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And Now, a Few Words About Me
The Windows Me launch, that is. It's your ticket to great home computing, sweepstakes prizes, an interesting extra during your next trip to a shopping mall, and more.


Reviews

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PC Magazine/July 18, 2000
PC Magazine gives Windows Me a 4-star rating. Says the publication: "Windows Me adds multimedia razzle-dazzle to the staid Windows environment and adds troubleshooting features that will rescue users from hours of frustration."

Windows Millennium Edition Preview
ZDNET/May 5, 2000
ZDNET's reviewer predicts that Windows Me will be "a compelling upgrade for most users." His review focuses on improvements in the areas of reliability, home networking, and digital media. The review also includes a guided tour of the operating system.

A Small Thing, but Millennium Edition is Worth the Wait
Chicago Tribune/April 23, 2000
The Chicago Tribune reports "there is much that is wonderful" in Windows Me. This article highlights the digital media and entertainment features in Windows Me, as well as its System Restore benefits.

Get Ready for Windows Me
PC Magazine/April 17, 2000
PC Magazine says that "under the hood, Microsoft has made some improvements to the core OS and has added some impressive digital media features." The most prominent improvement, the magazine says, is the inclusion of new drivers and compression technology that make importing and managing digital images easier.

Sneak Peek—Windows Millennium Edition Beta 3
CNET/April 7, 2000
"Microsoft is working hard to make Windows Me a digital playground. So far, we're impressed," says CNET, which predicts that Windows Me "will be the operating system of choice for home computing."


News from Microsoft

Relive the Windows Me launch
Microsoft/September 14, 2000
Watch Webcast highlights of the wackiest, most exciting Windows launch yet this millennium.

PC Health Features Take the Fear Out of Computing
Microsoft/September 5, 2000
Features introduced in Windows Me contribute to a more stable, secure, and reliable PC—and a smoother overall experience for users.

Windows Me Delivers Updated Home Networking Features
Microsoft/August 24, 2000
The home networking features of Windows Me let users share resources—including high-speed Internet access—across multiple computers in the home.



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