Online Community and Newsgroup Support
The following online resources and communities provide additional support and assistance with Windows XP Embedded.
Online Community
You can participate in an online community hosted by Microsoft. The community provides access to newsgroups, forums for collaboration with other Windows XP Embedded developers, and news about Windows XP Embedded. For more information, see this Microsoft Web site.
Newsgroups
The following Microsoft newsgroups discuss issues related to Windows XP Embedded. These newsgroups can be accessed through a Web-based viewer.
- Microsoft.public.windowsxp.embedded
For more information about Microsoft newsgroups, see this Microsoft Web site.
You can use newsreader software, such as Microsoft Outlook Express, to access Microsoft newsgroups. Outlook Express is installed as part of Microsoft Internet Explorer. For information about how to download and install Internet Explorer, see this Microsoft Web site.
After you install Outlook Express, choose a newsgroup link. You are then requested to provide configuration information. When prompted for a news server, specify msnews.microsoft.com. You do not need to enter an account name or password.
If you are using an NNTP newsreader, sometimes called a news client, other than Outlook Express, be sure to configure it to read Microsoft newsgroups. You can access the Microsoft news server at msnews.microsoft.com.
For general information about Microsoft newsgroups, see this Microsoft Web site.
Blog
The following Microsoft Blog provides a public channel for the Windows XP Embedded product team to present and discuss issues related to Windows XP Embedded. This Blog site can be accessed through a Web-based viewer here: For general information about Microsoft newsgroups, see this Microsoft Web site.
Online Support
The official Microsoft Help and Support web site offers many resources to assist in troubleshooting Windows XP Embedded device development problems, see this For general information about Microsoft newsgroups, see this Microsoft Web site.
Submit Product Feedback
You can submit product feedback at this Microsoft Web site.
Embedded DevWire
The Microsoft Embedded DevWire provides monthly development, technical, business, and events news and information for Microsoft Windows XP Embedded. Additional information is available at this Microsoft Web site.
MSDN
The MSDN library contains technical articles, white papers, and other articles that provide in-depth information on Windows XP Embedded. For more information, see Microsoft Web site.
Additionally, you can learn more about using Windows XP embedded at this Microsoft Web site.
See Also
Product Updates | Technical Support | Getting Started
Last updated on Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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