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desktop software guide
About the software on your computer
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Operating system and other software
Windows
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XP Home Edition
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft
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Windows
®
XP Home Edition allows you to enjoy a new level of reliability that helps your
computer stay up and running. If anything does go wrong, you can quickly roll back to the state your system
was in when all was well. The new, simpler visual design lets you use your computer the way you want. If
you share a computer with other users, you can each enjoy your own personal preferences because this
Windows
®
operating system enables your computer to handle multiple activities at the same time.
Windows
®
XP Home Edition automatically shields your computer from unauthorised access when you are on
the Internet.
For questions and technical assistance, go online to:
http://support.microsoft.com/directory
Internet Explorer 6.0
Microsoft Corporation
Internet Explorer is the Microsoft Internet browser allowing you to surf the World Wide Web. The Setup
Wizard configures your computer to connect automatically to your service provider. A full e-mail package
enables you to send and receive mail - including attached files - across the Internet. NetMeeting, Outlook
Express and Microsoft Chat are just some of the components bundled with Internet Explorer 6.0. Internet
Explorer 6.0 also includes 128-bit encryption, the highest possible level of protection for all your Internet
communications, including credit card use and financial transactions. A complete online tutorial helps new
users become comfortable using the Internet.
For questions and technical assistance, go online to: