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Hotfix Here for Vanishing Device Manager and Network Connection After XP SP3 Upgrade

Mark Edward Soper — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:53:57 -0500

Microsoft has always recommended disabling antivirus programs before upgrading Windows. Most of us have smiled, nodded, waved, and done whatever we pleased. Unfortunately, some Windows XP SP3 installs failed because antivirus was running - and some installs "worked," but caused big problems with Device Manager and Network Connections.

To find out why it happened and how to fix your system, catch us after the break.

Windows News, Friday the 13th Edition

Mark Soper — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:55:14 -0500

It may be Friday the 13th, but there's good luck in the air for 64-bit Windows, Hotmail, antiphishing, and Windows XP fans. Read on for all the details.

Watchdog: June 2008

The Maximum PC Staff — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:12:46 -0500

Our consumer advocate investigates Galaxy Tech, Windows XP's SP3 auto-update, Mad Dog, and Carrot Idea.

What We Need to Learn from the XP SP3 Upgrade Fiasco

Mark Soper — Wed, 21 May 2008 11:02:23 -0500

HP (and maybe other vendors) goofed, laptop users with AMD processors and Windows XP SP2 suffered, and solutions are ready now. But how can the industry avoid the next problem?

XP SP3 Installation Woes? More Light on Redmond's Top Reasons - And Solutions

Mark Soper — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:56:11 -0500

If you (or someone you love or work with) is suffering through an SP3 upgrade, take two aspirin and click these solutions.

April Showers Bring XP SP3 Flowers

Mark Soper — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:51:25 -0500

The long-awaited release of Windows XP SP3 is almost here. Find out how Microsoft is staging the release and review our extensive coverage of SP3's new and improved features.

Pour Yourself a Refresh of XP SP3 RC2

Mark Soper — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:18:21 -0500

Windows XP SP3 isn't quite ready to ship yet, but you can try SP3 RC2 Refresh right now. Here's how.

Get Over 300MB of Digital Goodness(?) with XP SP3 RC2 Full Version

Mark Soper — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:39:10 -0600

Windows XP SP3 RC2 is now ready for downloading. Here's how to get it and how to solve problems you may have with installing it.