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Mail kit customers get ready!
Windows XP Release Candidate 1 (RC1) CDs have been manufactured, and the Windows XP Preview Program (WPP) mail kits are complete. Orders began shipping Friday, July 20, so your kit should arrive any day now! New orders will be filled as completed, and there is still time to order RC1 on CD. Visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/beta/ to register for the program. Quantities are limited, so order today.

RC1 available for a limited time. RC2 available soon!
RC1 will only be available for download through July 27 at 11:59 p.m. We encourage you to start downloading no later than July 25 to allow time to complete the process. If you would like to wait until after July 27, you will be able to download RC2 only, when it becomes available.

Still have questions about the Windows XP Preview Program?
Visit our FAQ at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/preview/faq.asp.

All support for Windows XP Release Candidates is provided through the private, peer-to-peer newsgroups. If you are a WPP participant, you received information about accessing these newsgroups when you ordered.

New newsgroups!
The WPP private newsgroups have been expanded to include two new topics: Windows Messaging and Remote Assistance. Check them out!

Top 5 Newsgroup Questions and Answers:

Q: Where is the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) for Windows XP?
A: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/whql/hcl/WinXPHCLx86.txt

Q: Can you do multi-user switching on a domain with Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition?
A: No.

Q: Is there multi-monitor support in Windows XP Home Edition?
A: Yes.

Q: How do you perform a conversion from FAT32 to NTFS in Windows XP?
A: In the command prompt window, type convert c: /fs:ntfs

Q: If you format your hard disk or get a new hard disk, would you have to buy another copy of Windows XP because you can only activate it once?
A: If you format or get a new hard disk, you will simply have to reactivate within 30 days. You don`t have to buy another copy. You can activate as many times as you want on the same machine. If you change enough hardware or move your installation to a completely different computer, you will have to make a telephone call and request an override from the customer service representative.

Check Out the Read1st File-First
(A Windows XP Tip submitted by enthusiast Walt Schmidt, Massapequa Park, New York)

When you`re ready to install Windows XP, the Read1st file is a valuable resource for making the installation experience as smooth as possible. First, place the installation CD into your CD drive, but do not start Setup. Instead, click Perform Additional Tasks, and then click Browse This CD. Open the file named README, and click on the Read1st file. This file contains a variety of useful information including:

Last minute information that did not make it into other documentation.
Selected pre-installation information.
A roadmap that will help you find other useful text files.

For more Windows XP Tips & Tricks, visit the Expert Zone at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/


	ORDER TODAY! There`s still time to order a preview version of Windows XP. RC1 CDs are available in limited quantities, and RC2 is soon to be released for download. Place your order today!

	EXPERIENCE THE POSSIBILITIES! If you`ve always imagined you could do more with your computer, your vision is about to become reality. With Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition, you`ll be able to experience the full potential of your computer, at home and at work.