Microsoft KB Archive/278615

= MSN Companion Features =

PSS ID Number: 278615

Article Last Modified on 1/7/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * MSN Companion 1.0

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This article was previously published under Q278615



SUMMARY
MSN Companion Features



Communication
MSN Instant Messaging.

E-mail.
 * Mail waiting light.
 * One-button e-mail.
 * Hotmail based with a custom, easy-to-use user interface.
 * Automatic account creation and logon.

Internet Browsing
Uses the latest Internet standards including:
 * HTML 4.0.
 * DHTML.
 * CSS.
 * JavaScript.
 * Security-enhanced connections using HTTPS and SSL.
 * Streaming and local multimedia support using Windows Media Technologies.
 * Favorites.

Commerce

 * MSN Shopping.
 * Passport.
 * Ad rotator.

Personal

 * Downloadable themes to customize the user interface to the user's preferences.
 * Framed picture. Displays a user-selected picture when the unit is not in use.

Ease of use

 * Start page.
 * One button access to e-mail, search, favorites, communities, and shopping.
 * Instant On / Off.
 * Very easy on-line setup and connection.
 * Tutorials / tours to help new users learn about the Web and MSN Companion.
 * Color USB printing of Web pages and e-mail.
 * One full-screen window.
 * Automatic upgrades.

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Technology: _IKkbbogus kbMSNCompanion kbMSNSearch

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