SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                                   FORM 10-QSB


  (Mark One)
       (X) QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
                              EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                  For the quarterly period September 30, 1996;

                                       or
       ( ) TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
                              EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
          For the transition period from ______________ to ___________


                            Commission file #0-15797

                                XIOX CORPORATION
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        (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)



             Delaware                                                 95-3824750
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(State or other jurisdiction of                 (IRS Employer Identification No)
incorporation or organization)

577 Airport Blvd, Suite 700,
Burlingame, California                                                     94010
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(Address of principal executive offices)                              (Zip Code)

Issuer's telephone number:                                        (415) 375-8188
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       Indicate by check mark whether the registrant:

       (1) Has filed all reports  required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of
           the  Securities  Exchange Act of 1934 during the  preceding 12 months
           (or for such shorter  period that the registrant was required to file
           such reports). Yes X No
                             --   --

       (2) Has been subject to such  filing  requirements  for the past 90 days.
           Yes X  No
              --    --

Issuer's number of common shares
outstanding at September 30, 1996                               2,372,384 shares
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                        XIOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                      INDEX


PART I   Financial Information                                                             Page No
                                                                                           -------

                                                                                       
         Item 1.

               Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
                     September 30, 1996 and  December 31, 1995                                  3

               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
                     Three Months ended September 30, 1996 and September 30, 1995               4

               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
                     Nine Months ended September 30, 1996 and September 30, 1995                5

               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
                     Nine Months ended September 30, 1996 and September 30, 1995                6

               Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements                           7-8


        Item 2.

               Management's Discussion and Analysis of
                     Financial Condition and Results of Operations                            9-11


PART II    Other Information

        Item 6.

               Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                                 11

        Exhibit 27.

               Financial Data Schedule - September 30, 1996
               (separate electronic document attached)


        Signatures                                                                              12



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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                        XIOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                                                           September 30, 1996    December 31,1995
                                                               (unaudited )             ***
                                                           ------------------    ----------------

                                                                              
ASSETS:

CURRENT ASSETS
    CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS                                 $      315,547            344,165
    ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET                                       830,238            949,779
    OTHER RECEIVABLES                                                3,855             29,005
    INVENTORIES                                                    425,190            348,230
    PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS                              129,621             74,175
                                                                 ---------          ---------

             TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                                1,704,451          1,745,354

PURCHASED SOFTWARE, NET                                             64,955             95,606
PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT, NET                                          376,706            476,381
NOTES RECEIVABLE                                                   131,138            131,138
DEPOSITS & OTHER ASSETS                                             19,435             21,952
                                                                 ---------          ---------

                                                            $    2,296,685          2,470,431
                                                                 =========          =========
LIABILITIES/STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

CURRENT LIABILITIES
    BANK LINE OF CREDIT                                     $            0            100,000
    ACCOUNTS PAYABLE                                               134,040            146,139
    ACCRUED EXPENSES                                               115,105             81,915
    ACCRUED COMPENSATION                                           115,348             60,280
    PURCHASE DEPOSITS                                              143,356            231,266
    DEFERRED REVENUE                                               632,035            687,314
                                                                 ---------          ---------

           TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                             1,139,884          1,306,914

COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
COMMON STOCK, $.01 par, 10,000,000 Authorized,                      23,724             23,578
     2,372,384 and 2,357,784 issued and outstanding              ---------          ---------
     in 1996 and 1995 respectively
PAID-IN CAPITAL                                                  5,465,157          5,465,140
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT                                             (4,332,080)        (4,325,201)
                                                                 ---------          ---------
    TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                   1,156,801          1,163,517
                                                                 ---------          ---------

                                                           $     2,296,685          2,470,431
                                                                 =========          =========

<FN>
***      Condensed from audited financial statements.
         The  accompanying  notes  are  an  integral  part  of  these  condensed
         financial statements.
</FN>


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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                        XIOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


                                                          Three months ended        Three months ended
                                                          September 30, 1996        September  30, 1995
                                                              (unaudited)               (unaudited)
                                                          ------------------        -------------------

                                                                                   
REVENUES                                                  $     1,350,673                1,604,385

     PRODUCT COSTS                                                612,132                  848,117
     RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT                                     175,844                  286,630
     MARKETING, SALES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE                         498,392                  892,255
                                                                ---------                ---------

                                                                1,286,368                2,027,002
                                                                ---------                ---------

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                                      64,305                 (422,617)

