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Network Diagnostics for Windows XP

Network Diagnostics for Windows XP is available to help identify and fix network connection problems.

The Network Diagnostics for Windows XP tool can help troubleshoot some of the most common connection problems that you may encounter in a home networking environment.
You can get some help from Microsoft by using their Network Diagnostics for XP tool.
Download it at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914440/en-us

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