Windows XP Help Desk

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If you are upgrading to Windows XP from another version you should first read
Upgrading to WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION or PROFESSIONAL
by Garry Woodruff MS-MVP.

Specific Windows XP Problems and Issues
Windows Randomly restarts	Can not restore a backup created in Windows 9x or ME
No Audio After Upgrading to Windows XP	Windows XP Randomly Restarts

Disk Burning Issues
The CD-R drive or CD-RW drive is not recognized as a recordable device	The drive is missing or device manager indicates a driver problem
Inconsistent recording of files to the disc	Hardware device and device driver compatibility issues
CD recording programs compatibility issues	Specific disk burning error messages
Articles related to disk burning

How To......
Clean Boot Windows (and why you should)	Start the Windows Installer Service during a clean boot
Perform Clean Boot trouble shooting	Use the "Classic" style start menu
Disable the System Restore User Interface (XP Pro)	Disable System Restore
Share The Outlook Express Store Folder	Run Scandisk

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