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Can I install this on a running Windows XP installation?

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Unfortunately, no. This pack was designed to be integrated into a Windows XP install CD so that it's up to date when Windows is installed. Other parties have made similar updates for updating an already-installed copy of Windows XP, including Autopatcher XP and TheHotfix.net's Unofficial SP3 pack.
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How do I get and install customized themes for Windows XP?

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You will need to download a patcher/replacement for the UXTHEME.DLL located in the WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 folder as Microsoft only allows digitally signed themes. This patch will remove that restriction. You can find it by performing a Google Search. for themes, you can try ThemesXP (known to have adware) or DevianTart or ThemesWorld. Remember to use only .THEME files, not EXEs as those could be malicious.
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How do I install the kX driver under Windows 2000 or Windows XP?

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Windows 2000 and Windows XP provide their own certified drivers for some EMU10kX-based audio cards. Our kX Audio Driver has not been certified by Microsoft (WHQL-ed) and thus a special installation procedure might be required. It is recommended that you first try running kXSetup, and if that fails, follow our Windows XP installation guide.
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How much space does a Windows XP installation roughly takes up?

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GB (10%) for each TIF (default) Pure installation is around 2GB. The cycle of usage will need 8 GB in total, but in my personal knowledge, 3GB would be sufficient. The Recycle Bin, TIF sizes are too over stressed.
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Why can't I install SP1 over my Windows XP installation?

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This problem can appear, when you have previously disabled the Registration Wizard Control (read this MSDN article ). You can fix this by enabling it again.
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I am running Windows XP and I can't install the newest upgrade. Am I doing something wrong?

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If you are running Windows XP then you need to install the SAPI 4.0 Runtime (spchapi.exe freely downloadable from Microsoft at:
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How many computers can I install Windows XP on?

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Just one according to the Microsoft EULA (End User License Agreement) and the pricing policy on the Microsoft website. This applies to both the Retail and OEM versions. Additional licenses can be purchased at a discounted price through Microsoft or a Microsoft retailer.
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How do I install the video drivers for B63 motherboard running under Windows 2000 or Windows XP?

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First download the video driver b63vga-w2k.zip. Unzip the file into a temporary directory. Do not run setup.exe. We need to manually install the video driver.
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How do I install Windows XP in DOS mode [or from MS-DOS command prompt]?

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First, start up SmartDrive to speed things up. Next, run WINNT from the I386 folder. Setup should launch, warn you if you don't have SmartDrive loaded, copy the cd to a temporarily to your hard disk and reboot your computer. A more detailed guide.
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How do I install Service Pack 1 for Windows XP on my new Student Laptop?

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Please make sure that you have been granted access before attempting to log on to view the bill for your department. If you do not have access, please email your userid and department’s DA (funding number) to the Help Desk at hsc_helpdesk@hsc.wvu.edu Once you enter this address, a window will pop up asking you to enter your user name and password. The user name is always in the same format as: wvu-ad\userid-hsc (you have to enter the entire thing including the wvu-ad\ and the userid.
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I have more than one computer at home. Can I install the same copy of Windows XP on all of them?

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Not legally, and I won't tell you how it can be done. The official policy is that each computer needs its own individual copy of the software.
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How do I install the IPv6 protocol for Windows XP?

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Alternately, from the Windows XP desktop, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. At the command prompt, type netsh interface ipv6 install. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, click Microsoft IPv6 Developer Edition, and then click OK. Alternately, from the Windows XP desktop, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. At the command prompt, type netsh interface ipv6 install.
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How do you install KW-1582V in Windows XP?

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KW-1582V is supported by Windows XP OHCI built-in native driver. You do not need to load any third party driver in order to get it to work. Please make sure that your Windows XP copy is not a beta or pre-release version (only retail or OEM version will work).
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How do I install the PCNIC under Windows XP?

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There are no XP drivers for The PCNIC, however, the Windows 2000 drivers usually work. After Windows detects the PCNIC, and it attempt to find a driver, it should find several on CD. Point to \Installs\Setup\Alcatel\1384w2k, and install those drivers. Windows will give an 'unsigned driver' warning, click 'Continue Anyway'. The boxes down the system tray way have a prohibition symbol around it, but create the connection and it'll probably work anyway.
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Is there a Windows XP Clean Install (Interactive Setup) site online?

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unprotected XP machine exposed to the internet without the necessary firewall safeguards and\or security patches is at risk of infection from trojans and viruses, most notably the msblast RPC exploit. Prior to installation, one should consider disconnecting the machine from the outside world.
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Source: Dux Computer Digest Q: How can I install the NetBEUI protocol in Windows XP?

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Windows XP does not support NetBEUI (mskb 306059, The NetBEUI Protocol Is Not Available in Windows XP, at http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q306/0/59.ASP). However, mskb 301041, How to Install NetBEUI on Windows XP, at http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q301/0/41.ASP tells how to install it. Mskb 301041 must be there for a reason.
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How do I uninstall Windows XP?

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Note that doing any of the below will erase all data in your hard disk! You can boot from a Windows 9x boot disk, reformat the XP partition and install a previous version of Windows. If XP is installed using NTFS file system, you'll first have to use FDISK to delete the partition, type FDISK at the prompt. Once you are at the menu, select "Delete Non-dos Partition.
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How do I perform a Repair of Windows XP?

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Use the Unlocker utility. This file will unlock all file handles on the file/folder and even offer to delete it for you before the program locks it again!
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What is new in Windows XP?

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Microsoft is aiming to combine the features of Windows Me for the consumer, and reliability of Windows 2000 for businesses and power users into one new operating system. This operating system in its' different flavors will have new features for gaming, multimedia applications, audio, etc. in addition to features for networking, development, etc. for businesses and power users.
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What flavors is Windows XP available in?

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Windows XP comes in Professional and Home versions. Servers will also come out, but they are still in beta testing.
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What is Windows XP pricing?

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Windows XP Home is $99 for an upgrade copy and $199 for the full version. Windows XP Pro is $199 for the upgrade version and $299 for a full copy.
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Windows XP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Windows XP is the most recent desktop operating system from Microsoft. Prior to the introduction of Windows XP on October 25, 2001 there were basically two different versions of Windows; consumer and business. The business version was originally designated by the letters NT. In its most recent version, the name was changed to Windows 2000 although it's also known as NT 5.0.
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How do I set up a Windows 2000 Server RIS and at the same time as the Windows XP installation?

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You must use a Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE)?enabled network interface card (NIC) on the remote workstation or a PXE-compliant card (which most PCI NICs are). See Microsoft Knowledge Base article ID Q242920 for a list of compliant cards.
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Do I need to install the driver in Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP environment?

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Windows ME, Windows 2000,and Windows XP officially support USB device, Users do not need to install drivers in these OS.
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Microsoft Windows XP has slowed down after running Windows Update. What's wrong?

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Either there is no default mail client or the current mail client cannot fulfill the messaging request...
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The test says I am running Windows NT 5.1 and I am actually running Windows XP. Why is that?

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Windows XP gets identified as Windows NT 5.1. This is because Internet Explorer sends the following identification: "Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)" So Windows NT 5.1 and Windows XP is the same thing. The test will run correctly.
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What features of Windows XP have been taken from Windows Me?

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Features such as System Restore, Image acquisition and more. Most of the new multimedia features in Windows Me will be carried over to Windows XP.
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Will most of my programs from Windows 9* work in Windows XP?

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Most programs that work on Windows 95/98/Me and NT will work on versions of Windows XP. As with Windows 2000, several compatibility updates are sure to made after the product is released. There will be problems running older DOS programs (if they will run at all).
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