How do I get around in here?

I have been trying to use this (and other Microsoft
newsgroup sites) for several months. I get to this site
from Microsoft Support or by clicking the saved link in
my favorites. However, I have one big problem. When I do
a search and get a list of messages, one of which asks
the question I need an answer to, how do I get to the
replies? Is there a way to click a "Next" or other
button to see the replies and follow-ups to the messages
in the search window? I wish the + sign was available as
in the main window. Thanks.

 

I would use a "newsgroup reader" (also known as a "nntp client").

Popular ones are 'Free Agent' and 'Outlook / Outlook express'. Many
others exist and the allow you to follow threads with the navigation
you desire. Connect to your ISP's newsgroup server for a full list of
newsgroups, there are more than 40000 of them.

Cheers - Neil.

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Actually there are more than 80,000 newsgroups. Most news servers don't
carry that many though. One way to get started with an NNTP client is
to point your browser to < This will cause
your newsreader to start and ask you to set up a news account for
Microsoft newsgroups. You may have to download the list of groups.
Then you will be good to go!

 

80000 *is* more than 40000 ;-) LOL