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 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 04/29/08 at 07:40:02 AM by Mark Soper
It's been a long, looong wait for Service Pack 3, but the waiting's over (but not officially). Here's what happened (and didn't happen) today.
Posted 04/28/08 at 09:07:06 PM by Mark Soper
Virtually all Windows XP users can't wait to put Service Pack 3 on their systems. However, some experts are advising a "wait-and-see" attitude. Here's why.
Posted 03/23/08 at 10:42:55 PM by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper
Microsoft's website displays unmistakable signs that Windows XP SP3 is about to go live, and offers more background information for Windows Vista users. Grab some jelly beans and dig in.
Posted 02/04/08 at 11:18:18 PM by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper
Find out why Vista SP1 "RTM" doesn't mean "ready to download" - and why you might see the wearin' of the green before the downloadin' of the code.
Posted 01/28/08 at 10:02:42 PM by Mark Soper
Can't wait for the official release of Windows Vista SP1 or XP SP3? You may (or may not) be in luck!


