Windows XP General Troubleshooting

The purpose of this page is to make it easier to identify and access particular Microsoft Knowledge Base articles that address the most common problems with the XP version of Windows and other Microsoft software that are being used by home and office users.

Since Microsoft software has to interact with all of the other kinds of software - utilities, other browsers, and applications - the Knowledge Base also contains all of the known issues involving those interactions.

Troubleshooting and Configuring Speech Recognition in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article 

Modem Issues, Auto-Connect/Disconnect & Dialup for Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Modem Problems in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Cable Modems MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting DVD Problems in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Internet Explorer 6 via the Internet Explorer Support Center Microsoft

Troubleshooting Outlook Express via the Outlook Express Support Center Microsoft

Troubleshooting Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Printing Problems in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting and Managing Network Printing in a Windows Environment MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting the Add Hardware Wizard and COM Ports MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Hardware Malfunctions That  Results in a System Error Message MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting COM Port Not in Available Ports List for Modem MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting and Configuring Multiple Monitors in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Display Problems in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting the Video Adapter Driver in Safe Mode MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Playback in Media Player for Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting with Windows Media Player Error Code Page MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting DVD Playback in Media Player for Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Windows Messenger via the Messenger Support Center Microsoft

Troubleshooting Windows Messenger Instant Messaging MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting .NET Passport Accounts in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Windows Messenger Account Logon Issues MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Cable Modems in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Installation and Configuration of Virtual Private Networking (VPN) MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting the Network Setup Wizard in Windows MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Home Networking in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Remote Assistance in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting the Remote Assistance Connection Process MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting How to Enable Remote Assistance in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting USB (General) in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting With The DirectX (Home User) Support Center MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Direct X 8.0 (FAQ's) MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting With Articles About DirectX MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting MS Games & FAQ's MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting How to Reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting TCP/IP Connectivity with Windows MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting TCP/IP Problems in Windows XP Using TRACERT  MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Problems Communicating on the Internet MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Internet Service Provider Logon Problems MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting a Connection to the Internet in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Connection Speeds in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting a PPPoE Connection in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Setting Up an NNTP Server in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting FAX Problems in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Enabling and Configuring the Fax Service MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Advanced Power Management (APM) Support MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Microsoft Pointing Devices in Windows XP Microsoft

Troubleshooting with Microsoft Pointing Devices Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting with Microsoft Keyboards Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting with Windows NetMeeting Support Microsoft

Troubleshooting General IEEE 1394 Devices and Host Controllers MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Windows and Advanced Power Management (APM) Support MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting the Briefcase Feature in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting with the Windows Installer Log MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting System Restore in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Hardware Abstraction Layer Issues MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting the Boot.ini File MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting the Language Bar in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article

Troubleshooting Enabling or Disabling the Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP MS Knowledge Base - Article