INTEREST INCOME, NET                                                4,217                  (17,606)
                                                                ---------                ---------

     INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES                             68,522                 (440,223)

INCOME TAX PROVISION                                                 (410)                 (20,545)
                                                                ---------                ---------

     NET INCOME / (LOSS)                                   $       68,112                 (460,768)
                                                                =========                =========


PER SHARE INFORMATION:


NET INCOME / (LOSS) PER SHARE                              $         0.03                    (0.24)
                                                                =========                =========

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE QUARTER                           2,372,384                1,958,459
                                                                =========                =========


<FN>
              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                         condensed financial statements.
</FN>



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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                        XIOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


                                                          Nine months ended         Nine months ended
                                                          September 30, 1996        September 30, 1995
                                                              (unaudited)               (unaudited)
                                                          ------------------        ------------------

                                                                                  
REVENUES                                                  $     4,078,147                5,252,496

     PRODUCT COSTS                                              1,850,847                2,703,984
     RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT                                     542,520                  913,539
     MARKETING, SALES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE                       1,696,630                2,578,047
                                                                ---------                ---------

                                                                4,089,997                6,195,570
                                                                ---------                ---------

NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                                 (11,850)                (943,074)

INTEREST INCOME, NET                                                9,327                 ( 36,989)
                                                                ---------                ---------

     NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES                         (2,523)                (980,063)

INCOME TAX PROVISION                                               (4,356)                 (23,403)
                                                                ---------                ---------

     NET INCOME / (LOSS)                                  $        (6,879)              (1,003,466)
                                                                =========                =========


PER SHARE INFORMATION:


NET INCOME / (LOSS) PER SHARE                             $         (0.00)                   (0.55)
                                                                =========                =========

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING                                              2,369,240                1,830,222
                                                                =========                =========


<FN>
         The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
                             financial statements.
</FN>



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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                        XIOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


                                                                 Nine months ended    Nine months ended
                                                                 September 30, 1996   September 30, 1995
                                                                     (unaudited)          (unaudited)
                                                                 ------------------   ------------------

                                                                                       
CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     NET INCOME / (LOSS)                                         $          (6,879)           (1,003,466)

RECONCILING ADJUSTMENTS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION                                         171,787               164,640

DECREASE (INCREASE) IN:
     ACCOUNTS / OTHER RECEIVABLES, NET                                     144,691               339,645
     INVENTORIES                                                           (76,960)             (163,999)
     PREPAID EXPENSES, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS                           (52,929)              (42,062)

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN:
     ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES                                  77,959              (326,772)
     INCOME TAXES PAYABLE                                                   (1,800)               (5,031)
     PURCHASE DEPOSITS                                                     (87,910)               245,288
     DEFERRED REVENUE                                                      (55,279)              (15,406)
                                                                        ----------            ----------

NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (-USED) IN OPERATIONS                               112,680              (807,163)

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET                            (32,413)              (79,369)
     ACQUISITION OF SOFTWARE RIGHTS, NET                                    (9,048)              (11,160)
                                                                        ----------            ----------

 NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES                     (41,461)              (90,529)

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     BORROWINGS FROM BANK LINE                                                   0               270,000
     BANK LINE REPAYMENTS                                                 (100,000)                    0
     SALES OF COMMON STOCK                                                     163               968,699
                                                                        ----------            ----------

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES                        (99,837)            1,238,699
                                                                        ----------            ----------

NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS                                                    (28,618)              341,007

BEGINNING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                        344,165                52,556
                                                                        ----------            ----------

ENDING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                 $         315,547               393,563
                                                                         =========              ========

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
     INTEREST PAID                                               $          1,536                 47,208
     INCOME TAXES PAID                                                      4,356                 23,403

<FN>
              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                         condensed financial statements.
</FN>


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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                        XIOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1:  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

         The financial information included herein relating to December 31, 1995
is audited and the  financial  information  relating to the three and nine month
periods ended  September  30, 1996 and  September 30, 1995 is unaudited,  and as
such reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments
which are, in the  opinion of  management,  necessary  for a fair  statement  of
results for the interim periods).  Certain information and footnote  disclosures
normally included in accordance with generally  accepted  accounting  principles
have been condensed pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Rules.

