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How to connect to internet after reformatting a computer?

I recently reformated my pc and reinstalled windows xp. Now I can not connect to the internet. How can I configure my computer to connect to the internet. Diagnostics states that drivers are installed.

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What’s the difference between buying Windows XP Professional Retail version, and the OEM version?

I’m looking to buy a copy of XP Pro and I’ve noticed that the OEM versions are a lot cheaper. What is the difference between the two? Thanks.

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How can I replace the icons that have disappeared from the bottom right of display?

My computer runs Windows XP and the icons at the bottom right of the desktop display have disappeared. The icons include the audio , the safely remove hardware , the internet and others. The only icon that is there is the Norton 360 icon. Can anyone help me to restore them?
Thank you.

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What is the difference between a Windows XP OEM VS the retail Version of Windows XP ?

There are 3 types of License in Windows XP. The Retail, Volume License and Original Equipment Manufacturer which is OEM. Whats the difference between the OEM VS the Retail of Windows XP? And when most People build there own Computers…Do they use the OEM version or the Retail Version??
Thanks for your advice. I am just [...]

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I………………..?

…got a new older computer and I want to drop a 512 stick of Ram into it, but I can’t figure out the case. Can you help
The Computer is a Dell Pentium IV, Windows XP.
I am not familiar with this kind of case. I saw it open, but don’t know the secret. It is a [...]

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I………………..?

…recently updated to a new computer. It has Windows XP Home. For extra memory I have installed my old 40 Gig HD and bef
Before I format this drive I wish to transfer a couple of programs over to the new "C" drive. The old drive has Windows XP PRO on it. I do not have [...]

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How do i remove all traces of microsoft security essentials from windows xp?

So I had microsoft security essentials then i uninstalled and it still appears in the security center. I ran registry cleaners, and dug through the computer and registry, and removed all traces but the security center still thinks it is on my computer. And to make matters worse now i can’t install windows defender. Something [...]

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i cant start my maplestory i keep on getting the error 263?

Every time I start up Maple Story on my normal, limited user account (Windows XP), this error comes up.
Hack shield: Initialization Error (263)
Can someone help me fix this? I do not wish to ask my parents to log onto their admin accounts every time I want to play Maple Story.

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How do I get past a virus that logs me out every time?

Every time I try to log into Windows XP on my laptop (with the right password) it will log in, very briefly show the desktop, and then log me back out. I tried pressing F8 during the boot, which did nothing. I’ve tried the other two F options that it shows, and neither [...]

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How do I set up my internet connection on my other laptop?

I have a laptop that is a few years old running Windows XP Pro. When I plug in my Ethernet cable it does not automatically detect the internet connection. I click on Internet Explorer and it won’t connect. Any help would be much appreciated.

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