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Windows SteadyState 2.5 Technical FAQ provides answers to technical questions or issues that you may encounter when using Windows SteadyState 2.5.

• You can find answers to commonly asked questions about SteadyState 2.5 in the Windows SteadyState 2.5 Technical FAQ. The FAQ includes topics that range from 'Do I still need a firewall or antivirus program?' to 'Can I use the System Preparation Tool with Windows SteadyState?'. These questions and answers, that were originally submitted by other people who use SteadyState 2.5, are now compiled in a single document for quick reference by everyone.

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SteadyState_2.5_Technical FAQ_updated.pdf SHA1: 43707f4df04e6aeed907d14c6d1f4d66aceeedea	161 KB
SteadyState_2.5_Technical FAQ_updated.xps SHA1: ca1358f5686e579fe3f5a0d58041febb4769d4d9	244 KB

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• Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed or Service Pack 3 installed, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Starter, or Windows Vista with Service Pack 1

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