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Peter

I just installed XPSP2 RC2 and would like to add the appropriate NG's to my
OE list here....I can't seem to find them except on the MS site. Advice??
 
Peter;
The information for the Newsgroups is referenced on this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm

Since these are private newsgroups, your server will require you to
logon using the following information:

Server: privatenews.microsoft.com
Account name: privatenews\sp2user
Password: password
Note that the password is case-sensitive.
Viewing these Newsgroups through Outlook Express:
Launch Outlook Express
Select Tools - Accounts
Select Add & click News
Enter Your Name
Enter an alias (you may want to consider avoiding posting with your
real e-mail alias, as these newsgroups are exposed publicly through
the web interface.
Internet News Server Name Page - enter privatenews.microsoft.com
Check "My news server requires me to log on". Click "Next".
Enter Account name - privatenews\
Enter password (case-sensitive):
Click Next & Finish
Close and download the newsgroups.
 
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