basic security programs
basic e-mail safety
securing your computer
safer net surfing
docb's zone alarm pages
moonlake cybersmiths
docb's win2K links
docb's winxp links
e-mail docb
here's a few sites to get you started learning about windows xp, especially geared to security issues and tweaking for performance. they ain't pretty, they're in no particular order, but hope you find them useful. don't forget to check out our basic computer security site as well!
Eldergeek on Windows XP
Wayne's Windows 2000 - XP Resources
EXCEL216's MAX Speeed WinDOwS Tricks
Powertoys and TweakUI Downloads
EventID.NET
Techquide
XP Antispy
Offline NT Password & Registry Editor
Windows2000-XP Secure Configuration
HOW TO Install NetBEUI on Windows XP
JSI's Tips, Tweaks, and Reghacks
MS XP Pro Tour
Windows XP Professional Services 411
Knowledge Base Links - WINDOWS XP & 2000
Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
Windows XP Info
3DSpotlight Windows XP Services Tweak Guide
tecChannel Inside Windows Product Activation
Langa Letter Maximizing System Restore
WinHQ.Net
XP ABCs
Windows XP Expert Zone
Repair XP
Old Apps--XP compatibility
Windows XP - Home User Self-Defence
Windows XP Shows the Direction Microsoft is Going.
TweakHound's Super XP Tweaking
Wayne's Windows XP Resources
broomeman.com - PC Support
Messenger Removal
Windows XP Top Sites
TweakXP.com
Lab Mice Windows XP
DSL Reports XP Install FAQ
Windows XP From A to Z
Black Viper's XP Page
Bootable XPsp1 with Nero
Bootable XPsp1 with EZ
Securing Windows XP
Labmice XP Security HOWTOs
Turn off Universal Plug & Play
XP Tips
XP Knowledge Base
XP Logfiles
XP-erience
WinXP News
Windows Pro
MS Using Windows XP
3dspotlight XP Services
Techspot XP Services
Overclocker's XP Services
Optimize Windows XP
WindowsXP Tips
Common Computer Problems and possible fixes
Experts Exchange--XP
Windows XP FAQs
winxpfix.com
LurkHere Forums--XP
Minimization of network services
World of Windows Networking
XP Tuneup
Doug's Windows Tweaks and Tips
Windows Help-Net--XP
Wayne's XP Registry Tips
ActiveWin: Win XP
MS Baseline Security Analyser
Optimize Windows XP
Bink Windows XP
Winxp Find
Windows XP Setup Boot Disks
19 Brand-New Windows Tips
Doug's Windows 95-98-Me-XP Tweaks and Tips
Windows XP and 2000 Tips & Tricks
Windows XP Professional Services 411
Windows XP User
Windows XP User Forums
XP PowerToys
Get Ready to Set Up Windows XP Professional
System Setup Secrets For Windows XP
NetBEUI on Windows XP--KB301041
verify XP Network Bindings--BBR
Ten Ways To Make Windows XP Run Better --langa
The Windows Survival Guide
Windows XP - Home User Self-Defence
Langa Letter System Setup Secrets For Windows XP
SetupXP
Windows Support Center
Windows XP from A-Z
Troubleshooting Windows XP, Tweaks and Fixes for Windows XP
Kevin's XP Setup Guide
Tweaking the Windows XP Desktop
always a work in progress! while i cannot answer specific questions, feel free to send me suggestions and corrections for this site.
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