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

Windows XP SP3

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.

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