Microsoft Releases Stripped XP To OEM’s

By Ian Bell Updated January 25, 2005

According to MicrosoftWatch.com, A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed that Microsoft made available to PC makers both Home and Professional flavors of Windows XP that do not include Windows Media Player on January 19. PC makers will be allowed to sell these versions of Windows in European Union countries only. The retail prices of the stripped-down versions will be the same as that of their full Windows XP counterparts.

“These versions will be available to the retail chain in the coming weeks and are already available for OEMs to license. It’s the retailers and the OEMs who will decide whether or not to distribute these versions of Windows and when they would make them available,” a Microsoft spokesperson said.

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Computing

The most common Microsoft Teams problems, and how to fix them

A close-up of someone using Microsoft Teams on a laptop for a videoconference.

Microsoft Teams was introduced in 2017 as a unified communication and collaboration platform aimed at helping businesses and organizations get things done. Microsoft leveraged the company's existing Office software experience and created a unified experience between Teams, Office 365, and Skype for Business. However, as with all software, things don't always go according to plan. Sometimes you can run into Teams problems.

We're big Teams users here at DigitalTrends -- it's our go-to meeting tool -- and we've come across a few issues ourselves over the years. If you're having Microsoft Teams issues, here's how to fix some of the most common problems.

Mobile

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ with Type Cover is more than $200 off

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ in laptop form, on a desk.

There's no shortage of 2-in-1 laptop deals online, but few will match the popularity of Microsoft's Surface Pro line of devices. If you want to get one for cheap and you don't mind going for an older model, you should take advantage of Best Buy's $230 discount for the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ with Type Cover, which brings the bundle's price down to $700 from $930. We're not sure when the offer expires though, so it's highly recommended that you purchase it now so that you don't miss out.

Why you should buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ with Type Cover
The latest version of Microsoft's Surface Pro devices is the Microsoft Surface Pro 9, but even with the nearly two-year gap, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ will still prove to be a dependable device for daily use. A mid-cycle upgrade of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ features improved components with the 11th-generation Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB of RAM. The device is powered by Windows 11 Home, as expected, with the operating system pre-installed in its 128GB SSD that will provide ample space for your apps and files.

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