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Sean Alexander \(MS\)
Announcing Windows XP Winter Fun Packs 2003!
So Cool, they're HOT!
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We're happy to announce the immediate availability of the Windows XP Winter
Fun Packs 2003, a collection of three free and easy-to-use winter-themed
downloads for the music, photo, and home video experiences in Windows XP.
Packed with over 200 enhancements, powertoys, and add-ons for Windows XP's
music, photo, and home video experiences, this years' packs include
something for everyone.
Windows XP customers can download the following enhancements for free at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/experiences/winterfun/default.asp:
* Windows Media Player 9 Series Winter Fun Pack - With this fun pack,
consumers can spice up their desktop with half a dozen cool seasonal Player
Skins and holiday visualizations and let Windows Media Player 9 Series
automatically find the holiday tunes already on their PC with Holiday Auto
Playlists. For power users, a new power toy can easily export media library
information to a wide range of formats including HTML, XML, Microsoft Excel
and more. Also available as a bonus download is "Kris, the Holiday Elf", a
free Plus! Dancer LE-based character that is sure to get you in the holiday
spirit.
* Windows Movie Maker 2 Winter Fun Pack - Home movie buffs will enjoy this
fun pack which gives home movies a wintry makeover with Winter Transitions
and Effect, including Snow Bursts and a Snowflakes animation. The pack also
includes Winter Background Images, royalty-free Winter Music and Sound
Effects and a new profiles support for Windows Mobile-powered Smartphone
2002/2003 and Pocket PC devices so you can share your memories on the go
over the holidays.
* Windows XP Digital Photography Winter Fun Pack - Digital photo fans can
download seven Holiday Greeting Card Templates to personalize photos before
emailing or printing them. Watch wintry images rotate on the desktop with
the Winter Fun Wallpaper Changer or watch your own photos get covered with
frost and snow with the Winter Fun Photo Screensaver. Also available as a
special bonus download, Plus! Photo Story 2 LE is a great way to share
holiday photos and greetings in email or on the Web in a whole new way-
adding narration, music, and much more.
Also new this year is a series of easy to follow, "How-to" articles and
holiday project ideas, available from within the packs, or on
www.microsoft.com/holiday. Based on customer feedback, these articles help
you make the most of the packs and Windows XP this holiday season with ideas
on how to throw the ultimate holiday party, create memorable gifts, and
share more holiday memories with family and friends.
Thank you from the Windows XP Team and have a happy holidays!
So Cool, they're HOT!
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We're happy to announce the immediate availability of the Windows XP Winter
Fun Packs 2003, a collection of three free and easy-to-use winter-themed
downloads for the music, photo, and home video experiences in Windows XP.
Packed with over 200 enhancements, powertoys, and add-ons for Windows XP's
music, photo, and home video experiences, this years' packs include
something for everyone.
Windows XP customers can download the following enhancements for free at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/experiences/winterfun/default.asp:
* Windows Media Player 9 Series Winter Fun Pack - With this fun pack,
consumers can spice up their desktop with half a dozen cool seasonal Player
Skins and holiday visualizations and let Windows Media Player 9 Series
automatically find the holiday tunes already on their PC with Holiday Auto
Playlists. For power users, a new power toy can easily export media library
information to a wide range of formats including HTML, XML, Microsoft Excel
and more. Also available as a bonus download is "Kris, the Holiday Elf", a
free Plus! Dancer LE-based character that is sure to get you in the holiday
spirit.
* Windows Movie Maker 2 Winter Fun Pack - Home movie buffs will enjoy this
fun pack which gives home movies a wintry makeover with Winter Transitions
and Effect, including Snow Bursts and a Snowflakes animation. The pack also
includes Winter Background Images, royalty-free Winter Music and Sound
Effects and a new profiles support for Windows Mobile-powered Smartphone
2002/2003 and Pocket PC devices so you can share your memories on the go
over the holidays.
* Windows XP Digital Photography Winter Fun Pack - Digital photo fans can
download seven Holiday Greeting Card Templates to personalize photos before
emailing or printing them. Watch wintry images rotate on the desktop with
the Winter Fun Wallpaper Changer or watch your own photos get covered with
frost and snow with the Winter Fun Photo Screensaver. Also available as a
special bonus download, Plus! Photo Story 2 LE is a great way to share
holiday photos and greetings in email or on the Web in a whole new way-
adding narration, music, and much more.
Also new this year is a series of easy to follow, "How-to" articles and
holiday project ideas, available from within the packs, or on
www.microsoft.com/holiday. Based on customer feedback, these articles help
you make the most of the packs and Windows XP this holiday season with ideas
on how to throw the ultimate holiday party, create memorable gifts, and
share more holiday memories with family and friends.
Thank you from the Windows XP Team and have a happy holidays!