XP

4 tips to keep your PC running smoothly

February 9, 2010

What to know an insider tip? Computers require maintenance. I’m still the “go to guy” when my friends and family need computer help. I like that because I’m in this business to help people. However, I’m consistently surprised how few users are aware of some simple tasks to keep their PC happy. So from a [...]

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XPSP3 pushed via Auto Update today

July 10, 2008

Infoworld is reporting that XPSP3 will be pushed via Automatic Updates today (Thursday, Jul 10) @ 10A PST. I haven’t had any problems with SP3 so this shouldn’t be a big deal but you need to be aware that it is headed down the pipe.

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Examining XP Service Pack 3

April 9, 2008

WindowsSecurity.com | Ricky M. Magalhaes | Feb 27 2008 | link This is a great look at the security enhancements of XP Service Pack 3. Short piece must have info.

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XP Service Pack 3 FAQ

October 27, 2007

Paul Thurrott has an informative and brief FAQ on XPSP3. You should take a look.

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XPSP3 1000+ patches

October 23, 2007

InformationWeek.com | Paul McDougall | Oct 8 2007 XPSP3 has been released for testing and it has over 1000+ patches. I’m hesitant and hopeful. I’m hesitant because I’m not sure XP needs a 1000 patches and I’m afraid of Vista like “improvements”. I’m hopeful that SP3 will finally do away with the 90+ updates that [...]

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Windows Update for Wireless

October 11, 2007

A hidden Windows update makes Wireless life mo’ betta. Have you every had problems connecting to a WPA2 encrypted wireless network while using the built Windows wireless utility? Yes? Join the horde. Many times the solution is to use a 3rd party manufacturers software to connect to these networks but what if there was an [...]

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XP’s rebuild command

August 19, 2007

Information Week | XP’s Little-Known ‘Rebuild’ Command | Apr 17 2006 | Fred Langa Ever heard of XP’s rebuild command? I hadn’t until I discovered this article. Now I’m just waiting for a chance to use it. There’s an easy fix for “Missing HAL.DLL,” “Invalid Boot.Ini,” and several other fatal startup errors, Fred Langa says. [...]

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XP Wireless Flaw Fixed…. finally

December 31, 2006

It only took 12 months but Microsoft has finally release a patch for a XP wireless vulnerability. Brian Krebs’ Security Fix blog first reported the vulnerability after hearing Mark “Simple Nomad” Loveless speak about the issue at 2006 SchmooCon. The problem lies in XP’s desire to connect up to a wireless network that was previously [...]

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