         The results of  operations  for the three and nine month  periods ended
September 30, 1996 are not necessarily  indicative of the results to be expected
for the full year.  It is suggested  that these  interim  statements  be read in
conjunction  with the financial  statements  and notes included in the Company's
Annual Financial Report filed on Form 10KSB for the year ended December 31,1995.

NOTE 2:   INVENTORIES

         Inventories at September 30, 1996 have been stated at the lower of cost
(first-in,  first-out basis) or market.  Inventories consist solely of purchased
hardware and software products (finished goods).

NOTE 3:   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT


         Property and equipment consisted of the following:


                                              September 30, 1996     December 31, 1995
                                              ------------------     -----------------

                                                                    
  Office Equipment                               $   1,052,962            1,019,919    
  Furniture and  Fixtures                              303,754              304,384
                                                     ---------            ---------
                                                     1,356,716            1,324,303

   less Accumulated Depreciation/Amortization         (980,010)            (847,922)
                                                     ---------            ---------
                                                       376,706              476,381
                                                     =========            =========

  Software Acquisition                           $     197,995              188,947
   less Accumulated Depreciation                      (133,040)             (93,341)
                                                     ---------            ---------
                                                        64,955               95,606
                                                     =========            =========



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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                        XIOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (continued)

NOTE 4:  BANK LINE OF CREDIT

         The Company  maintains a $1,000,000  line of credit  collateralized  by
eligible accounts receivable, which was increased from $750,000 when renewed May
30, 1996. The line bears interest at prime plus 1.75%, decreased from prime plus
2.00%  effective May 30, 1996,  and is renewable in May,  1997. At September 30,
1996 the Company had $0 outstanding against this line.


NOTE 5:  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

         In October,  1995,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board issued
Statement of  Financial  Accounting  Standard  (SFAS) No. 123,  "Accounting  for
Stock-Based  Compensation."  SFAS No. 123 will be  effective  for  fiscal  years
beginning  after  December  15, 1995,  and will require that the Company  either
recognize in its consolidated financial statements costs related to its employee
stock-based  compensation  plans, such as stock option and stock purchase plans,
or make pro forma  disclosures  of such costs in a footnote to the  consolidated
financial statements.  SFAS No. 123 is not expected to have a material effect on
the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.





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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                        XIOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

           MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                            AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



         This section and the  financial  information  provided  herein  contain
forward looking statements that involve risks and  uncertainties.  The Company's
actual results may differ  materially  from  management's  expectations  and the
results discussed in the forward looking  statements.  Significant factors which
could affect performance include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the
subsection  entitled  "Factors  Affecting  Operating Results and Market Price of
Stock" commencing on page (11) below.

         The  following  is  management's  discussion  and  analysis  of certain
significant  factors which have affected Xiox's financial position and operating
results  during the periods  included in the  accompanying  condensed  financial
statements.


Third Quarter, 1996 vs 1995


REVENUES/ Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 1996 were $1,350,673
NET INCOME a decrease  of 16% versus the  $1,604,385  recorded  during the three
months ended September 30, 1995. A portion of the $253,712  decrease in revenues
is  attributable  to the sale of the  Company's  Gemini  Telemanagement  Systems
("GTS") business in the fourth quarter of 1995.

                  Total  expenses  during the three months ended  September  30,
1996 were $  1,286,368,  a decrease  of 37% versus the  $2,027,002  of  expenses
incurred during the three months ended September 30, 1995. The variable  portion
of product  costs  decreased  slightly to 21% of total  revenue in third quarter
1996 from 22% in 1995 due to variations in product mix. Total product costs as a
percentage of revenues decreased to 45% in 1996 from 53% in 1995,  primarily due
to the Company's efforts to centralize key functions of its operations.  Efforts
to manage  expenses  were  realized  during  the third  quarter  of 1996 and are
reflected  in an  overall  decrease  in  other  operating  expenses  of 43%,  or
$504,649, versus the comparable quarter of 1995.

          Interest  income  from lease  investments  and  short-term  securities
generated  interest income of $4,217 versus the year earlier  interest income of
$3,098. Interest expense during the quarter decreased 100%, from $20,704 in 1995
to $0 in the third  quarter of 1996,  primarily due to a decrease in bank credit
line borrowings.

         The Company  generated  income of $64,305  from  operations  during the
third  quarter of 1996 and net income  after  taxes of $68,112  versus a loss of
$422,617  from  operations  and a net loss after  taxes of $460,768 in the third
quarter of 1995.  The  Company  attributed  its return to  profitability  to its
management of expenses and efforts to streamline operations.


