Create a Home or Small Office Network
Understand network technologies Understand Small Network Technologies
Sample Setups Sample Setups
Put your small network together Put It All Together
Protect your small network Protect Your Small Network

Get started enjoying music on your computer Movies: Get Started with Windows Movie Maker

Get started enjoying music on your computer Music: Get Started Enjoying Music on Your PC
Copy tracks from a CD Music: Copy Tracks from a CD
Download music from the Internet Music: Download Music from the Internet
Create playlists Music: Create Playlists
Create your own CDs Music: Create Your Own CDs
Transfer music from your computer to a portable device Music: Using Portable Devices
Tune in the globe Music: Tune In the Globe
Give your player a new face Music: Give Your Player a New Face

Get started working with photos Photos: Get Started Working with Photos
E-mail photos Photos: E-mail Photos
Print your photos Photos: Printing Your Photos
Order prints online Photos: Order Prints Online
Publish photos on the Web Photos: Publish Photos on the Web
Brighten up your desktop with photos Photos: Brighten Up Your Desktop with Photos
Organize your photos Photos: Organize Your Photos
Store your photos on CD Photos: Store Your Photos on CD

Use Windows Update to Keep Your Computer Current Use Windows Update to Keep Your Computer Current
Use access control to restrict who can use files Help Stop Unwanted Messenger Service Pop-up Ads
Use access control to restrict who can use files Use Access Control to Restrict Who Can Use Files
Use Backup to protect data Use Backup to Protect Data
Copy Files and Folders to a CD Copy Files and Folders to a CD
Encrypt Your Data to keep it safe Encrypt Your Data to Keep It Safe
Use Hibernate and Standby to conserve batteries Use Hibernate and Standby to Conserve Batteries
Use security and privacy features in Internet Explorer 6 Use Security and Privacy Features in Internet Explorer 6
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How to Roll Back a Device Driver How to Roll Back a Device Driver
Use System Restore to undo changes if problems occur Use System Restore to Undo Changes if Problems Occur
Using Program Compatibility Mode Using Program Compatibility Mode
Find out about using Remote Assistance Remote Assistance: Get Started and Let Someone Fix Your Problem
Start a Remote Assistance session with Windows Messenger Remote Assistance: Start a Session with Windows Messenger
Start a Remote Assistance session with e-mail Remote Assistance: Start a Session with E-mail
Start a Remote Assistance session by sending a file Remote Assistance: Start a Session by Sending a File

Get started using your computer remotely with Remote Desktop Remote Desktop: Get Started Using Your Computer Remotely
Enable your computer as the host for remote access Remote Desktop: Enable Your Computer as the Host
Install client software for remote access Remote Desktop: Install the Client Software
Start a Remote Desktop session Remote Desktop: Start a Session
Use offline files when you're off the network Use Offline Files When You're off the Network
Make Web pages available for offline viewing Make Web Pages Available for Offline Viewing
Use virtual private networks for secure Internet data transfer Use Virtual Private Networks for Secure Internet Data Transfer
 
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