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This guide discusses methods on installing, setting up and maintaing a Windows XP machine. Areas that differ from Windows 2000 will be pointed out, but the focus is on XP. Following this guide you should be able to get your computer working efficiently and securely. I have tried to explain as much as possible where I think it is needed, but if there's any place that you feel I should ramble on more (or less) then please let me know. I am currently working on this guide, but I should be done in a few weeks.

Installation	Provides information pertaining to the Windows install. This contains tips and tricks on installing a clean copy of Windows XP, although these can be applied to Windows 2000 quite easily.
Drivers	The second step after loading Windows onto your computer should be to get the drivers installed so that you can use your computer as it should be. This part of the guide walks you through identifying devices that require drivers, finding those drivers and then finally installing them.
Updates	After installing the drivers that allow your hardware devices to operate properly this piece of the guide will walk you through required and recommended updates. Not only will this make your computer function properly, but it also is directly related to computer security. So, this part is CRITICAL.
Security	Security is an issue that makes the headlines a great deal now-a-days. And, with computers holding more and more of your private and confidential data it should be a priority to make sure you are the only one with access to it. So, these pages give very specific methods on securing your computer to keep people out.
Performance	At the heart of most tweak guides is the performance tweaking. And, while I did not make performance the focus for this guide it certainly holds a very important place within this guide. So here is contained instructions and tips on making your computer running smoothly.
Interface	This part of the guide focuses on usability of your operating system. While Microsoft makes a large attempt at hiding the innerworkings of your computer this will help you to unravel all of their work, but will also caution you as to areas where you should be aware.
Applications	The operating system of a computer is nothing more than a means to run applications that you require or desire. So here you will information on programs I suggest to make your computer more useful.