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    Any good extra features from MS for XP?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by The Biles, Oct 13, 2008.

  1. The Biles

    The Biles Notebook Evangelist

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    When I was downloading MS XPS Viewer earlier I got the enhanced Windows Search. Are there any more little extra features like this from MS?
     
    The Biles, Oct 13, 2008
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    There's some good stuff in the XP Power Toys. My favourite is probably the Advanced Calculator, but others such as the Virtual Desktop Manager are useful too. Guaranteed to work with XP; may or may not with Vista.

    Other than that, Microsoft has a few other non-XP-specific proggies laying around such as the Blue Screen of Death Screensaver and Carioca Rummy game that can be a bit of fun and are free to download (possibly requiring Windows Genuine Advantage checks).
     
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