Posted 07/02/08 at 09:53:57 PM by Mark Edward Soper

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.
Posted 06/13/08 at 08:55:14 PM by Mark Soper
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.
Posted 05/27/08 at 02:12:46 PM by The Maximum PC Staff
Our consumer advocate investigates Galaxy Tech, Windows XP's SP3 auto-update, Mad Dog, and Carrot Idea.
Posted 05/21/08 at 11:02:23 AM by Mark Soper
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?
Posted 05/12/08 at 05:56:11 PM by Mark Soper
If you (or someone you love or work with) is suffering through an SP3 upgrade, take two aspirin and click these solutions.
Posted 04/16/08 at 08:51:25 AM by Mark Soper
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.
Posted 03/25/08 at 10:18:21 PM by Mark Soper
Windows XP SP3 isn't quite ready to ship yet, but you can try SP3 RC2 Refresh right now. Here's how.
Posted 03/03/08 at 07:39:10 AM by Mark Soper
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.


