New Windows XP User Community

Technical enthusiasts and other home users are meeting on the Internet every day in lively online communities to share ideas, experience, and expertise about Microsoft products and services. It's a great way to learn about technology. In some online communities, expert users take special pride in helping people who are new to the world of computing If you are new to online community, visit the Getting Started page.


Featured Community Articles for New Windows XP Users

Column: Finding Help Online for New Windows XP UsersColumn: Finding Help Online for New Windows XP Users

Where to find free self-training, self-support, and good online sources of Windows XP help. Joli Ballew explains how. Other columns by Joli Ballew.



Most Active Newsgroups for New Users

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Windows XP General Discussion

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Windows XP Basics Discussion

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Windows XP New Users Discussion



Top Newsgroup Contributors

Top Poster: Mat "Jupiter Jones" KimballTop Poster: Mat "Jupiter Jones" Kimball

Mat Kimball (who uses the alias Jupiter Jones online) is a professional computer technician from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

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Most Active Discussions for New Users

An automated link to the topic that people are writing about the most today in newsgroups.

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Unable to delete file

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Creating shortcut via script

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speakers

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Related Communities for New Users

You can use these independent, non-Microsoft Web sites to discuss technology and get helpful information from more experienced users.

Featured Community: MSN Groups-Windows XP GroupsFeatured Community: MSN Groups-Windows XP Groups

A collection of Windows XP communities run by enthusiasts who are not affiliated with Microsoft.

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Windows Support Center

Supporting Microsoft desktop system - Windows operating systems and leading applications software.

Cyber Tech Help

Free computer help and technical support forums.


Most Popular Windows XP Related Downloads

This automated list is updated daily to show software being downloaded most frequently by Windows XP users.

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Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable

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Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers

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Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157)

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Windows XP Service Pack 2 for IT Professionals and Developers

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Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview

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Upcoming Chats and Events

Windows XP Expert Zone hosted chatsWindows XP Expert Zone hosted chats

The Expert Zone hosts chats each month with experts on products and technologies including Windows XP, Windows Mobile devices, Internet Explorer, Tablet PC, Media Center Edition, home networking, Windows Media, digital photography and security.

Chat room

The Expert Zone Chat Room is available for you to chat with other technical enthusiasts.

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