It is possible to obtain a modified version that does sort of work on Windows XP. Here is how you can do it. Halo Custom Edition, or Halo CE, is a multiplayer-only version of Halo PC, with improved multiplayer and the ability to load custom-made maps. See the External Links for sites. You need a valid Halo PC CD key. Now you can play Halo Custom Edition online, but there are no Halo 2 maps. The default is C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Custom Edition\maps, so look there first.

Summary: Recognize that the "real" Halo 2 is only available on Windows Vista. Get a custom Halo Custom Edition. Open the installer, and install it. Download Halo 2 maps (see External Links) and put the .MAP in your Halo CE maps directory. Boot up Halo Custom Edition, and play on a Halo 2 map.

If you have had gout or uric acid-containing kidney stones or if you have a family history, make sure that you see your physician regularly. Don't wait to see your doctor until these conditions begin causing serious problems seeing your physician early can help prevent many issues and can hep you make good choices for your self-care. You can safely make dietary changes on your own, but it is always best to keep your physician informed of your self-care approaches. Gout is a painful arthritic condition that results when uric acid salts deposit in joints. The most common joint in gout is at the base of the big toe, but it can also affect the joints of the feet, ankles, knees, hands, and wrists. The joints affected become red, inflamed, swollen and painful. It occurs more often in men, but postmenopausal women have a higher risk as well. Kidney stones can form from uric acid and can cause kidney damage and disease. Uric acid-containing kidney stones can be very painful and are the most common type of kidney stone in children. Kidney stones may cause significant symptoms which include: Severe, sharp pain Nausea Vomiting Blood in the urine Sweating Fever Cloudy urine Even though diet plays a major role in uric acid levels, anyone can have high levels of uric acid in the blood. Adult men and postmenopausal women have the highest risk. Other risk factors include: Obesity or being overweight Untreated high blood pressure, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and kidney disease Some medications including diuretics, low dose aspirin, immunosuppressant drugs Family history of gout Recent surgery or trauma

Summary: See a doctor if you have gout or kidney stones. Watch for symptoms of gout. Determine if you have kidney stones. Learn about risk factors.

If you know you're in a mood, do your best to act as if you feel calm and content. When you're moody, your brain selects and attends to anything that matches your current mood, meaning that you want to get rid of any negative thoughts and expressions that it can feed off of.So, if you are smiling despite your bad mood, you will respond to yourself (and others will join in) with congruence. If you smile, others will smile back. Further, your mind will mistake your faking it with the body's real smile, summoning happier thoughts and ideas than if you were frowning. For example, if your mood makes you feel too homely to leave the house, put on your favorite shirt and leave as if you have all the confidence in the world. The goal is to engage in behaviors that are inconsistent with your feelings so that you have the momentum for a real change in mood. You are most motivated to change your mood when preparing to enter a new environment, including going from being alone to being with others. If you can go to a different place entirely, think about what you are looking for. Relaxed and well-ordered environments tend to be help. If you are unable to leave where you are, see if there's anything you can re-arrange to make the environment more pleasant, like trash that can be thrown out, or another room you can move to that you find more peaceful. Going from inside to outside has an especially strong impact on mood. If it's possible to take a break from what you're doing and spend some time outside, take it! Natural environments have automatically uplifting qualities. Exercise causes your brain to release endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine--all chemicals that act to relieve tension and uplift your mood. While yoga, weight training, and cardiovascular exercise have all been shown to improve emotional states, even a brisk walk can be an effective mood changer. Using breathing techniques are very helpful for both relaxation and increased energy. There are different techniques depending on which of these, relaxation or stamina, you believe you need to improve the mood. These techniques can be learned here. Listening to music intentionally--focusing on the beat and noticing how it makes you feel--is heavily impactful, especially by upbeat music. A good choice of music might be something that you are already familiar with and that's upbeat, so think about what you would play in a party or social environment. Music as a mood-changing tool can also be used to help feel into the negativity of the mood, so it may be worthwhile to indulge your craving for sad music. With either sad or upbeat tunes, make sure that you are aware of how you are being affected without going overboard and wondering whether it's "working yet". Because we are highly affected by those around us, changing the people in your immediate surrounding is just as important as changing your physical environment. After you assess who you need to avoid and who you cannot, try getting in touch with someone whose presence you find comforting and uplifting. You can simply call or text someone, letting them know that you're feeling down and want to check in. Make sure that they know where your mood's status, and that you do not need their help diagnosing it. The best contact in moments of extreme moodiness are brief affirmations and well-wishes that will relax you rather than challenge you to fake happiness in conversation.

Summary: Fake it 'till you make it. Change your environment. Get active. Change your breathing. Listen to music. Contact someone you can trust to lift your mood.

Each Waterpik unit comes with an instruction manual. If you lose it, you can download another copy on the Waterpik website. The Waterpik is an elaborate device with several parts that can break and require replacement. The Waterpik website includes a section where tips, accessories and replacement parts are available for sale separate from the main units. You should replace the tips every three to six months. A common issue is that the device sometimes loses water pressure. You can attempt to fix this issue before having to replace the device. Ensure the black valve in the reservoir tank is inserted with the dome side facing up and the four-pronged side facing down. Fill the reservoir at least half full to support pressure. Confirm that the unit is plugged into a fully functioning electrical outlet. Regularly clean the unit by adding a few teaspoons of vinegar or chlorhexidine mouthwash to a full reservoir of warm water. Then drain the reservoir through the handle into the sink until it is empty. A reservoir leak is another common issue. You can attempt to fix this issue before having to replace the device. Remove the black rubber valve from the water tank by pushing it out from the bottom. Run the valve under warm water and massage with your fingers. Return the valve to the tank. Ensure the dome side is facing up and the four-prong side is showing on the bottom.
Summary: Use the instruction manual. Buy replacement parts. Fix a drop in water pressure. Fix a leaking reservoir.