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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                        XIOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
                             RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (continued)


Nine Months, 1996 vs 1995


REVENUES/NET  INCOME  Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 were
$4,078,147,  a decrease of 22% versus the  $5,252,496  recorded  during the nine
months  ended  September  30,  1995.  A portion of the  $1,174,349  decrease  in
revenues is  attributable  to the sale of the  Company's  Gemini  Telemanagement
Systems ("GTS") business in the fourth quarter of 1995.

         Total  expenses  during the nine months ended  September  30, 1996 were
$4,089,997,  a decrease of 34% versus the $6,195,570 of expenses incurred during
the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The variable  portion of product costs
increased  slightly to 21% of total revenue in the first three  quarters of 1996
from 20% in 1995 due to  variations  in product mix.  Total  product  costs as a
percentage of revenues decreased to 45% in 1996 from 51% in 1995,  primarily due
to the Company's efforts to centralize key functions of its operations.  Efforts
to manage expenses were realized during the first three quarters of 1996 and are
reflected  in an  overall  decrease  in  other  operating  expenses  of 36%,  or
$1,252,436, compared with the prior year.

Interest  income from lease  investments  and  short-term  securities  generated
interest  income of $10,863 versus the year earlier  interest income of $10,220.
Interest expense during the first three quarters  decreased 97%, from $47,208 in
1995 to  $1,536  in  1996,  primarily  due to a  decrease  in bank  credit  line
borrowings.

         The  Company  lost  $11,850  from  operations  during  the first  three
quarters of 1996 and incurred a net loss after taxes of $6,879  versus a loss of
$943,074 from  operations  and a net loss after taxes of $1,003,466 in the first
three quarters of 1995. On a comparative  basis,  this  represents a decrease in
after tax net loss of  $996,587,  or 99%.  The  Company  attributed  this to its
management of expenses and efforts to streamline operations.


Liquidity and Capital Resources at September 30, 1996

         At September  30, 1996,  Xiox held cash and cash  equivalents  totaling
$315,547  and had  working  capital of  $1,196,602  versus cash  equivalents  of
$334,165 and working  capital of  $1,125,754  at December 31, 1995.  The Company
anticipates  investing  a total of $100,000 in capital  equipment  during  1996,
consisting  primarily of computer  hardware  and software and office  equipment.
Since December 31, 1995, capital equipment procurements have totaled $41,461.

         In May,  1996,  the  Company  increased  its bank line of  credit  from
$750,000 to $1,000,000.  The bank line,  when  utilized,  is  collateralized  by
certain  current assets and property and equipment.  The line carries a variable
interest  rate  based upon prime  plus  1.75%,  decreased  from prime plus 2.00%
effective May 30, 1996. At September  30, 1996,  the Company had $0  outstanding
against this line.


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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                        XIOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

           MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                           AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (continued)


Factors Affecting Market Price of Stock at September 30, 1996

         Xiox operates in a rapidly changing  environment that involves a number
of risks and  uncertainties,  some of which are beyond the Company's control and
any of which may have an adverse  effect on the  Company's  business,  financial
condition,  and results of operations.  These uncertainties include, but are not
limited to, the Company's  reliance on the sale of few  products;  the Company's
dependence on the ability of its  distribution  channels to market the Company's
products;  the fluctuations in the Company's quarterly results and the effect of
these  results on the  Company's  ability to maintain  its listed  status on the
Nasdaq Small Cap Market;  the ability of the  Company's  product  developers  to
design products and software that do not contain defects and "bugs" which render
the products or software  inoperable,  or  susceptible  to  breakdown,  software
viruses, or "hacking"; and the outcome of the litigation in which the Company is
involved.



                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

         No  reports  on Form 8-K have  been  filed  during  the  quarter  ended
September 30, 1996.



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                                XIOX CORPORATION

                                   SIGNATURES

         In accordance with the  requirements of the Securities  Exchange Act of
1934,  the  registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned duly authorized officers of the registrant.

                                            XIOX CORPORATION

                                            ------------------------
                                            (Registrant)                      
                                  


Date:  November 1, 1996                     William H. Welling
                                            ------------------------
                                            (William H. Welling, Chairman)
                                            (Duly Authorized Officer)



Date:  November 1, 1996                     Melanie D. Reid
                                            ------------------------
                                            (Melanie D. Reid, VP of Finance/CFO)
                                            (Duly Authorized Officer)





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