NewsReady or Not, Windows XP SP3's Coming to Automatic Updates - New Tips Added
Posted 07/09/08 at 03:47:06 PM by Mark Edward Soper
InfoWorld reports that Microsoft will release Windows XP SP3 to Windows Update starting Thursday, July 10. If you don't have SP3 installed and Windows is configured to use the default Automatic (recommended) settings, you'll be upgraded to SP3 on Thursday or shortly afterwards (as usual, Windows Update uses a staggered schedule).
If you absolutely, positively don't want SP3 right now, want to make sure your SP2-loving system is ready to take the plunge, or want to share your SP3 experiences - good, bad, or ugly - you know what to do: we'll see you after the break.
NewsHotfix Here for Vanishing Device Manager and Network Connection After XP SP3 Upgrade
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.
NewsWindows XP SP2 Users, Your New Remote Desktop Connection Has Arrived
Posted 06/25/08 at 03:15:58 PM by Mark Edward Soper
If you log into a Windows Vista or Server 2008 system remotely with Windows XP SP2 using Remote Deskop Connection, you'll want this new version (6.1). It offers monitor spanning, 32-bit color, font smoothing, and lots of other goodies. Find out how to get it - now.
NewsJune 2008 Patch Tuesday Preview
Posted 06/06/08 at 01:52:49 PM by Mark Soper
It's that time of month again, so here's a sneak preview of what Redmond will be patching come June 10th, as well as updates for Vista Media Center, Windows XP users with AMD processors, and others.
FROM THE ARCHIVECelebrate (?!) Vacation Season with Microsoft Updates
Posted 05/28/08 at 08:00:01 AM by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper
Microsoft welcomes the unofficial start of summer with a bunch of updates for Windows users (including the first update for XP SP3!). Find out what need fixing - and how to fix it.
NewsWhat We Need to Learn from the XP SP3 Upgrade Fiasco
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?
NewsNew Solutions for Windows XP SP3 Upgrade Woes
Posted 05/19/08 at 08:21:47 PM by Mark Soper
All is not smooth sailing for users updating to Windows XP Service Pack 3. Don't despair. We have solutions for the latest woes.
FROM THE ARCHIVEXP SP3 Installation Woes? More Light on Redmond's Top Reasons - And Solutions
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.
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